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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 homes in 1992.
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Care Provided by Patchett Lodge
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 30 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
Other Care Provided
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Patchett Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Patchett Lodge 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
- Sarah Johnson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Patchett Lodge Reviews (31)
Patchett Lodge has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.166) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Patchett Lodge has 31 reviews.
My husband has had additional 2 weeks respite care at Patchett Lodge. This is the home of my choice as I used to work there before becoming a 'community care officer' for adult social care adults team. He is happy, settled comfortable and feels secure and I know he is safe. The staff are aware that he likes to be self sufficiant they allow him this autonomy. He likes being able to return to his room as and when he wants to. Perfect! Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review. The team really appreciate the feedback and are glad you and your dad are so happy with the care at Patchett Lodge
I come here on a daily basis to visit my husband and have lunch with him. The atmosphere throughout the home is comforting and welcoming. All the staff are very helpful and spend a lot of time with residents and nothing is too much trouble. They are also very reassuring towards the residents' family and friends. They all deserve high praise and gratitude.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, the team really appreciate your feedback.
My husband has been in residence at Patchett Lodge for nearly two years and throughout his time he's been very well looked after, cared for and treated at all times with dignity and compassion! He is kept immaculately clean and well-turned out. The office staff are first class in the execution of all challenges! The carers are all kind and expertly efficient in every way to make the resident's lives happy and comfortable. I am more than happy with Patchett Lodge.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, and we are pleased to hear you are more than happy with the care your husband is receiving at Patchett Lodge.
For those who can no longer be at home, this is a lovely alternative where staff and residents are all a family. I feel happy that my wife is safe and well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, and we are pleased to hear you are happy with the care your wife is receiving at Patchett Lodge.
As a family we have been kept well-informed of changes with my grandma's condition. At all times she has been treated with dignity and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, and we are pleased to hear you are happy with the care your grandmother is receiving at Patchett Lodge.
Would highly recommend this care home with friendly, caring staff! Well, managed care home. They do lots of activities such as movie night entertainment, coming into the building and themed days around the world. A warm welcome when you come. Just would highly. Recommend this care home.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased to read you've had such a good experience at Patchett Lodge, and we will pass your comments onto the team.
The staff are excellent - professional but friendly and caring. Any concerns are dealt with immediately. As I arrive to visit my husband, I am always updated on his condition/mood/appetite etc. The atmosphere at Patchett Lodge is warm and welcoming. Activities for the residents are very good too.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences at Patchett Lodge. Do let us know if there is anything more we can do to help you or your husband.
Our first impression, when we were looking for a care home for Mum-in-law, was of a friendly, happy and welcoming home. That was over 4 years ago, the impression still stands true. The main accent is on the word home, it really is staff, caring and safe. Maybe with the age of the building it isn't as glizty as more modern ones, but what it lacks in wow factor it more than makes up for in care, compassion and stability. Everything a family could wish for when choosing care. Well done all staff.
What lovely feedback, thank you! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience of Patchett Lodge, and I'm so glad your mother-in-law is settled and happy. Please don't hesitate to ask if we can do anything more for her or for your family.
I live at Patchett Lodge from February 2022. It is like a home from home and the team have enabled me to walk and do more for myself and other residents have made me feel welcome.
I moved into Patchett Lodge in 2019 and I love living here. I cannot communicate very well after a stroke and the manager and senior team have put in place writing i.e. pens and paper for me to communicate with other residents.
Love being part of a big family. I broke my hip last year and the care team helped me to walk again.
The carers and staff are very kind but sometimes (not so much lately) some members of staff have different rules to others, which confuses us visitors. A little more personal care such as doing nails etc. wouldn't go a miss. Otherwise, my husband is quite content and happy.
My grandmother moved to Patchett lodge following a decline in her health. During her stay, she has been very well looked after. She was unwilling to walk before her move but is now starting to try and walk again. The carers are helping her to regain her confidence and she is steadily improvement. The facilities are clean, bright and thoughtfully furnished and the grounds are lovely to walk around with a wheelchair. The family feel that she is in safe hands and the improvement in her overall mental health is fantastic, she was suffering from depression quite badly but now is starting to return to her old happy self. I can’t recommend Patchett Lodge enough.
I have no complaints at all. When visiting we were always made welcome. The care he received was extremely good. He never had any complaints. I always felt there was a nice atmosphere and the home was always clean and tidy. Could not have chosen a better home.
Patchett Lodge is a lovely place, staff are very friendly and very helpful. I would recommend the place to anyone. Mum is very happy here, has good food and a balanced diet.
There has been a huge improvement in Mum since she has been a resident here. Staff and facilities are lovely, a wonderful place, food is excellent.
We are very pleased with everything, the way they treated my stepdad. They couldn't do enough for him. The staff are very pleasant and work well together. I will recommend the care home, a very good and local place for my stepdad. Excellent.
The facilities are excellent; the accommodation is light, spacious and is situated in a nice green setting.
The staff are caring, both in my father's needs and in making him feel as at home as possible. We were always made welcome with the staff going above and beyond to help.
I could not wish for better care for my father.
When I have visited my husband I have been very pleased with the care he has been given. He has looked well and seems happy.
The home is going through a period of re-decoration and modernisation, but this does not appear to have upset any of the residents whilst the work is being carried out, this again is largely due to the care and understanding of all the carers and staff.
I always find everyone friendly and welcoming whatever time of day I turn up to visit mum. Thank you to everyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 April 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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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 Patchett Lodge.
Meet the Team (2)

Sarah is the Home Manager at Patchett Lodge. She joined the Trust in 2005 and has 17 years of experience in the care industry. She has Level 2 and 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care, and PDP in Medication, and is now working towards her Level 5.
Sarah has always cared for the elderly, having wanted to see how she could improve their lives by helping them. This principle has remained with her throughout her career. Sarah ensures that she delivers a high standard of care to the residents and leads her team to make sure person-centred care is always given. Sarah likes that each day brings something different. She has participated in sponsored walks and many events, such as fetes and Christmas and Easter parties, where funds are raised for the residents and colleagues get to dress up for the occasions.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys reading and any type of sports.

Karen Brimicombe is the Admin Assistant at Patchett Lodge. She moved to Lincolnshire from London in 1994 and joined the Trust in 1997 as the Activities Coordinator/Carer.
She had never worked in the care industry before, although she had cared for her father and grandfather. She previously worked as an Office Manager for an insurance company and worked there for 37 years.
Frequently Asked Questions about Patchett Lodge
What types of Care is Patchett Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Patchett Lodge have?
There are 26 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Patchett Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Patchett Lodge to the centre of Spalding?
6.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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