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Care homes in Heckington
Heckington has 3 care homes registered with CQC and 82 registered beds. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 33% are Good or Outstanding, against 77% across Lincolnshire and 83% across England. Typical fees in Heckington come to about £1,270 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Greenacres Care Home, rated Requires improvement on 1 April 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 2 list dementia as a specialism; 1 has nursing care.
- You can ask Lincolnshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
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- Good or Outstanding: 1 of the 3 rated care homes, and 2 are rated below Good.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Heckington", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 33%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1has nursing care
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Heckington | East Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,270 | £1,250 | £1,400 |
Heckington care homes, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
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Suillean House
What inspectors found: We found the following examples of good practice. ● Information and guidance on COVID- 19 restrictions and infection control measures in place was available…
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Greenacres Care Home
What inspectors found: The assessment started on 15 January 2026 and was completed on 23 February 2026.
Est. £1.16k–£1.41k/wk
St Andrew's Nursing and Care Home
What inspectors found: However, audits continued to be ineffective and had not identified shortfalls in the service.
Est. £1.39k–£1.69k/wk
How much care homes charge in Heckington
| Residential care home | £1,250 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,480 a week |
What Lincolnshire County Council pays providers: £24.30 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £782.69 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £823.72 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
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). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
Help from the council
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A closer look at the data for Heckington
None in Heckington is rated Outstanding; Lincolnshire has 17. Looking at specialisms, 1 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions. 33% of homes in Heckington offer nursing (1 of 3), compared with 25% county-wide in Lincolnshire. St Andrew's Nursing and Care Home is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in January 2011. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 33% in Heckington, 32% across Lincolnshire. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed care home that is rated Good or Outstanding, Heckington comes 6th of 7 (33%), with Sleaford top at 100%. Suillean House has the oldest rating still in force, from September 2018. 33% of rated care homes in Heckington are Good or Outstanding, compared with 75% of those rated among the 210 we list across Lincolnshire. At 27 beds on average, homes here are smaller than the typical Lincolnshire home (30 beds).
Care groups with care homes in Heckington
- Kisimul Group Limited 1 locally
- Greenacres Care Home Limited 1 locally
- Jasmine Healthcare Limited 1 locally
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Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for care homes in Heckington.
How Heckington compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckington | – | 3 | 1 |
| Sleaford | 4.9 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Ruskington | 5.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Kirton | 10.7 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Boston | 11.3 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Woodhall Spa | 12.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
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Care homes in Heckington: your questions answered
How many care homes does Heckington have?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in Heckington (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Suillean House.
How does CQC rate care homes in Heckington?
1 (33%) is rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What does a care home cost in Heckington?
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.
Does Lincolnshire council fund 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 do I choose between care homes in Heckington?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 3 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 2. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care homes in towns near Heckington?
In Heckington there are 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Sleaford (4.9 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Ruskington (5.8 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Kirton (10.7 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Heckington
- Care homes in Sleaford 4.9 mi
- Care homes in Ruskington 5.8 mi
- Care homes in Kirton 10.7 mi
- Care homes in Boston 11.3 mi
- Care homes in Woodhall Spa 12.2 mi
- Care homes in Spalding 14.7 mi
- Care homes in Grantham 15.0 mi
- Care homes in Bourne 15.3 mi
Other help in Heckington
- Lincolnshire: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Lincolnshire
- Nursing homes in Lincolnshire
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in Lincolnshire, 2026
- What CQC ratings mean
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.