Ridgeway Care Centre Lincoln, Lincolnshire | Guardian Care Homes
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds32
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-06-07
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe finding their loved ones settled and happy here, which speaks volumes about the atmosphere. The staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, taking time to understand each resident as an individual. There's a real sense that people matter here, from the organised activities to the way personal milestones are celebrated.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-07
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. This domain typically covers care plan quality, staff training, healthcare access, nutritional support, and the use of external specialists. The home lists dementia as a specialism, and a Good rating in this area suggests inspectors found acceptable evidence of training and care planning. However, the published inspection text provides no specific examples of what was observed, no quotes, and no detail about training content or care plan quality.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. Inspectors assess warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents feel heard and involved in decisions about their care. A Good rating here is a positive signal, particularly in a home that has previously held a Requires Improvement overall rating. However, the published inspection text contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident testimony, and no specific examples of dignity practices such as knocking before entering rooms or using preferred names.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, supports people at the end of life, and handles complaints effectively. A Good rating is positive, and combined with the dementia specialism listing it suggests inspectors found acceptable individual care planning and activity provision. As with other domains, the published text contains no specific examples, no activity descriptions, and no testimony from residents or relatives.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2022 inspection. The home is run by St Philips Care Limited, with a named Registered Manager and a named Nominated Individual both publicly listed. A Good Well-led rating indicates inspectors found acceptable governance, oversight, and management culture. The home improved from an overall Requires Improvement rating to Good, which is itself a marker of functional leadership. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Ridgeway Care Centre provides residential care for adults over 65, with specialist dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need residential care. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised care within a secure and supportive environment. The staff's attentive approach helps residents with dementia feel comfortable and cared for. 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
Ridgeway Care Centre scores 63 out of 100. Four of five inspection domains were rated Good, which is a meaningful improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating, but the Safety domain still carries a Requires Improvement finding, and the published inspection text contains very little specific detail on day-to-day care quality, which limits confidence across most themes.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe finding their loved ones settled and happy here, which speaks volumes about the atmosphere. The staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, taking time to understand each resident as an individual. There's a real sense that people matter here, from the organised activities to the way personal milestones are celebrated.
What inspectors have recorded
The team at Ridgeway shows genuine care in their approach to residents. Staff are noted for their kindness and attentiveness, creating an environment where residents feel looked after and valued.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Ridgeway for someone you love, visiting will give you the best sense of whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Ridgeway Care Centre, at 2-6 The Avenue in Lincoln, was rated Good overall at its inspection in April 2022, having improved from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. Four of five domains, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, all achieved Good, which represents a genuine upward step for the home. The named Registered Manager and Nominated Individual are publicly listed, suggesting leadership continuity. The home supports up to 32 people, including those living with dementia, and holds a current registration with no dormancy concerns. The one area that still requires your attention is Safety, which was rated Requires Improvement at the same inspection. The published inspection text is unusually brief and contains no specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings, so it is not possible to tell you exactly what drove that rating or what has been done to address it since. Before visiting, call the home and ask the manager to explain what the Safety concerns were and what changes have been made since April 2022. On your visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for the dementia unit, including nights, and look for signs of how staff respond to residents who are distressed or disorientated.
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In Their Own Words
How Ridgeway Care Centre Lincoln, Lincolnshire | Guardian Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets genuine care in Lincoln
Compassionate Care in Lincoln at Ridgeway Care Centre
When families visit Ridgeway Care Centre in Lincoln, they often comment on the warmth that greets them at the door. This East Midlands care home has built its reputation on creating an environment where residents feel genuinely content. The staff here understand that moving into care is a significant transition, and they work hard to make that journey as smooth as possible.
Who they care for
Ridgeway Care Centre provides residential care for adults over 65, with specialist dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need residential care.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised care within a secure and supportive environment. The staff's attentive approach helps residents with dementia feel comfortable and cared for.
“If you're considering Ridgeway for someone you love, visiting will give you the best sense of whether it feels right for your family.”
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
Ridgeway Care Centre scores 63 out of 100. Four of five inspection domains were rated Good, which is a meaningful improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating, but the Safety domain still carries a Requires Improvement finding, and the published inspection text contains very little specific detail on day-to-day care quality, which limits confidence across most themes.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe finding their loved ones settled and happy here, which speaks volumes about the atmosphere. The staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, taking time to understand each resident as an individual. There's a real sense that people matter here, from the organised activities to the way personal milestones are celebrated.
What inspectors have recorded
The team at Ridgeway shows genuine care in their approach to residents. Staff are noted for their kindness and attentiveness, creating an environment where residents feel looked after and valued.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Ridgeway for someone you love, visiting will give you the best sense of whether it feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Ridgeway Care Centre, at 2-6 The Avenue in Lincoln, was rated Good overall at its inspection in April 2022, having improved from a previous rating of Requires Improvement. Four of five domains, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, all achieved Good, which represents a genuine upward step for the home. The named Registered Manager and Nominated Individual are publicly listed, suggesting leadership continuity. The home supports up to 32 people, including those living with dementia, and holds a current registration with no dormancy concerns. The one area that still requires your attention is Safety, which was rated Requires Improvement at the same inspection. The published inspection text is unusually brief and contains no specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings, so it is not possible to tell you exactly what drove that rating or what has been done to address it since. Before visiting, call the home and ask the manager to explain what the Safety concerns were and what changes have been made since April 2022. On your visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for the dementia unit, including nights, and look for signs of how staff respond to residents who are distressed or disorientated.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Ridgeway Care Centre Lincoln, Lincolnshire | Guardian Care Homes measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Ridgeway Care Centre Lincoln, Lincolnshire | Guardian Care Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets genuine care in Lincoln
Compassionate Care in Lincoln at Ridgeway Care Centre
When families visit Ridgeway Care Centre in Lincoln, they often comment on the warmth that greets them at the door. This East Midlands care home has built its reputation on creating an environment where residents feel genuinely content. The staff here understand that moving into care is a significant transition, and they work hard to make that journey as smooth as possible.
Who they care for
Ridgeway Care Centre provides residential care for adults over 65, with specialist dementia support. They also accommodate younger adults who need residential care.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised care within a secure and supportive environment. The staff's attentive approach helps residents with dementia feel comfortable and cared for.
Management & ethos
The team at Ridgeway shows genuine care in their approach to residents. Staff are noted for their kindness and attentiveness, creating an environment where residents feel looked after and valued.
The home & environment
The home maintains a clean and pleasant environment that visitors often describe as homely. Residents speak positively about the food, which adds to the overall comfort of daily life here.
“If you're considering Ridgeway for someone you love, visiting will give you the best sense of whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
