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Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care Trust are respected in the care sector for a flexible range of care provision, making the most of voluntary sector contributions in order to help vulnerable adults achieve a more dignified lifestyle.
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Care Provided by Digby Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Digby Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Digby Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Michaela Woolf(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
Digby Court Reviews (53)
Digby Court has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.321) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Digby Court has 53 reviews.
When I visit I find the staff approachable, informative and helpful. The environment is good and reassuring. It is very clean. They take very good care of my sister. The food choice are good, a menu for the clients to choose from. All in all very happy.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. I'm glad your sister is happy at Digby Court. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything you or your sister needs.
Quality, cleanliness and suitability of rooms have been an issue on more than one occasion. Although this has been addressed when raised with management. Overall, the home environment (shared/recreational spaces) seems improved - brighter, cleaner and better maintained.
The staff are amazingly friendly, welcoming and helpful when needed. This place suits my father's needs to a tee.
Very difficult to review due to all of the Covid restrictions. The room my mum is in is not in the best of decor, the carpet is badly stained and could do with a deep clean or being replaced. Also, the room could do with re-decoration. The staff all appear very friendly and helpful. Hopefully, this will be improved now Covid restrictions are easing.
Digby Court is amazing, the staff are so kind and caring. They always welcome family members to visit residents, nothing is ever too much trouble. Truly amazing staff. Thank you for all you do.
Based on a recent family visit and an in-depth discussion of current health issues, the senior carer spent a great deal of time ensuring the continued support and care of our father. Their communication with the family is very good and they are very swift in tackling any health issues as they arise. Their rigorous safety regime has kept residents safe from Covid-19 and is to be applauded.
I have been coming for four years and I can't explain in words how brilliant all the people who have looked after my mother in that time are. A very big thank you to them all.
Digby Court is an extremely friendly and caring home that has actually exceeded the family's expectations. They not only take care of the residents but are also very mindful of other members of the family and are always willing to help where possible. Although not the most modern of facilities, it makes up for this in its homeliness. The staff go about their business in a jolly manner, that makes a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The family have never regretted the decision to place their loved one in Digby Court.
My mum moved into Digby Court from hospital at the beginning of lockdown in Feb/March 2020. It was awful not being able to see her but I need not have been worried about her care - the team at Digby has been brilliant. They are kind, caring and compassionate, and are doing an excellent job in very difficult circumstances. Their sense of humour is ever-present. I look forward to getting to know them better when this horrible covid situation changes and would like to say a big thank you to them all!
I could say more but I think what I have said tells it all "Run very well" "Cared for very well".
The home is excellent and the staff are great. They are doing an excellent job in very difficult times.
My 90-year-old mother was admitted to Digby Court suffering from a state of confusion and paranoia. I was extremely pleased with the care she received and would have no hesitation in recommending Digby Court. Due to the lovely care she received, she was lucky enough to return to her own home. A big thank you to Digby Court.
Although staff shortages on days, mum's care was of a high standard. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and healthy and the rooms very clean.
Care home staff really caring people towards myself and my father, whilst being rehabilitated by the (ILT) Independent Living Team.
Excellent care for dad, many thanks to all for the superb quality of care.
An excellent service was provided.
Friendly staff getting to know everyone.
The staff are very good.
I did not want to come into a care home and afraid of the idea. But as I have got to know people and staff it has come much easier and appreciate the care that was given.
I have seen service in the lounge on arrival in residents rooms and been more impressed with building, facilities, care by staff to residents and visitors. I was made welcome and staff were helpful. Observed the care they gave to residents.
The care and attention I have received from all the staff are excellent. The meals also are very good. Once again I thank you for caring for me. Iw ould recommend wholesale.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 April 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Digby Court.
Meet the Team (2)

Michaela is the Home Manager at Digby Court. She has over 10 years of experience in the care industry.
Michaela joined the Trust in 2021 after relocating to Lincolnshire from Rutland, where she worked in a care home for 5 years. She worked her way up from Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant in just under a year. Whilst also gaining her NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care. Michaela is currently completing her Level 5 QCF in Health and Social Care.
Michaela joined the Trust as a Night Lead, and after just a few months, she moved up to the Head of Care role. Michaela was the Interim Home Manager at Digby Court from August 2023, before becoming the permanent Home Manager in March 2024. Michaela is a Safeguarding Ambassador for the Home and is keen to continue developing her knowledge and skills.
Michaela has always had a passion for care. She said: “I enjoy working in a care home as the residents become family, creating a home from home environment. We get to know them, and they get to know us. This includes their loved ones who visit, too. Growing up, I experienced my Grandma living with Alzheimer's; she lived in a care home for the last 8 years of her life. I just want to do my best to see all residents feel at home and safe.”
Michaela took some time out from October 2024 to September 2025 when she had her daughter, Lyra. She is happy to be back at work doing what she loves, learning to balance her professional life alongside her new role as Mum.
Michaela has recently become a National Trust member, enjoying visiting the Historic Sites that Britain has to offer. She also enjoys visiting different aquariums, and both her Husband and Daughter love the water. She takes her daughter swimming at the weekend and enjoys quality family time.

Kayleigh started her working career in the RAF, where she met her husband and had her two boys. She has lived all over the country and has now settled in Bourne. Kayleigh has mainly worked in logistics and administration roles before embarking on her career with the OSJCT here at Digby Court.
We asked Kayleigh what she likes about working in the care industry, and here's what she said, "I enjoy my role here at Digby Court as Admin. Whilst my primary role is administration duties, I am also involved with ensuring the well-being and care of the residents. Knowing you’re making a difference in their daily lives, even behind the scenes, can be very fulfilling. I get to interact with the residents, their families and the staff. Forming these connections and knowing you’re part of a supportive environment for both the staff and residents is very rewarding."
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