Care homes · Lincolnshire
Care homes in Bourne offering dementia care
Dementia care is offered by 5 of the 6 care homes in Bourne, with 304 beds between them, operated by 4 separate providers. Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited runs the most, with 2. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% for dementia care across England). Typical fees in Bourne come to about £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, The Cedars was rated Good on 7 May 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- New and changed CQC ratings across Lincolnshire, updated every day.
- Whatever your savings, Lincolnshire council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 3 of the 3 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Bourne offering dementia care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of dementia care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Nursing care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cedars | May 2025 | 56 | Yes | |
| 2 | Woodgrange | Oct 2022 | 64 | Yes | |
| 3 | Abbey Court Care Home | Jul 2021 | 88 | Yes | |
| 4 | The Cedars | Not yet rated | – | 56 | Yes |
| 5 | Harrington House | Not yet rated | – | 40 | No |
The full list for dementia care in Bourne: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Dementia care in Bourne: what the data shows
5 of the 6 care homes in Bourne are registered with CQC for dementia care (83%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all care homes here and above the 80% for care homes registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: The Cedars, Woodgrange and Abbey Court Care Home. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2021. Newest: May 2025. They have 304 registered beds in total, and 4 also provide nursing care. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Lincolnshire, 171 care homes are registered for dementia care, and 73% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 83% here, 61% across Lincolnshire.
Dementia care in a care home in the East Midlands typically costs about £1,285 a week (residential) or £1,540 (nursing), compared with £1,250 for standard residential care. How we estimate costs.
About dementia care
Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
- How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
Where to get support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Lincolnshire: dementia care. Glossary: Dementia care.
Dementia care around Bourne
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne | – | 5 | 3 |
| Stamford | 8.8 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Spalding | 9.3 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Peterborough | 14.1 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Grantham | 15.2 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Sleaford | 16.0 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Oakham | 16.1 mi | 4 | 4 |
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Questions families ask about dementia care in Bourne
How many care homes in Bourne offer dementia care?
Dementia care is offered by 5 of the 6 registered care homes in Bourne (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are The Cedars, Woodgrange and Abbey Court Care Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Bourne have?
Of the 3 that have been rated, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Bourne?
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 Bourne?
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, 1 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 2. A checklist to help.
How does Bourne compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Market Deeping (6.4 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Deeping St James (6.9 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Stamford (8.8 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Bourne itself has 5, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Bourne
- Dementia care in Market Deeping 6.4 mi
- Dementia care in Deeping St James 6.9 mi
- Dementia care in Stamford 8.8 mi
- Dementia care in Spalding 9.3 mi
- Dementia care in Peterborough 14.1 mi
- Dementia care in Grantham 15.2 mi
- Dementia care in Heckington 15.3 mi
- Dementia care in Sleaford 16.0 mi
Also in Bourne, and guides
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Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.