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The Orders of St John Care Trust

Whitefriars Care Home

Residential care home in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust

CQC Good57 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).
AddressSt George's Ave, Stamford PE9 1XY, UK
Beds57
Weekly feefrom £945 · 2026
En-suite96%
Opened1985
All-inclusiveNo
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About

Whitefriars Care Home in Stamford, Lincolnshire, is operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust and provides residential, dementia and respite care for up to 57 residents. The home is situated in a quiet residential area close to Stamford town centre, with nearby access to local amenities and services.

The Care Quality Commission rated Whitefriars Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
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

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Peterborough City Hospital9.4 miles
Bus stop800 m
Train station1.1 miles
Shops800 m
Pub or bar800 m
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 100 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 CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Criminal damage & arson100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £945
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

Lincolnshire usually pays £783 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £162 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Lincolnshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£744
2025—£783
2026£945—

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

Whitefriars Care Home 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 hospital · A&E
Peterborough City Hospital · 9.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE STAMFORD · 0.1 mi

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.

Charity

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.

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118782)

Showing groups across Lincolnshire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Whitefriars?
Whitefriars is based in Stamford and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Whitefriars?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the governing body for health and social care services in England. Whitefriars has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Whitefriars offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as respite, dementia, and residential.
What is the bed capacity at Whitefriars?
At present, the home can accommodate 57 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Whitefriars?
The Orders of St John Care Trust is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Whitefriars offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Interaction with Children, Culinary Activities, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Whitefriars cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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