England

Rated:GoodResidential

Ruckland Court

1 Ruckland Court, Ruckland Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3TP

01522530217

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 June 2021

Provider

Country Court Care Homes Limited

Beds

64 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 30 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 9 are lower.

22 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 2017
GoodOct 2018
GoodJul 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Country Court Care Homes Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 7 rated Good.

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 Ruckland Court

Ruckland Court is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia and other mental and physical health conditions. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Ruckland Court accommodates up to 50 older people, many living with dementia or other mental and physical health conditions. At inspection, 44 residents were living there. Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding and receive appropriate training to keep people safe.

Risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated as residents' needs change, with measures implemented to mitigate identified risks. The home maintains adequate staffing levels to meet residents' needs and wishes, and follows safe recruitment procedures to ensure staff suitability for working with the population served.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 July 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include the Coffee Club café, Elegance hair and pamper salon, Dambusters Arms pub, cinema and sensory gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 64 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LN1 3TP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 3 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 June 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 30 October 2018: Good
CaringPublished 30 October 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 30 October 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ruckland Court'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 Ruckland Court, 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 Ruckland Court, 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 Ruckland Court'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