The Orders of St John Care Trust
Digby Court Care Home
Residential care home in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Digby Court Care Home is a 36-bed residential and respite care home operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust, located in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire. The home is situated in a quiet residential area of the market town of Bourne, with local shops and amenities nearby.
Digby Court was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £895 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Lincolnshire usually pays £783 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £112 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
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £744 |
| 2025 | — | £783 |
| 2026 | £895 | — |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Digby Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Peterborough City Hospital, 13.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BOURNE GALLETLY PRACTICE TEAM, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
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.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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