
My Aunt is treated with the utmost respect and privacy. I would definitely recommend itV D(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble and we are always sure of a smiling faceJo S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Mum is treated with the utmost respect and dignityClaire D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My Aunt is treated with the utmost respect and privacy. I would definitely recommend itV D(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble and we are always sure of a smiling faceJo S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Mum is treated with the utmost respect and dignityClaire D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Tennyson Wharf has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care for the elderly. Located opposite the beautiful Burton Waters Marina, this purpose-built home offers stunning views of the boats and yachts on show as well as the Lincolnshire countryside, and the gardens are extensive and tranquil.
The home offers a relaxed environment to all. Including residential care and those individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
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Care Provided by Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home
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 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Tennyson Wharf 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Noutch(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors to report to reception
Parking
- Parking available on site
Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home Reviews (136)
Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home has 136 reviews.
The staff are very kind and helpful everything was wonderful.
I will miss the company of staff and residents.
Thank you all!
My mother always stated firmly that she never wanted to go into a home. However, a fall and subsequent hospital stay left her too weak to go home, her Alzheimers had gone into overdrive and respite care was required.
Barchester Tennyson Wharf offered amazing space, with large private, ensuite bedrooms, spacious lounges and wide corridors. My mother was used to her own company and privacy and did not want to feel 'packed in'.
The quality of the menu, food freshly cooked on the premises and a remarkable variety of choices
Sufficient staff (mostly permanent) treated the residents with genuine kindness and dignity
The convenience of location - means no traffic problems shortening the time available to visit.
After a few days, my mother relaxed, clearly enjoying herself; much to her surprise. The superb food, leisurely meal times during which staff encouraged conversation and interaction. The consistent level of care and attention given to all completely won her over. We strongly recommend this home.
On arrival, you feel you have entered a 5-star hotel. It does not feel like a care home which is important to a new resident who is afraid of staying in a home. The level of care, the most important, is first class. The standards of accommodation and facilities support the high standard of care. Would I want to stay there? Yes!
The care also extended to all the family. All I can say is thank you. Our mum's last days were as perfect as we could hope for given how poorly she was.
The staff are always smiling, courteous and treated both mum-in-law and family with tolerance and understanding.
Facilities and surroundings fabulous, food excellent and a "can-do" attitude made her stay easier for all concerned a reluctant resident she was sad to leave.
I have the pleasure of visiting one of your residents on a weekly basis and also a couple of other friends who were staying with you for a week to recover from an operation.
My personal experience was and is very positive. My friends are always in a happy mood and this reflects how comfortable they are. I love the friendly atmosphere I feel in every visit and also to see other residents having fun with activities for their ability.
Sadly Tennyson Wharf is very smart but doesn't quite deliver. My father complained of being cold overnight and decided to combat the problem by keeping his clothes on. Why wasn't this solved by turning up the heating and/or using more bedding? We tried ringing him and were told he'd phone back - it never happened. There was more but the above demonstrates the problem.
Pricey but worth every penny.
Tennyson Wharf is an extremely good care home that benefits from an outstanding location by the Birton Waters. The care staff are very friendly and as a visitor, on a regular basis (3-4 times a week) I have been made to feel like one of the family. Sadly Mum doesn't take advantage of the many activities offered but she is treated with dignity and endless patience by those caring for her.
Occasionally messages don't get passed on, e.g. about taking residents out.
Sometimes the cleanliness of the bathroom and bedroom are not quite up to standard.
Activities staff do their best, perhaps not always tailoring to individual residents competencies and wishes. More trips out would be good.
Overall the home has a good atmosphere.
Since moving my client to Tennyson Wharf Care Home I've noticed a marked change in her mood and health. The care staff are always on hand and regularly check if she needs anything. The choice of activities are brilliant to keep her engaged. My only concern is that often other residents enter her room without asking.
I came here for two weeks respite care, following the death of my husband and dealing with all of the inevitable paperwork.
It has been a peaceful and happy break.
The staff are pleasant and helpful and as I am not just old, but ancient, makes life more of a pleasure.
The home is very clean and modern, most of the staff are friendly but sorry so many have left.
All rooms are large and very comfortable and most of the meals look very good.
The only thing is the price - very expensive.
The staff are very kind and caring. The home has lots of facilities and the food is excellent. I didn't always get my breakfast at the time I would have liked.
Family centred care.
Beautiful environment and facilities.
Clean.
The staff, the team have always been attentive and engaging.
Staff are excellent with a lovely location. I think the home is a fantastic place to be. It is like living in a 5-star hotel. I would book myself into it to be looked after!
Staff are all fantastic and are always helpful and everyone contributes to it being a great experience.
Since my mother's admission (22 months ago) she has been cared for extremely well. The staff are professional and very caring. They are also very helpful and informative when I have needed any up dates regarding my mother's health and care. The building is very well maintained, always very clean and welcoming.
It could easily be compared to a 5-star hotel with full board and assisted service.
Why can't the rest of the care industry aspire for an equivalent standard to give everyone in this situation the quality of life they deserve.
All the staff at Tennyson Wharf are kind, compassionate, amiable and supportive. Every effort is made to ensure the dignity and safety of residents. Care of a dearly loved husband could never be the same as if he were still at home looked after and cared for by loving family but this must be the very best next thing. The staff and management are at pains to support both the residents and the family and I'm assured it will become my second home too.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 March 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (34) & Events (5)
- 28 Jul 2026
Staff and residents at Tennyson Wharf in Burton Waters embraced their cowboy spirit as they celebrated National Day of the Cowboy, which took place on July 25th. This year marks...
- 27 Jul 2026
Dawn has been with us since the very beginning of Tennyson Wharf, a total of 11 ½ years. She has contributed so much to the lives of all at Tennyson...
- 27 Jul 2026
We had such a blast over the weekend as we were entertained by Jules and Jay, enjoyed pony rides from Comfort Horse Therapy, ate delicious treats from Bakes by Natalie...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Tennyson Wharf Care Home.
Meet the Team (8)

Hello, I am Sarah Noutch, General Manager at Tennyson Wharf. I first registered as a nurse in 2003. I began my career in the NHS working in the medical division. I came to Tennyson Wharf having worked at Barchester’s Lancaster Grange care home as General Manager.
I am passionate about delivering good quality, personalised care. This is reflected within the fantastic team we have here at Tennyson Wharf. I am always available for a coffee and a chat, and welcome you to meet our care team and view our home.

Hi, my name is Nicola Hodson. I am the Deputy Manager at Tennyson Wharf.
I began my caring career in 2007, working in a small care home, developing my skills and knowledge while working in various roles. I gained my NVQ5 in Leadership and Management in 2019.
I started working at Tennyson Wharf in 2023 and have been promoted twice. I was also nominated for the Regional Carer of the Year 2025.
I have a passion for dementia care, and I enjoy spending time with residents, helping them to feel valued and even joining in with a puzzle.

Karen joined Tennyson Wharf in April 2022 as the home`s Administrator. Previously, Karen worked for another care provider for 20 years, so she comes with tons of experience.
Karen enjoys being able to help and support people and is pleased to be able to do this as part of her job role at Tennyson Wharf, and gets satisfaction from being able to offer help to the lovely residents and their families with anything relating to finances or administration, as well as interacting with our residents on a daily basis to make their lives more enjoyable.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and going for long walks with her dog. Karen also likes travelling and holidays, especially to the Greek Islands, Skiathos and Zakynthos being 2 of her favourite destinations to date.

Andrew joined the Tennyson Wharf family in February 2023.
He has over 30+ years of experience working in Maintenance within the Hotel industry, but decided he wanted a change.
Andrew is settling into his role at Tennyson Wharf very well, and nothing is too much trouble. He has a passion for helping others and loves engaging with our residents and staff.
In his spare time, Andrew is a lover of the outdoors and walking.

Michelle has had extensive years of experience in the cleaning industry before coming to join the Tennyson Wharf team as a care assistant for 3 years, before taking on the role of head of housekeeping in July 2021.
Michelle loves to ensure the home is kept clean for our residents and their relatives to enjoy when they come to visit. Her favourite part of her job is working alongside a great team and spending time with the residents, learning about their lives and what is important to them.

I have worked at Tennyson Wharf for nearly 10 years now.
starting as a Care assistant and working my way up.
I am currently completing my NVQ 3.
As team lead, I am responsible for the health and well-being of those in the residential units at the home.
I love my role because I can make a real difference in people's daily lives, and I am proud of leading a team that works together to provide the best possible care

Jess Payne is one of our Team Leaders and also a Dementia Champion. She supports the management team, drives improvements and has lots of dementia experience.
Jess is very patient and kind, and when she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Hi, my name is Rebecca. I started working at Tennyson Wharf in July 2024.
Previous to starting at Tennyson Wharf, I have lived in many countries and worked as a supply teacher and administrator in Bahrain in the Middle East - I have also worked in scouting programme groups in both the USA and UK.
Whilst I have worked with children for a lot of my life, working with the elderly is always something I have been passionate about. I believe that everybody has a story to tell, and our residents' life stories all add value to Tennyson Wharf.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking, gardening and going to the cinema.
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