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Care homes in Sutton on Sea offering care for adults under 65
Of the 5 care homes in Sutton on Sea, 3 offer care for adults under 65, 55 beds in all. Of the 3 CQC has rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 82% for care for adults under 65 across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Sutton on Sea: about £1,250 a week for residential careestimated. CQC's latest rating here went to Doulton Court Lodge Care Home: Good, on 9 April 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in Lincolnshire, checked daily.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 1, and 1 provide nursing.
- 2 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Whatever your savings, Lincolnshire council will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Care homes in Sutton on Sea offering care for adults under 65", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 3care homes registered with CQC
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1is registered for dementia
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 5
- Dementia care · 3
- Elderly care · 3
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
- Residential care · 3
- Care for adults under 65 · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skirbeck Lodge | Jun 2025 | 6 | No | |
| 2 | Doulton Court Lodge Care Home | Apr 2026 | 41 | Yes | |
| 3 | Willoughby House | Nov 2024 | 8 | No |
This table lists each care home in Sutton on Sea registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Care for adults under 65 in Sutton on Sea: ratings, size and cost
60% of Sutton on Sea's care homes (3 of 5) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. England-wide, 82% of care homes registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 67% (below England, 13 points below the 80% for all care homes in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated care homes are Skirbeck Lodge and Doulton Court Lodge Care Home. The newest rating is from April 2026 and the oldest from November 2024; 3 fall within the last two years. They have 55 registered beds in total, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Council-wide, 175 care homes in Lincolnshire list care for adults under 65, and 74% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 60% of registrations here and 63% 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. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Lincolnshire: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton on Sea | – | 3 | 2 |
| Skegness | 11.3 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Spilsby | 12.1 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Louth | 12.2 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Horncastle | 17.7 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Humberston | 20.0 mi | 5 | 4 |
| New Waltham | 20.6 mi | 6 | 6 |
Help from the council
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What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Sutton on Sea
Where can I find care for adults under 65 in a care home in Sutton on Sea?
Of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Sutton on Sea, 3 offer care for adults under 65 (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Skirbeck Lodge and Doulton Court Lodge Care Home.
Are care homes in Sutton on Sea well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Sutton on Sea?
Average fees paid by self-funders in East Midlands in 2026: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Lincolnshire council with the cost of a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Lincolnshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Lincolnshire council.
How should I compare care homes in Sutton on Sea?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Sutton on Sea for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: Sutton on Sea 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Mablethorpe (2.4 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Alford (5.4 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Skegness (11.3 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Sutton on Sea
- Care for adults under 65 in Mablethorpe 2.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Alford 5.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Skegness 11.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Spilsby 12.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Louth 12.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Horncastle 17.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Humberston 20.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in New Waltham 20.6 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.