Thimbleby Court
- Care home
- 58 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2023
- Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Outstanding
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
1 rating
Only one rating on record, so there is no trend to show yet.
4 months
since the latest rating was published.
17 of 254
rated care homes in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding, like this one.
Thimbleby Court: inspection record
Rated Outstanding in July 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 1 July 2026 (assessment visit 11 May 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment: 2 June to 11 June 2026
Thimbleby Court is a care home that provides support for older and younger adults living with dementia and physical disabilities. The service is registered to support 58 people, at the time of the inspection, 49 people were using the service.
- Safe Good
- Effective Outstanding
- Caring Outstanding
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
Staff demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that was responsive to people’s individual needs and continuously focused on improving outcomes. People experienced care that was compassionate and tailored to what mattered most to them, with staff understanding people’s preferences and supporting them in ways that enhanced their daily lives.
Care was designed to promote independence with meaningful opportunities for people to make decisions and remain involved in their routines and activities. The service went beyond meeting basic care needs by supporting people to take part in experiences that reflected their interests and personal goals, contributing to increased confidence and overall wellbeing.
There was a strong emphasis on creating a positive and inclusive environment. The service worked creatively with volunteers, families and the wider community to provide opportunities for social interaction to reduce the risk of isolation and enhance people’s sense of belonging. Initiatives to support wellbeing, including physical activity and creative engagement were well embedded and contributed to improved quality of life.
Leadership was visible and effective, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of care. Systems were in place to monitor quality and respond to feedback, alongside ongoing innovation and forward planning to further enhance care delivery and involvement.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Outstanding
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently better than expected compared to similar services. People’s feedback described it as exceptional and distinctive.
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Caring
Outstanding
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated outstanding. This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. This is the first assessment for this service. This key question has been rated good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Hazel Whittaker
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 12760229 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Lincolnshire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Lincolnshire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01522 782155
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Lincolnshire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Thimbleby Court provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Thimbleby Court as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Thimbleby Court have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 58 beds at Thimbleby Court.
- When was Thimbleby Court last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Thimbleby Court was published on 1 July 2026.
- Who runs Thimbleby Court?
- Thimbleby Court is run by Glenholme Senior Living (Horncastle) Limited.
- What is Thimbleby Court's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 1 July 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01507 304320
- Address
- Thimbleby Road, Horncastle, LN9 5RA Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
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- G Tanglewood Care Home Good, 0.8 miles away
- G The Grove Residential Care Home Good, 1.8 miles away
- G Nightingale House Care Centre Good, 5 miles away
- RI Heatherlea House Residential Care Home Requires improvement, 5.1 miles away