Howson Care Centre
Howson Care Centre is a care home with nursing in Gainsborough, run by Howson Care Centre Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in July 2026 (last checked 30 July 2026). It has 83 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs.
- Care home with nursing
Marton Road, Willingham-by-Stow, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5JU
What CQC says
Overall rating
The service is performing well and meeting expectations.
Up from Requires improvement, 4 April 2019.
Last checked by CQC: 30 July 2026.
The five key questions
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Is it safe?
Goodrated 2 months ago (30 July 2026)Is it effective?
Goodrated 2 months ago (30 July 2026)Is it caring?
No rating for this question.
Is it responsive to people’s needs?
No rating for this question.
Is it well-led?
Goodrated 2 months ago (30 July 2026)
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Understanding this rating
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Earlier ratings
Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.
- Requires improvement4 April 2019Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Requires improvement28 July 2018Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Requires improvement11 February 2017Read the report (opens in a new tab)
- Requires improvement3 December 2015Read the report (opens in a new tab)
About this service
- Type of care
- Care home with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older people, Learning disability or autism, Mental health needs, Younger adults
- Number of beds
- 83
- Nursing care
- Yes, nurses are on hand
- Registered since
- 11 January 2011
- Local council area
- Lincolnshire
Who runs it
- Provider
- Howson Care Centre Limited
- Kind of provider
- Company or organisation