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Thimbleby Court

Thimbleby Road, Horncastle, LN9 5RA

Nursing home · 58 beds · Glenholme Senior Living (Horncastle)

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £235
CQC rating
Outstanding
July 2026
Beds
58
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Lincolnshire
£235a week

About £12,220 a year

For a couple, two places: £470 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

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 Horncastle
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 Thimbleby Court

Thimbleby Court is a nursing home in Horncastle, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Glenholme Senior Living (Horncastle). The home has been registered since July 2023.

At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Thimbleby Court Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Thimbleby Court 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 Thimbleby Court include Clarence House & The Granary, Tanglewood Care Home and The Grove Residential Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
July 2023
Latest CQC rating
Outstanding (July 2026)
Council area
Lincolnshire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained

Fees

Thimbleby Court 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 Thimbleby Court

How much does Thimbleby Court cost?

Thimbleby Court 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 Thimbleby Court?

The Care Quality Commission rated Thimbleby Court Outstanding in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Thimbleby Court provide nursing care?

Yes. Thimbleby Court is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Thimbleby Court offer dementia care?

Yes. Thimbleby Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Thimbleby Court have?

Thimbleby Court is registered for up to 58 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.

Clarence House & The Granary, Horncastle

Clarence House & The Granary

Horncastle, LN9 · 0.7 km · 21 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialPrime Life
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 Horncastle

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
Tanglewood Care Home, Horncastle

Tanglewood Care Home

Horncastle, LN9 · 1.3 km · 55 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaTanglewood Care Homes
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
The Grove Residential Care Home, Horncastle

The Grove Residential Care Home

Horncastle, LN9 · 2.8 km · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaThe Grovecare ()
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