Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Whitefriars
Residential care home in Stamford, 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).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
OSJCT Whitefriars, run by Orders of St John Care Trust, provides residential and dementia care for 57 registered beds. It stands in a quiet residential area of Stamford, Lincolnshire, close to the historic centre. Bedrooms are ensuite and overlook landscaped gardens that include a sensory space, and there are lounges and dining areas throughout the home.
A dedicated activities co-ordinator plans events around residents' interests, including reminiscence activities for people living with dementia, and a hairdressing salon opens on weekdays. Meals are cooked on site each day, with menus that change daily. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, and rated all five key questions Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 50 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
75 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Whitefriars is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Peterborough City Hospital, 9.4 miles away. The local GP practice is LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE STAMFORD, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stamford
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.
Showing groups across Lincolnshire.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Whitefriars 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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