Thimbleby Court is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. It is operated by Glenholme Senior Living (Horncastle) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Thimbleby Court 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.
Following an inspection in July 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Thimbleby Court as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Thimbleby Court is located in Horncastle, within the Lincolnshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Thimbleby Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5RA |
| Phone | 01507 304320 |
| Website | www.glenholme.org.uk |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 1 July 2026 |
| Provider | Glenholme Senior Living (Horncastle) Limited |
Is Thimbleby Court registered with the CQC?
Yes. Thimbleby Court 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/1-16488851500
What type of care does Thimbleby Court provide?
Thimbleby Court provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Thimbleby Court?
You can contact Thimbleby Court by phone on 01507 304320, or visit them at Thimbleby Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5RA.
What is Thimbleby Court's CQC rating?
Thimbleby Court has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-16488851500
How many care homes are in Horncastle?
There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Horncastle. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/horncastle.
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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