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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 Skirbeck 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 38 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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.
We currently have a welcome offer available for new residents funding their own care at Skirbeck Court. The offer includes free hairdresser/barber services, chiropody, daily newspaper of your choice and toiletry gift set on arrival.
Terms and conditions apply. Available for a limited time only. Speak to a member of the team for more information.
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 Skirbeck Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Skirbeck 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
- Naomi Bender (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1993
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Skirbeck Court Reviews (98)
Skirbeck Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Skirbeck Court has 98 reviews.
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming, my uncle seems happy and looked after, so thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, and we are glad your uncle is happy at Skirbeck Court.
When my mother first came to Skirbeck Court, she really was not very well, lack of confidence and vulnerable. Since being here, the improvement has been outstanding. This is due to the care and patience of the staff, who have all been excellent and have gone above and beyond.
Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful review. The team at Skirbeck Court are pleased to have had such a positive impact on your mother and are very happy to receive your lovely feedback.
From arrival to departure, the welcome and care were exceptional. The staff were professional and friendly and no request was an issue - in fact just the opposite.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, and we are pleased you enjoyed your experience at Skirbeck Court.
I was treated with respect, dignity and kindness from all the staff. You all are amazing. Thank you so much to each of you.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review, and we are glad to hear you're happy with the care you have received throughout your stay at Skirbeck Court.
Very happy with Skirbeck Court for my dad. The staff are caring and lovely people. The home itself has a very positive feel to it - very bright and clean. We were most impressed with the food for Dad; it's all home-cooked on the premises, and he really enjoyed every meal. Highly recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. We are glad to hear how happy you are with the care your dad receives at Skirbeck Court and that he is enjoying the home-cooked meals.
I have recommended a lot of people to Skirbeck Court following my previous visit and would always do the same again.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are pleased to hear you had a pleasant experience in the home and would recommend Skirbeck Court to others.
My brother has thoroughly enjoyed his time here. Cannot fault anything. Excellent food and super friendly and helpful staff.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. We are glad your brother enjoyed his time at Skirbeck Court, and I will pass your comments on to the team.
I enjoyed my stay and people have been quite kind.
Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review and we a glad you enjoyed your stay.
Very positive experience for me. What was a very stressful situation was made positive by the way the staff at Skirbeck Court welcomed Mum and Dad and looked after me, addressing my concerns and relaxing Mum and Dad. The staff made sure I was okay, even providing me with food and drink. Thank you everyone. Mum and Dad look and feel so much better now.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased to hear that you have had such a positive experience at our home and we will pass your comments on to the team.
I have enjoyed my stay with the general atmosphere being rather pleasant with the people from staff to residents. The manager is an exceptional person doing her work yet being able to interact with me on a personal basis. At lunchtime, I quite enjoy that everyone comes together and I like that sense of community that I have experienced.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review, we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Skirbeck Court and will pass your comments onto the team.
My brother-in law came to Skirbeck Court for a months rehabilitation, my sister and I visited every day. I would like to say what a lovely home it is, the staff were all so welcoming and always happy to have a chat, nothing was ever too much trouble. The manager was lovely, always happy and smiling and always dealt swiftly with any queries we had. The food choice was varied and, as one resident told me, 'delicious'. The home is very clean and well-presented. This home is a prime example of the way things should be done, my thanks to all you wonderful people who provided care for my brother-in-law. A big thank you to you all.
Thank you for your wonderful review, the team here will be so pleased to read this. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, welcoming environment where nothing is too much trouble for all our residents. It was an honour caring for your family member and we wish him well. Many thanks once again!
My father was here on a one month placement after suffering a stroke. I found all staff to be very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They answered any queries I had very quickly and were always friendly. My father said the food was delicious and of high quality. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone. My father enjoyed his time here.
Thank you for your review of our home. It was a pleasure to care for your father when he was here with us; it's great to hear that you would recommend us to others. We will pass your father's comments to the whole team; our chef will be thrilled!
At this care home I have always been treated with the utmost respect and dignity, this is constant and all the staff know how to speak to you and address you kindly. The level of care is very high and the way each carer gives you their full attention. The food here is excellent and the canteen staff are always obliging if you fancy something. I feel an aura of love and compassion here and I have always felt safe here.
Thank you for your review of our home. I am thrilled to hear how valued you feel you are, we love having you here. I will pass on your feedback to our canteen staff, they will greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
I have only been at Skirbeck Court for about six weeks, but I have settled in very well. I like the social opportunities and join in most activities when I can, and they are varied and interesting. I feel safe and well cared for here.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences of life at Skirbeck Court - I'm so pleased you've settled in well. I'll share your feedback with the team, as I know they love to hear it.
Staff extremely friendly and affectionate with residents and become a second family. Much better than homes in France where we live. Rooms are a bit small. Lovely, well-tended garden. My mum has been welcomed and well looked after. It's a big relief for the family to see her so happy there.
I'm glad to hear that your mum is happy with us - the team at Skirbeck will be grateful to see your feedback - thank you. And thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
I have been very comfortable at Skirbeck Court. Wonderful food and some lovely people to talk to and have a laugh with. I feel very safe here, and the staff will do anything for me.
That's lovely feedback, thank you, and exactly the environment the team is aiming to achieve. We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinions of life at Skirbeck Court.
It's nice to live here amongst friends and have staff that care for me very well.
I'm so glad you are happy with us Skirbeck Court! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
The staff and carers provide excellent care for Mum. Although she is unable to leave her bed, she is always happy and comfortable. She has just celebrated her 102nd birthday, and the home went the extra mile to ensure she had a memorable and exciting day.
Belated Happy Birthday to your lovely Mum! So glad we were able to help her celebrate. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - I'll make sure the team sees it, as I know they find feedback important.
Caring and dedicated staff who go over and above their job requirements to meet residents' needs. Very clean environment, good food. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities and social events. Only downside is very small individual rooms. Visitors are welcome and encouraged.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! I will share your comments with our team at Skirbeck Court, as I know it's important to them.
Skirbeck Court has been so good for my relative. The food is good, with choices for each meal. All staff are considerate of her needs. The home is really clean, and the bathrooms are spotless. Management encourages visits by family and friends and arranges events for the residents to join in if they wish.
I'm so glad your loved one is enjoying life at Skirbeck Court - thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'll share your comments with the team at the home, as I know they appreciate hearing them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 December 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 (11)
- 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 Skirbeck Court.
Meet the Team (3)

My Name is Naomi, I have been working in the care industry for over 20 years, I started working in care homes as an after school job in a kitchen, washing up after tea and I then started doing care shifts to help out and on weekends, it was then, that I found who I am.
Care for me has never been just a job, it is a vocation, something that I am truly passionate about. I have worked in most roles within the care home environments throughout Boston, Essex and Suffolk and in 2012 I qualified as a Nurse and returned to care homes in Essex and Suffolk, working my way through the ranks as a Nurse, then as a senior nurse, I then spent 8 years as a Deputy Manager, before moving back up to Lincolnshire. I have worked for several different care providers over the last 20 years including 3 large providers in the South of England before starting my Journey with OSJCT.
I joined OSJCT because their values align with my own, and I am looking forward to making a difference in the lives of the residents in my care. Over the course of my career, I have developed a real passion for end of life care and dementia care and really enjoy making a difference to people’s lives. Sometimes that difference can be as small as making someone smile when they’re having a bad day, or as big as being able to go paddle in the sea, or to go see a show.
If you were thinking about joining care, I would tell you it is hard work but very rewarding. Every day is different, and the little moments can really make a big impact for those living and working in care. I had lots of different jobs before care and this is by far the best.

Sacha Thornalley is the Head of Care at Skirbeck Court. She has 13 years experience in the care industry. Sacha has previously worked as a night carer, Activities Co-ordinator, Carer, Senior Carer and Deputy Manager. All prior to commencing work at Skirbeck Court as Head of Care in May 2020.

Steph Tate is the Administrator at Skirbeck Court. She has worked in this role at Skirbeck Court since June 2014. All of her working experience has been within admin, working for local companies in the Boston area.
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