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Tamar House

5 Riseholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 3SN

Residential care home · 13 beds · Prime Life

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,055
CQC rating
Good
February 2019
Beds
13
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 Lincoln
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 Tamar House

Tamar House is a residential care home in Lincoln, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 13 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Prime Life, which operates 59 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2019, the CQC rated Tamar House 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.

Tamar House 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 Tamar House include OSJCT Ermine House, Ruckland Court and Florence 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
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
Prime Life Limited
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2019)
Council area
Lincolnshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with some staffing and maintenance issues noted.

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

Tamar House 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 Tamar House

How much does Tamar House cost?

Tamar House 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 Tamar House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Tamar House Good in February 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Tamar House provide nursing care?

No. Tamar House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Tamar House offer dementia care?

Tamar House 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 Tamar House have?

Tamar House is registered for up to 13 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.

OSJCT Ermine House, Lincoln

OSJCT Ermine House

Lincoln, LN2 · 0.3 km · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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 Lincoln

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

Ruckland Court

Lincoln, LN1 · 0.4 km · 64 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCountry Court 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
Florence House, Lincoln

Florence House

Lincoln, LN2 · 0.8 km · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingCarmand
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

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