Skirbeck Court

55A Spilsby Road, Ashlawn Drive, Boston PE21 9NU
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Skirbeck Court is registered for thirty-nine residents and offers a team of skilled and friendly carers, able to provide long-term care for older people as well as respite and day care.

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.

All residents are supported in the pursuit of active lifestyle and personal interests, while benefitting from a care philosophy that prioritises dignity and independence alongside health, safety and security.

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Care Provided by Skirbeck Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Anna Lewkowicz (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (37)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 1993
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Skirbeck Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £990 – £1,130
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,130 – £1,210
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,075 – £1,210
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,210 – £1,285

  • Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
    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.


    Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
    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.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Skirbeck Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Skirbeck Court Reviews (94)

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9.8

Skirbeck Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.775) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Skirbeck Court has 94 reviews.

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Review from Lindy (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We never ever thought we would have to put our father into a care home, and it is one of the hardest things we have ever had to do. The Head carer came to assess my father. She was smart, professional and warm (as the home turned out to be.) She talked to my father, not about him - this impressed us
immensely. She also comforted my mother. We were so pleased dad was accepted and have not changed our minds one little bit. The staff are friendly and polite to residents, respecting their dignity and also visitors. Mum can join in with activities or have meals when she is there, so she does not feel she has lost Dad. Most important of all, they genuinely care for and give care to my father, whilst still making him as independent as possible. There is a feeling of camaraderie about the place, The building itself is inviting, walls displaying residents' achievements, plenty of photographs. The food is varied, good and plentiful. AND they serve the best fish and chips in town!

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Review from Tony M (Son of Resident) published on 27 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During the time my mother was with St Johns, they have shown care, consideration and a high quality of service for the needs of my mother in her final months and days. A big thank you to all the staff for her daily needs and management system that kept us informed all the way.
Prior to this her previous
2 years were excellent and she was a very happy lady.

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Review from Vera (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always the staff helpful and friendly. They provide lovely meals and plenty of things to do I.e. church service, skittles, bingo, games etc.

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Review from Hazel (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the care given to my mum throughout her short stay at Skirbeck Court. She very sadly passed away but all the staff gave 100% nothing was too much trouble. They also found time in their busy day to take time to answer any questions or worries we had. I have no hesitation in recommending
this care home to anybody, I had previously been very wary of care homes but I would advise anybody to go and see for yourself that this is a very good one and I am extremely grateful to them.

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Review from V H (Niece of Resident) published on 1 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle moved into Skirbeck Court a couple of months ago. Since he's been there I have been very impressed by absolutely everything. The building, layout, décor etc are second to none. The quality of care is outstanding, nothing is too much trouble. My uncle has settled in very well, you would of thought
he'd been there years. The events and activities that are put on, are so varied and frequent. The way in which Skirbeck court was decorated at Christmas was just stunning. I would certainly recommend Skirbeck Court to anyone and thank them for everything whole heartedly. Like it was recommended to us.

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Review from Valerie (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy to leave my mum in their care, nice atmosphere.

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Review from P W (Wife of Resident) published on 13 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was ill and discharged from hospital. The objective of his three week stay at Skirbeck was to improve his mental and physical health with care he received. I was very grateful for the help advice and care given to me as his wife/carer. I was in a very distressed state with the situation.
The managers particularly were there and aware of my needs also. Nothing was too much trouble to all the grades of carers.

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Review from Kathleen J (Resident) published on 6 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find my day care experiences very good. I cant fault anything, staff very helpful and friendly. Food excellent

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Review from Christopher W (Husband of Resident) published on 5 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Home and staff are very obliging and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home.

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Review from Lynda R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can only recommend the staff at Skirbeck Court, they are attentive and caring and I have also had support and advice when my mother has had difficult times. The rooms are a little dated but since the new manager has taken over the place has been getting a well deserved face lift. I can only give them
a 10 out of 10 and would recommend them to anyone looking for a care home for a relative.

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Review from Christine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very impressed with the care taken when my mum fell in the home and broke her arm. Unfortunately I was on holiday at the time but the care home notified my daughter of the situation. The care home took responsibility of contacting doctors, arranging transport and assistance to the local hospital
as well as extra care on returning back to the nursing home regarding dressing and feeding.

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Review from Madge S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been here for 4 years and very happy. If I had stayed at home I would have no longer been alive. Best care home in Boston.

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Review from Mavis M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in care for 6 years and has been cared for very well. Staff very good. It's a home from home. I was at first very sad for her to come but now more than happy that she is here. The best care home in Boston.

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Review from George G (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find no problems at all with my mothers care. The home is well organised and staff very helpful. Excellent. My mother is very settled compared to her previous care home, this is a palace.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.775)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.775) out of 10 for Skirbeck Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.775 for Skirbeck Court is calculated as follows: ( (342 Excellents x 5) + (73 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 426 Ratings = 4.775

  • 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 Skirbeck Court is based on 36 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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 36 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: 31 Dec 2019

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Anna

Anna Lewkowicz

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2018

Anna has been the Home Manager at Skirbeck Court since April 2023 having previously held the position at Gregory House. She has worked in the care industry for over 15 years and started as a Carer. Anna is passionate about her role and is dedicated to ensuring that residents receive the highest standards of care.


Anna holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and NCFE Level 2 in the Principles of Dementia Care.


Anna is full of energy, she loves to organise parties and sing-alongs with the residents.


Sacha

Sacha Thornalley

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2020

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

Steph Tate

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2014

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.