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One of the leading care homes, the care team offers residential care for those who need help with daily tasks, nursing care for people who have complex medical needs, and respite care to give family or friends a well-earned break.
Eliot House has a stable team. The home manager...
Care Provided by Eliot House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 29 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Hairdressing and chiropody services are not included in weekly fees
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Eliot House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Eliot House 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
- Gray Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shanti Rampal(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1999
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Welcome all visitors 24/7 however the home promote protected meal times so please if possible avoid meal times.
Parking
- Car Park on site
Eliot House Reviews (51)
Eliot House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.622) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eliot House has 51 reviews.
From the get-go, the whole team at Eliot House have been brilliant. They are wholly patient focussed, and nothing seems to be too much trouble, even for the patient's family.
Without doubt, they made mums last months as good as it could have ever been, we are in awe of the team there.
Thank you so much for a wonderful review !. I will share with all team .
Where do I start? The team at Eliot House are angels! From making that first visit to have a chat about Mum, to clearing out her room after her passing, everyone at Eliot House has been there for me. Not only did they take fantastic care of Mum; they looked after the immediate family as well. As I struggled in the first few weeks after moving Mum in, they were on hand every step of the way guiding, supporting and offering shoulders to cry on. They are highly experienced in dealing with dementia, and every member of the team cares. Nothing is too much trouble, and their hard work to ensure there are activities virtually every day for their residents must be recognised and applauded. The photos they shared of Mum joining in and laughing during activities, meant the world to me. And they warmly welcome wider family members into the fun - I had a lovely Mothers Day Afternoon Tea with Mum - all because of the hard work the team at Eliot House put in.
Tank you so much Joanne for your kind words ! much appreciated. I will pass on to all team.
My husband has been a resident at Eliot House for 6 months after a life changing stroke. He has received great care and kindness from all the staff. Understanding and patience from all. We have both have been made very welcome, and I cannot praise them enough. It is a very happy, bright home with lots of laughter. When I go home, I know he is safe and cared for. This means so much to me.
Much appreciated.
It's lovely how we get to know other residents' families too & we enjoy lots of laughs & fun! It's wonderful to see how the Eliot House team enjoy these celebrations too & go above & beyond to make them special for everyone. As an only child I cherish my Eliot House family. We laugh together, cry together and make our loved ones happy & give us special memories to treasure.
I will share with team. Thank you so much once again.
My very dear friend was in Eliot House for a few weeks before sadly passing away. She was so well looked after. The staff and care was excellent. She was really happy there. I would recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their loved ones to be looked after so well. 10 star!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. Much appreciated. I will pass on to our all team .
Eliot house is well lead by Shanti and her excellent team. With lots of entertainment and activitys for all.
This home is home from home.
My Mum loved this home and was looked after so well by all.
Thank you all for all you did for my Mum.
Thank you So much for the review , Much appreciated. I will pass on to our team.
From the first visit, the staff and home have a great feeling about it. All the staff are very approachable and nothing is too much trouble. Good food always gets offered a drink. Activities are varied, and there are days out.
Thank you so much for the review, much appreciated. I will pass on to the staff team.
My dad began residing in this Care home back in September 2024 following a hospital discharge. He has Alzheimer's which is a horrid disease and really erodes a person's life. However despite that he has an extremely happy life in Eliot House where he is really looked after and cared for by the most amazing staff. He loves joining in with the variety of singing opportunities that's provided. He's really enjoying the Petting Zoo and has met quite a few different animals. He is always treated with respect and dignity by all the staff. The manager expects high standards and high standards are delivered and maintained throughout every area of this setting. The staff at this care home genuinely want to care for people and I really can't thank them enough for the warm welcome they always give us when we visit. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for looking after my dad so well.
Thank you so much for the review, much appreciated. I will pass it on to all teams.
Massive thank you to all staff at Eliot House, we cannot thank you enough. Mum spent over 6 years being cared for at Eliot House Nursing Home, passing away peacefully this January 2025. Mum was always treated with respect, kindness, her needs anticipated and supported above and beyond that we could have hoped for.
The Manager and all the staff are a wonderful caring team, and I came to regard them as friends, or part of the family. Mum's room always looked immaculate, and her clothes clean and tidy, thank you to all the team that took such care with this important aspect, we really did appreciate this.
Thank you for your wonderful care during these 6 years, especially during the difficult pandemic time, we know that you kept mum happy and safe, I am so thankful for the many video calls that you were always happy to facilitate and which gave me peace of mind. The care extended to the very sensitive way mum, and my sister and I were treated in mum's final peaceful time.
Thank you so much for your review, it's great to hear the team at Eliot House has done some good work. We value the feedback received and this will be shared with the team. Thanks again.
Thank you will never be enough. I could have searched the world, to find a home for my grandmother, that provided the care and love she deserved. If I had hand picked the carers and nurses myself, I would be picking the exact team that took so special care of her. Her care and happiness was my one priority, and they delivered that tenfold. It takes a special kind of person to even be a carer, and it takes a super talented manager to pull all that together. My heart is broken now, but Eliot House made this one very happy, unforgettable journey. A journey I wouldn't change and will treasure forever. You are all in my heart. Thank you!
We are sorry for your loss, your grandmother was such a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for your review, it's great to hear the team at Eliot have done some good work. We value the feedback received and this will be shared with the team. Thanks again
Sadly, my mother died a few days ago. She'd been resident at Eliot House for some time and in those years had been looked after very well. The care at the house is very attentive in spite of all the challenges that the less well residents present. It's well managed - food is good, activities are stimulating and access is never a problem. It's never easy to come to terms with the idea that a parent has care needs that one can't fulfil oneself. Caring is a skilled profession and one that is much under-rated until you see it practised well. I'm very grateful to the staff at Eliot House. My mothers last few weeks were no cakewalk - they would have been far, far worse without the care she received.
Thank you so much for your review. Much appreciated. I will share with the team.
I cannot praise the staff and management of this home highly enough, My mum spent the final weeks of her life here being treated with the utmost care and attention. They all made what was a very difficult time so much easier to handle for the family. Thank you everyone at Eliot House you are all diamonds.
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The staff are excellent, always friendly and chat how my dad is, nothing is too much trouble.
Eliot House is homely and is always clean, his room is always clean and tidy. The food is excellent. My dad is treated with compassion and dignity.
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My mother visited daycare once or twice a week during the summer of 2023. Following a hospital admission, it became evident she would no longer be able to live at home, we were fortunate to be offered a placement at Eliot House. The manager and staff keep me well informed and I see at first hand during my visits the caring relationships they have with the residents. The home always feels fresh and clean, the food is freshly cooked and the menu is varied. There are regular events when family and friends are invited to join in with activities and socialise together. The Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success with residents pointing out the ‘hiding places’ to the children who eagerly gathered up the eggs for later consumption. Overall I am confident knowing that my mother’s best interests are considered at all times, she is comfortable and safe with people who genuinely care.
Thank you so much for the review. Much appreciated. I will share it with all staff.
Three years ago when it became evident that mum-in-law needed more care than we could provide in her own home we had no hesitation in choosing Eliot House. A few years earlier her late husband had been a resident and we were completely satisfied with the high standard of care he received. All of the staff are friendly and approachable. The residents are treated kindly with respect and dignity. The building is clean and always smells pleasant. Meals provided are nutritious and varied. Visitors are welcomed and staff are on hand to give updates to loved ones. Mum-in-law enjoys the company of both other residents and staff, loves the food and is happy to live at Eliot House.
Thank you so much for the review. Much appreciated! We strive to provide excellent care.
Staff respond well to individual needs and they know mum's personality, adapting their care style to suit this. The routine is not regimented, mum has the freedom to make choices for herself. Mum enjoys the food and loves sitting around the table to eat in a family atmosphere. She has made friends and is no longer lonely. She enjoys the activities and trips. The home is well-maintained and is bright and stimulating for the residents.
Communication is excellent. I access care notes online and talk to staff when I visit. I would wholeheartedly recommend this care home to others looking for loving care for their loved ones.
Much appreciated.
I am very pleased with the care my wife is receiving and all the staff and management treat her with kindness and dignity. She seems now to be settled into the system.
Thank you for the positive feedback, much appreciated.
My mum is made very comfortable and is always in clean clothes. The care home only ever smells of good cooking from the kitchen. Staff and management are friendly and helpful, always having a laugh with my mum. Could not be any better place for my mum. Thanks.
Thank you so much MB for the review. Much appreciated by the staff and management.
I came to Eliot House from the hospital as an urgent referral. I have been cared for by all staff looking after me. The home is clean and does not smell. The room has an ensuite and a hospital bed. The food is cooked fresh and there is a choice of meals, it's hot and tasty. Nothing is too much trouble, I was treated with dignity at all times 100% plus.
Thank you Hillary for the appreciation, it was great to have you at Eliot House.
My experience of Eliot House nursing home has been overwhelmingly positive from the outset. The care and compassion from staff is excellent at all times. They are absolutely lovely and handle my mother really well. I know I can rest easy knowing that my wonderful mother is well cared for and in very good hands. I am more than happy to recommend Eliot House Nursing Home, every carer is committed to their job and that speaks volumes.
Thank you, Sarah, for the review. Much appreciated by the staff and management.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 November 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

My passion for providing an excellent quality of care delivered with kindness and compassion remains fundamentally at the heart of my work.
I am very proud to lead the Team at Eliot House where every member of Staff follow the same ethos as myself
Frequently Asked Questions about Eliot House
What types of Care is Eliot House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Eliot House have?
There are 21 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Eliot House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Eliot House to the centre of Gainsborough?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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