South Wold Nursing Home
South Wold Nursing Home is a nursing home in Horncastle, Lincolnshire (LN9 6QB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About South Wold Nursing Home
South Wold Nursing Home is in Horncastle, caring for older people across Lincolnshire who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life. Many of our residents are living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Registered nurses are on duty at every hour of the day and night. In practice that means medicines, wounds, continence, pressure care and the early signs of infection are managed here by staff who already know the resident, rather than through a long wait and a disorientating trip to hospital. For someone living with dementia, avoiding that upheaval is often the most protective decision available. We also think a nursing home should be somewhere worth living rather than merely somewhere safe. A resident can be perfectly well cared for and still have nothing in the day to look forward to, and we treat that as a shortcoming to be fixed rather than a fact of old age. Dementia care here leans on familiarity: a recognisable order to the day, a staff team that stays, and enough knowledge of a person's earlier life to make sense of what they are asking now. Families supply most of that and we ask a great deal of them. Respite care is available after illness or surgery and for carers needing a proper break. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. Come and see us at an ordinary time of day and ask us anything.
Care provided at South Wold Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 July 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about South Wold Nursing Home
Where is South Wold Nursing Home located?
South Wold Nursing Home is a nursing home in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6QB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does South Wold Nursing Home provide?
South Wold Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is South Wold Nursing Home's CQC rating?
South Wold Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does South Wold Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. South Wold Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does South Wold Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. South Wold Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about South Wold Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. South Wold Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. South Wold Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. South Wold Nursing Home 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?
No. South Wold Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
South Wold Nursing Home 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
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,200 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,050 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from South Wold Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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