The Orders of St John Care Trust
Ermine House Care Home
Residential care home in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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About
Ermine House Care Home is a residential care home with 45 registered beds, run by The Orders of St John Care Trust and located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The home provides residential care, respite care, and specialist dementia care.
Ermine House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £895 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees 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 £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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Ermine House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lincoln County Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is LINDUM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lincoln
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Lincolnshire
Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire has 5 key functions - to undertake research into the needs of older people and to develop innovative services; raise awareness of older peoples' issues and…
Buddies Dementia Cafe
Buddies Dementia Cafe is for people living with dementia and their carers. We meet every first and third Thursday of the month between 10.00am and 12.00noon where we provide entertainment,…
Frequently asked questions
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How does the CQC evaluate Ermine House?
What kinds of senior care does Ermine House provide?
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Who is the proprietor of Ermine House?
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
How much does care at Ermine House cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01522 302195 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
Ermine House Care Home is one of 96 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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