Five Bells Residential Care Home
Sleaford, NG34 · 6.1 km · 28 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
The Willows
74 Station Street, Rippingale, Bourne, PE10 0SX
Residential care home · 30 beds · The Willows Home
- Weekly fee
- £1,100
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- July 2022
- Beds
- 30
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The Willows's reported fee
£1,100a week
About £57,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,200 a week
A 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, £845 a week less than two places.
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9 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Lincolnshire
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About The Willows
The Willows is a residential care home in Bourne, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by The Willows Home. The home has been registered since April 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated The Willows 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.
The Willows has told us it charges £1,100 a week for residential dementia care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £57,200 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Lincolnshire.
There are 284 registered care homes in Lincolnshire. The nearest to The Willows include Five Bells Residential Care Home, The Old Hall and OSJCT Digby Court. 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
Registration
- Provider
- The Willows Home Limited
- Registered with CQC
- April 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (July 2022)
- Council area
- Lincolnshire
- Town
- Bourne
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Requires improvement
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Requires improvement
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Requires improvement
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Requires improvement
- 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.
Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind staff and safer medicines, but staffing, activities, privacy and infection control needed improvement.
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 dementia care | £1,100 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “Our weekly dementia care fee is £1100” | Reported by the home “Our weekly dementia care fee is £1100” |
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 Willows
How much does The Willows cost?
The Willows charges £1,100 a week for residential dementia 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 Willows?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Willows Requires improvement in July 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Willows provide nursing care?
No. The Willows is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Willows offer dementia care?
Yes. The Willows is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Willows have?
The Willows is registered for up to 30 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
The Old Hall
Sleaford, NG34 · 6.3 km · 21 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
OSJCT Digby Court
Bourne, PE10 · 7.5 km · 36 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialOrders of St John Care Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,055 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week