Care Homes in Barton Upon Humber
Barton Upon Humber has 4 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement. All 4 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Barton Upon Humber at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Barton Upon Humber, to help you judge the options below.
- North Lincolnshire Council pays, residential care: £736 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475, median £1,316
- Care home beds filled across North Lincolnshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 85
- People aged 75 and over: 20,300. Rising to 23,600 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 98 beds.
- Who pays, across North Lincolnshire (estimate): 41% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,800 by 2035, up 49%
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Arranging an assessment and paying for residential care in Barton Upon Humber
Knowing what the council would fund usually rearranges a shortlist, so it belongs near the start of the process. A care needs assessment is free, can be requested by anyone and establishes whether residential care is the right level of support. North Lincolnshire Council is responsible for that assessment and for the financial assessment that follows it, and where a hospital stay is involved the discharge team usually begins the process.
How the means test is applied
Savings, income and, in a permanent placement, usually the value of a property are measured against the national capital thresholds. Capital above the upper threshold means fees are met privately. Below the lower threshold only income is counted, with a weekly personal allowance protected, and a deferred payment arrangement can postpone the sale of a house.
Fees and the allowances people overlook
Ask at the outset what a weekly figure includes and what appears as an extra, since hairdressing, chiropody and escorted appointments are usually charged separately. Attendance allowance and the daily living part of personal independence payment are not means tested and are frequently missed by people funding themselves. Where a council contribution falls short of a home's private rate, establish in writing whether a third party payment is expected and who would be liable.
Choosing between the homes matching this search
Options Applegate House holds an Outstanding rating, the highest the regulator awards and an uncommon one. Westbridge House Rehabilitation Unit and Eagle House Care Home are each rated Good. The Willows currently holds a rating of Requires Improvement, which reflects one inspection on one set of dates rather than a reason to rule it out.
Reading the grades properly
Each rating summarises one inspection across whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. A shortfall in record keeping is a different matter from a shortfall in how residents are treated, and the report says plainly which it was. Check the date on each one, because a strong grade awarded years ago may describe a different team.
What a viewing should settle
Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, and how much agency cover the home relies on. Where a home sits below Good, ask what has changed since the inspection and ask to see any action plan. Request the fee schedule and the notice period in writing, and call in near a mealtime.
4 care homes in Barton Upon Humber
- Westbridge House Rehabilitation Unit · 1 Westfield Road, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5AA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr Nish Thakerar & Mr Kumar Thakerar
We at Westbridge House Rehabilitation Unit offer a welcoming residential care home in the market town of Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, where compassionate support and rehabilitation come together in a homely setting. Our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - The Willows · Willow Drive, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5HR
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by ADL Plc
The Willows is a residential care home in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire. We support older people who need help through the day, including those living with dementia, and adults with a learning disability. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Options Applegate House · 50 Holydyke, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5PP
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by OA2 Adults Limited
Options Applegate House is a residential care home in Barton upon Humber supporting younger adults, including people who have a learning disability and people who are autistic. The people who live here have their own lives to get on with,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Eagle House Care Home · Fleetgate, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5QD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr Nish Thakerar & Mr Kumar Thakerar
Eagle House Care Home is a care home in Barton upon Humber. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. In a small town, a care home is not...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in North Lincolnshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Lincolnshire homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. | £736 | £1,165 to £1,475 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few North Lincolnshire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £831 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Lincolnshire homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,399. | Not published separately | £1,199 to £1,581 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few North Lincolnshire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Westbridge House Rehabilitation Unit, 19 October 2019, Good
- Eagle House Care Home, 15 August 2019, Good
- The Willows, 14 May 2019, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Options Applegate House, 28 July 2017, Outstanding
- The Willows, 14 May 2019, Requires improvement
- Eagle House Care Home, 15 August 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Barton Upon Humber
How many care homes are there in Barton Upon Humber?
Barton Upon Humber has 4 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Barton Upon Humber?
North Lincolnshire Council pays an average of £736 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,165 to £1,475 a week. Yorkshire and The Humber figure, because too few North Lincolnshire homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,316. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Barton Upon Humber were inspected most recently?
Westbridge House Rehabilitation Unit (19 October 2019), Eagle House Care Home (15 August 2019) and The Willows (14 May 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.