Brambles
Lincoln, LN3 · 5.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHome from Home Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Nightingale House Care Centre
Main Road, Bucknall, Lincoln, LN10 5DT
Residential care home · 45 beds · Knightingale Care
- Weekly fee
- from £900
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2019
- Beds
- 45
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Nightingale House Care Centre's reported fee
£900a week
About £46,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
A typical live-in week, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £445 a week less than two places.
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9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Nightingale House Care Centre
Nightingale House Care Centre is a residential care home in Lincoln, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 45 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Knightingale Care, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Nightingale House Care Centre Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Nightingale House Care Centre has told us it charges from £900 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £46,800 a year. It is about 15% below the typical residential fee in Lincolnshire of £1,055 a week.
There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to Nightingale House Care Centre include Brambles, The Hawthorns and The Hollies, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Knightingale Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2019)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Lincoln
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Nightingale House Care Centre was rated Good in all five areas, with safe, kind and personalised care found.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | from £900 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “rooms start from £900” | Reported by the home “rooms start from £900” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Nightingale House Care Centre
How much does Nightingale House Care Centre cost?
Nightingale House Care Centre charges from £900 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Nightingale House Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Nightingale House Care Centre Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Nightingale House Care Centre provide nursing care?
No. Nightingale House Care Centre is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Nightingale House Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Nightingale House Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Nightingale House Care Centre have?
Nightingale House Care Centre is registered for up to 45 residents.
Care at home
9 live-in carers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
8 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Kamal preet S.
1 review
From £1,575 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 21 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
Sheila G.
1 review
From £1,043 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 33 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
Martin G.
1 review
From £1,208 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 37 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
Magdalena B.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 42 minutes from Lincolnshire. Can care for a couple
“Martin was more than a carer, he managed the home and became my uncle's best friend, enriching his life during his last few years.”
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
See live-in carers near LincolnshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Hawthorns
Lincoln, LN3 · 5.3 km · 9 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialHome from Home Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Hollies
Lincoln, LN3 · 5.3 km · 2 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHome from Home Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week