The Orders of St John Care Trust

Apple Trees Care Home

Residential care home in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust

CQC Requires improvement64 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressArlington Gardens, Grantham NG31 7GQ, UK
Beds64
Weekly feefrom £1,025 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2014
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Apple Trees Care Home is a 64-bed facility run by The Orders of St John Care Trust in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire. It provides residential care, respite care and specialist dementia support. The home is located in Grantham.

The Care Quality Commission rated Apple Trees Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
Hospital22.6 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station800 m
Shops100 m
Pub or bar200 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 550 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Criminal damage & arson100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,025
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Lincolnshire usually pays £783 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £242 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lincolnshire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Lincolnshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£744
2025—£783
2026£1,025—

What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Apple Trees Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Medical Centre, 22.6 miles away. The local GP practice is ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Queen's Medical Centre · 22.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in South Kesteven

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Woodhall Spa Age Concern Luncheon Club

Luncheon Club/Social Meetings and Provision of Transport for Disabled/Chronically Sick. For Elderly/Old Providing much needed social contact.

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118782)

Showing groups across Lincolnshire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Apple Trees?
You can find it in Grantham, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Apple Trees?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. The current assessment of Apple Trees indicates that it requires improvement, a rating determined by the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Apple Trees provide?
Apple Trees offers various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity at Apple Trees?
At present, Apple Trees can accommodate 64 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Apple Trees?
The Orders of St John Care Trust is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Apple Trees offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry, Rhythm & Melody, and Culinary Arts.
How much does care at Apple Trees cost?
The cost of care at Apple Trees can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,025 weekly.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01522 459950.

Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust

Apple Trees Care Home is one of 120 homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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