SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane

Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NW

01778380522

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 February 2020

Provider

Sense

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodSept 2017
OutstandingSept 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Sense, which runs 36 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 31 Good and 3 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.

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 SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane

SENSE at 32a Broadgate Lane is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairments. Details of the most recent CQC findings for this service are set out below.

SENSE at 32a Broadgate Lane accommodates six adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairments. Most residents have sight and/or hearing loss, and all have complex communication needs, using personal forms of sign-assisted language to express themselves.

The home is designed to support residents in living full, meaningful lives with control and choice over their daily activities. Staff work to help people achieve the best possible outcomes while respecting their individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 September 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger 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 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PE6 8NW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 24 September 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 February 2020.

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

Read SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane'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 SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund SENSE - 32a Broadgate Lane'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