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The Sycamores

The Sycamores is a care home in Alford, run by Linkage Community Trust. CQC rated it Good overall in October 2026 (last checked 5 February 2019). It has 8 beds. It is registered to support people with a learning disability or autism.

  • Care home without nursing

45 South Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated less than a month ago (4 October 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

The same as the rating before it (Good, 23 February 2019).

Last checked by CQC: 5 February 2019.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (4 October 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (4 October 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (4 October 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (4 October 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (4 October 2026)

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Earlier ratings

Overall ratings this service had before, newest first. These are CQC’s own earlier ratings.

About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Learning disability or autism
Number of beds
8
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
10 May 2011
Local council area
Lincolnshire

Who runs it

Provider
Linkage Community Trust
Brand
BRAND Linkage Community Trust
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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