Vauxhall Court Care Home
Boston, PE21 · 1.4 km · 33 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
CQC: Good
The Haven
White House Lane, Boston, PE21 0BE
Residential care home · 38 beds · Black Swan International
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2022
- Beds
- 38
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The Haven's stated fee
£1,000a week
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 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, £645 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Boston
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 The Haven
The Haven is a residential care home in Boston, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 38 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Black Swan International, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2020.
At its latest inspection, published January 2022, the CQC rated The Haven 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.
The Haven charges from £1,000 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £52,000 a year. It is about 5% below the typical residential fee in Lincolnshire of £1,055 a week.
There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to The Haven include Vauxhall Court Care Home, Ashridge and OSJCT Skirbeck Court, 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
Registration
- Provider
- Black Swan International Limited
- Registered with CQC
- March 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2022)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Boston
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.
The Haven was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some records and fire safety work needing attention.
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 | from £1,000 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on The Haven’s website | From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on The Haven’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 The Haven
How much does The Haven cost?
The Haven charges from £1,000 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 The Haven?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Haven Good in January 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Haven provide nursing care?
No. The Haven is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Haven offer dementia care?
Yes. The Haven is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Haven have?
The Haven is registered for up to 38 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
Ashridge
Boston, PE21 · 1.7 km · 18 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
OSJCT Skirbeck Court
Boston, PE21 · 1.9 km · 38 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