St Clare's Care Home
Birchwood Avenue, Doddington Park, Lincoln, LN6 0QT
Residential care home · 40 beds · Care for your life - St Clare's

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,055
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2026
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £54,834 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,109 a 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.
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 St Clare's Care Home
St Clare's Care Home is a residential care home in Lincoln, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Care for your life - St Clare's. The home has been registered since June 2018.
At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated St Clare's Care Home 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.
St Clare's Care Home 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 St Clare's Care Home include Stones Place, Eccleshare Court and OSJCT Hartsholme 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
- Registered with CQC
- June 2018
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2026)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Lincoln
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured that infection control arrangements were keeping people safe.
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
St Clare's Care Home 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 St Clare's Care Home
How much does St Clare's Care Home cost?
St Clare's Care Home 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 St Clare's Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Clare's Care Home Requires improvement in April 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St Clare's Care Home provide nursing care?
No. St Clare's Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does St Clare's Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. St Clare's Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does St Clare's Care Home have?
St Clare's Care Home is registered for up to 40 residents.
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.”
“Magda was always positive and proactive about trying new things to keep dad busy. She also introduced new ideas for keeping dad healthy.”
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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