Little Brocklesby House

51 High Street, Limber, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 8JL

01469561353

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 November 2020

Provider

Little Brocklesby House Limited

Beds

36 beds

About Little Brocklesby House

Little Brocklesby House is a residential care home in Lincolnshire. Details of its most recent CQC inspection findings appear below.

Little Brocklesby House provides nursing and personal care for up to 36 people, with 20 residents at the time of inspection. The home has implemented strong infection control measures aligned with current national guidance, with clear information and signage available for both staff and visitors regarding COVID-19 restrictions. Staff follow strict entry procedures including using a separate external entrance, washing hands, changing clothes, and donning Personal Protective Equipment before entering the building to protect residents from infection risks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 December 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DN37 8JL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities.

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 22 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 November 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Little Brocklesby House'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 Little Brocklesby House, 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 Little Brocklesby House, 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 Little Brocklesby House'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