The Valleys Care Home

Harpham Close, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3AG

01724854863

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 June 2023

Provider

Lincs Care Homes Limited

Beds

84 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 22 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 8 are lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2022
GoodJun 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023.

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 Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 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 The Valleys Care Home

Located on Harpham Close in Scunthorpe, The Valleys Care Home is a 84-bed residential facility operated by Lincs Care Homes Limited. It serves a broad range of residents across North Lincolnshire, providing care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in June 2023. Its size and multi-specialism approach means it accommodates diverse care needs within a single setting, which can be relevant if a family member's requirements span multiple support areas or may evolve over time.

As a residential care home rather than nursing provision, it focuses on personal care and daily living support. The range of conditions it accepts suggests experience in managing complex needs, though families should verify specific expertise relevant to their relative's individual circumstances.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Valleys 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 The Valleys 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 The Valleys 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