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Care Provided by The Cottage
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Cottage for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Cottage to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bhandal Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Sills (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2001
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
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The Cottage Reviews (18)
8.3
The Cottage has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.319) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cottage has 18 reviews.
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Review from Stephen W (Husband of Resident) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The staff make every effort so residents are well looked after.
The staff make every effort so residents are well looked after.
Review from Sarah M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Really happy with mum's care. She is so well looked after. The atmosphere in the home is warm and friendly. She has really settled well. It has given me great peace of mind. I always enjoy visiting, mum is mostly bright and happy, and really well looked after. Thank you.
Really happy with mum's care. She is so well looked after. The atmosphere in the home is warm and friendly. She has really settled well. It has given me great peace of mind. I always enjoy visiting, mum is mostly bright and happy, and really well looked after. Thank you.
Review from Diana B (Sister of Resident) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
I have been visiting my sister regularly she is very well cared for, at times to begin with the settling period was up and down, but by now staff are very understanding and quietly caring for her. She is happy as we are too.
I have been visiting my sister regularly she is very well cared for, at times to begin with the settling period was up and down, but by now staff are very understanding and quietly caring for her. She is happy as we are too.
Review from Debbie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Following a crisis, my dad has been a resident at The Cottage since December 2022. My overall experience of the home so far is excellent. The staff and management are super caring and friendly. My dad is back to his old self after years of self-neglect. He is joining in the activities (which are...
Following a crisis, my dad has been a resident at The Cottage since December 2022. My overall experience of the home so far is excellent. The staff and management are super caring and friendly. My dad is back to his old self after years of self-neglect. He is joining in the activities (which are excellent) and has fitted in so well. I cannot thank the staff enough for getting my dad back. I would highly recommend.
Review from Gareth L (Son of Resident) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The Cottage care home at Nocton is amazing because all the management and staff care and I cannot praise them enough. The Cottage is a happy place and is like a family. The care my dad received until he passed was of the highest possible level - care, consideration and dignity at all times.
The Cottage care home at Nocton is amazing because all the management and staff care and I cannot praise them enough. The Cottage is a happy place and is like a family. The care my dad received until he passed was of the highest possible level - care, consideration and dignity at all times.
↩Reply from Sonia Bhandal, Owner at The Cottage
Thank you for your kind words, The Cottage staff are a great team.
Review from T J (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The care provided for Mum continues to be the best, she lives in a warm, safe, caring and clean environment. During the time of covid, the staff maintained this to ensure her daily life was maintained to this standard. I am very grateful to everyone involved in her care and well-being.
The care provided for Mum continues to be the best, she lives in a warm, safe, caring and clean environment. During the time of covid, the staff maintained this to ensure her daily life was maintained to this standard. I am very grateful to everyone involved in her care and well-being.
↩Reply from Sonia Bhandal, Owner at The Cottage
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff all work really hard to provide the best service.
Review from Charlotte P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The staff at The Cottage are always really positive and helpful. They look after Mum really well and keep me informed on how she is and what she's been up to. I love the activities that take place, I think these are really important for Mum's health and wellbeing. Mum is very well fed and is doing...
The staff at The Cottage are always really positive and helpful. They look after Mum really well and keep me informed on how she is and what she's been up to. I love the activities that take place, I think these are really important for Mum's health and wellbeing. Mum is very well fed and is doing really well at The Cottage.
Review from Maureen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My Mum was a resident in The Cottage for a few years, the care she received from all the staff was excellent all the time, from all staff, the one thing I loved most was receiving a Xmas card from my mum which I hadn't had for a few years but with the wonderful key worker helping her and posting...
My Mum was a resident in The Cottage for a few years, the care she received from all the staff was excellent all the time, from all staff, the one thing I loved most was receiving a Xmas card from my mum which I hadn't had for a few years but with the wonderful key worker helping her and posting the card for her was such a wonderful gift for me, the activities they do with the residents is excellent keeping them active even doing the gardening and planting of pots, I would recommend this home to people, it is in a lovely setting and the home is clean and well equipped, I thank all the staff for the wonderful care my Mum received.
↩Reply from Sonia Bhandal, Owner at The Cottage
Thank you for your kind words. The staff are amazing and they all work hard.
Review from Marilyn U (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2022 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Mum has been cared for by the wonderful staff at The Cottage since 2017. She has become part of the family in this lovely care home. Whilst it is quite a small community in comparison with other care homes, the residents are made to feel part of a family.
The staff are kind and caring,...
Mum has been cared for by the wonderful staff at The Cottage since 2017. She has become part of the family in this lovely care home. Whilst it is quite a small community in comparison with other care homes, the residents are made to feel part of a family.
The staff are kind and caring, making sure Mum is well health-wise, mentally, and comfort-wise. Definitely not an easy job looking after a 90-year-old lady with dementia, I know, but they do a grand job.They provide plenty of distractions/activities and appear to really want to help Mum's life to be as enjoyable as it can be in the circumstances.
They keep me informed of any issue or problem, contacting me immediately, and throughout the pandemic to my knowledge, they did not have one case of covid in the home - a credit to their vigilance.
I would definitely recommend this home without any concerns.
Review from Keith P (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2022 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
What an awful experience we had, managed to get her out.
A terrible manager who spoke about someone else’s health and then admitted she was mistaken. Left in the room without to or anything from 5 pm until morning.
What an awful experience we had, managed to get her out.
A terrible manager who spoke about someone else’s health and then admitted she was mistaken. Left in the room without to or anything from 5 pm until morning.
Review from Helen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2022 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mum was in the care home for over 5 years until her death in February. She was so well looked after by the kind and caring staff. I never had a moment's concern even during lockdown when I wasn't able to see her. The staff have to be commended through lockdown and when the home opened again...
My mum was in the care home for over 5 years until her death in February. She was so well looked after by the kind and caring staff. I never had a moment's concern even during lockdown when I wasn't able to see her. The staff have to be commended through lockdown and when the home opened again for visiting - there were no Covid cases. I was always kept well informed and there was always someone to speak to if I had any questions. They also gave fantastic support to me and particularly in her final weeks when she became very ill. I cannot recommend the home highly enough.
Review from Clare H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
I cannot thank the staff enough for the care they have shown my mum. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone really cares!
I cannot thank the staff enough for the care they have shown my mum. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone really cares!
Review from D G (Husband of Resident) published on 10 September 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Very well organised care home, excellent management and staff. My wife was very well looked after and comfortable.
Very well organised care home, excellent management and staff. My wife was very well looked after and comfortable.
↩Reply from Sonia Bhandal, Owner at The Cottage
Thank you for your kind words and choosing us as your home. It has been a pleasure to look after your wife. Our staff will certainly be pleased to know how much they are appreciated and work hard.
Review from Linda T (Friend of Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Absolutely wonderful home. Professional but very friendly staff, always made welcome and my friend's care is second to none. Would highly recommend.
Absolutely wonderful home. Professional but very friendly staff, always made welcome and my friend's care is second to none. Would highly recommend.
Review from Linda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Very helpful staff, always available to discuss problems. Food good variety. Clean and tidy. Quick to call in outside help if required. Always kept up to date with care.
Very helpful staff, always available to discuss problems. Food good variety. Clean and tidy. Quick to call in outside help if required. Always kept up to date with care.
Review from Darren L (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My mum has now been in the care of the staff at The Cottage for three years after my wife and I cared for her at our home. The staff are fantastic. My mum had a stroke recently and the recovery has made is astonishing. This is all down to the care and support the staff have provided. I cannot thank...
My mum has now been in the care of the staff at The Cottage for three years after my wife and I cared for her at our home. The staff are fantastic. My mum had a stroke recently and the recovery has made is astonishing. This is all down to the care and support the staff have provided. I cannot thank the staff enough for the love and help they have shown to my mum. This home is one of the best in the country.
Review from Patricia G (Sister of Resident) published on 29 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My sister has been a resident since April 2015 and we always find that she is well looked after and seems very content.
My sister has been a resident since April 2015 and we always find that she is well looked after and seems very content.
Review from Wendy S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My mother-in-law is well looked after even though she can be rather trying at times.
My mother-in-law is well looked after even though she can be rather trying at times.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 April 2022Overall
Requires improvement
Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottage
What types of Care is The Cottage registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Cottage have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Cottage?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Cottage to the centre of Lincoln?
6.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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