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Care homes in Boston offering mental health care

Mental health care is offered by 7 of the 15 care homes in Boston, with 262 beds between them. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for mental health care across England). We estimate typical fees in Boston at about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Hunters Creek Care Home was rated Good on 1 July 2026.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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  • 5 list dementia as a specialism; nursing care is provided by 3.
  • New and changed CQC ratings across Lincolnshire, updated every day.
  • 6 of the 6 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding and 1 is not yet rated.
  • Lincolnshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.

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

  • 7CQC-registered care homes
  • 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 5list dementia as a specialism
  • 2rated or inspected within two years

Mental health care in Boston: providers ranked

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#HomeRatingRatedBedsNursing care
1Pickworth HouseGoodSep 20255No
2Hunters Creek Care HomeGoodJul 202689Yes
3Avocet House Care HomeGoodOct 202266No
4The Georgians (Boston) Limited - 50 Wide Bargate BostonGoodDec 202040Yes
5AshridgeGoodJun 201918No
6Willoughby Grange Care HomeGoodOct 202139Yes
7Pilgrimage Short Stay Recovery UnitNot yet rated–5No

This table lists each care home in Boston registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.

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Mental health care in Boston: what the data shows

7 of the 15 care homes in Boston are registered with CQC for mental health care (47%). England-wide, 82% of care homes registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 8 points above the 92% for all care homes in the town).

For mental health care, the top rated care homes are Pickworth House, Hunters Creek Care Home and Avocet House Care Home. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from June 2019; 2 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 262, and 3 also provide nursing care. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.

For comparison, Lincolnshire has 67 care homes registered for mental health care; of those rated, 79% are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 47% of registrations here and 24% across Lincolnshire.

Expect around £1,250 weekly for residential care in the East Midlands, or £1,480 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Our cost method.

What to expect from mental health care

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.

Before you choose: questions on mental health care

  1. How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
  2. How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
  3. How do you manage medication and side effects?
  4. How do you work with the local community mental health team?
  5. What mental health training do staff have?

Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Lincolnshire.

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What families want to know about mental health care in Boston

How many care homes in Boston offer mental health care?

Mental health care is offered by 7 of the 15 registered care homes in Boston (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Pickworth House, Hunters Creek Care Home and Avocet House Care Home.

What CQC ratings do care homes in Boston have?

Of the 6 that have been rated, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.

What are typical care home prices in Boston?

Self-funder fees in East Midlands: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.

Will Lincolnshire council pay for 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.

What should I look for when choosing care homes in Boston?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 7 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 4. A checklist to help.

How does Boston compare with nearby towns for mental health care?

Nearest towns we cover: Kirton (3.5 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Heckington (11.3 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Holbeach (12.0 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Boston itself has 7, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.

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