Home care · Lincolnshire
Children's care at home in Holbeach
3 of the 14 home care agencies covering Holbeach offer children's care. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Lincolnshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 1 of the 1 rated agencies and 2 are not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Lincolnshire, checked daily.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Holbeach", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3registered agencies
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering children's care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 14
- Elderly care · 13
- Care for adults under 65 · 12
- Physical disability care · 11
- Dementia care · 11
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Substance misuse support · 3
- Supported living · 3
- Children's care · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas Care Services Ltd Lincolnshire | Apr 2025 | 6.6 miles | 9 | |
| 2 | Assent Care and Support Services | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 4 |
| 3 | Oaks Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 6.6 miles | 8 |
The full list for children's care covering Holbeach: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
How children's care in Holbeach compares
Registered for children's care: 3 out of 14 agencies covering Holbeach (21%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 33 points above the 67% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 89% for children's care.
Atlas Care Services Ltd Lincolnshire leads the list for children's care. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2025. Newest: April 2025. Within 2 miles of Holbeach centre: 0 offices. 2 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Lincolnshire has 18 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 82% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for children's care: 21% here, 14% across Lincolnshire.
In the East Midlands, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Children's care: what it means
Short breaks for parents, personal care and support with health routines are the main parts of this care, which is for young people and children with disabilities or complex health needs, together with their families.
Questions worth asking about children's care
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Lincolnshire: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach | – | 3 | 1 |
| Boston | 12.0 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Deeping St James | 15.9 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Market Deeping | 16.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| King's Lynn | 17.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Whittlesey | 17.9 mi | 30 | 14 |
Help from the council
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Holbeach
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about children's care in Holbeach
Which home care agencies in Holbeach offer children's care?
3 of the 14 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Holbeach list children's care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Atlas Care Services Ltd Lincolnshire.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Holbeach?
1 (100%) is rated Good or Outstanding, out of 1 with a rating. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does home care cost in Holbeach?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Lincolnshire council fund home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Lincolnshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Lincolnshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Holbeach?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 3 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Holbeach?
In Holbeach there are 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Long Sutton (4.5 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Spalding (7.4 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Wisbech (11.4 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: children's care around Holbeach
- Children's care in Long Sutton 4.5 mi
- Children's care in Spalding 7.4 mi
- Children's care in Wisbech 11.4 mi
- Children's care in Boston 12.0 mi
- Children's care in Deeping St James 15.9 mi
- Children's care in Market Deeping 16.3 mi
- Children's care in Bourne 16.7 mi
- Children's care in King's Lynn 17.2 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.