The Old Vicarage Care Home

Leigh, Sherborne DT9 6HL
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9.6 83 Reviews
  • The Old Vicarage Care Home, Sherborne
The Old Vicarage Care Home is located in a scenic part of the Dorset countryside and offers a combination of friendliness and professionalism in order to help adults with care needs to enjoy a comfortable and stimulating lifestyle.

While being ideal for long-term residential needs, the home also maintains a respite service and offers day care to the surrounding communities. Carers are committed to understanding personal needs and adhering to a tailored approach.

A number of activities are organised to support personal interests and physical health, and residents have access to information technology while enjoying home-cooked meals.

The temporary garden cabin-style structure is equipped with two entrance points, a Perspex screen to separate visitors from residents and an intercom to make communicating easy. The room is also equipped with heating, insulation, fire safety measures and nurse call buttons. To book a visit in the pod, please contact the home manager.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 41 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1350

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Vicarage Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Yvonne Smith (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (8)

Parking

  • Ample parking on site

The Old Vicarage Care Home Reviews (83)

9.6

The Old Vicarage Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.577) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at The Old Vicarage seem to be really caring and lovely with Mum. She's happy with the room. Mum can sometimes feel a bit isolated in her room.
The receptionist is lovely too.
Mum would like more variety with the food offered, please.
Mum always looks clean and well-presented, with a
lovely hairdo.
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Review from Jim K (Husband of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care, attention to detail, observation of condition all excellent. Food excellent.


Some essentials do need upgrading, in particular, bathing/shower facilities for my wife (this is an impression, not a fact!).

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Review from Julia T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since Mum was admitted in April for respite, she made the decision to stay as a resident. She enjoys being here. Perfect home for Mum as she enjoys countryside gardens.
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Review from C L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum seems happy and well cared for and the staff are really nice. Mum really likes her room and enjoys looking out at the garden, which is very well maintained and very colourful at this time of year.


Re food - a bit more variety of fruit and veg would be good.


Re cleanliness - the room is

kept nice and clean overall but the carpet does need a shampoo.
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Review from Sean R (Grandson of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great visit to see my grandparents in lovely clean room, with refreshments from friendly staff and warm welcome at professional reception.
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Review from Michael R (Son of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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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Review from J B (Grandson of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great.
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Review from Olivia A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was great.
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Review from Stephen F (Son of Resident) published on 20 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In general, it has been a tough time for the carers. Lockdown restrictions and a senior management change have been very noticeable with regard to interaction and attention to detail. The vast majority of staff are very friendly and caring, and most of all, fun. The atmosphere is relaxed but professional.
Dad has settled in and, I believe, now is enjoying his new home.
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Review from C A (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly and caring staff. Stayed for a few days and it was a pleasant enough experience. The only small negative is that the home needs some modernisation. The food was good and so was the choice.
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Review from Z S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are extremely professional and very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from The Manager, Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for taking time to do such a lovely review.

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Review from Leigh C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't rate the staff of The Old Vicarage highly enough. They ensured that the last 3.5 years of my mother-in-law's life were enriched and fulfilled. She was really happy here. The staff are caring, compassionate, respectful and have endless patience. She made lots of friends at the home with the staff
and other residents. The home has a lovely home from home feel about it and we were always made to feel welcome. My mother-in-law thrived on all the activities that were provided, like flower arranging and the exercises and she also enjoyed the hairdresser visits and loved the beautiful garden. The staff were very good at keeping us updated, via newsletters and phone calls and were always accessible when we called up.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for such a kind review. It is touching to know how close residents and families become to the home and the staff and that our home really is a home where people feel welcomed and loved. Our values are that we support both family and residents when they need it. It is something we are very proud of at The Old Vicarage.

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Review from Sue K (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A huge thank you to the Manager and all her staff for the care and kindness they have shown my mother since she recently became a resident at The Old Vicarage. Compliments also to their hairdresser; I don’t think I’ve ever seen her hair so beautifully styled. The staff is exploring every avenue to improve
her health, general wellbeing, and quality of life for which all her family is extremely grateful. The Old Vicarage is set in idyllic, peaceful, beautifully maintained grounds. My mother has even been able to bring her beloved dog and this means so much to her, thank you.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for such a lovely review. Our aim is always to promote a person's health and well-being and to support them to do as much as they can independently. We also recognise how important pets are to people and are proud to be a pet-friendly home!

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Review from Nigel S (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since Mum has been at the home she has been so happy and settled, the staff are so friendly and caring and very helpful.
The home has a lovely atmosphere and every visit is a pleasure.
The COVID testing is to the highest level and I feel confident every time I visit.
Just want to say thanks for everything.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for such kind words. It's lovely to get recognition for our COVID safety. We understand how frustrating the rules are, but we very much appreciate the support and understanding we have had from family and friends.

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Review from V R (Wife of Resident) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the care of my relative exceptional. Any concerns I have are immediately dealt with. Coupled with the beautiful grounds and the home's location, it makes for an attractive place for someone to live.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. We are truly blessed to have such beautiful grounds and surroundings. Our rose garden is almost in full bloom and looks stunning!

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Review from Carol L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beautiful location - makes the most of the setting and complemented by the wonderful friendly and caring attitude of the staff. My mother-in-law is very happy and always says how well looked after she is.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for your comments. It's wonderful to hear how great the team are doing and how happy our residents are.

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Review from N L (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is very happy and feels safe and secure at The Old Vicarage. She enjoys the activities, the food and in particular the kind, caring and friendly staff.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. We are incredibly proud of the high standard of care we provide, and when it makes people like your Mum happy and secure, we know we are doing a good job!

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Review from Richie M (Grandson of Resident) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic care, my nan is very happy and tells me how everyone looks after her. She likes the surrounding views, gets along with all the other residents and enjoys the activities they put on for them.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for such a positive review. Your Nan loves getting involved in all our activities! We are so lucky to be in such a beautiful setting, our gardens are looking stunning already this year, the residents just love being out there!

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Review from Jan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mum receives is excellent, she is very happy and enjoys all the activities provided. The Old Vicarage in my opinion is excellent and would recommend it to anyone who needs care provided by outstanding and caring staff. Would give the home top marks.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful comments. We have an excellent activity team that provide so many different and varied activities 7 days a week. It really encourages our residents to socialise which is so good for mental well-being, particularly over the past 18 months.

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Review from C M (Brother of Resident) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister aged 93, suffers from dementia but is very sympathetically cared for by the excellent staff who are most tolerant of her ways. She is well settled in The Old Vicarage and is very happy.
Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much indeed for your kind review. Our ethos of providing person centered care clearly shows when we hear lovely comments such as this.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.577)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.577) out of 10 for The Old Vicarage Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.577 for The Old Vicarage Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (60 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 222 Ratings = 4.577
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Vicarage Care Home is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 41 registered maximum number of service users is 8.2, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Mar 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 13 Sep 2025

We provide permanent and respite accommodation for individuals with residential, respite and day care needs. Our services include complete en-suite, basin with WC en-suite and basin provision rooms. Additionally, we offer privately funded, local authority, and NHS-funded placements.

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Meet the Team (4)

Yvonne

Yvonne Smith

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2024

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.

Jessica

Jessica Rodrigues

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Coming soon.

Sue

Sue Sims

Job Title: Administration Manager

``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.``

Celia

Celia Hamblin

Job Title: Receptionist

``We have a great team and beautiful grounds at The Old Vicarage.``

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