Care Homes in DN36
The DN36 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 322 beds, falling under North East Lincolnshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 6 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in DN36
DN36 covers the Humberston, New Waltham and Holton le Clay areas of North East Lincolnshire — a coastal-fringe district adjacent to the Lincolnshire Wolds and within easy reach of the Humber estuary. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 322 beds across a varied quality profile: one is rated Outstanding (Humberston House Care Home), six are Good, one Requires Improvement, and three are Not Yet Rated. Humberston House sets a high standard for the district; families should place it high on any shortlist if it meets care type and location needs. North East Lincolnshire Council handles adult social care funding; their rates are generally below the regional average for Yorkshire and the Humber. Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby (approximately 5-7 miles) is the main acute trust for discharge planning. The three Not Yet Rated homes require individual assessment; newer coastal-fringe providers often occupy purpose-built sites with good outdoor space but limited inspection history. DN36 is pleasant for residents who value access to coastal countryside but has fewer urban amenities than central Grimsby or Cleethorpes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DN36 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in DN36, offering a combined 322 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DN36 have?
Of the 11 care homes in DN36: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 3 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DN36?
Humberston House Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in DN36, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 72 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DN36 postcode?
The DN36 postcode area falls under North East Lincolnshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in DN36?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact North East Lincolnshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data