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Drovers Call Care Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. It is operated by Knights Care (5) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Drovers Call Care Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Drovers Call Care Home in September 2024 and rated the service as Inadequate. The CQC has taken enforcement action and the home is working to address serious concerns. Families should review the CQC report and consider all available options carefully.
Drovers Call Care Home is located in Gainsborough, within the Lincolnshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Inadequate |
| Address | 186 Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AN |
| Phone | 01427 678300 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 19 September 2024 |
| Provider | Knights Care (5) Limited |
Is Drovers Call Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Drovers Call Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-25513508821
What type of care does Drovers Call Care Home provide?
Drovers Call Care Home provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Drovers Call Care Home?
You can contact Drovers Call Care Home by phone on 01427 678300, or visit them at 186 Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AN.
What is Drovers Call Care Home's CQC rating?
Drovers Call Care Home has been rated "Inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the service is performing badly and the CQC has taken action against the person or organisation that runs it. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-25513508821
What are Drovers Call Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Drovers Call Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Inadequate, Effective: Inadequate, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Inadequate.
How many care homes are in Gainsborough?
There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in Gainsborough. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/gainsborough.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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