Bramhall

1 Butt Lane, Tattershall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4NL

01526342632

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 November 2023

Provider

Mercer Care Ltd

Beds

38 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 14 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 11 are the same and 3 are lower.

5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodMar 2018
GoodDec 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Mercer Care Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bramhall

Bramhall is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care to up to 38 older people, some with dementia. At inspection, 29 people were using the service. The home maintains sufficient staffing levels to keep people safe and meet their needs promptly.

Risks to residents are identified and managed through appropriate care provision and equipment. Medicines are safely managed and administered according to prescriptions. The home is clean and staff follow infection control guidance to protect residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LN4 4NL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 20 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 November 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 15 March 2018: Good
CaringPublished 15 March 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 March 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bramhall's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bramhall, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bramhall, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bramhall's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees