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Care homes from The Orders of St John Care Trust are well respected in Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire where the voluntary sector charity has a strong presence after seeing healthy growth since it first opened...
Care Provided by Foxby 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 46 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
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 Foxby Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Foxby 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
- Sara Bland(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
Foxby Court Reviews (50)
Foxby Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.535) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Foxby Court has 50 reviews.
Friendly and caring staff, always there to help, and nothing was too much trouble. Great facilities and a good range of activities. Excellent food. Great management team. I would recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, the team really appreciate the lovely feedback.
The experience of St John Trust, Foxby Court, is excellent. Staff are so caring and helpful. Residents all look very clean and happy. It's a joy to visit my dear friend. The manager, Sarah, has been fantastic, keeping us up to date with my friend's care plans. All the staff are smart in their uniforms, and the cleaners do a great job. The food is excellent. I can honestly say it's the best care home I have ever seen, as I have worked in some over the years. 100% out of 100%.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, the team really appreciate your lovely feedback.
Mum moved into Foxby Court for respite care in Mid-November following a fall at home and breaking her wrist. Mum is a strong willed independant lady of 89 and still very sharp - she loved it so much at Foxby Court she decided to want to stay on a permanent basis. The home is spotlessly clean, the staff from carers to cleaners to management are excellent, caring, professional, helpful and supportive, the food is excellent, the faciltiies excellent. For Mum wanting to stay speaks volumes of the home and the staff that make it what it is - excellent. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, the team really appreciate the kind feedback and are pleased to hear how much your mum loves Foxby Court.
Always willing to help.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Food excellent.
Staff very friendly and make you feel at home.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, the team really appreciate the feedback.
Thank you all so much for everything you have done for my mum and us.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased to hear your kind feedback, and we are glad your mum enjoyed her stays at Foxby Court, the team really appreciate you taking the time to review the home.
All the staff are welcoming and friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. I think this care home is exactly the right place for her, and she has settled in wonderfully.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. The team really appreciates your kind feedback and are pleased that your mother-in-law is enjoying being a resident at Foxby Court.
A very professional courteous, great standard of cleanliness. Overall a safe environment. Happy staff. Kept well informed of changes (illness or falls). Peace of mind that the level of care is high.
Thank you for your review of our home - we really appreciate it. our team will be so thrilled to read how highly you rate our home with emphasis on our cleanliness and it being a safe home with a high level of care, as well as our happy staff. This means the world to us.
My father was placed at Foxby Court as an emergency placement. He has always been reluctant to entertain the idea of entering a care home. He has Parkinsons disease and is a proud gentleman. After two weeks here he was asked about his future. He asked to stay. His words were 'the treat me well here'. I agree, the staff are wonderful, engaging and caring. The food served looks delicious and the environment is clean and fresh with activities ongoing.
Clean, friendly, approachable staff. Residents always look happy, always look clean and well looked after and supported. Rooms are always clean and tidy. Main areas of the building also well maintained. Lots of decorating happening and new flooring which is nice to see. I feel very happy and confident in leaving my parent in the care of Foxby Court.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. The team appreciate your feedback, and we are glad to hear you are happy with the care provided at Foxby Court.
I have found the carers try to make the resident feel safe. I can see how difficult it is for the cares and Foxby have some special people working there. I have had good support from the home wherever mum has been unwell. Only this month I mentioned mum was not herself and didn't want to drink. I had tried to coax her for an hour with her afternoon cup of tea. The carer said she would sit with her at teatime and encourage her. The management staff are always approachable and the phone is always picked up when I have needed to ring.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, the team really appreciate the kind feedback.
I find the care home to be clean and tidy. The residents always look very clean, and the food is very good. My only criticism is that when a resident needs the toilet, sometimes they can be waiting a while for someone to come and assist them.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, the team really appreciate the feedback.
I was a regular visitor to Foxby Court and was always made extremely welcome by all members of staff. My friend was well looked after, her nails neatly trimmed and her hair clean and styled nicely. Although my friend suffered from dementia and her mood was variable, the staff always treated her with kindness and respect. My friend's room was very pleasant, with ensuite toilet facilities, always cleaned to a good standard. During my visits, I also used to chat with many of the other residents, all who seemed settled and happy. Although I didn't see any of the meals, as I would settle my friend in the dining room ready and then leave, the menus always sounded appetising, with a choice of main and dessert. On a couple of occasions, I coincided with a lady doing a music session, which the residents seemed to particularly enjoy and on another, they were just finishing a quiz. I would certainly not hesitate to recommend Foxby Court and thank the staff for their hard work and kindness.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review. The team is glad you have had a positive experience visiting your friend at Foxby Court, and the team really appreciate your kind recommendation for the home.
Since my mother has been admitted to Foxby Court the pressure on the family has been eased considerably and we are satisfied her needs have been met. We are grateful as a family that the care she has received has been outstanding and this has been a weight lifted off our shoulders. Her medication needs have been met which has been a great concern and we feel she is treated with dignity and respect. We cannot expect anymore from Foxby Court.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. We are glad to hear your family is under less pressure now your mother is at Foxby, and you are happy that all of her care needs are being met in the home.
My mum is well looked after. She is happy and she joins in with the entertainment. I am kept informed about her needs and if she has a fall or anything. The carers all seem to get on well with my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, and we are glad to hear your mum enjoys taking part in the activities.
Thank you for the wonderful respite care given to Dad over the last two weeks, nothing was too much trouble for the staff even when they were busy. We really appreciate all the help we have received. Very best wishes to all the staff at Foxby Court.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, and we are glad to hear your dad has had a pleasant stay at Foxby Court.
Carers are really good towards my mother and who ever visits her.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, and we are glad to hear that you are happy with the care your mum receives at Foxby Court.
The food must be good because he tells me how he has seconds and is eating much better. The cleanliness is superb, and everywhere is spotless.
I’m very happy with the care and support given by everyone at Foxby Court!
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review. We are glad to hear how happy you are with the care and support your friend receives at Foxby Court, and that he's enjoying the food.
Total care and concern that matches my own. Nothing is too much, even when busy. I am treated as a full partner in the relationship and am kept abreast of all developments. Thanks to you all.
Thank you for your kind words, I'll be sure to inform the staff - they will be so appreciative. We are very happy to have your parent with us and you're both part of the Foxby Court family. If there is anything else we can do you them(or you!), just ask. Thank you!
I was very satisfied with the standard of care and the treatment the staff and management gave to my mother but more important was the staff from kitchen and washing with dignity.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are happy that you were satisfied with the care given to your mother and we will pass your comments on to the team.
All of the staff are excellent. They knew him and treated him with respect even when it was difficult.
Thank you from all of my family.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honour to be able to care for your father and he will be sadly missed by all the staff. If there is anything else we can do for you, please just let us know.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 January 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest 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 Foxby Court.
Meet the Team (1)

Sara, the Home Manager at Foxby Court, has been in the role since August 2023 but has been with the Trust for just under 5 years.
“I worked in other care homes for over 11 years as a Carer, then onto a Senior Carer. I worked 4 years on nights before I came back on days as a Care Supervisor. I then worked for 2 years as Deputy Manager. I had some time out before I became the Night Deputy in other care homes for 4 months, and 1 year as a Senior before I took the post at Foxby Court as a Senior Carer. After 4 months with OSJCT, I took the Head of Care role, which I have done for over 4 years before becoming the Home Manager.”
“I enjoy working in the care sector and enjoy helping people in the best way possible. Delivery of care is paramount, and I enjoy helping with the different care needs through the different stages of life. Being the Home Manager at Foxby Court, I am now on a new journey within my career.”
“Outside of work, I am married, and I have a son who still lives at home. My husband and I enjoy walking and seeing friends and going to new places. We are keen National Trust members.”
Sara's compassion shows both in her commitment to the residents and her long history of working in care, we're truly fortunate to have her leading the way.
Frequently Asked Questions about Foxby Court
What types of Care is Foxby Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Foxby Court have?
There are 46 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Foxby Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Foxby Court to the centre of Gainsborough?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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