
. 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.
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.
If anyone is looking for a care home for a relative I would certainly recommend St John's. Every visitor is made very welcome.
Mother settled in well. Staff are particularly kind and attentive.
The staff are wonderful and have been very helpful and attentive during my short stay.
During the months my husband has been at St John's my family and I have been very pleased with the care he has received there. Everyone is very kind and caring to both my husband and myself.
My mother has been a resident since 30th December. She is a very independent woman who likes her own company and it has been a worry as to how she would settle. It would appear that she is beginning to settle. This in my opinion because of the quality of the premises and the very caring staff. Since she has been at St John's Care Home I have met a lot of the staff and from the manager, to all the carers I have to say they do a wonderful job under very difficult circumstances.
My grandparent is very happy in this home. They get days out and take part in many activities. The actual home is mainly in a good condition and rooms are light and airy. The downstairs lounge floor is looking tired and some rooms you pass in the corridor smell of urine, which in the past I've never smelt. The upstairs lounge is far nicer. Staff and family are invited to many events which is lovely. My only problem is that the receptionist has a few times ignored us trying to get into the building, as she was busy talking to someone else. This is really annoying when she can clearly see us at the door, ringing the bell! Care staff have let us in even though she is at her desk ... sometimes I like to nip in the home on my lunch hour for a quick visit but spend ages trying to get in.
I do not have access to the care home as much as I would like due to no transport, therefore, I have no comments. Apart from when I am called to the hospital after yet another accident, I do not see my family member very often. The staff do not always inform me of any problems. As I am next of kin. I feel somewhat pushed out. This could be improved.
A lovely home with caring and attentive staff. Residents seem to be well looked after and happy to be here.
All staff are very friendly and helped with my dad and myself when visiting.
Staff are always friendly and efficient and try their best in a sometimes difficult environment. No one wants their loved one to go into care but this establishment is a safe and secure and friendly second best to home life.
Couldn't recommend this home enough, looks after my mum very well, nice rooms, very clean and bright, very friendly staff and extremely helpful.
I'd certainly recommend St Johns to anyone who had a loved one that needed caring for.
Any family with experience of caring for an elderly relative will know how difficult it can be,
The careers, management team and admin staff are all fantastic with a caring and smiley attitude to makes this a great care home.
Thanks for all you do for him and the family.!
The care and support for an elderly person is a difficult task for any family to deal with and St Johns have removed the worry and stresses this can cause.
All the elderly residents we have witnessed at St John's are treated with respect and their individual needs catered for.
It's great to know my father is in safe hands.
Many thanks from all our family goes to everyone at St John's for the continued, professional and caring attitude, you are special people to provide the care you do.
On the whole, I'm very pleased with the care my mother receives at St John's Care Home. Occasionally there is an episode which raises concern but that is due more to possessions and personal items than care and attention of my mother. I know she is well fed and cared for and that is most important.
Mother is very happy at St John's Care Home. She is well cared for. I have found all the staff attentive and friendly.
I am comforted by St Johns' care of my mother and can rest easy knowing she is in good care.
The Staff at St John's Care Home go above & beyond what is expected of them, they are all very helpful, friendly, approachable and kind. I was very apprehensive when my Mother had to move to a care home, but I have no worries now, she has been at St John's since April 2016 and just recently my stepfather who was also a resident, sadly passed away, the staff could not have been more caring and supportive through this very difficult time.
My friend entered your establishment on 9th June from the hospital and was examined by your doctor and placed on "end of life" treatment and as such a very confused old lady was treated with gentle rest and compassion. In the 5 months she took to pass away my wife and I visited him 2/3 times a week and were always treated with kindness from management and staff. My friend's care and compassion was of the best! The home is run very well its standard of cleanliness is above reproach, as an eighty-six year old if needed I would wish to end up with you.
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
Fenchurch House Care Home, part of Country Court, welcomed residents and colleagues to celebrate the Country Court in Bloom 2025 Awards, the group’s annual gardening celebration. This year’s theme, “Your...
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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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