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Care and support from the council in North East Lincolnshire
Every adult in North East Lincolnshire who looks as though they need care can ask North East Lincolnshire Council to assess them. Money makes no difference to that right. Main number: 0300 330 2870.
Checked against North East Lincolnshire Council's website on 15 October 2026.
1. Ask for a care needs assessment
The assessment is free and is a legal right under the Care Act 2014. It looks at what the person can and cannot manage, and whether they meet the national eligibility criteria. It does not commit you to council-arranged care.
Request an assessment from North East Lincolnshire Council or call 0300 330 2870.
Adult social care assessments are carried out for the council by Focus Independent Adult Social Work through a Single Point of Access.
2. Find out what you will pay
If the person is eligible, the council carries out a financial assessment. In England, someone with savings above £23,250 is usually expected to fund the care in full; below £14,250, savings are not counted at all, and in between a tariff income applies. For care at home, the house is disregarded. For a care home it usually is counted, unless it is still home to a partner or to certain relatives, though not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay.
Costs and contributions in North East Lincolnshire
Typical prices for care in and around North East Lincolnshire, and an estimate of what the person would pay towards it and what North East Lincolnshire Council might pay. The calculator starts with local prices; change them to a quote you have.
| Service | Usual price |
|---|---|
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
| Residential care home | £1,115 a week |
| Nursing home | £1,400 a week |
Typical 2026 prices across England · Average 2026 self-funder fees in Yorkshire and the Humber · Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026 · Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026).
Uses England's 2026/27 rules. Capital limits are £23,250 (upper) and £14,250 (lower); each £250 between them counts as £1 a week of income. A single person over pension age keeps at least £241.45 a week at home, and £31.80 a week in a care home. See the GOV.UK charging circular. Treat the result as a guide only: the council's own financial assessment decides, and some are more generous.
3. Direct payments
Council funding, whether partial or full, can be paid to you so that you organise support yourself, with the agency of your choice.
If you look after someone
Unpaid carers have a right to be assessed in their own right, free to you.
North East Lincolnshire Council: support for carers. Local carers' support: Carers' Support Centre.
Council resources
- Local care and support directory: Simply Connect
North East Lincolnshire in numbers
87% of rated care homes in North East Lincolnshire are Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 83%. The area has 55 homes, 52 of them rated. Nursing homes make up 13 of the total, or 24%. 3 home care agencies and 5 care homes in North East Lincolnshire registered with CQC in the last 12 months.
In North East Lincolnshire, 95% of rated home care agencies are Good or Outstanding (20 rated out of 25 registered). Across England the figure is 88%. In North East Lincolnshire, CQC has published 13 ratings in the past 12 months: 1 was upgraded, 6 services were rated for the first time; the newest is from 23 October 2026.
By CQC registrations, Carmand Ltd is the biggest operator in North East Lincolnshire (5 services: 5 care homes). The second largest is Dryband One Limited (4 services). Among care homes in North East Lincolnshire, Well-led is the area most often rated below Good: 10 of the 52 with a Well-led rating.
21% of rated care homes in North East Lincolnshire were rated in the last two years. The typical rating is 62 months old (47 for England as a whole). North East Lincolnshire has 5 Outstanding care homes; 13% of its rated care homes (7) sit below Good; the England share is 17%.
Figures: CQC register, Oct 2026.
North East Lincolnshire: guides and lists
- Care prices in North East Lincolnshire
- Paying for care in North East Lincolnshire
- Care needs assessments in North East Lincolnshire
- Dementia care in North East Lincolnshire
- Learning disability care in North East Lincolnshire
- Mental health care in North East Lincolnshire
- Physical disability care in North East Lincolnshire
- Sight and hearing loss care in North East Lincolnshire
- Highest rated care homes in North East Lincolnshire
- Highest rated home care agencies in North East Lincolnshire
- All nursing homes in North East Lincolnshire
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Care in North East Lincolnshire: common questions
How many care homes are there in North East Lincolnshire?
There are 55 care homes registered with CQC in North East Lincolnshire, with 1,837 beds in total (CQC register, Oct 2026). 87% of those with a published rating are Good or Outstanding. Best rated care homes in North East Lincolnshire.
How many home care agencies are there in North East Lincolnshire?
25 home care agencies registered with CQC are based in North East Lincolnshire (Oct 2026). 95% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Agencies based nearby may also cover the area.
How good are care homes in North East Lincolnshire?
87% of rated care homes in North East Lincolnshire are Good or Outstanding, above the England figure of 82.6%. 5 are rated Outstanding and 7 Requires improvement or Inadequate. See how other areas compare.
How much does a care home cost in North East Lincolnshire?
A care home in North East Lincolnshire costs a typical £1,270 a week for someone paying for themselves: about £1,270 for residential care and £1,560 for nursing care. Figures are modelled from our Care Fees and Quality Index (Q4 2026) and are not quotes. Work out what you would pay.
How much does home care cost per hour in North East Lincolnshire?
Home care in North East Lincolnshire costs a typical £33.50 an hour for someone paying privately (Q4 2026). Weekend, evening and bank holiday rates are usually higher, and short visits may not be offered.
Which care homes in North East Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding?
Humberston House Care Home, The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lodge, Abbey House and The Anchorage are rated Outstanding by CQC.
How many care homes in North East Lincolnshire offer nursing or dementia care?
13 care homes in North East Lincolnshire are registered to provide nursing care and 38 list dementia as a specialism. Many homes offer both. Nursing homes in North East Lincolnshire.
Is it hard to find a care home bed in North East Lincolnshire?
North East Lincolnshire has 51.9 care home beds for every 1,000 people aged 65 and over, against 43.0 across England, which ranks 14 of 151 council areas. A lower figure tends to mean fewer rooms free at any time; begin looking before you need to. Care Access Gap.
How old are care home ratings in North East Lincolnshire?
66% of rated care homes in North East Lincolnshire were last rated more than four years ago, and the typical rating is 68 months old. Check the date on any rating and ask what has changed since.
How do I ask North East Lincolnshire Council for a care needs assessment?
Contact North East Lincolnshire Council adult social care on 0300 330 2870. It costs nothing and savings do not affect your right to it (Care Act 2014). Online assessment request.
Which care groups run the most care homes in North East Lincolnshire?
The largest providers in North East Lincolnshire are Carmand Ltd (5), Linkage Community Trust (4) and Dryband One Limited (4). Check each home, as CQC rates them individually.
Paying for care in North East Lincolnshire? One short form reaches up to three providers that handle enquiries through The Care Panel. Your details go only where you say.
Ask about availabilityWhere this comes from
- www.nelincs.gov.uk/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/adult-social-care/
- www.nelincs.gov.uk/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/adult-social-care/paying-for-your-care/
- www.nelincs.gov.uk/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/carers-support/
- www.nelincs.gov.uk/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/adult-social-care/care-options/
- gov.uk: Care Act statutory guidance
Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.