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Howson Care Centre is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. It is operated by Howson Care Centre Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, 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, Howson Care Centre 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 Howson Care Centre in July 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Howson Care Centre is located in Gainsborough, within the Lincolnshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Marton Road, Willingham-by-Stow, Willingham-by-Stow, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5JU |
| Phone | 01427 788283 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 30 July 2026 |
| Provider | Howson Care Centre Limited |
Is Howson Care Centre registered with the CQC?
Yes. Howson Care Centre 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/1-126636150
What type of care does Howson Care Centre provide?
Howson Care Centre provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Howson Care Centre?
You can contact Howson Care Centre by phone on 01427 788283, or visit them at Marton Road, Willingham-by-Stow, Willingham-by-Stow, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5JU.
What is Howson Care Centre's CQC rating?
Howson Care Centre has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126636150
What are Howson Care Centre's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Howson Care Centre's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
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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