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Care homes in Boston

There are 15 care homes in Boston on the CQC register, 564 beds in all; 14 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is HC-One No.3 Limited (2). CQC has rated 13 of them, and 92% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 77% across Lincolnshire and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Boston at about £1,290 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 9 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 4 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Hunters Creek Care Home: Good, on 1 July 2026.

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In short

  • Lincolnshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • 12 of the 13 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good and 2 are not yet rated.
  • For dementia support, 12 have it on their CQC registration; nursing care is provided by 7.
  • We check for new CQC ratings in Lincolnshire daily: see the latest changes.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Boston", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.

  • 15CQC-registered care homes
  • 92%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 7offer nursing care
  • 3rated or inspected within two years

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  1. Pickworth House

    Boston · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Pickworth House)

  2. Boston West Care

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    More details (Boston West Care)

  3. Hunters Creek Care Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    More details (Hunters Creek Care Home)

  4. The Haven

    Boston · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2022
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  5. Avocet House Care Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2022
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  6. The Georgians (Boston) Limited - 50 Wide Bargate Boston

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2020
    More details (The Georgians (Boston) Limited - 50 Wide Bargate Boston)

  7. Elmwood House Nursing Home

    Boston · Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.33k–£1.63k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2020
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  8. The Gardens Residential Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2020
    More details (The Gardens Residential Home)

  9. Ashridge

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Mental health conditions

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2019
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  10. Willoughby Grange Care Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2021Previous provider's rating
    More details (Willoughby Grange Care Home)

  11. Skirbeck Court

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Sensory impairments

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2019Previous provider's rating
    More details (Skirbeck Court)

  12. Manor Gate Care Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2019
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  13. Vauxhall Court Care Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Nov 2022Previous provider's rating
    More details (Vauxhall Court Care Home)

  14. Westfield Nursing Home

    Boston · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
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  15. Pilgrimage Short Stay Recovery Unit

    Boston · Older people, Mental health conditions, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
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Boston in figures

Compare Boston's 92% Good or Outstanding with 75% for the rated care homes among the 214 we list in Lincolnshire. Homes in Boston average 38 beds, against a typical 30 across Lincolnshire. Oldest rating on the list: Ashridge, June 2019. 20% of care homes in Boston have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 31% across Lincolnshire. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Boston ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (80%), with Long Sutton second (75%). 7 of the 15 homes (47%) provide nursing care, against 26% across Lincolnshire. Most recent to register: Skirbeck Court (September 2026). Outstanding: 0 in Boston, 17 across Lincolnshire. By specialism, 5 of 15 list physical disabilities, 3 of 15 list learning disabilities and 7 of 15 list mental health conditions.

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Nearby towns against Boston

TownMilesNumber of care homesGood or Outstanding
Boston–1512
Kirton3.5 mi41
Heckington11.3 mi31
Holbeach12.0 mi85
Spalding14.1 mi105
Long Sutton14.5 mi43

Typical care home fees in Boston

Self-funder fees in East Midlands: 2026 averages
Residential care home£1,125 a week
Nursing home£1,370 a week

Council rates in Lincolnshire County Council: 2026/27 (proposed): home care £26.15 per hour urban (£27.85 rural, £31.29 isolated); older people residential £767 per week (higher dependence £848); nursing £849 per week (FNC not stated) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.

Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.

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Questions families ask about care homes in Boston

How many care homes are there in Boston?

Boston has 15 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 7 provide nursing care and 12 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Pickworth House, Boston West Care and Hunters Creek Care Home.

Are care homes in Boston well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 12 (92%) of the 13 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.

How much does a care home cost in Boston?

Self-funder fees in East Midlands: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,125 a week; nursing home £1,370 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.

Will I get help from Lincolnshire council with the cost of a care home?

It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Lincolnshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Lincolnshire council.

How should I compare care homes in Boston?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 15 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 10. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.

How do nearby towns compare with Boston for care homes?

Counting care homes: Boston 15 (12 Good or Outstanding); Kirton (3.5 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Heckington (11.3 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Holbeach (12.0 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.

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