SENSE - 18 Water Gate
SENSE - 18 Water Gate is a residential care home in Spalding, Lincolnshire (PE11 4PY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About SENSE - 18 Water Gate
18 Water Gate is a residential care home in Spalding supporting adults with learning disabilities, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Many of the people living here have more than one of those, and that combination shapes the way the whole house works. When somebody has little sight and little hearing, the ordinary assumptions of care stop holding. You cannot announce yourself from a doorway. You cannot rely on a person overhearing what is going on. A great deal of what might look like withdrawal is really a failure on our part to make contact in a way that reaches somebody. So we treat communication as the central task rather than a preliminary to it, using touch, signing on the hand, objects of reference, routine and consistency, whatever works for the individual. Beyond that this is a home like any other. People arrange their own rooms, take part in the running of the house, and are supported to get out and to see family. Short respite stays are available. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at SENSE - 18 Water Gate
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 September 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about SENSE - 18 Water Gate
Where is SENSE - 18 Water Gate located?
SENSE - 18 Water Gate is a residential care home in Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4PY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does SENSE - 18 Water Gate provide?
SENSE - 18 Water Gate is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is SENSE - 18 Water Gate's CQC rating?
SENSE - 18 Water Gate is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does SENSE - 18 Water Gate offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. SENSE - 18 Water Gate offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about SENSE - 18 Water Gate
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. SENSE - 18 Water Gate is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. SENSE - 18 Water Gate is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. SENSE - 18 Water Gate offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands
SENSE - 18 Water Gate has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from SENSE - 18 Water Gate. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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