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18 Water Gate

Quadring, Spalding, PE11 4PY

Residential care home · 5 beds · Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,055
CQC rating
Good
September 2025
Beds
5
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Lincolnshire
£1,055a week

About £54,834 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,109 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

A typical live-in week, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £754 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Spalding
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 18 Water Gate

18 Water Gate is a residential care home in Spalding, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association, which operates 36 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published September 2025, the CQC rated 18 Water Gate 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.

18 Water Gate has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lincolnshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to 18 Water Gate include Stonehaven, Gosberton House Care Home and Genesis Residential Home, 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
  • Older people
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Provider
Sense
Brand
Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association
Registered name
SENSE - 18 Water Gate
Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (September 2025)
Council area
Lincolnshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with the home remaining Good since its last inspection.

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

18 Water Gate has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Lincolnshire typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about 18 Water Gate

How much does 18 Water Gate cost?

18 Water Gate has not published its fees. Care homes in Lincolnshire typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £235 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for 18 Water Gate?

The Care Quality Commission rated 18 Water Gate Good in September 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does 18 Water Gate provide nursing care?

No. 18 Water Gate is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does 18 Water Gate offer dementia care?

18 Water Gate is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Lincolnshire listing for homes that are.

How many residents does 18 Water Gate have?

18 Water Gate is registered for up to 5 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.

“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.”
Julie V., about Martin G.
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
Scot H., about Magdalena B.
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.

Stonehaven, Spalding

Stonehaven

Spalding, PE11 · 0.4 km · 26 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaStonehaven Residential Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Spalding

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
Gosberton House Care Home, Spalding

Gosberton House Care Home

Spalding, PE11 · 1.9 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaASD Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 36 care homes run by Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association