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Care Provided by White Gables Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
White Gables accepts residents who are privately funded, funded by the local authority, or funded through the Integrated Care Board (ICB) where nursing or healthcare funding is approved.
For residents funded through the local authority, a third-party top-up will be required, depending on individual circumstances. This can be discussed in more detail during the enquiry and assessment process.
Private fees typically range from £1,300 to £1,400 per week, depending on the bedroom selected and the level of care and support required and resident complexities. Fees are determined following a pre-admission assessment, which helps establish each resident’s individual care needs and any associated complexities.
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 White Gables Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact White Gables 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
- Deepika Jayapalan(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages from 18 to 120
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Visiting
- The home warmly welcome family, friends, and loved ones to visit residents at White Gables. Maintaining strong connections is essential to the wellbeing of those in their care. Open Visiting: Daily from 09:00 AM to 6:00 PM No booking is required for general visits. If a resident is unwell, receiving end-of-life care, or under infection control measures, please call ahead so the team can support your visit safely. 🧼 Infection Control Hand sanitiser is available at the entrance – please use it on arrival and departure. Visitors are asked not to attend if they are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of infection (e.g. cold, flu, diarrhoea). 🪑 Where You Can Visit Visits can take place in residents’ rooms, communal lounges, or the garden (weather permitting). The team encourage meaningful interaction – bringing photos, music, or small treats is welcome! 🧒 Children and Pets Children are very welcome under adult supervision. Well-behaved pets may visit by prior arrangement with management. 🔐 Security Please sign in and out at reception on arrival and departure. The front door is monitored for safety; a member of staff will assist with entry and exit. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact the home directly – they are happy to support personalised visits.
Parking
- The home aim to make visiting your loved ones as easy and stress-free as possible, including parking. 🅿️ On-site Parking Limited free parking is available on-site for visitors. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please park considerately to allow access for ambulances, deliveries, and emergency vehicles. If you have mobility needs or require special assistance with parking, please contact the home in advance and they’ll be happy to help.
White Gables Care Home Reviews (71)
White Gables Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.251) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time White Gables Care Home has 71 reviews.
Carers are amazing. Management is proactive and empathetic. Great team. Happy with the way my dad is taken care of. They even make his wishes come true by going over and above and beyond - no words.
I can see a vast improvement in my friend Sean. He didn't eat or sit in a chair in hospital now he does. Staff are kind and caring.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you have seen such a significant improvement in your friend's wellbeing since moving to White Gables. Supporting people to regain their strength, independence and enjoyment of daily life is very...
I cannot fault the care given to my mother, both management and staff have been helpful and attentive to my mum. I feel totally happy with the care and support. It is a shame that the home is a bit tired, but I guess the up keep is expensive consider their hole place is very clean and tidy and maintained to a very good standard.
Thank you for your lovely feedback about the care and support your mum receives. We are delighted to know you feel happy and confident in the team's dedication and kindness. Your comments about the home's upkeep are appreciated - we are continuously working on improvements and refurbishments to...
We are very happy with the care our mum is receiving. The food is really good and the staff are very kind.
Dear R J,Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that your mum is happy and comfortable with us, and that you feel confident in the care and kindness shown by our team. It's also wonderful to know that the food and mealtimes are...
I cannot praise high enough the kindness and compassion of the staff - The nurses, the carers and domestic staff - far beyond what is required of their positions. They go above and beyond and they must sleep well at night knowing they have expressed such kindness. I have heard the staff dealing with such kindness to extremely difficult patients. I simply can't express in gratitude high enough for the care given to my father and my family. 5 star.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. It truly means a great deal to all of us at White Gables. We are deeply touched by your kind words and are so pleased to know that our nurses, carers, and domestic staff made a positive difference to your father and your family.We strive to provide...
Would like to thank you for the excellent care my mum received here . The staff are amazing and kept me informed of mums health and care at all times sadly she passed away on 25/2/2025 peacefully. She loved it here and really appreciated them even in the last few months when her health deteriorated. I couldn't be more grateful to them for there care she received
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. On behalf of the entire team at White Gables, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your mum. It was a privilege to be part of her care journey, and we are honoured to have supported her during her time with us.Your feedback...
My husband spent his final days here and the care was excellent. He was kept, very comfortable in an immaculately clean, warm room and treated with great respect by the staff. All of his needs were dealt with carefully and promptly. My family and I were always welcomed in a very positive way and staff gave us time to answer any questions we had. We couldn't have asked for a better place for his final days.
Dear Freda, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We are truly sorry for your loss, and it was our privilege to care for your husband during his final days. Knowing that he was comfortable and treated with respect means a great deal to us. Providing compassionate care and creating a...
First, I must apologise for not submitting a review earlier, I have been meaning to but just not got round to doing it. I know how important reviews can be when someone is looking for a home for their loved one. My Mum was at White Gables from November 2023 until March 2024. All of the staff were friendly and caring, always with a smile. My father used to visit every day in the afternoon and they always made him a cup of tea when on their busy rounds and took the time to talk to him too and ensure that he was coping. My Mum received the best care, she was always clean and dressed and took part in activities, such as making Christmas decorations, which she enjoyed. Sadly, Mum passed away in March 2024. She was treated with such care and dignity in her final days and we could not have asked for more from the staff. It is a lovely care home in pleasant surroundings.
The nursing staff were both proactive and responsive. My husband was at the home for his final weeks, following stays in hospital. His palliative care was given in a dignified and thoughtful way. All the staff are to be praised for the manner in which they carry out their often challenging tasks.
I often visit my wife at mealtimes, because I still like to feel like I'm still caring for her. My wife is on a liquid diet. The staff check we are both ok. They often offer me a drink even though it's a really busy time. White Gables doesn't smell, it has pleasant gardens. The staff are friendly. Thank you, for looking after my wife.
Good Morning. Thank you for the review. I am pleased to hear the staff are friendly and you have a pleasant experience when visiting.
Staff are very friendly and attentive.
First 6 months, amazing. Since the new owners have taken over most of the staff have left. The food portions have gotten smaller, and medical care (dietary and medication) has been ignored or late. A lot of agency staff are here now and the care is not consistent. I had no tablets for 3 days because of a mix-up. No butter or cheese for tea so I had 2 dry crackers, unacceptable! My room is dirty too.
We are so sorry you feel this way regarding the care you receive here at the home. We strive to support all our residents in a caring and safe manner. We do have several options of meals per day, and we promote a varied diet of a nutritional value. We have a nurse on duty 24 hours a day and linked...
We spent night and day with them by my mother's side. They showed us compassion and kindness at all times. Nurses and staff are all very knowledgeable and the home is kept nice and clean.
I can't fault White Gables which became home for the last six weeks of Mum's life. Myself and my husband were made welcome. Everything was explained to us, even the way the meals were prepared. They were very understanding with her and dealt with her needs, especially after she had a fall in the night. We would like to thank the manager and the agency nurse for the exceptional care that they gave Mum in the time she was there and all the other members of staff. The final two days were very hard, but our wishes were taken into consideration regarding the final hours of Mum's life. We were told that she wouldn't be alone in her final hours and she was also made very comfortable and pain free. Once again, thank you for all your care.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. They ensured we were all comfortable and offered refreshments during this heat. The home itself was very clean and inviting.
Fantastic care home. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. Mum and Dad always look clean and well cared for. Staff keep you well informed of any changes to care or treatment. Involved in the care plan and all reviews. Can't praise this care home enough. Well-led team, from manager to maintenance. Excellent all-round.
I couldn’t be more grateful.
The staff in general make an effort to ensure that the residents are comfortable.
My wife has been in White Gables for nearly four years and her care could not be bettered. Thank you!
I am very pleased indeed with White Gables - staff, facilities, meals and choice of meals and ability to try and resolve my wife's mobility at night problem. There were always to be difficulties with the ongoing problem created with the onset of my wife's Alzheimer's disease. Every effort has been made to make my wife's stay enjoyable, to the extent that she has often remarked 'I like this place!' which in itself is gratitude indeed. Many thanks.
My lovely grandad passed away at White Gables on January 31st. He had been a resident for about 6 weeks (sorry if I get the timing wrong). I had travelled from London to be with him at the end. I cannot begin to express my gratitude for the incredible care he was given. The carers and nurses truly not only cared about him but also me, and treated him with the utmost respect and dignity. They looked after me when I was struggling with what was happening and they always talked to him and about him with such compassion. The staff at this home are second-to-none and anyone would be lucky to be a resident here or relative of a resident. Thank you to the carers and every other member of staff that cared for Grandad and me over the last four days. The unbearable was made easier because of the love you showed us. I will never forget you and what you’ve done for us. Thank you. We love you. Keep caring.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 June 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 19 Oct 2016Recipient: White Gables Care Home
- 30 Sep 2013Recipient: White Gables Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Deepika Jayapalan is the Registered Manager at White Gables Nursing Home. With a strong background in leadership and care management, she is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care for every resident.
Deepika leads a compassionate and diverse team that takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and homely environment where residents feel valued and supported. She works closely with healthcare professionals, families, and staff to promote dignity, respect, and wellbeing in all aspects of daily life.
Under her leadership, White Gables Nursing Home continues to focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of kindness, teamwork, and accountability. Deepika’s forward-thinking approach ensures that residents receive the best possible care, and families have confidence that their loved ones are in capable and caring hands.

Chithraa Royi is the Deputy Manager (Clinical) at White Gables Nursing Home, bringing a wealth of experience from both hospital and care home settings. A Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and extensive clinical experience across intensive care, accident and emergency, and surgical units, Chithraa provides strong clinical leadership and oversight to ensure safe, high-quality care for all residents.
Prior to joining White Gables, Chithraa held leadership roles with Care UK and gained valuable experience in complex care, medication management, and quality assurance. She has led successful initiatives to improve clinical governance, medication safety, and documentation standards, supporting continuous improvement across her teams.
At White Gables, Chithraa works closely with the Registered Manager and the wider multidisciplinary team to uphold best practice, mentor nurses and carers, and maintain exceptional standards of person-centred care. Her calm, approachable manner and commitment to professional development inspire confidence among staff, residents, and families alike.
Frequently Asked Questions about White Gables Care Home
What types of Care is White Gables Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does White Gables Care Home have?
There are 55 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at White Gables Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is White Gables Care Home to the centre of Lincoln?
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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