The Paddocks is a residential care home in Lincoln, run by Autism Care (UK) Limited (part of Lifeways Community Care). It is registered for up to 7 residents and supports older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism.
CQC rated it Good overall in July 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Lincolnshire, 78% of the 263 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 9 July 2026
Rated 2 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Lincolnshire
The Paddocks is in the Good tier, alongside 149 other homes in Lincolnshire.
Of the 263 rated care homes here, 78% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 17 (6%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 10 (4%)
- Good 150 (54%)
- Good, with an area to improve 28 (10%)
- Requires improvement 56 (20%)
- Inadequate 2 (1%)
- Not yet rated 15 (5%)
Half of Lincolnshire's ratings are more than 4.2 years old. How tiers work
See all 278 care homes in Lincolnshire →
The provider's other homes
Autism Care (UK) Limited runs 6 care homes registered with CQC: 6 Good.
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The Croft
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 6 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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The Farmhouse
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 8 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 10 months ago
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The Holt
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 6 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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The Barn
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 10 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 2 years ago
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The Cottage
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 10 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 2 years ago
All 6 homes run by Autism Care (UK) Limited →
Care homes nearby
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The Holt
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 6 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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The Barn
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 10 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 2 years ago
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The Croft
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 6 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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The Farmhouse
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 8 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 10 months ago
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The Cottage
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3JD · Residential care home · 10 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 2 years ago
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The Reeds
Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN4 3PT · Residential care home · 8 beds4.2 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 1 year ago
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