A fresh approach to the vital support service would offer families greater choice, flexibility and care nearer to home.
The council provides short breaks and emergency respite care for working-age adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities, and their families and carers.
Currently, the authority commissions Making Space to provide this service at two sites in North Hykeham and Spalding.
The council is now proposing to expand to other parts of Lincolnshire, using established residential and nursing homes instead.
This approach will continue to be supplemented by the Shared Lives service, which matches people with host families who can offer short-term accommodation.
Cllr Steve Clegg, executive member for adult care and health, said: “Over the last few years, we’ve spoken to families about how we can better meet their needs. Around a quarter of them already make use of other care providers for short breaks and rolling out that approach on a wider scale would give all families greater choice, flexibility and support that’s closer to home.
“If the plans are approved, we’ll work closely with all involved to ensure there’s a smooth transition to the new arrangements. We’d also introduce a centralised booking system making it much easier for families to arrange a short break when needed.”
The proposals will be discussed by the council’s Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday 29 April, before a final decision is taken by the executive councillor for adult care and health in May.