The Old Hall
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 beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-06-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare52
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-06-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective is rated Good. The published inspection summary does not include specific detail about training, care plan quality, GP access, or food. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the evidence they reviewed, including records and staff knowledge, but the granular findings are not available in the text provided. The home supports people with dementia and physical disabilities, both of which require specific care competencies.Is this home caring?
Caring is rated Good. No specific observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback are available in the published summary. A Good rating in this domain requires inspectors to have seen or heard evidence of respectful, dignified, unhurried care during the inspection visit. The absence of published detail means this finding cannot be independently corroborated from the text alone.Is the home responsive?
Responsive is rated Good. The published summary does not include specific detail about activities, individual care planning, engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how the home responds to changing needs. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that the home responds to residents as individuals rather than as a group. The home's specialism in dementia and physical disabilities suggests it should have structures in place for tailored care.Is the home well-led?
Well-Led is rated Good. The home is operated by Kesh-Care Limited, with a named registered manager and a named nominated individual on record. The improvement from Inadequate to Good overall is a meaningful indicator of leadership effectiveness, as it requires sustained change across multiple domains. The published summary does not include specific detail about staff culture, governance processes, or how the home uses feedback from residents and families.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Staff work with residents who need different levels of support. The Old Hall provides dementia care as part of its services. Families can discuss specific dementia support needs during a visit. 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
The home has made real progress from a previous Inadequate rating to Good overall, which matters. However, Safety remains Requires Improvement and the inspection text contains very little specific detail across any theme, so scores reflect that limited evidence base rather than confirmed problems.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Old Hall Residential Care Home in Spilsby is rated Good overall, based on an inspection carried out in November 2020 and a desk-based review in July 2023 that found no reason to change that rating. This represents a significant improvement from a previous rating of Inadequate, which tells you the home identified serious problems and addressed them. The home supports up to 28 adults, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. The main uncertainty here is the age of the detailed evidence: the last full inspection was in 2020, which means specific, observable detail about staffing, activities, food, and day-to-day care is not available in the published record. Safety also remains Requires Improvement, which is the one domain that did not reach Good. The reasons for that are not explained in the published summary, so your most important question on a visit is: what specifically was found in the Safe domain, what has changed since, and how many permanent staff are on duty overnight?
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In Their Own Words
How The Old Hall describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional care home with activities and friendly staff in rural Lincolnshire
The Old Hall Residential Care Home – Expert Care in Spilsby
The Old Hall Residential Care Home sits in the market town of Spilsby, providing care for older adults including those living with dementia. This traditional care home offers structured activities and entertainment programmes for residents. Families considering The Old Hall will want to visit and speak with staff about their approach to care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Staff work with residents who need different levels of support.
The Old Hall provides dementia care as part of its services. Families can discuss specific dementia support needs during a visit.
“Speaking directly with the team at The Old Hall will help you understand if it's the right choice 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
The home has made real progress from a previous Inadequate rating to Good overall, which matters. However, Safety remains Requires Improvement and the inspection text contains very little specific detail across any theme, so scores reflect that limited evidence base rather than confirmed problems.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Old Hall Residential Care Home in Spilsby is rated Good overall, based on an inspection carried out in November 2020 and a desk-based review in July 2023 that found no reason to change that rating. This represents a significant improvement from a previous rating of Inadequate, which tells you the home identified serious problems and addressed them. The home supports up to 28 adults, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. The main uncertainty here is the age of the detailed evidence: the last full inspection was in 2020, which means specific, observable detail about staffing, activities, food, and day-to-day care is not available in the published record. Safety also remains Requires Improvement, which is the one domain that did not reach Good. The reasons for that are not explained in the published summary, so your most important question on a visit is: what specifically was found in the Safe domain, what has changed since, and how many permanent staff are on duty overnight?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Old Hall measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Old Hall describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional care home with activities and friendly staff in rural Lincolnshire
The Old Hall Residential Care Home – Expert Care in Spilsby
The Old Hall Residential Care Home sits in the market town of Spilsby, providing care for older adults including those living with dementia. This traditional care home offers structured activities and entertainment programmes for residents. Families considering The Old Hall will want to visit and speak with staff about their approach to care.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Staff work with residents who need different levels of support.
The Old Hall provides dementia care as part of its services. Families can discuss specific dementia support needs during a visit.
“Speaking directly with the team at The Old Hall will help you understand if it's the right choice for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
