Lincoln

Lincoln is a home care agency based in Lincoln, in the Lincolnshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Lincoln office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is part of Housing And Support Solutions, which has 4 branches in England. The agency has been registered since November 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated Lincoln Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Lincoln has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Lincolnshire. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 118 registered home care agencies in Lincolnshire. Others working the same area include Bspoke Social Care, HFHC Specialist Supported Living Limited and Holistic Healthcare Lincoln. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.