York House

15 Waterside, Billinghay, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4BU

01526860378

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 August 2022

Provider

LJ Care Homes Ltd

Beds

16 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 16 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 12 are the same and 4 are lower.

10 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 ImprovementOct 2016
GoodAug 2018
InadequateAug 2022
GoodOct 2022

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home LJ Care Homes Ltd runs in England.

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 York House

York House is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, also providing personal care to people living in their own homes nearby. The full findings from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

York House provides residential and community-based personal care for up to 16 people. The home accommodates up to 10 residents and also supports five people in their own homes. It serves older people, including those living with dementia, as well as people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.

At the time of inspection, the service was operating at near capacity with 10 residents living at the home. Staff provide personal care assistance with tasks including hygiene and eating, along with wider social support for both residential and community service users.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 October 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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; Domiciliary care service
Registered capacity: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LN4 4BU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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: Good.

Rating report published 6 October 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 August 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 2 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 2 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read York 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 York 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 York 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 York 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