The Sycamores

45 South Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN

01507463225

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

4 October 2026

Provider

Linkage Community Trust

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodFeb 2019
GoodOct 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Linkage Community Trust, which runs 20 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 17 Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 The Sycamores

The Sycamores is a residential care home located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands. Its registered care categories include learning disabilities. The home has 8 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Linkage Community Trust.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Sycamores, 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 The Sycamores, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Sycamores'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