
. Cannot speak highly enough of the staff and management. Huge thanks to everyone. MumC J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent in every way.Michael S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Can't fault the level of careJ J(Son of Resident/Service User)

. Cannot speak highly enough of the staff and management. Huge thanks to everyone. MumC J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent in every way.Michael S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Can't fault the level of careJ J(Son of Resident/Service User)

St John's Care Home is situated in the quiet market town of Spalding. The home has spacious dining rooms, lounges and a mature garden. The care home has a warm, friendly atmosphere with a dedicated team of care staff.
Chef Managers cook a variety of nutritious and tasty meals to provide residents with appealing daily menus which are updated regularly. Special dietary requirements are catered for.
Residents are encouraged and supported by...
Care Provided by St John's Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 56 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St John's Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St John's Care Home 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
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chamila Wijerathne (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
Visiting
- St Johns Care Home is always open and welcomes visitors at any time.
Parking
- There is a large on-site car park.
St John's Care Home Reviews (108)
St John's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.541) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St John's Care Home has 108 reviews.
Mum is very well looked after.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is our pleasure to care for your mum at St John's Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback. Best regards.
During continued difficult times, all staff and systems work well for the benefit of residents. The staff I have had contact with are professional and always with a smile. Residents are treated with patience and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review for St John's Care Home. We appreciate your feedback and kind words. Best regards.
After viewing St John's and meeting the lovely manager, I was confident that my Mum would have her needs met and she would be very well looked after. I had to move Mum quite quickly, and everyone at St John's was very supportive during this time. I can only praise all of the staff for how they not only care for my Mum but the other residents
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review and for the kind words and feedback. It is our pleasure to care for your mum, and we are very happy to welcome her and for her to become part of our family at St John's Care Home.
Likewise, the efficiency and approachability of the management and ancillary staff.
I am confident my elderly mother is in good hands, and I would not hesitate to recommend St John's Care Home to those in need of its services.
Your kind words and feedback are appreciated, and we thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is our pleasure to care for your mum here at St John's Care Home. Best regards.
Wonderful care and love for my mother. She is so happy and so valued. Very impressed with the whole teamwork there and the leadership. They listen to suggestions respectfully and adapt. Social activities are stimulating each day. Great job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review regarding the care we provide for your mother. Your kind words are appreciated, and I will pass your feedback on to the staff team.
A really friendly place. All staff etc, are very kind and understanding, they will all go the extra mile. The home has such a friendly atmosphere, and the rooms are kept nice and clean, just like the rest of the place. My dad is very well looked after, and I cannot thank them enough for what they do for him. I would recommend St John's Care Home.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback, and it is our pleasure to care for your dad as part of our family here at St John's Care Home.
Highly recommended - all-round excellent home and staff. The staff really care, understand the residents' needs, are constantly cheerful and positive and work hard to keep the residents content and entertained. There are lots of activities and trips, and as someone not living locally, it is great to see regular photographs on Facebook. I am totally confident my mother has the best care available, and she is as happy and as comfortable as she can be. A big thank you to everyone at St John's.
Thank you for your lovely review and kind words regarding the staff and care for your mother. Your feedback is appreciated, and it is a pleasure to include your mother as part of the family at St John's Care Home.
I am very happy with the care my mum receives and that Mum is treated as an individual. Mum is always clean and well-dressed. She is content and happy and so I am! Thank you to St John's I really am grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to review St John's Care Home and for the kind words. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with the care provided for your mum. Best regards.
We are happy with the care our father receives at St John's. The staff are all very caring and kind. St John's has a very friendly atmosphere.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for St John's Care Home. It is lovely to have your feedback and to hear you are happy with the care we provide for your father.
It was immediately apparent from the second my mum was settled into her new environment that the attending staff, and management, were as concerned as the family about how my dear mother had been obviously mistreated before being admitted to St John's... the clear compassion and understanding given will never be forgotten.
Throughout what was to become just a short residency for my mother I/we can truthfully state that all the staff, from management to nursing and ancillary, were kind and, above all, sincere in their dedication to the care of their elderly residents... without exception.
It must be stated that to "cap" this dedication, both senior managers from the home attended my mother's funeral - never forgotten.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for St John's Care Home. It was our pleasure to care for your mother as part of our family here at St John's. I will pass your kind words on to our staff team.
Quality staff, care, activities. All-round best care ever, and food is amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants the quality of life and care. This home has a strong understanding of dementia care. Always meeting individual needs.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for St John's Care Home. We greatly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We are very proud of the high standards of dementia care that we offer here at St John's.
St John’s Care Home is by far the best. The staff welcomed my dad and has helped to settle him and give him all the care and guidance he needs. They look after all their residents and families so well. It feels like everyone is family in the home. It is such a relief knowing that my dad is getting the help and care that he needs. Nothing is too much trouble for them. He has been in there for almost 2-years, and I can’t thank you enough. They always go above and beyond. A big thank you to one member of staff who has been my rock since my dad went into the home during the lockdown. Also, thanks to the manager and the team for all their dedication and hard work and for being there for me too.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for St John's Care Home. We are delighted to hear how pleased you have been with our care for your father. It is our pleasure to care for him as part of our family here at St John's.
I love going to see my nan at St John's. I know times haven’t been easy recently, but I am so grateful for everything they do for her. She is so well looked after and always looks great with lovely coordinated outfits!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for St John's Care Home. We are delighted to hear how pleased you have been with our care for your nan. It is our pleasure to care for her as part of our family here at St John's.
I went to visit St John's during December, and the festivity and atmosphere were so lovely. The person I went to visit was so happy, singing along with a staff member when I arrived and everyone said hello when I met people in the corridors.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for St John's Care Home; we appreciate all comments and feedback. We will pass your kind words on to the activities team and care staff.
Such a lovely place for my grandma to be. The carers always take time to help, and whenever I have a question for them or need anything, it’s never too much to ask. The cakes and desserts look great too!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for St John's Care Home; we appreciate your comments. We are very happy to hear that your grandma is happy and comfortable with us; it is a pleasure to care for her.
My mum has been at St John's for 3 years now and the staff are superb, caring and welcoming. Even during the most challenging of times during the pandemic, they have remained happy, cheerful and, above all, caring and considerate. How they have managed to remain so whilst wearing full PPE all day, every day, I don't know but they have and I for one am extremely grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for St John's Care Home. We are delighted to hear how pleased you have been with our care for your mother. It is our pleasure to care for her as part of our family here at St John's.
During these difficult times, the home has gone above and beyond to make life for my mum as good as possible. They have a great range of activities and have facilitated a number of different visitation and video call methods.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for St John's Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are very happy to hear that your mother is happy and comfortable with us, it is a pleasure to care for her.
Lovely home with great staff. During this difficult time, the staff have been incredible, making sure that my mum had a great time and is kept involved in all activities. The food always looks amazing too!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for St John's Care Home, we appreciate your comments and will pass them on to our staff team. It's great to hear that your mother is enjoying the activities here at St John's.
A really friendly place. The range of activities that the home do is really good. Especially in this difficult time with a lack of visitors. The updates via Facebook and the video calls make all the difference!
Thank you for your review and kind words about St John's Care Home.
The staff are all so friendly and accommodating. The rooms are nice and bright and the whole place is very clean! During my grandfather's stay here he has been very happy and is more sociable now than he ever has been!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 August 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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News (1) & Events (0)
- 12 Sep 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Chamila Wijerathne is the Home Manager at St John’s and a registered nurse with over ten years’ experience in health and social care. Originally from Sri Lanka and now settled in Spalding, she is passionate about person-centred care and proud to lead a dedicated team who go above and beyond to support residents and their families.

Sharon is a Carer and Dementia Champion at St John's Care Home where she has worked for six years. As Dementia Champion she is developing a dementia strategy for the home and will roll it out alongside the care team.
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