Overview
Care Types
Amenities
Fees
Visiting
Team
Reviews & Ratings

Life in Drovers Call is what you make it, whether it is enjoying activities while making new friends in the communal lounge or reminiscing with loved ones in your private ensuite bedroom, each day is filled with companionship, laughter and comfort in this home away from home.

 

Recently renovated and spread across three floors, the facility offers private ensuite bedrooms, a warm and welcoming reception area with multiple communal lounges, a full equipped dining area with an in-house chef providing daily home cooked meals and beautiful garden areas to be enjoyed by all.

 

Drovers Call are proud to offer those who challenge mainstream services a safe place to call home. We have purpose built our specialised rooms to meet the needs of individuals with acquired brain injuries, challenging behaviour, dementia, and a variety of other complex conditions. Each unique space is designed to a high-end specification and has been created with safety and comfort as top priority. Drovers Call is clinically lead by Paul Dickinson who has been a clinical Psychologist for almost 30 years. Social interaction plays a huge role in the day-to-day life in Drovers Call with planned daily activities for all to enjoy. A smaller lounge allows opportunity for residents to enjoy small functions, one-to-one activities and offers them a space to have some quiet time should they wish. Highly experienced and skilled staff offer round the clock care and strive to meet the needs and wishes of each resident. Those assessed as having higher dependency requirements have access to nursing care from qualified and experienced Registered Nurses. Our staff are Studio3 trained and we continuously support their development to ensure the residents are receiving the best and appropriate care for their needs.



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Care Types

Care Type(s)
  • Respite Care
  • Complex Care
  • Care Home
  • Nursing Homes
  • Day Care
Specialisms/Services
  • Dementia
  • Older People (65+)
  • Sensory Impairments
  • Palliative Care
Specialist Conditions
  • Heart Conditions
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Young Onset Dementia
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Alzheimer's

Features & Amenities

Room Information
  • Ensuite facilities
  • TV point
  • Internet access
  • Own furniture
  • Own decoration and personal belongings
  • Number of single rooms: 60
Facilities within the home
  • Private garden
  • Dining area/Restaurant
  • Hairdressing/Barber services
  • Quiet areas/lounges
  • Laundry service
Accessibility
  • Full lifts throughout
  • Wheelchair access to all floors
Meal Times
  • Varied choice of menu
  • Meals freshly prepared in the home
  • Snacks available at any time
  • Vegetarian menu
  • Special diets catered for
  • Meals can be taken in own room
  • Residents can assist in planning meals
Activities
  • Regular daily activities
  • Outings
Location
  • Near public transport
  • Close to local shops/restaurants
Other useful information about the home
  • Pet friendly
  • Visits from local religious leaders
  • Onsite parking
  • Own minibus or other transport services

Visiting Information

We welcome visitors at all times but ask to be mindful of busy mealtime periods.

 

Our Team

Image of Sheila Mitchell, Manager at Drovers Call Care Home

Sheila Mitchell

Manager

Sheila has over 40 years NHS experience working as registered nurse and midwife. She left the NHS 10 years ago to work in adult social care as a nurse. Over the years she worked her way up to deputy manager, home manager and regional manager. Missing the ‘home life’ Sheila has now returned to a role she truly loves – Home Manager and we are proud to have her at Drovers Call. Sheila's vision is for Drovers Call to be an outstanding home, where everyone is cared for how they want to be cared for by staff who are recognised for their true value.

Reviews & Ratings

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Overall

Good

  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
Last CQC report update June 06, 2024 • Listing updated April 2, 2026


Frequently Asked Questions

What type of care does Drovers Call Care Home in Gainsborough offer?

Drovers Call Care Home offers , , and care.


Can you tell me how many rooms Drovers Call Care Home in Gainsborough has?

Drovers Call Care Home has 60 rooms.


Does Drovers Call Care Home provide any additional types of care?

Drovers Call Care Home also offers care for the following specialist conditions: Heart Conditions, Bariatric Care/Obesity, Young Onset Dementia, Cancer Care, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Head/Brain Injury, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Speech Impairment, Stroke, Diabetes and Alzheimer's.


How much does it cost to stay at Drovers Call Care Home?

£1000, please contact Drovers Call Care Home directly for information on hourly costs.


How can I contact the staff at Drovers Call Care Home?

You can contact the staff at Drovers Call Care Home by email or telephone. Our email address is sheila.mitchell@knightscare.com and our contact number is (01427) 678300


What is this providers CQC rating?

Drovers Call Care Home has a Good CQC rating.


What is the distance from Drovers Call Care Home to the centre of Gainsborough?

Drovers Call Care Home is approximatly 1.21 miles from the centre of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. View on Google Maps


Are there any facilities or services available at Drovers Call Care Home?

Drovers Call Care Home has the following facilites; Private garden, Dining area/Restaurant, Hairdressing/Barber services, Quiet areas/lounges, Laundry service.


Are any activities or social events organised by or for residents at Drovers Call Care Home?

Activities at Drovers Call Care Home include; Regular daily activities, Outings.