Howson Care Centre is a nursing home in Gainsborough, run by Howson Care Centre Limited. It is registered for up to 83 residents and supports older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs.
CQC rated it Good overall in July 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Lincolnshire, 78% of the 263 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 30 July 2026
Rated 1 month ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Lincolnshire
Howson Care Centre is in the Good tier, alongside 149 other homes in Lincolnshire.
Of the 263 rated care homes here, 78% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 17 (6%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 10 (4%)
- Good 150 (54%)
- Good, with an area to improve 28 (10%)
- Requires improvement 56 (20%)
- Inadequate 2 (1%)
- Not yet rated 15 (5%)
Half of Lincolnshire's ratings are more than 4.2 years old. How tiers work
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