The Orders of St John Care Trust

The Lakes Care Centre Care Home

Residential care home in Cotswold, Gloucestershire

Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust

CQC Good64 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).
AddressSouth Cerney, Cirencester GL7 5TL, UK
Beds64
Weekly feefrom £1,350 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2017
All-inclusiveNo

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About

The Lakes Care Centre is a residential care home in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, providing care for up to 64 residents. It offers residential and respite care, with specialist dementia provision. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive; Well-led is rated Requires Improvement.

The home supports older people in private rooms and has a dedicated dementia care service. It is run by The Orders of St John Care Trust.

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

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 August 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery2.9 miles
A&E: The Great Western Hospital11.9 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station8.5 miles
Shops4.4 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Near a main road

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

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,350
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

Gloucestershire usually pays £923 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £427 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 Gloucestershire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Gloucestershire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£887
2025—£923
2026£1,350—

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Local health safety net

The Lakes Care Centre Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is CRICKLADE SURGERY, 2.9 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Great Western Hospital · 11.9 mi
Nearest GP
CRICKLADE SURGERY · 2.9 mi

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

Community & connection in Cotswold

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

Charity

Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester

The Black Elders Day Centre operates within the County of Gloucestershire and delivers Day Care to African Caribbean Elders, (but not exclusively) aged 50 and over. Specially to the frail, elderly…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (900388)
Charity

The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese

Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (249912)
Charity

Charlies Community Support

To promote the relief of people who have, or who have had cancer, and their families and carers across Gloucestershire, by the provision of a range of person-centre holistic therapies and support…

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205184)
Charity

Age Concern Gloucestershire

The objectives of Age Concern Gloucestershire are to promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The Charity delivers its charitable…

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1111773)
Charity

Churchdown (Glos) Age Concern

1 To run a luncheon club, twice a month. 2 To own and operate a fully accessible mini-bus, to support (1) above and other organisations in Churchdown & surrounding districts.

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (282454)
Charity

Gloucestershire Older Persons Association

Support for:older persons forums & seniors networks.older peoples resource hubs.local authorities, nhs trusts & other bodies are increasingly required & want to consult with older people. through…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124977)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the location of The Lakes Care Centre?
You can find it in Cirencester, conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does The Lakes Care Centre fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. The Lakes Care Centre has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does The Lakes Care Centre provide?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as respite, dementia, and residential.
What is the total bed capacity of The Lakes Care Centre?
At present, The Lakes Care Centre can accommodate 64 residents.
Who is the proprietor of The Lakes Care Centre?
The Orders of St John Care Trust are the owners and managers of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
The Lakes Care Centre offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Creative Arts, Physical Exercise, and Music & Dance.
How much does it cost for care at The Lakes Care Centre?
The cost of care at The Lakes Care Centre can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at this centre is £1,350 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the centre directly at 01522 459321.

Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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