Lyncroft Care Home

81 Clarkson Avenue, Wisbech PE13 2EA
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  • Lyncroft Care Home, Wisbech
Lyncroft is a large, period house situated in an attractive wooded avenue in the old market town of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. It provides a perfect setting in which to care for and support its elderly residents. Whilst the main building retains many of its original features, modern facilities and a homely atmosphere throughout combine to offer comfort in an environment that blends the contemporary with the traditional.

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Care Provided by Lyncroft Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 53 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Clair Taylor (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (53)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2010
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Lyncroft Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,550

  • All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Lyncroft Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time


  • Parking

  • There is onsite car parking available


Lyncroft Care Home Reviews (73)

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Lyncroft Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lyncroft Care Home has 73 reviews.

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Review from Helen N (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

These past months with Covid on the horizon, have been really hard. Not being able to visit, hold hands, kiss or have any closeness to my mum were almost unbearable. The only consolation is that I know she is being cared for to the same standards as I would use myself by the staff at Lyncroft.

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Review from Sharah S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandad has been a resident at Lyncroft for around 6 months now and I honestly cannot recommend this wonderful care home enough. He was used to seeing myself and my children daily before the pandemic and has had a lengthy hospital stay, moved from sheltered housing to a care home, all during lockdown,
all whilst not seeing his family. The staff have been amazing. They have treated him like family and to see and hear how happy, settled and content he is is all I could have ever wished for. He has been experiencing falls just recently which resulted in a trip to hospital to be checked over this week and I went to visit today and you would never have known. He was still his happy content self and this is all down to the amazing staff and how well he is cared for and treated. I have heard a lot of complaints recently about other care homes not being very cooperative when it comes to visits etc especially over the festive period but Lyncroft have been amazing and have done everything they can during this time.

Reply from Laura Mills, CRM Ferrars Hall at Lyncroft Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely words and support. This is a wonderful way for our whole team to feel appreciated for the selfless hard work they do and is testament to the way the home is Managed. We hope to throw open the doors to you and your family in the not to distant future.


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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 24 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As the son of a resident going into care during lockdown, I've been extremely impressed with the way Lyncroft has managed his arrival and ongoing care during a very challenging time for both the home and him.

Reply from Brenda Durrington, Home Manager at Lyncroft Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Lyncroft Care Home, we appreciate your feedback and comments. It means a great deal to our staff team to hear that you are so pleased with the care of your father and we are delighted that he has settled into the Lyncroft family.


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Review from T A (Son of Resident) published on 10 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No one likes to see their dad in a home, but when you see him so well looked after and cared for to an extent that all the carers treat your dad as one of their own, you know he is in the best place. I can not ever thank them enough.

Reply from Laura Mills, CRM Ferrars Hall at Lyncroft Care Home

You are all so kind and it's our pleasure to look after such a lovely man, full of smiles every day.


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Review from M R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the way my father-in-law has been cared for, and good communication from staff and management.

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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care that my father has received since he has been at Lyncroft Care Home has been second to none. He has been there since April 2018 and I couldn't wish for a better place for him, he is so happy and the staff love him. I'm happy because he's happy.

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Review from Diane H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had nothing but the best attention and care for my father from the first moment we walked through the front door, from the liaison manager to the care staff reception staff and the kitchen staff. Cleaning staff and so on. Amazing attention to detail on every level, clean, the meals amazing.
Well done to all concerned!

Reply from Laura Mills, CRM Ferrars Hall at Lyncroft Care Home

Well he is a joy to care for and we are very grateful you have entrusted him to us.
Thank you so much for recognising the efforts made to make Lyncroft so special.


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Review from Dave S (Son of Resident) published on 8 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fab refurb, amazing changes would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a home for a relative. More like a five star hotel.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father initially went into Lyncroft for 3 weeks respite, but after 2 weeks decided to stay permanently. He loves it! The staff are lovely - caring and patient and can't do enough for you. I liked the fact that I didn't need to make an appointment to view - I was shown around straight away, nothing
was hidden away. I am very happy that my Dad decided to live here.

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Review from Kevin Y (Son of Resident) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are all friendly, the food is good, the home is clean, the care is also good. My mother has only been in the home less than a month so don't know about activities but so far all is good. Looking forward to seeing finished product, too short a time to judge.

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Review from Christine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy about everything about this care home. Mum was very happy there. As she lost her sight everyone was very supportive and really made her feel at home. We couldn't ask for more. Thanks to all the staff.

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Review from Abbie S (Friend of Resident) published on 1 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lyncroft Care Home is the best care home in Wisbech. The staff are all amazing at what they do and are so caring and passionate. The manager is truly amazing! She has been there for over 25 years and is extremely knowledgeable. The staff at Lyncroft are what makes this place amazing, they are a family
and always treat everybody, either staying or visiting as a family.
Lyncroft is always so spotlessly clean every time I visit. I have never found anything bad to say about Lyncroft.

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Review from Vivien K (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a difference the new manager has made in such a short time, lovely to see happy staff and residents too, it makes a change from a few months ago. I had many concerns then but none now. Now we get told the truth, not lies, it is clean (spotless) even with workmen around, caring. Lovely team, run
expertly, honestly. Now I feel like a member of Lyncroft family, from many concerns to none now.

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Review from Laura G (Regular Volunteer) published on 6 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visited Lyncroft today as a volunteer and although there is a lot of renovation work currently underway, you can see the improvements are going to offer an amazing environment for people to live and for their families to visit. Many of the staff are very long serving which means a lot and the Home
Manager is extremely knowledgable as she has worked for Country Court Care for over 25 years. Even with the building work, everywhere was clean and tidy and the new rooms look lovely. Cant wait to go back and help out again.

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Review from M S (Friend of Resident) published on 14 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I visit most weeks, lots of building work going on for the better. Like the new dining room and day room. A member of staff showed me around, My friend does end to stay in her room. I am always offered tea of coffee when I visit.

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Review from A P (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 30 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everybody at Lyncroft have been exceptional in helping the resident to make the transition into residential care. They have gone above and beyond to help him to settle in and deal with practical and emotional issues. The resident was very isolated at home but he is now regularly enjoying the social
activities organised by the entertainment team. We feel happier knowing that he is receiving 24 hour care, support and most importantly company.

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Review from C T (Wife of Resident) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and caring. Residents are treated with dignity and respect. It is maintained with extreme cleanliness and hygiene. The place has a homely atmosphere.

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Review from Karey S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff always friendly and very helpful. My Dad is a resident and is very happy at Lincroft.

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Review from V W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Lyncroft over 8 years now. We have had our ups and down with problems, however now very happy, we all are and Mum. The care is first class, as now she is poorly. Thank you to all.

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Review from Gail J (Relative of Resident) published on 16 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent personal care for my Uncle. Staff very friendly and kind.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.967)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10 for Lyncroft Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.967 for Lyncroft Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.967

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lyncroft Care Home is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Jun 2022

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  • Responsive

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  • Safe

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  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (2)

Clair

Clair Taylor

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2009

Clair has worked at Lyncroft Care Home for ten years starting as a kitchen assistant and then moving over to care.


Clair has worked her way to Deputy Manager, now Home Manager, she loves Lyncroft as it's like one big family. The staff make it like family, now with Clair leading the team.


Hannah

Hannah Mills

Job Title: Senior Customer Relations Manager

Joined: 2024

Hannah is our Senior Customer Relations Manager at Lyncroft Care Home. She is responsible for ensuring the transition of your loved one into our home is as smooth as possible. Hannah takes a great deal of care to get to know each resident and their family.