Bunkers Hill Care Home

Ross Close, Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, LN2 4WQ

01522575139

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

24 June 2022

Provider

Lincs Care Homes Limited

Beds

78 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 28 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 20 are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and none are lower.

16 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

Requires ImprovementJun 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Requires Improvement.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Lincs Care Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Bunkers Hill Care Home

Located on Carlton Boulevard in Lincoln, this 78-bed nursing home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. It is operated by Lincs Care Homes Limited and offers nursing-level care across a range of needs.

The home was last inspected by the CQC in June 2022, when it received a "Requires Improvement" rating. This means the service did not fully meet the required standards across all key areas at that time. Families considering this home should review the detailed inspection report to understand the specific areas identified for improvement and any subsequent changes the provider may have made.

The location in the Carlton Boulevard area provides access to local Lincoln amenities and services.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bunkers Hill Care Home, 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 Bunkers Hill Care Home, 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 Bunkers Hill Care Home'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