Home care · Lincolnshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Nettleham
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 33 of the 35 home care agencies covering Nettleham, operated by 31 separate providers. Sage Care Limited runs the most, with 3. Of the 22 CQC has rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for care for adults under 65 across England). Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 14 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Ambassador HomeCare Limited was rated Good on 25 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
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- For dementia support, 29 have it on their CQC registration.
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- CQC rates 21 of the 22 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 11 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Nettleham", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 33registered agencies
- 95%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 29list dementia as a specialism
- 7rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 35
- Care for adults under 65 · 33
- Elderly care · 30
- Physical disability care · 29
- Dementia care · 29
- Mental health care · 21
- Learning disability care · 18
- Sensory impairment care · 18
- Supported living · 8
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Children's care · 4
All agencies covering Nettleham with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Care for adults under 65 in Nettleham: what the data shows
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 33 of the 35 agencies covering Nettleham, or 94%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 95% (above England, in line with the 96% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Dimensions Lincolnshire Domiciliary Care Office, Honeycomb Care and AMG Nursing and Care Services - Lincoln Branch. Ratings run from March 2019 to October 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Nettleham centre: 2 offices. 11 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Lincolnshire has 108 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding. Across Lincolnshire, 86% of agencies are registered for care for adults under 65, against 94% here.
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.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you match staff to the person?
Support: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Lincolnshire.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleham | – | 33 | 21 |
| Welton | 2.9 mi | 17 | 11 |
| Washingborough | 3.3 mi | 35 | 22 |
| Lincoln | 3.8 mi | 35 | 22 |
| Branston | 4.9 mi | 33 | 21 |
| Saxilby | 7.3 mi | 32 | 21 |
| Gainsborough | 14.9 mi | 7 | 2 |
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What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in Nettleham
Which agencies in Nettleham provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 33 of the 35 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Nettleham list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Highly rated options include Dimensions Lincolnshire Domiciliary Care Office, Honeycomb Care and AMG Nursing and Care Services - Lincoln Branch.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Nettleham have?
Of the 22 that have been rated, 21 (95%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 11. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Nettleham?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. 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. More in our cost guide.
Will Lincolnshire council pay for home care?
It may. Lincolnshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Lincolnshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Nettleham?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 7 of the 33 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 15 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Nettleham compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Welton (2.9 miles): 17, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Washingborough (3.3 miles): 35, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Lincoln (3.8 miles): 35, 22 rated Good or Outstanding. Nettleham itself has 33, 21 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Nettleham
- Care for adults under 65 in Welton 2.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Washingborough 3.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Lincoln 3.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Branston 4.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Saxilby 7.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Gainsborough 14.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Newark-on-Trent 18.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Retford 19.3 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.