The Gardens Care Home

88-90 Sleaford Road, Boston PE21 8EY
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9.9 78 Reviews
  • The Gardens Care Home, Boston
Situated in a leafy residential area in Boston, surrounded by lots of green space, The Gardens Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people and benefits from being set in the wider setting of Park Place, a private, age-exclusive, independent village in Boston, Lincolnshire,

At The Gardens, there are a range of lovely dining areas where residents can relax and enjoy dining with family and friends. In addition to the popular dining rooms, residents can also enjoy mealtimes in the outdoor spaces on sunny days. The catering team prides itself on making mealtimes something to look forward to each day, providing an enjoyable experience for all residents and their loved ones.

By getting to know each individual resident at The Gardens, the team pride themselves on offering an engaging and varied lifestyle for all residents. Whether it be participating in the wellbeing and activities programme or retreating to a quiet spot, they are committed to helping residents to lead their best lives.

Community is an integral part of life at The Gardens too. The team is committed to supporting residents to build positive relationships in the Boston neighbourhood, organising events with local schools, charities and businesses in the area.

The professional care team is on hand to help you or your loved one settle into life at the home and the experienced and friendly Home Manager leads by example to provide the kindest care possible to all residents.

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Care Provided by The Gardens Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 47 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vicky Barty (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (37)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2010

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

The Gardens Care Home Reviews (78)

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The Gardens Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Gardens Care Home has 78 reviews.

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Review from J I (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum-in-law has had a recent hosputal admission which was traumatic for all concerned. On return to the home the welcome we received was fantastic, she was quickly settled in and her needs dealt with. Her room was warm, clean and ready for her return and we were able to leave her knowing she was 'home',
safe and loved. Hats off to your excellent staff.

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Review from Mick S (Son of Resident) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother could not cope alone when my father died. She lost confidence socially, domestically and financially. Her will to live disappeared. I could not deliver the support she needed so we agreed to try The Gardens Care Home. She has been there for two years. They literally saved her life. She is treated
as a valued member of the community, respected and independent. The team are her friends, they motivate her, keep her mind active and restored her dignity. She would not be here without them.

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Review from Stephen I (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at The Gardens for 2 years and she has settled well, her health has improved and she seems happy.
The staff have always been open, helpful, and supportive.
Most importantly to us, Mum is always clean, dressed and well-presented whatever day or time we turn up - a sure sign she is always
well cared for.

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Review from Malcolm S (Husband of Resident) published on 3 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff are fantastic. I am so confident in all they do for my wife and I can relax knowing all her needs are dealt with in a professional way.
Very lucky to find a care home that meets all my requirements for my wife.

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Review from Gerry R (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Gardens have been exemplary this month. Always a good and caring home but have gone the extra mile and far beyond in helping celebrate my mum's 101st birthday! Staff took Mum to Skegness for a day out, along the seafront, round the shops and for a fish'n'chips lunch - even buying Mum a 'kiss me
quick' hat! She had a really brilliant birthday - something she has relieved time and time again with her visitors and these staff. Top marks all round!

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Review from R F (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Gardens Care Home have been very attentive and caring towards my mum. Always friendly when we visit, and mum always comments on how great the food is.

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Review from S U (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very kind staff - cleanliness excellent, mum always comments on how good the food is.

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Review from Susan T (Resident) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to stay here at The Gardens Care Home after spending many weeks in hospital. I really wanted to live at The Gardens permanently as I felt so looked after and cared for, I feel that I'm no longer lonely. I feel that all the staff here at The Gardens have become my friends, not just here to care
for me, we talk and have a laugh. I'm so happy here at The Gardens, I like most of the food served and there is plenty of choice to choose from.

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Review from Andrew T (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother arrived at the home in November, very apprehensive. She believed she would not be stopping but as soon as she settled in, everybody made her very welcome, all staff and management are excellent, the care of my mother is excellent, cannot do enough to help her. I feel very lucky my mother is getting
the care she deserves. A very big thank you to all staff at The Gardens Care Home, Mother is now a permanent resident.
Thank you.

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Review from Shirley S (Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault anything. Very happy, comfortable surroundings. Nothing is too much trouble for any care person.

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Review from B S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The overall service I am receiving from The Gardens for my mum is extremely good. All her personal needs, dignity etc for her elderly age are well cared for. She has settled in and is very happy. All the staff I have dealt with and still dealing with are very caring understanding and extremely helpful
with any needs my mum or I should want. Thank you The Gardens.

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Review from D D (Sister of Resident) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister moved here in June 2023 as she was unable to live on her own with dementia and anorexia. She is starting to put on weight as being encouraged to eat regular meals. All the staff have been very kind to her making sure she always looks clean and tidy and encouraging her to join all the activities.
We have noticed a big difference in her. This is the best place for her to live.

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Review from S C (Sister of Resident) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I now feel she is in the best place for her. The staff are all very good to her and make us all feel very welcome. We take her to the gardens and feed the fish every Monday with my grandson. I always feel she is happy to see us and I am at ease when we leave. So happy she is in here.

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Review from Samantha C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad moved into The Gardens in April 2023 and has settled in well. He has a lovely room and the staff have been great, very friendly, and always on hand to answer any questions.
Dad has put on weight, enjoys the food, and jokes with the staff.
Dad's quality of life has improved.

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Review from Mark E (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Gardens Care Home is simply the best care home. The facilities are excellent, always clean, the food is excellent and the management and staff are friendly and professional, treating residents like people - with dignity and empathy. The Gardens Care Home set the standards of care so high, other
care homes should copy them. Well done, a credit to the care industry.

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Review from Joanne D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been a resident in The Gardens Care Home since the Autumn of 2022. He is very settled and gets on well with the staff and residents. The food is cooked from scratch in their kitchens, and there is a good choice. The staff are very kind and have shown Dad a great deal of patience and care. I
know Dad is in the best place for his condition. The other week, a talented singer came to the home, and Dad enjoyed his jiving with the staff. They are organising a trip to his local golf club soon, where Dad is a lifetime member. I am very grateful to the staff at The Gardens.

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Review from S H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Compared to previous establishments, the care being received here has, without a doubt, been exceptional and above standard. All members of staff have been very professional and above all, treated my nan with care and dignity. The food is very nutritious and varied and cooked to a high standard. Lastly,
the entertainment for my nan has been stimulating and leaves no room for boredom. The establishment comes highly recommended; you can be sure that any person who is left in care here will have their needs met.

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel my mum is safe, well cared for and kept warm and clean. The staff are very caring and kind towards my mum and supportive to the family. The staff are always very responsive to attend to my mum if we ring with an issue when Mum becomes distressed. Medical concerns are dealt with and communication
with family is good, on occasions we have to request results. Overall, happy.

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum came here for respite care, but the care received was so good that Mum now lives here permanently. She is content and very well looked after.

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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Gardens Care Home has become our saviour in the search for a safe and caring home for our dad. All of the staff from the maintenance to kitchen workers, cleaning and laundry ladies, along with the nursing staff are, in our opinion, first-class, they look after Dad like one of their own. He is very
happy with the large comfortable room that has views over the gardens and we have all noticed a change in his, now, cheerful demeanour since he moved in at The Garden. We cannot recommend the home highly enough, the manager and all other staff are always there for your every need and information so you have no reasons to worry.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.873)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10 for The Gardens Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.873 for The Gardens Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (167 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 189 Ratings = 4.873

  • b) 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 The Gardens Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Mar 2020

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  • Effective

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  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Victoria

Victoria Barty

Job Title: Home Manager

“Kind care to me means being respectful to others at all times, treating each and every Resident as an individual and giving them choices in each aspect of their life.”


As a dedicated healthcare professional, Victoria has gained a wealth of experience in providing care to elderly people to help enrich their lives, leading to her progression as Home Manager. She has enjoyed a successful career in the care industry so far, gaining an NVQ Level 4 in healthcare, as well as a Registered Manager’s Award.


Victoria closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that means they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoyed most about her role, Victoria remarked: “My favourite part of working at HC-One is spending time with such a kind, caring team to ensure that Residents are cared for to the best of our ability.”


Victoria credits her biggest achievement to celebrating a fantastic 35 years of marriage.


Outside of work, Victoria enjoys gardening, playing card games and spending time with her pet cats.


If you would like to find out more information about The Gardens, Victoria has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.


T 01205 359797
W hc-one.co.uk
E TheGardens.Manager@hc-one.co.uk


Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens Care Home

What types of Care is The Gardens Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Gardens Care Home provide?

Day Care, Convalescent Care, Sheltered Housing, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Gardens Care Home have?

There are 37 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Gardens Care Home?

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, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Gardens Care Home to the centre of Boston?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.