21a and 21b Johnson Avenue
Spalding, PE11 · 0.4 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Southernwood House
20 Matmore Gate, Spalding, PE11 2PN
Residential care home · 28 beds · Wellbeing Residential
- Weekly fee
- £729 to £1,380
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- July 2023
- Beds
- 28
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Southernwood House's stated fee
£729a week
About £37,908 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,458 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.
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 Southernwood House
Southernwood House is a residential care home in Spalding, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 28 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Wellbeing Residential, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated Southernwood House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Southernwood House charges £729 to £1,380 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £37,908 a year. It is about 31% below the typical residential fee in Lincolnshire of £1,055 a week.
There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to Southernwood House include 21a and 21b Johnson Avenue, Halmer Court and Cedar House. 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
- Wellbeing Residential Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (July 2023)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Spalding
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Requires improvement
- 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?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found ongoing medicines safety and audit failures, with the home still in breach of regulations.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £729 to £1,380 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Prices starting from £729 – £1380 per week” View on Southernwood House’s website | From the home's website “Prices starting from £729 – £1380 per week” View on Southernwood House’s website |
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 Southernwood House
How much does Southernwood House cost?
Southernwood House charges £729 to £1,380 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Southernwood House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Southernwood House Requires improvement in July 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Southernwood House provide nursing care?
No. Southernwood House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Southernwood House offer dementia care?
Yes. Southernwood House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Southernwood House have?
Southernwood House is registered for up to 28 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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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
Halmer Court
Spalding, PE11 · 0.8 km · 61 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Cedar House
Spalding, PE11 · 1.3 km · 7 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialMaking Space
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week