Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Skirbeck Court
Residential care home in Boston, Lincolnshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
OSJCT Skirbeck Court is a 38-bed care home in Boston, Lincolnshire, providing residential and dementia care for older people. The home is run by the Orders of St John Care Trust and offers round-the-clock nursing support tailored to individual health needs, including respite care for those recovering from illness or requiring temporary stays.
The Care Quality Commission rated OSJCT Skirbeck Court as Good overall in 2019, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 900 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
362 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £783 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
OSJCT Skirbeck Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Boston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Boston Community Transport
Boston Community Transport is membership-based and for people unable to use or have limited access to public transport. We assist our members with journeys they may not be able to make such as:…
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Skirbeck Court 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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