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Well-located in the village of Tetney, between Louth and Grimsby, The Fountains Care Centre benefits from access to the local community and amenities. The home uses all resources available in order to support clients with...
Care Provided by The Fountains Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Fees are determined based on an individual assessment of care needs and the type of room chosen. For full details and current rates, please contact the The Fountains Care Centre directly.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Fountains Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Fountains Care Centre 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
- Halcyon Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carl Jones (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visiting welcome no booking required. Pet/animal visits welcome.
Parking
- Designated Parking Area on Site
The Fountains Care Centre Reviews (40)
The Fountains Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.353) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Fountains Care Centre has 40 reviews.
Happy with the care for my father at home, the staff is helpful and tries to give good care services. My father is happy with the food and the amount. Always tea and coffee available for him and for use who visit. When Father has had health problems staff have been on the ball to deal with it.
Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate receiving feedback. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the Care and Support your dad is receiving from our outstanding staff team and you feel that staff have been prompt with health issues. It is our pleasure to care for your Dad and continue...
I have been at the Fountains Care Centre for the last three weeks for a four-week respite, I can't fault the Fountains. The food, the care and the cleanliness is of high standard everyone is always friendly and happy to help this would be my first choice if I had to come back for my permanent residence.
Thank you for your great feedback. I will of course feed this back to all of the staff team in our March Team Meeting. It has been an absolute pleasure having you with us for your respite and we will of course welcome you back in the future if we are privileged for you to return. We at Fountains would like to wish you all the best on your health journey.
My mum recently moved into the Fountains Care Home and I honestly could not be happier. The staff from the lovely manager to the staff members who I now know by name and the cook are just such kind and caring people, the handyman is very helpful and always on hand. I could not be happier it has made what was from the offset a very difficult decision to make, the very best one for my mum. She is so settled and content. I have been able to turn her room into her room, surrounded by her special bits and pieces from her home to turn it into what mum calls a cosy place. So in conclusion, I am I would honestly say a very happy daughter with a very settled happy mum.
We would like to thank you for leaving such a lovely and detailed review of our care home. As we have discussed, we are really enjoying having your mum with us and seeing her settle and adapt to living at the Fountains. We really do appreciate you taking the time to give such brilliant feedback....
My husband was a resident at The Fountains Care Home for over five years and was looked after with care, patience and kindness. He enjoyed the activities very much especially visits from the village playgroup children. He also enjoyed games and visits from animals. In good weather, he liked to be in the courtyard garden and took great pleasure in feeding the birds.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, this is greatly appreciated and our staff team are very honoured to have cared for your husband.
My sister has been a resident for 4+ years. She seems happy and contented in the home and has had no complaints that I am aware of. If she had, I am certain she would let me know when I visit. The staff are always helpful and friendly and are very caring towards my sister.
Thank you for your review. We feel too that your sister is happy she readily communicates with staff and her friends as she wishes. She enjoys the garden and tells us she is looking forward to The Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration. We will of course reflect to improve on your scores. If at any time you wish to talk, please do contact me directly.
I wish I had taken pictures of how bad this place was. As we waited over twenty minutes for a staff member to acknowledge my Dad being admitted for the first time in a care home. We counted the cobwebs and noted the broken handles on the dishevelled cabinet. When we eventually were let through to see where Dad would stay it got worse. The carpet was dirty, the window was tiny, signs of leaks on the ceiling, and the bed lining was worse than secondhand. In floods of tears, I walked Dad straight out of there. This place needs to be closed and a complete renovation.
We do understand how you would be feeling regarding the admission of your father, especially as it was a first visit to an environment such as this. We recognise that your anxieties,...
My mother went in after a spell in hospital and needed palliative care. The staff are excellent, the home - wonderful. It made my mother's last few days with us very pleasant.
A happy welcoming visit. It was wonderful to see my mam on several visits smiling, laughing and joining in with the activities, from bowling to joining in a parachute game with local nursery children who attend regularly to see their friends. On one occasion we wanted to do an afternoon tea. This was no problem, with a nice sunny room looking out onto the garden, so we could relax, have tea, a game of scrabble - normal family activities. Brilliant!
Thank you again
Registered Manager
Don't be put off if you think some dining rooms a little dowdy - what really matters is the caring staff who look after the varied needs of the residents. The nurse we met clearly leads a very good team.
It is so lovely to hear such positive feedback and I will pass your lovely comments on the Team at The Fountains.
We chose The Fountains when we found ourselves in urgent need of care for my elderly parents. The team there couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. My advice to anyone would be to look past the decor to the important things like quality of care not only for residents but also for the families. They work as a team at The Fountains and I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. The team at The Fountains appreciate any feedback on the care we deliver to our residents.
Mam was treated as an individual with care and thoughtfulness. As family we were encouraged to visit at times to suit us, nothing was a problem, we visit at different times and always find The Fountains Care Centre inviting and clean with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Mam enjoys the activities and the lovely gardens with flowers and birds around, I would recommend The Fountains as I am happy that my mam is so well looked after.
Nothing is too much trouble for them. The activities are mentally and physically stimulating and enjoyable.
The Fountains is quite a "homely" care home and staff are friendly and considerate to residents needs. The new manager is very approachable, makes time to listen to any concerns and is open to suggestions. Mum has advanced Alzheimers and can be difficult at times but staff take this in their stride treating her with respect and dignity at all times. The home itself is a little old fashioned but this adds to its charm and comfort. The new manager has outlined to us changes she wishes to make which are all centred around the resident's comfort and wellbeing.
She is always smiling and enjoys the activities that are available.
Staff are friendly and approachable and are always available to answer my questions.
Rooms are clean and tidy and my great auntie has a room with a toilet which is handy for night time.
My great auntie appears happy living in the home and has made friends with other residents, it's nice to see her socialise again as when she lived at home she was unable to get out much.
Overall my opinion on the home is a good one, I would recommend to others which I already do from word of mouth.
My mum has only been at Fountains a short time after moving from another home for various reasons. Already my mum looks cleaner, smells nice etc. She has a lovely room and from what I have seen so far the staff are very nice.
me on all aspects of her health and well being. I visit when I can and am always greeted with a smile and a cheery hello. It is nice to know that mum is in such good hands.
The staff were happy to show me around all areas prior to my husband's admission. I cannot find fault with the care my husband is receiving. Staff have no problem answering any queries I might have.
My mother in law was a resident at The Fountains for six years. During that time, no matter when I visited, I never saw anything but respect and kindness shown towards the residents from the staff.
Our experience from February this year, when my mother in law's dementia was well advanced, and following her breaking her hip, was to see their care go 'above and beyond' what we expected. We had agreed with the doctor that she should just be kept comfortable and stay in bed. However, the staff persevered in managing to get her up in a chair for several hours a day in the residents' lounge, even got her sitting at the table in the dining room, helping her to eat. She had a few more months of a reasonable quality of life.
It was evident that the staff genuinely cared about her well being.We have no reservations in recommending The Fountains to others.
My mother has been a resident at The Fountains Care Home, Tetney near Grimsby for nearly 2 years since the death of my father. She has severe dementia, diabetes and other age-related medical problems. Her condition is managed extremely well and we are very happy with the overall care she receives. The staff are caring and friendly and Mum is very happy. She always looks clean and well cared for and has her hair done once a week. She enjoys the activities and is happy to participate. Her room is clean and comfortable and she enjoys sitting in one of the lounges with the other residents. The Fountains is always clean and welcoming and we can visit whenever we like without notice.
So happy with the care my aunt received. A great team of staff who were always respectful, kind, patient and professional. Everyone who works here contributes to making The Fountains feel so homely and I was always confident that my aunt received the best possible care at all times.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 May 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Julie joined The Fountains Care Centre in 2023; She has 31 years of experience working within Residential Homes and Nursing Homes. Julie has recently become a Safeguarding Ambassador, completing training with Lincolnshire Care Association.
Julie holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Julie leads our Skilled Staff team at the Fountains Care Centre and provides managerial support to the manager.
Julie provides person-centred care to all of our residents and is responsible for running the shift when on duty.
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