Rated Care Homes

Thimbleby Court

O

Outstanding

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

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  • 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

Care home with nursing, 58 beds, Lincolnshire

Rated Outstanding in July 2026.

Thimbleby Court: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
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Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  1. Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. 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.

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)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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