Gosberton House Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds50
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2021-07-06
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes visitors is how staff create genuine warmth during challenging times. Families describe finding cheerful, kind people who take time to chat with both residents and relatives. The atmosphere feels supportive rather than clinical, with staff who seem to genuinely care about the people they look after.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-07-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2024 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. No specific detail on dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan quality, or food provision is available in the published summary. The improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating suggests meaningful progress has been made.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2024 inspection. This covers how staff treat residents, whether dignity and privacy are respected, and whether people are supported to be as independent as possible. No direct observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback are included in the published summary to illustrate what this looks like in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2024 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, and plans appropriately for end of life. No specific information on the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life care planning is available in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the September 2024 inspection. This is the only domain that did not reach Good and means inspectors identified gaps in leadership, governance, or oversight that had not been fully resolved. The registered manager is Ms Sharon Maria Almey, with Mr Alakan Mathi as the nominated individual. The home is operated by ASD Care Limited. No specific detail on what the Well-led concerns were is available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes younger adults under 65 with care needs, as well as older residents. They support people with physical disabilities and provide specialist dementia care. For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating calm, supportive environments. Staff understand how to provide dignified care as conditions progress, helping residents feel secure and families feel supported. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Gosberton House Care Home scores 62 out of 100. The home has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across most areas, which is a meaningful step forward, but the Well-led domain still requires improvement and the published inspection report contains very little specific detail to reassure families on the things that matter most day to day.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors is how staff create genuine warmth during challenging times. Families describe finding cheerful, kind people who take time to chat with both residents and relatives. The atmosphere feels supportive rather than clinical, with staff who seem to genuinely care about the people they look after.
What inspectors have recorded
During difficult final weeks, families have found staff provide thoughtful, dignified support. The nursing team helps residents stay comfortable while making sure relatives feel included and informed. It's the kind of attentive care that helps families feel their loved ones are in safe hands.
How it sits against good practice
While feedback comes mainly from families during end-of-life care, their experiences suggest a team that understands what really matters when it counts.
Worth a visit
Gosberton House Care Home, at 11 Westhorpe Road, Spalding, was assessed in September 2024 and rated Good overall, with the full report published in March 2025. This is a genuine improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, and the home achieved Good in four out of five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. The home is a 50-bed nursing home run by ASD Care Limited, caring for adults over and under 65, including people with dementia and physical disabilities. The one significant concern is that Well-led was rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found gaps in leadership, governance, or oversight that still need to be addressed. The published inspection summary is also extremely limited in specific detail, which means families cannot use it to verify what daily life actually looks like. Before making a decision, ask the manager to walk you through last week's staffing rota (day and night shifts), explain what the Well-led concerns were and what has changed since, and show you the activity programme for the past month. Visit at a mealtime if you can, and pay attention to how staff speak to your parent and whether they seem rushed.
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In Their Own Words
How Gosberton House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate care when families need it most
Nursing home in Spalding: True Peace of Mind
Gosberton House Care Home in Spalding has earned particular trust from families during some of life's most difficult moments. The home provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Families have shared how staff here understand what matters most when time becomes precious.
Who they care for
The home welcomes younger adults under 65 with care needs, as well as older residents. They support people with physical disabilities and provide specialist dementia care.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating calm, supportive environments. Staff understand how to provide dignified care as conditions progress, helping residents feel secure and families feel supported.
“While feedback comes mainly from families during end-of-life care, their experiences suggest a team that understands what really matters when it counts.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Gosberton House Care Home scores 62 out of 100. The home has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across most areas, which is a meaningful step forward, but the Well-led domain still requires improvement and the published inspection report contains very little specific detail to reassure families on the things that matter most day to day.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors is how staff create genuine warmth during challenging times. Families describe finding cheerful, kind people who take time to chat with both residents and relatives. The atmosphere feels supportive rather than clinical, with staff who seem to genuinely care about the people they look after.
What inspectors have recorded
During difficult final weeks, families have found staff provide thoughtful, dignified support. The nursing team helps residents stay comfortable while making sure relatives feel included and informed. It's the kind of attentive care that helps families feel their loved ones are in safe hands.
How it sits against good practice
While feedback comes mainly from families during end-of-life care, their experiences suggest a team that understands what really matters when it counts.
Worth a visit
Gosberton House Care Home, at 11 Westhorpe Road, Spalding, was assessed in September 2024 and rated Good overall, with the full report published in March 2025. This is a genuine improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, and the home achieved Good in four out of five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. The home is a 50-bed nursing home run by ASD Care Limited, caring for adults over and under 65, including people with dementia and physical disabilities. The one significant concern is that Well-led was rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found gaps in leadership, governance, or oversight that still need to be addressed. The published inspection summary is also extremely limited in specific detail, which means families cannot use it to verify what daily life actually looks like. Before making a decision, ask the manager to walk you through last week's staffing rota (day and night shifts), explain what the Well-led concerns were and what has changed since, and show you the activity programme for the past month. Visit at a mealtime if you can, and pay attention to how staff speak to your parent and whether they seem rushed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Gosberton House Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Gosberton House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate care when families need it most
Nursing home in Spalding: True Peace of Mind
Gosberton House Care Home in Spalding has earned particular trust from families during some of life's most difficult moments. The home provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Families have shared how staff here understand what matters most when time becomes precious.
Who they care for
The home welcomes younger adults under 65 with care needs, as well as older residents. They support people with physical disabilities and provide specialist dementia care.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings experience in creating calm, supportive environments. Staff understand how to provide dignified care as conditions progress, helping residents feel secure and families feel supported.
Management & ethos
During difficult final weeks, families have found staff provide thoughtful, dignified support. The nursing team helps residents stay comfortable while making sure relatives feel included and informed. It's the kind of attentive care that helps families feel their loved ones are in safe hands.
The home & environment
The home keeps its spaces clean and welcoming, with gardens and grounds that give residents and visitors peaceful places to spend time together. These outdoor areas become particularly valued when families want somewhere quiet to sit with their loved ones.
“While feedback comes mainly from families during end-of-life care, their experiences suggest a team that understands what really matters when it counts.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
