St John's Care Home

66 Hawthorn Bank, Spalding PE11 1JQ
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9.5 105 Reviews
  • St John's Care Home, Spalding
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 the well-being and activities champions to continue to enjoy their interests and hobbies. From gardening and flower arranging to arts, crafts and games there is always something for residents to join in with should they wish to.

Residents benefit from a lively social life at the home with weekly exercise sessions, regular outings and entertainment. Arrangements can be made for residents to be visited regularly by a hairdresser and chiropodist. The home enjoys strong ties with the local community, with regular visits from church groups and pupils from the local primary school.

The home provides residential, dementia and respite care. St John's Care Home has two Dementia Champions who provide practical support to residents with dementia and their families.
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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 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 What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1150
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St John's Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact St John's Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact St John's Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (105)

9.5

St John's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.532) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St John's Care Home has 105 reviews.

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Review from Lorraine S (Niece of Resident) published on 5 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are all amazing! They make the home - well done.
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Review from Jim B (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with all the treatment and care from everyone at St. John's. My mother has been very happy here. She likes the activities provided and loves the parties that are held. The new lounge/diner looks amazing, made to a high standard.
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Review from Jessica S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely home with friendly staff who are caring and look after my Nan well. Facilities will be great once all work is finished.
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Review from Maurice M (Husband of Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St John's Care home is a comfortable home where I have found all staff to be pleasant and dedicated. They all carry out their duties in a professional manner. It is comforting to see residents encouraged to take part in the various activities.
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Review from B E (Brother of Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since the Activities person left, the residents are just sitting about and are bored doing nothing. It seems a shame as he kept them active with different games and little jobs in the garden.
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Review from Bryan B (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with everything that has been happening while my dad has been in care. All the staff are brilliant with my dad. Nothing is too much for the carers and staff to help Dad.
The place is lovely and homely. I am very pleased with everything. I will recommend it to anybody.
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Review from Jeanette E (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is well looked after, staff very pleasant. Meals are OK, Mum is 95 and has a good appetite. The new cafe area etc has been created and looks really lovely.
More activities now than there used to be.
Three activity coordinators now, good.
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Review from Richard P (Son of Resident) published on 13 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother feels secure, comfortable and well treated with appropriate respect.
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Review from Lillian B (Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is very good.
My bedroom is very comfortable.
I'm very happy with the food.
We get lots of tea.
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Review from Sally R (Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All I can say is that everything is marvellous here, by that I include my room. Saff are to, post my letters and also have brought clothing and underwear for me knowing I have no one to ask.
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Review from Wayne R (Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is good about it.
Like living in a hotel.
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Review from Gill H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mum has had a whole year in your home came 20th May. I am so pleased how she has finally settled in and becoming more interested in the entertainment and getting out of her room. So sorry they are short of entertainment staff at the moment but look forward to more input from a replacement. Mum enjoys
mini bus days out and a bit of banter from the staff. I am happy that she is happy and settled.
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Review from Margaret W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother is well cared for in this home. She enjoys the food and has all her own things around her which is important to her. The staff are very caring and obliging. Nothing is too much trouble. Only wish they would encourage her to integrate more.
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Review from D I (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an excellent care home and looking after my Mum is first class. Lovely staff. Mum is happy here.
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Review from Jessica S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nan seems well care for and as happy as she can be. The room is a little dark due to the angle of the window. Staff seem very caring.
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Review from Kathryn and Keith L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad seems happy and likes the staff. The care provided is fantastic. Thanks to all at St John's for all their hard work.
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Review from Rita U (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum passed away on Saturday December 2nd. The care and love the staff gave Mum during the six weeks of Mum's end of life I could ask no more of. The staff on duty just before Mum passed away were fantastic. Night staff could not do enough for her or for myself and sister, we will be forever grateful.
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Review from Joanne C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan is very happy here, she always says how happy she is. If we have any needs or concerns they are always quickly resolved.
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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care in St John's is second to none. The residents are all cared for very well, they have activities every day, organised sing-alongs, various parties and outings. The staff look after the residents like they are their own family. My mother has never eaten so well, the meals are very good and varied.
If anyone is looking for a care home for a relative I would certainly recommend St John's. Every visitor is made very welcome.
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Review from A S (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mother settled in well. Staff are particularly kind and attentive.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.532)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.532) out of 10 for St John's Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.532 for St John's Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 173 Ratings = 4.532
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St John's Care Home is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 56 registered maximum number of service users is 11.2, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 Aug 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

Chamila

Chamila Wijerathne

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

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

Sharon Hare

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2011

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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