Care Homes for Older People in and around Gainsborough

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Avg. Review Score 9.1
Total 1,170 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,080 per week

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Grosvenor House Care Home

19 Back Street, East Stockwith, Gainsborough DN21 3DL

3.3 miles from centre of Gainsborough

10110 Reviews

66 3

"My sister is on end of life care, I am able to stay and sleep every night. All the staff are excellant in everything they have to do in..."Read all 110 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 41 rooms

Grosvenor House Care Home – A Place to Truly Feel at Home Grosvenor House Care Home offers more than just care - it provides a warm, vibrant community where individuals feel valued, comfortable, and... Read more

Older Person Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Foxby Court

Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough DN21 1QR

0.9 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.550 Reviews

11 2

"Friendly and caring staff, always there to help, and nothing was too much trouble. Great facilities and a good range of activities...."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Belmont Healthcare

Foxby Court is registered for forty-six residents and offers a team of skilled and friendly carers, able to provide care for older people and those with dementia, while also being able to offer day care. All... Read more

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Holly Tree Lodge

3 Eastgate, Scotton, Gainsborough DN21 3QR

7.4 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.4106 Reviews

20 1

"Holly Tree Lodge have looked after my Father for the last 3 and a bit years. The care he received there was first class. He was treated..."Read all 106 reviews

Size 45 rooms

Holly Tree Lodge is a care home in the pretty award winning village of Scotton, Lincolnshire, which is within easy reach of Gainsborough and Scunthorpe. They offer a high standard of living and comfortable... Read more

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Foxby Hill Care Home Ltd

Foxby Hill, Gainsborough DN21 1PN

0.9 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.410 Reviews

"As a daughter I'm elated how each and individual carers looked after my mum and the staff and management doing an excellent job keeping..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,070 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Revive

Situated in the heart of Gainsborough, Foxby Hill Care Home offers a warm, welcoming environment where comfort, dignity and personalised care come first. Set within beautifully leafy grounds, this charming... Read more

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Lound Hall

Town Street, Lound, Retford DN22 8RX

8.1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.335 Reviews

19 1

"My auntie moved to Lound Hall this year. I have noticed when I visit that she is eating better and has put weight on, there is always..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Gray Care Group Ltd

Lound Hall is a thirty capacity property set up to suit the needs of older people with care needs, while also being ideal for adults with mental and physical health issues. Carers are experienced in... Read more

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Carisbrooke Manor

Burringham Road, Scunthorpe DN17 2AA

11.9 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.267 Reviews

"My mum has settled in very quickly I feel, this is all down to the company and the care she's experiencing. The staff, without exception..."Read all 67 reviews

Size 43 rooms

Group/Owner Kapil Care Homes

Carisbrooke Manor is set in countryside on the outskirts of Scunthorpe, and provides long term, respite and day care for older people and those with dementia needs. Set within large gardens, this beautiful... Read more

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Drovers Call

186 Lea Road, Gainsborough DN21 1AN

1.2 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.137 Reviews

"My mum came to Drovers call from another care home who were unable to manage her complex needs and behaviours. The nurses here work closely..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,275 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner Knights Care Ltd

Drovers Call pursues a relationship-focused approach to care, building strong bonds between staff and residents, as well as visiting relatives, alongside professional care standards. A comfortable... Read more

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Tuxford Manor Care Home

143 Lincoln Road, Tuxford, Newark, Newark-on-Trent NG22 0JQ

12.4 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.997 Reviews

19 1

"my mom moved in to Tuxford manor at the end of September from another care home we are so impressed with the staff thier level of care is..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Strong Life Care Ltd

Tuxford Manor Care Home, Newark – Where Everyone Has a Life Worth Celebrating Part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family, Tuxford Manor Care Home in Tuxford, Newark, offers a warm, welcoming,... Read more

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South Moor Lodge Care Home

South Moor Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster DN10 4LD

3.4 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.788 Reviews

25 1

"Dad has dementia which is ever more progressing and living alone was increasingly unsafe for him. Finding South Moor Lodge has been a..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 54 rooms

Group/Owner Jasmine Healthcare Ltd

South Moor Lodge Care Home is situated in the rural village of Walkeringham, close to the Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire border, offering a peaceful and welcoming environment for older people requiring... Read more

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Eliot House

21 Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Gainsborough DN21 3AH

1.2 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.754 Reviews

13 1

"Thank you to everyone for all their hard work & excellent care during this long hot summer! It has been a wonderful summer with so many..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 29 rooms

Group/Owner Gray Care Group Ltd

Eliot House is registered for 29 service users, with provision tailored towards nursing care including for clients diagnosed with various forms of dementia. One of the leading care homes, the care... Read more

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Barnby Court Care Home

Great North Road, Barnby Moor, Retford DN22 8QS

10.1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.7141 Reviews

"Mum stayed for 10 days at barnby court and was very apprehensive about staying as she had a bad experience at another home, but my mum..."Read all 141 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Ashall Care Ltd

Barnby Court Care Home is an award winning family-run care home who genuinely care. The dedicated and long-serving team of friendly carers are tirelessly committed to the wellbeing and happiness of residents'... Read more

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Glenesk Care Home

The Crescent, Retford DN22 7BX

9.2 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.425 Reviews

"The staff are incredibly caring and considerate and the residents' needs are paramount. It is a lovely warm setting with a family feel. I..."Read all 25 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 22 rooms

Glenesk is a small, friendly care home situated in beautiful, well-maintained gardens in the heart of Retford. There are 21 comfortable sized bedrooms, some of which are en-suite. The dedicated and... Read more

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Ferndene Care Home

Parksprings Road, Gainsborough DN21 1NY

1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.434 Reviews

14 1

"Mum was only in for just over 8 week before sadly passing away. Although she felt too unwell to join in with most activities she liked to..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,253 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner RDCP Care

Ferndene Care Home near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire provides residential, nursing, and dementia care to up to 49 people, alongside specialist palliative and end-of-life care through a dedicated Butterfly... Read more

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Branthwaite Care Home

34 Welham Road, Retford DN22 6TN

8.1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.44 Reviews

12 1

"My mum has been a resident in Branthwaite care home for around 4 years now and I have been extremely pleased with the care she receives. I..."Read all 4 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Knights Care Ltd

A CQC Outstanding home (December 2020), Branthwaite Care Home provides residential care for up to 40 adults in a welcoming and homely environment. Situated in a residential area of Retford, the home... Read more

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Morton Manor

Dog & Duck Lane, Morton, Gainsborough DN21 3BB

1.1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.421 Reviews

"My experience as a resident of this home is one of the happiest of my long life. The care organised on my behalf is of an excellent..."Read all 21 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Devonshire Care

Morton Manor is a purpose-built care home offering high-quality nursing care to older people, those with learning or physical disabilities and specialises in caring for people living with Alzheimer's... Read more

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Abbey Wood Court

Bolham Lane, Retford DN22 6SU

8.3 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.32 Reviews

"I went to see Leanne before the home opened to have a look around for my mum who has Alzheimer's and vascular dementia! She was so..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 62 rooms

Abbey Wood Court is a 62-bed nursing and residential care home located on Bolham Lane in Retford. Situated at the end of a peaceful country lane, the home enjoys beautiful views of the River Idle and... Read more

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Farthings Residential Care Home

Old London Road, West Drayton, Retford DN22 8ED

11.6 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.230 Reviews

"I can't tell you how wonderful all the staff at Farthings are. I don't worry at all about my aunty - she is safe, well cared for and..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 22 rooms

Group/Owner Ashall Care Ltd

Farthings Residential Care Home has farmhouse origins and is a small family run care home. There is a skilled and friendly team passionate to deliver professional and respectful person-centred care for... Read more

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Cherry Holt Care Home

28 Welham Road, Retford DN22 6TN

8.1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.14 Reviews

"My father became a resident of Cherry Holt Care Home in March 2023. Our first impression was of a clean, well decorated and homely..."Read all 4 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner Knights Care Ltd

Cherry Holt Care Home is a 52 bed care home located in residential Retford. Offering residential and nursing care, they specialise in care for the elderly and have a current CQC rating of Outstanding... Read more

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St Saviours Care Home

5 Lidget Lane, Retford DN22 6QW

8.3 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.19 Reviews

"My 95 year old Mum in Law has been a resident in St Saviours for over 3 years. She is very well cared for by the lovely staff. She enjoys..."Read all 9 reviews

from £973 / weekSize 58 rooms

St Saviours Care Home in Retford provides a warm, welcoming setting for individuals requiring 24-hour personalised care. The home features 58 comfortable bedrooms and a selection of homely communal spaces... Read more

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Holly House Care Home

124 High Street, Burringham, Scunthorpe DN17 3LY

12.2 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.039 Reviews

"My wife's mother arrived at Holly House on 21 May. We had visited the home the previous day and had met Annette, the Manager who made us..."Read all 39 reviews

from £840 / weekSize 29 rooms

Group/Owner Dryband One Ltd

Holly House, in Scunthorpe, offers an ideal interior and experienced team of carers to achieve quality dementia care that is tailored to personal needs. The home has benefitted from extensive renovation... Read more

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Middlefield House

Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough DN21 1TY

0.5 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.713 Reviews

"Since our grandaughter has been here, she has shown a maturity beyond her years. The staff here are amazing and treat her with respect and..."Read all 13 reviews

from £1,280 / weekSize 18 rooms

Group/Owner Prime Life Ltd

Middlefield House care home provides accommodation for 18 clients whose needs are associated with a learning disability, physical disability and complex care. The home offers single-room accommodation.... Read more

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Nicholas House Care Home

11 Church Street, Haxey, Doncaster DN9 2HY

6.9 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.18 Reviews

"My mother-in-law was a resident in Nicholas House for 32 months and in that time all the staff showed love, care and kindness to her at all..."Read all 8 reviews

from £840 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Dryband One Ltd

Nicholas House Residential Home is a restored and renovated accommodation in the village of Haxey on the Isle of Axholme. All Residents receive a high standard of person-centred care and can pursue a... Read more

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Lowfield House Nursing Home

39 Cornwall Street, Kirton-in-Lindsey, Gainsborough DN21 4EH

9 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.16 Reviews

"Sammy was lucky enough to get a room at Lowfield House when her care home stopped nursing. I would like to say my daughter has blossomed..."Read all 6 reviews

from £1,275 / weekSize 21 rooms

Group/Owner Prime Life Ltd

Lowfield House care home provides accommodation for 21 clients whose needs are associated with a learning disability, physical disability and complex care. The home offers all single room accommodation.... Read more

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Blyth Country House Care Home

Spital House, Spital Road, Blyth, Worksop S81 8DU

11.9 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.3115 Reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 30 rooms

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Westvilla Nursing Home

Westfield Road, Retford DN22 7BT

9.2 miles from centre of Gainsborough

8.13 Reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 35 rooms

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Wispington House

41 Mill Lane, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2QD

10.4 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.026 Reviews

from £1,260 / weekSize 26 rooms

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Lindum Court

99-101 High Street, Owston Ferry, Doncaster DN9 1RL

6.3 miles from centre of Gainsborough

7 Reviews

from £934 / weekSize 24 rooms

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The Hollies

19/23 London Road, Retford DN22 6AT

8.8 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.59 Reviews

Size 22 rooms

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Redcote

23 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough DN21 5HR

2 miles from centre of Gainsborough

9.817 Reviews

from £865 / weekSize 28 rooms

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The Manor

The Green, Scotter, Gainsborough DN21 3UD

8.1 miles from centre of Gainsborough

3 Reviews

Size 25 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainsborough Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Gainsborough

Average older person care home costs in and around Gainsborough by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 10 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Gainsborough.

Type of Care Provided	Gainsborough	Lincolnshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,080	£1,158	£1,313	£1,318
Residential Dementia Care	£1,076	£1,183	£1,347	£1,354
Nursing Care	£1,169	£1,271	£1,579	£1,568
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,151	£1,272	£1,601	£1,596
All Care Types	£1,080	£1,158	£1,324	£1,332

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Gainsborough Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 13 care homes with fees listed.

£1,080 per week

7.2% below Lincolnshire average
21.6% below England average
22.0% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 12 care homes with fees listed.

£1,076 per week

9.9% below Lincolnshire average
25.2% below England average
25.8% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.

£1,169 per week

8.7% below Lincolnshire average
35.1% below England average
34.1% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,151 per week

10.5% below Lincolnshire average
39.1% below England average
38.7% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Gainsborough?

There are 12 Older Person Care Homes in Gainsborough, including 8 Nursing Homes & 4 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Gainsborough have the highest Review Score?

Grosvenor House Care Home, Redcote & Eliot House are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Gainsborough.

Which older person care homes in Gainsborough offer Nursing Care?

Grosvenor House Care Home, Holly Tree Lodge & Drovers Call are some of the 8 Nursing Homes in Gainsborough.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Gainsborough?

There are 12 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Gainsborough including Grosvenor House Care Home, Foxby Court & Holly Tree Lodge.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Gainsborough?

Respite Care is offered by 12 elderly care homes in Gainsborough including Grosvenor House Care Home, Foxby Court & Holly Tree Lodge.

How many older person care homes listings in Gainsborough have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 12 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Gainsborough have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Gainsborough include Grosvenor House Care Home.