Care in North Kesteven
North Kesteven carries 46.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied
Demand & supply today
| Residents aged 75+ | 13,299 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 3,281 |
| Registered care beds | 1,521 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 46.4 |
| Beds at the national rate (32.5/100) | 1,066 |
| Surplus vs national rate | 455 beds |
| Beds in homes registered for nursing | 518 |
| Beds in homes registered for dementia | 1,199 |
Quality of the existing stock
71% of beds sit in homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. 199 beds sit in homes rated Requires improvement or Inadequate — supply that may not endure, and therefore latent demand a new scheme can plan around.
Largest providers in North Kesteven
| Provider | Homes | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Care Limited | 3 | 99 |
| Care UK Care Services Limited | 1 | 70 |
| WT UK Opco 4 Limited | 1 | 70 |
| Torwood Care Ltd | 1 | 67 |
| Glenholme Senior Living (Sleaford) Limited | 1 | 64 |
| Woodview Care Ltd | 1 | 63 |
| Bhandal Care Group (BSB Care) Ltd | 2 | 62 |
| Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited | 1 | 60 |
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Become a founding partner →Care in North Kesteven — questions
- How many care home beds are there in North Kesteven?
- There are 1,521 registered care home beds across 54 CQC-registered homes in North Kesteven, of which 518 are in homes registered for nursing care and 1,199 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).
- Is North Kesteven undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?
- North Kesteven has 46.4 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — oversupplied. That is 455 beds above what the national rate implies.
- How will demand for care beds in North Kesteven change by 2043?
- The population aged 85+ in North Kesteven is projected to change by +67.3% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 1,521 beds, that would be 27.7 beds per 100 aged 85+ — in line with national, a shortfall of 263 beds at the national rate.
- How many care beds does North Kesteven need?
- At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, North Kesteven would hold about 1,066 beds today against its actual 1,521, rising to roughly 1,784 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.
Nearby authorities in East Midlands: West Northamptonshire · Charnwood · North Northamptonshire · South Kesteven · North West Leicestershire · Hinckley and Bosworth · Blaby · Rushcliffe · Derbyshire Dales · Erewash
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Method: CQC HSCA Active Locations give every registered care home, its beds, registration scope (nursing / dementia) and latest rating; each home is assigned to a local authority by its nearest ONS population-weighted centroid. Demand is ONS small-area population aged 75+/85+ (2020); growth is ONS 2022-based subnational projections for the 85+ band (2025–2043). The national benchmark of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+ is computed from the same data, not assumed. Figures are estimates for research and site screening, not a substitute for a commissioned feasibility study. Updated July 2026.