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The home was built and opened in 2005 by United Health Group and has supported people in the local community for many years. In September...
Care Provided by Bunkers Hill Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 78 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Bunkers Hill is a dual registered nursing home and welcomes privately funded, local authority and CHC funded residents. Local authority placements are accepted but there will be requirement for a third-party top-up.
Please note that hairdressing, chiropody services and personal toiletries are not included within the weekly fee and may incur additional separate charges, which can be paid when and if required via personal allowances.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bunkers Hill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bunkers Hill Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Oak Tree Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Meadows(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (78)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (78)
Visiting
- There are no set visiting restrictions at Bunkers Hill, and families are welcome to visit and remain involved in their loved one’s care.
Parking
- The home multiple car parking spaces at the front of the home, there is also a large shared car park at the rear of the home.
Bunkers Hill Care Home Reviews (42)
Bunkers Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.617) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bunkers Hill Care Home has 42 reviews.
In addition to this, my sister and I were struck by how friendly and helpful all the staff were towards us, which made a difficult time more bearable.
By the time Mum arrived at Bunkers Hill she was bed bound and hardly eating, so it has been difficult to review some of the sections such as activities, and food and drink. However, we feel happy that Mum was well looked after in all aspects of her care. Thank you.
Fantastic Care home! All the staff have been very caring for my husband in understanding his needs and have been very accomodating. Wonderful facilities and have been very helpful in getting him the help and care that he need's to enjoy his time there. The staff have also been friendly and welcoming when we visit and always make sure we have a coffee.
My uncle was admitted into this care home at the end of March and has supranuclear palsy which is a complex degenerative disease. The carers at this home have been fantastic, and the home itself is bright, clean and a pleasant place for him to live in, and for us to visit.
Absolutely incredible care home who have dealt with my grandma with so much patience and kindness even when she has been difficult. Everyone we have encountered in the home has gone above and beyond for all residents (and visitors, they have helped our family immensely and even give my grandad who visits nearly everyday food and look after him) and continue to try and engage all of their senses to help with their symptoms. They have followed my grandmas dietary requirements and have always been swift to help her whenever needed.
We know that caring for a loved one can be emotional and sometimes challenging, so it's really special to hear that the patience, kindness and...
Reception should be manned 7 days a week to relieve staff from letting you in. On entering the ward it smells of strong urine. Cleaning is very basic. There is a big problem with staff shortage. Staff cannot give residents the individual care they need. Food is not fit for a human being, it looks like slop thrown on the plate. No variety some thing most days. Lounge/dining room very basic. Garden a mess & not safe for residents to get round by themselves. Activities are very basic one a week and not every week. The home is very basic & poor and needs investigating and is certainly not value for money.
The family member has been contacted for a meeting to discuss the concerns they have raised in this review.
I am so happy my mum is in this home, the staff are amazing, caring, thoughtful, hard working. I can leave my mum, knowing she is in safe hands. My mum has been in a few care homes and finally I found this one. I have reccomended this home to my friends for their loved ones. I cannot praise this home more!!
We really appreciate your kind words about the staff and the care they provide every day. It means a lot to...
The Carers of Bunkers Hill Care Home are, without doubt, the very best and no praise is too high for them. They look after my wife, and the other residents, with consummate care and compassion They go about their tasks with infinite patience and cheerful good humour. They never belittle, bully or embarrass the residents who are always treated with the utmost respect. It is why, my wife, who despite all her problems, has made it abundantly clear that she is happy At Bunkers Hill and does not want to move.
I'd very much like to praise the excellent care and support my mum has had at Bunkers Hill since she arrived in May. Obviously mum was not happy to start with but the caring and friendly atmosphere quickly won her round and she recently told me she was happy there. I have visited every two weeks and every time I have been impressed with the support that mum has had from all the carers. They are always available to help out and no request is too much. The food is always very appetising and mum has often finished breakfast when I arrive and wants toast and marmalade to follow which is always available. The staff were very obliging to put up several of my paintings on the walls in mum's room which has helped to personalise the space. I have nothing but praise for the home and send my thanks for the support you have provided.
We had struggled and failed to get any support for my mum and came to Bunker's Hill in crisis. All the staff were so caring and supportive of the whole family through an extremely difficult time. My mum is so well cared for and is treated with utmost respect and patience. We, the family, have been supported in ensuring my mum has the best life possible and helping us come to terms with and cope with her dementia. All the staff do their utmost not just to provide care but to bring joy to all the residents' lives every single day.
On the whole care is very good for moderate dementia patients. Please bear in mind that this is not a suitable setting for advanced or complex dementia patients. Staff are not able to deal with such issues.
Sourcing and placing my father into a Care Home was a very difficult decision to make for my family. Following a visit to Bunkers Hill, we were so impressed with the facilities including the staff. We were initially met by a very enthusiastic member of staff who was extremely attentive, very informative and provided us with a tour of the facilities including answering all of our questions. This was followed by an introduction to the Manager who was so empathetic to our situation and most importantly she listened. Compassionate towards our plight, she provided a great deal of reassurance. We made the decision to place my father and this was the best decision we made. Communication/feedback was second to none from all staff. A huge thank you from us for taking care of him, despite the fact he was only with you for a short period of time prior to passing, we know he was well cared for.
First impressions were very good when looking for a nursing home. Staff appeared very warm, welcoming and sociable. Since arrival, they have made my husband very comfortable and his needs have been met without any fuss. They have also made our family feel welcomed.
Each resident has their own spacious room with loo, TV and DVD player. Thank you Bunkers Hill.
I am permanently disabled and have Alzheimer's disease. I have nursing care at this care home and have been here for 2 1/2 years. My overall care is good although personal care I.e. Toilet etc sometimes makes me cross. Care home cleanliness is good and food menu is acceptable. My husband visits regularly and treated well.
If you have a problem or need advice nurses and staff are approachable which is nice and reassuring. Always nice to see the staff interacting with the other residents and making them smile and generally making them feel at ease.
I find that the staff are very helpful.
On my visit, I have found the staff very willing to help and answer any questions, the home has a very homely feel and all residents seem to be happy and well cared for.
My mother spent a number of years in Bunkers Hill Care Home latterly on Bluebell Suite. Throughout my many visits there the staff were calm and caring towards all residents. Towards the end of my mother's life I would often find a member of staff paying particular attention to her, trying to make her laugh and cognisant of keeping her hydrated. Never once did I see a member of staff doing anything that would make me feel uncomfortable about the care of my mother. All in all, nice staff who looked after my mother very well indeed.
My mum was an avid gardener and now has her own little wheelbarrow full of flowers to attend to.
Her room is spacious with her own furniture in and everything possible has been done by the staff to make her feel at home.
Her favourite food is poached eggs on toast and even after the cook had finished yesterday he then cooked those especially for my mum as that is what she fancied.
I would without any doubt recommend this home to absolutely anyone and I feel very, very lucky that she is there.
My mum who is 101 has lived on Honeysuckle Ward for 16 months. She has been cared for with kindness and dignity at all times by amazing staff. Her personal care is very good, she is always kept clean and comfortable. All staff are welcoming and take time to talk to me when I visit from Southampton. They keep me informed of mum's ongoing treatments by telephone. I am pleased my mum is at Bunkers Hill Care Home.
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Meet the Team (3)

Hello, my name is Julie Mellows, although most people know me as Jools. I have worked in health and social care for many years and have been a Registered Manager for over 15 years, mainly within mental health services.
Before joining Bunkers Hill, I worked as an Operations Manager overseeing several mental health care homes, supporting teams to deliver safe, high-quality care.
I became the Registered Manager at Bunkers Hill in 2021 and feel very proud to lead such a caring and committed team. We focus on creating a supportive environment where people feel respected, comfortable and able to live as independently as possible.
I am an approachable manager and always happy to speak with families or professionals who would like to know more about the home. If you would like to learn more about Bunkers Hill, please feel free to give us a call – I would be delighted to show you around our lovely home.

Hello, my name is Jackie Glew, and I am Deputy Manager at Bunkers Hill. I have over 10 years of care home management experience within the elderly care sector and have previously worked as a Registered Manager of a care home.
I joined the team at Bunkers Hill in 2018 and work closely with the Registered Manager and staff team to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Hello, my name is Kelly Tonks, and I am Deputy Manager at Bunkers Hill. I joined the Bunkers Hill team in 2022 and bring with me around five years of management experience within the care sector.
Before joining Bunkers Hill, I worked as a Home Manager within a mental health care service. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting residents to feel comfortable, respected and well cared for in their home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bunkers Hill Care Home
What types of Care is Bunkers Hill Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bunkers Hill Care Home have?
There are 78 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bunkers Hill Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bunkers Hill Care Home to the centre of Lincoln?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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