I can't rate the staff of The Old Vicarage highly enough.Leigh C(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
A huge thank you to the Manager and all her staff for the care and kindness they have shownSue K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
I have found the care of my relative exceptional.V R(Wife of Resident/Service User)
I can't rate the staff of The Old Vicarage highly enough.Leigh C(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
A huge thank you to the Manager and all her staff for the care and kindness they have shownSue K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
I have found the care of my relative exceptional.V R(Wife of Resident/Service User)
The Old Vicarage is a welcoming country house care home set in the peaceful Dorset countryside near Sherborne, providing person-centred residential, respite and day care.
Established almost 40 years ago by a local villager, the home has strong links with the local community and a dedicated team, many of whom have worked there for years. Care is shaped around each person's individual needs, preferences and routines, with dignity, respect and choice...
The Old Vicarage is a welcoming country house care home set in the peaceful Dorset countryside near Sherborne, providing person-centred residential, respite and day care.
Established almost 40 years ago by a local villager, the home has strong links with the local community and a dedicated team, many of whom have worked there for years. Care is shaped around each person's individual needs, preferences and routines, with dignity, respect and choice at the heart of everyday life.
The home has 34 single bedrooms arranged over two floors, which vary in size and character. Eight have full en-suite facilities, with the remaining rooms having a toilet and basin. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with personal furniture and treasured belongings.
Activities take place seven days a week and include exercise and movement, singing and dancing, book club, gardening, yoga, crafts, piano playing, visiting entertainers, themed days and trips to local places of interest. The home also maintains close links with the surrounding community.
The extensive two-acre gardens are a particular feature of The Old Vicarage, with mature trees, lawns, 230 roses, an orchard, a pond and areas for gardening. Wheelchair-accessible areas help ensure residents with different mobility levels can spend time outdoors.
Staff prepare fresh, homemade meals each day using local suppliers and encourage residents to share their ideas and preferences. Individual dietary requirements, allergies, likes and dislikes, preferred portion sizes, and mealtimes are all taken into account for each resident.
The home's location provides convenient access to Sherborne and the surrounding Dorset countryside, with local attractions and community activities offering further opportunities for days out.
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The Old Vicarage Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.484) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage Care Home has 99 reviews.
Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Enjoy the open days in the garden. Residents are well looked after. Very good food.
Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Enjoy the open days in the garden. Residents are well looked after. Very good food.
The lady in question is a recent resident. Despite this, I have noticed a significant improvement in her self, she is much more content, relaxed and outgoing. Each of these I put done to her feeling of security encouraged by one and by all.
The lady in question is a recent resident. Despite this, I have noticed a significant improvement in her self, she is much more content, relaxed and outgoing. Each of these I put done to her feeling of security encouraged by one and by all.
Always friendly, nothing ever was too much trouble. Always there when needed. Kind and caring staff.
Always friendly, nothing ever was too much trouble. Always there when needed. Kind and caring staff.
We moved Mum here following a less favourable experience in a previous home. Mum has settled immediately. She has a beautiful room and it's kept immaculately clean along with her bathroom. The staff are incredible - helpful, attentive and reassuring. They provide real care for Mum and treat her...
We moved Mum here following a less favourable experience in a previous home. Mum has settled immediately. She has a beautiful room and it's kept immaculately clean along with her bathroom. The staff are incredible - helpful, attentive and reassuring. They provide real care for Mum and treat her with kindness and respect and dignity. More than anything they strive hard to give Mum (and all their residents) the best shot at what life they have left and for that I am extremely grateful.
Dad was well looked after and got to know the staff during his six-month stay. Everyone was so kind and considerate of all his needs delivering a professional service with a personal touch. He was very happy during his last months and we as a family took great comfort in knowing he was well cared...
Thank you so much.
I moved my wife to The Old Vicarage from another local nursing home, as they left her in bed 24/7. I was so pleased on my first visit to see that she was up, washed, dressed and sat out in her chair watching TV. What a lovely transformation. I find all the staff very cheerful, helpful and nothing...
I moved my wife to The Old Vicarage from another local nursing home, as they left her in bed 24/7. I was so pleased on my first visit to see that she was up, washed, dressed and sat out in her chair watching TV. What a lovely transformation. I find all the staff very cheerful, helpful and nothing is a problem. She has a lovely room, and the lovely gardens make for a very relaxing home to stay in. Well done all.
An exceptional care home with wonderful staff and beautiful surroundings. Kind, considerate and always attentive. Really can't fault anyone.
An exceptional care home with wonderful staff and beautiful surroundings. Kind, considerate and always attentive. Really can't fault anyone.
The summer garden party was amazing. First-class food and entertainment. Thank you for everything you do. Well done to all.
The summer garden party was amazing. First-class food and entertainment. Thank you for everything you do. Well done to all.
The garden is delightful and well maintained with good views. They lift the spirit and restore feelings of well-being. The staff were both friendly and professional nothing was too much trouble night and day. We will certainly use the respite facility again when we need to, in order to give our...
The garden is delightful and well maintained with good views. They lift the spirit and restore feelings of well-being. The staff were both friendly and professional nothing was too much trouble night and day. We will certainly use the respite facility again when we need to, in order to give our wonderful family relief from our care of us, as a couple and not separated, for more than they have to be. Very satisfied.
We looked at other care homes and chose this for its closeness to our Sherbourne home its position and convenience and availability and reputation. All there were excellent. The staff were caring competent and interesting. We had no hesitation in deciding to use the home again to meet our coming...
We looked at other care homes and chose this for its closeness to our Sherbourne home its position and convenience and availability and reputation. All there were excellent. The staff were caring competent and interesting. We had no hesitation in deciding to use the home again to meet our coming needs. So au revoir to The Old Vicarage Care Home and thanks.
Very good care and attention given throughout my stay. A very good stay, mixing with other residents during the day.
Very good care and attention given throughout my stay. A very good stay, mixing with other residents during the day.
Thank you for your feedback, we hope you join us again in the future.
My mother-in-law arrived at The Old Vicarage Care Home in June, when the garden and roses were beautiful, a week before her 101st birthday, after spending five weeks in hospital following a fall. She had lost weight and could hardly walk. The care she receives is amazing. She's been encouraged to...
My mother-in-law arrived at The Old Vicarage Care Home in June, when the garden and roses were beautiful, a week before her 101st birthday, after spending five weeks in hospital following a fall. She had lost weight and could hardly walk. The care she receives is amazing. She's been encouraged to pursue her hobbies, knitting, painting and playing the piano. She has regained her appetite, enjoys her meals, especially the cooked breakfast and Sunday roasts. The staff are wonderful, kind, caring, professional, always makes you feel welcome when visint.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It has been our pleasure taking care of her.
It has taken a few months for my husband to settle in at the old vicarage. He has had a lot of encouragement from care staff to join activities and mix with other residents. It's a shame that several of the care staff are not permanent. Regular agency staff are always cheerful, kind and considerate.
It has taken a few months for my husband to settle in at the old vicarage. He has had a lot of encouragement from care staff to join activities and mix with other residents. It's a shame that several of the care staff are not permanent. Regular agency staff are always cheerful, kind and considerate.
I have been a resident for four months overall the care is very good although it does alter a bit from day to day as staff can change daily, but the care for your well-being is very good. Would like better hot tea. There are lots of activities and games to entertain us and keep our minds active and...
I have been a resident for four months overall the care is very good although it does alter a bit from day to day as staff can change daily, but the care for your well-being is very good. Would like better hot tea. There are lots of activities and games to entertain us and keep our minds active and exercises to keep the old body moving. We are kept well entertained and loved.
Thank you for your review, feedback is very important for us to improve, I will aim to make your experience and stay with us better.
The care home has been excellent. The girls have been very helpful and happy and the chef has made excellent meals. The garden surrounding the house is lovely to look at from all around. The roses are excellent.
The care home has been excellent. The girls have been very helpful and happy and the chef has made excellent meals. The garden surrounding the house is lovely to look at from all around. The roses are excellent.
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure having you join us and will happily have you stay with us in the future.
I found the informality and friendly staff were very good and I felt relaxed in this atmosphere. The surroundings are lovely and would be hard to beat. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the staff and they were willing to help me in any way I asked. My friends and relatives who visited me...
I found the informality and friendly staff were very good and I felt relaxed in this atmosphere. The surroundings are lovely and would be hard to beat. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the staff and they were willing to help me in any way I asked. My friends and relatives who visited me were very well received and made very welcome.
Thank you for the wonderful comments, you were a pleasure to have to stay with us and we all look forward to you coming for another stay with us.
Mum always looks clean and well-presented, with a...
Mum always looks clean and well-presented, with a lovely hairdo.
It was great.
It was great.
Great.
Great.
My parents have been resident for two years now and are always complimentary about the care they get from all the staff.
My parents have been resident for two years now and are always complimentary about the care they get from all the staff.
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What I enjoy the most about my...
I've worked in care for over 30 years. My training includes courses on independence, management and palliative care.What I enjoy the most about my job is meeting new people who come to live with us and their families. It's all about making sure they feel part of our community, having a natter, and really listening to what they want and need. I make sure everyone gets a say in how things are run here, keep everyone in the loop about any changes, and always have a kettle on for visitors.
``I decided to work at The Old Vicarage as I live locally and the hours fitted with my children at the time, and that was in 2007. I don’t have a...
``I decided to work at The Old Vicarage as I live locally and the hours fitted with my children at the time, and that was in 2007. I don’t have a particular favourite time of day. I like it when the morning is over, knowing residents have been attended to and had their needs met.``
I love our welcoming home environment and beautiful grounds, and I’m passionate about making every day a positive one for our residents. I take pride...
I love our welcoming home environment and beautiful grounds, and I’m passionate about making every day a positive one for our residents. I take pride in listening to residents’ needs, supporting them to access the right care, and providing compassionate end-of-life care. I also enjoy building strong relationships with families and am passionate about my role as the home’s Mental Health First Aider. With experience in the NHS and qualifications in health and social care, management, dementia care and training
I feel I make a real difference in residents’ lives while also supporting my care team. I always aim to be kind, caring, compassionate and fun to be...
I feel I make a real difference in residents’ lives while also supporting my care team. I always aim to be kind, caring, compassionate and fun to be around. Having worked here for many years, it means a lot to receive compliments from residents and their families about the care we provide.
I enjoy keeping The Old Vicarage clean, comfortable and welcoming for our residents, families and visitors. As Head Housekeeper, I take great pride...
I enjoy keeping The Old Vicarage clean, comfortable and welcoming for our residents, families and visitors. As Head Housekeeper, I take great pride in working closely with my team and building a positive working relationship with everyone. I particularly enjoy helping residents personalise their rooms so they feel truly at home, as well as making sure their laundry is fresh and their rooms are comfortable and inviting. I have completed in-house training including Health & Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling.
I love being part of such a great team at The Old Vicarage and enjoy creating a varied menu for our residents. Getting to know new residents and...
I love being part of such a great team at The Old Vicarage and enjoy creating a varied menu for our residents. Getting to know new residents and hearing their suggestions for favourite meals is one of my favourite parts of the role, as it helps us make sure everyone feels at home. I really enjoy listening to residents’ ideas and creating meals they love, as well as catering for special occasions such as our famous garden parties and Christmas celebrations. I hold a Level 3 qualification in Catering and Professional Cookery.
I’m happy to be part of the kitchen team at The Old Vicarage, a friendly home with a great atmosphere. I enjoy helping to make sure our residents...
I’m happy to be part of the kitchen team at The Old Vicarage, a friendly home with a great atmosphere. I enjoy helping to make sure our residents receive tasty, nutritious meals and that everyone feels well cared for. I especially love making celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries extra special with delicious cakes and treats. I’ve also completed in-house training, including Food Safety training.
I’m proud to be part of the team at The Old Vicarage, where the management team are very friendly and supportive. I feel comfortable sharing any...
I’m proud to be part of the team at The Old Vicarage, where the management team are very friendly and supportive. I feel comfortable sharing any concerns about residents’ care needs, as well as the positive moments and achievements we see throughout the day. I’m passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and making sure every resident feels supported and valued. I also love working in such a calm and peaceful environment, surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature. I have completed in-house training and mandatory skills training.
I love seeing our residents enjoying themselves, whether they’re singing, dancing or simply having a good chat and a bit of banter. One of my...
I love seeing our residents enjoying themselves, whether they’re singing, dancing or simply having a good chat and a bit of banter. One of my favourite parts of my role is spending one-to-one time with residents, getting to know them and chatting together like old friends. I also enjoy organising special events, from our summer garden party and Christmas celebrations to visits from entertainers. It’s wonderful to see residents having fun and hearing such lovely feedback from their families. I’ve completed in-house training, as well as NAPA and Oomph training.
I love spending my days looking after the gardens at The Old Vicarage and enjoy chatting with residents and involving them in our plans for the...
I love spending my days looking after the gardens at The Old Vicarage and enjoy chatting with residents and involving them in our plans for the grounds. I take pride in creating beautiful, accessible spaces that everyone can enjoy, including new pathways to make the gardens easier for wheelchair users to access. I also love helping residents make the garden feel like their own, from planting special flowers to keeping an eye on our wonderful pond and its Koi and goldfish. I hold an RHS Level 2 Gardening qualification.
I’m delighted to be part of the team at The Old Vicarage. I previously worked here through an agency, so I already knew what a wonderful home it was,...
I’m delighted to be part of the team at The Old Vicarage. I previously worked here through an agency, so I already knew what a wonderful home it was, and when the opportunity to join the team full-time came up, I was very happy to take it. I feel at home here and enjoy coming to work each day. I always do my very best to support our residents and meet their individual needs, and I’m proud to provide care that makes a difference. I trained as a nurse in my home country and have also completed the European Union course for care provision.
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