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Dementia care homes in Gainsborough

10 of the 17 care homes in Gainsborough are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 5 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Gainsborough. The typical residential care home fee in Lincolnshire is £1,055 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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 Lincolnshire
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.

Nursing careFees published
Eliot House, Gainsborough

Eliot House

Gainsborough, DN21 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMPS Care Group
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 Lincolnshire

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
Foxby Hill Care Home, Gainsborough

Foxby Hill Care Home

Gainsborough, DN21 · 47 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaFoxby Hill Care Home
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
Holly Tree Lodge Care Home, Gainsborough

Holly Tree Lodge Care Home

Gainsborough, DN21 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaStaywood
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
Howson Care Centre, Gainsborough

Howson Care Centre

Gainsborough, DN21 · 83 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaHowson Care Centre
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
Morton Manor, Gainsborough

Morton Manor

Gainsborough, DN21 · 30 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaDevonshire 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
OSJCT Foxby Court, Gainsborough

OSJCT Foxby Court

Gainsborough, DN21 · 46 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaOrders of St John Care Trust
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 Manor, Gainsborough

The Manor

Gainsborough, DN21 · 25 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaPlenus 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
Drovers Call Care Home, Gainsborough

Drovers Call Care Home

Gainsborough, DN21 · 52 beds
CQC: Inadequate
NursingDementiaKnights Care (5)
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
Grosvenor House Care Home, Gainsborough

Grosvenor House Care Home

Gainsborough, DN21 · 41 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaGrosvenor 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
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.

Typical fees in Lincolnshire

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 284 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Residential care
£1,055
Usually £1,010 to £1,125 a week7 homes
Care home fees
£1,243
Usually £1,199 to £1,329 a week10 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,120
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Not enough dementia care homes in Gainsborough have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Gainsborough cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Gainsborough have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Lincolnshire is typically £1,055 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Gainsborough?

10 of the 17 CQC-registered care homes in Gainsborough are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Gainsborough?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Gainsborough?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Lincolnshire council for a needs assessment.