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Ermine House

Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 2EX
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Ermine House, Lincoln

Ermine House is a forty-five capacity care home located in Lincoln, dedicated to person-centred methods and offering quality care for a range of specialist needs.

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 Ermine House

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 45 Service Users

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,020 - £1,165£1,105 - £1,250
Residential Dementia Care£1,175 - £1,250£1,255 - £1,330
Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
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.

Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
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.

Contact Ermine House 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

Person in charge

  • Michelle Cross(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2005

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Ermine House Reviews (64)

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9.3

Ermine House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ermine House has 64 reviews.

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Review from Tracey W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Spent the afternoon at a resident and family BBQ, the staff was absolutely fantastic ensuring both residents and families were cared for.

Reply from Tracey Parkes, Admin Assistant at Ermine House

We love to hear positive feedback about events we hold. The summer BBQ was a great success and it was so lovely to have everyone together again. Thank you.

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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ermine Hpuse consistently presents an open, friendly and professional level of care. Residents and visitors alike are treated as in house family which is very much appreciated. Thank you for looking after Mum.

Reply from Tracey Parkes, Admin Assistant at Ermine House

Thank you for your feedback about your mum's care home, we use feedback we receive about our services to improve. Thank you again.

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Review from Barbara B (Wife of Resident) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have always been made very welcome by the very friendly staff and my husband is well looked after.

Reply from Tracey Parkes, Admin Assistant at Ermine House

Thank you for your review, it is lovely to hear feedback about the home.

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Review from Stephen B (Son of Resident) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's been many years caring for Mum twenty-four seven which was taking a toll on us. Being able to get her into daycare and respite has been a life line to us. She loves the home and staff, as we do. It is nice to know she is being cared for when we need a break. We like the home. Staff are friendly, helpful, understanding and keep us involved in any decisions, which gives us peace of mind. Happy home.

Reply from Tracey Parkes, Admin Assistant at Ermine House

Thank you for your review. It is always lovely to get feedback from our residents' families. Ermine House.

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Review from D E (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff were friendly, caring and efficient. The carpet in bedroom 26 needs replacing. Very sticky and smelly. Overall a very good care home and would recommend it.

Reply from Freya Higgs, Marketing Administrator at Ermine House

Thank you for your feedback. I will pass this on to our team.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ermine House have been wonderful. Mum was always happy, comfortable and well looked after. The staff are marvellous - caring, attentive, friendly. I was always very comforted to know Mum was being so well and kindly cared for. It means such a lot.

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Review from Nigel K (Son of Resident) published on 26 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, I am very satisfied with the care my mother is receiving. All the staff are friendly and appear to genuinely care for the residents and are dedicated to their profession. My mother was previously at a small care home (18 residents) which I think possibly suited her condition better, but I appreciate the economies of scale and why larger care homes are more financially viable.

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Review from L J (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot thank the staff enough for the care my mum has been receiving and is still receiving now. Recently Mum was taken into hospital to A&E and was taken back to Ermine House where I knew she would get the best care ever. The staff are so friendly, caring and supportive. I would like to thank you all so much.

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Review from Christine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been impressed with Ermine House from the very first time we arrived. The staff are all caring and nothing is ever too much trouble. I have never heard a cross-word or argument between anyone. The staff never fail to ask my mum how she enjoyed herself when we go out. She is very contented with her place there.

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Review from Cathy F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was in Ermine House for 4 years, the care she received was excellent, the family were always made welcome, during covid, they organised safe visiting and kept family informed when in lockdown. When Mum was at end-of-life care, they were all amazing, the care and compassion they showed Mum and family members, helped the family as the end for Mum came. We as a family will never be able to thank them enough for all they did for Mum.

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Review from Karen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care and support our mum has received have been excellent. It has been so nice during these difficult times to know that Mum has been so well looked after. On visiting, Mum is always so happy and always looks well cared for in appearance and well supported. We couldn't wish for a better care home.

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Review from E S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our mum initially went into Ermine House for convalescent after her stroke four years ago. My brother and I knew straightaway Ermine House was the right carehome for our mum. After six weeks mum went home but it wasn't long before it was clear she couldn't cope and mum went back into Ermine House. The care, support and attention is excellent. The cleanliness, the food is excellent too. The management and all the staff team provide a high level of care and while covid has been on all the staff have treated our mum like one of their own. The communication was excellent and the support at the end. All the staff were very compassionate and caring. Thank you everyone at Ermine House.

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Review from Amanda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our mum initially went into Ermine House for respite due to Alzheimer's but this then became a permanent arrangement. The care, support and attention from the staff made her feel very safe and she very quickly referred to Ermine House as her home. The physical environment of Ermine House is very welcoming and homely. The management and staff team provide a high level of care and compassion and there is a great range of social activities which provide fun and stimulation. As a daughter of a resident I always felt welcomed, communication was great, I was very content that Mum was well looked after. During a particularly difficult time, the staff were very compassionate and caring. Thank you everyone at Ermine House.

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Review from Rebecca H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ermine House is such a caring and positive place. My mum spent several months here and everyone was so welcoming and made you feel part of one big happy family. The care that was provided was really good with staff ensuring they know each resident as an individual. Medical needs were handled professionally and we were always kept in the loop as a family during the lockdown. The staff ensured contact was still provided by different means.

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Review from David G (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Staff at Ermine House are very Caring, Professional and helpful, they go the extra mile to look after my Mothers health and welfare. The family feel confident that she is getting the best care that she could ever get.

All of the staff are "diamonds", I don't know how they have coped over this difficult time. On behalf of the family, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff for looking after Mum.

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Review from J H (Relative of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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We visited the home on Christmas Day, and we just wanted to let you know how amazing the particular staff member that dressed up as Father Christmas and gave all the residents a gift with such love and kindness. Even though she was away from her family on Christmas Day, she still was so happy and positive. All of the above made it lovely for our family knowing our Mum/Nan was so well looked after.

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Review from Stephen S (Son of Resident) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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No, I will never go in a home! There comes a time when we just can't cope at home alone and when mum went into Ermine House I couldn't see it ending well. But we gave it a chance and staff are great and keep the residents on their toes with a laugh and a joke. Some of the rooms are a little small and could do with a coat of paint. The food and drink are plentiful and the entertainment is good. A ride our on the bus is a treat. Medical care seems good and the staff right from the top are approachable and listen to any problems. It can't be easy with such a mix of people, I can only praise the staff and thank them for their efforts.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has only moved in here a few days. My mum is a different lady so happy and contented, all the staff are wonderful can't do enough for mum, she is eating well. Staff always make us feel welcome. Will definitely recommend Ermine House.

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Review from Shelley J (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Mum came into Ermine House for respite while I was away on holiday. The staff made her feel welcome and put us both at ease. She was well looked after, it was clean and everyone was happy. I would definitely let my Mum go there again.

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Review from Peter B (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum very much sees Ermine as her home, as a shy lady she sometimes feels it's difficult to voice her feelings, however, I have on several occasions found it difficult to contact someone by phone after 7pm due to the phone system you have, which is very frustrating.
The only other, albeit little, thing is my mum will order something from the menu but when seated will be given something else.

This may be the highlight of her day so would it be possible to provide what is on the menu?

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 07 January 2025
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Michelle Cross
Michelle CrossJob Title:Home Manager

The 44 Residents at Ermine House are cared for by a highly dedicated and motivated team of more than 50 staff. These include Carers, Ancillary staff, Catering, Administrator, Activities Co-ordinator and Senior Carers; they are lead by the Home Manager and Head of Care

Michelle sets high standards of conduct and performance for herself and her staff. As a result, Ermine House delivers a high standard of Quality Care to its Residents

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