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)

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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 Glenda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After making a hard decision, Mum joined the care home in August 2020 and she's so settled, looks very well and enjoys joining in with activities. I would recommend this home, wish I visited it earlier to see how it runs before the lockdown hit.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for such a kind review. We understand how difficult it must be for those families that have not fully seen inside the home. Hopefully, the regular newsletters help to keep families involved and up to date. We very much hope for the day we can invite people inside again.

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Review from Aidan B (Son of Resident) published on 3 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A big ‘thank you’ to you and all your staff for the kindness shown to my mother on her birthday. We had a lovely visit and she was very touched by the cake and the ‘Happy Birthday’ sung to her by the staff. We were also delighted to see the recliner chair we donated in use in the front lounge – Mum
thoroughly enjoyed sitting in her old chair and looking out over the beautiful view. Mum seems so happy at the Old Vic and speaks very warmly of all the staff. She loves her walks in the gardens, the total peace, and all the nature around her (especially at the moment with the fish and tadpoles in the pond!). It has become a real 'home away from home' for her, where she feels relaxed, safe and well cared for.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for such lovely words, it's incredible to receive such positive feedback and knowledge that the care and dedication the staff work so hard to achieve, is worth it.

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Review from James C (Son of Resident) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think you have treated my mother with great respect and dignity which must be very challenging as now her mind is not what it was. She seems to be well stimulated by the activities afforded her and you show great affection for her for which I am most grateful. Keep up the good and caring work.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your comment reflects the caring nature the team continue to provide every day! Our range of stimulating activities keep residents of all abilities engaged and stimulated, and we love to have such a diverse group of people living at The Old Vicarage.

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Review from Peter H (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We expect care homes to look after residents with dignity, respect and kindness - though not all do - and the Old Vicarage scores full marks for the attention it has given to my mother. But the staff here offer more than respect and high professional standards: they treat their residents with genuine
affection. I'm am impressed, comforted and relieved. They have also done a great job in keeping the home COVID-free, which can't have been easy - the restrictions have been trying, but entirely proportionate to the risks. Highly recommended.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for such kind words. I am very proud indeed to lead a team who give such care, love and kindness, to your Mother and to all of our residents. Thank you very much for your continued support and patience.

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Review from Dave H (Son of Resident) published on 23 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother recently entered The Old Vicarage Care Home a bit nervous to start with, but she and us were won over by the care and kindness of the staff. We had done our research and knew this home had a high rating, but you never really know until you have seen the staff in action. They have been magnificent.
Mum is happy and so are we. Thanks to all the staff.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. I'm very pleased Mum is settling so well with us. All credit to the amazing staff we have!

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Review from Tania N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father moved to The Old Vicarage in July 2020, and I am delighted that he has the opportunity to be there, all the staff are fantastic, caring people. Dad is happy and extremely well looked after. Thank you.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for sharing your views with us! I am so pleased to hear of such a positive experience you've had so far. The whole team work very hard to make new residents feel welcome!

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Review from Janice R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at The Old Vicarage were friendly, kind and caring - each and every one of them, from the management to kitchen staff. Mum really loved her stay at The Old Vicarage, she felt very special. Just what she needed at this difficult time.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your Mum was much loved by so many people and it was a privilege to have met her. Our aim is to ensure everyone has this experience at The Old Vicarage thanks to the great work of the staff team!

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Review from Jemma D (Friend of Resident) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care home! Could not fault the care. I used this home for a lady I look after while I went on holiday. The process was quick and easy. COVID tests were on point. The manager was amazing and so was the deputy. I picked up 2 weeks later and my lady was clean and tidy, smelt lovely and I had all
her belongings. 2 carers helped her out of the home and they were compassionate and patient with her. The communication was second to none I was informed of everything. I would highly recommend this home and will definitely use again. 5 stars.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. I'm incredibly proud to be part of such a caring and dedicated team that work very hard to make people's experience happy and relaxed. We are so glad that the resident in question had such a positive time with us!

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Review from K L (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother aged 99 was very happy with the care, especially at first. As the months went on; she began to feel a bit "marooned" as she chose to stay in her room due to being at risk of falls and incontinence. The last week of her life, the care was excellent. The love and dignity which I witnessed at
first-hand was awesome. The staff were always welcoming and ready to communicate with me. They let me know in good time when Mum fell seriously ill.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are incredibly proud of the high standard of care we provide. To receive positive feedback, telling us we are doing well means a lot to us as a team.

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Review from Matthew C (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As I live abroad, I needed a home that could give me the peace of mind knowing that my mother was in the very best care. My mother was a resident at The Old Vicarage from August 1st 2019 until her death this January. The level of care was exemplary and the compassion, commitment, sensitivity and respect
of all staff members was outstanding. Whenever I visited I felt uplifted by the energy, creativity and team spirit of all personnel and residents. This was a house of joy and comfort! I couldn’t have asked for more and am eternally grateful for all generosity of spirit, professionalism and dedication of all involved.

Reply from Molly Burrows, Registered manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very proud of the work we do at The Old Vicarage which enables our staff to provide the highest quality care such as this!

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Review from S v (Wife of Resident) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We live in Dorset and are fairly local to The Old vicarage and have heard nothing but good about it as a place providing care, so when my husband had his recent stroke it was my first place of choice for him on leaving hospital and we were fortunate in that a place was available we have no reason to
regret our choice.

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Review from Leonard G (Respite Resident) published on 21 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care and all personal requirements dealt with promptly and very courteously. Very satisfied with all aspects of my stay.

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Review from Wendy S (Ex Family Member) published on 8 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been visiting a resident in the care home for the last year. I also take her in my car to visit her relatives. We tried home care, she was not happy and made it very difficult for the carers. We had two carers walk out on her. We phoned The Old Vicarage Care Home asking if they had a room for
her and one was available. We settled her in a room and she has been very happy there. She is always telling me how nice her carer is. I have personally found the management and staff very helpful. She is well dressed, her room is clean, neat and tidy.

Reply from Louise Turner, Home Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review. It is very rewarding to hear that you are happy with the service provided. I will be sure to pass your comments onto the staff at The Old Vicarage.

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Review from Sarah B (Private Carer of Resident) published on 4 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been visiting two of my private clients at the home several times during the week and occasionally at a weekend during the past year. I always find the staff extremely friendly and welcoming and I have seen a great improvement in respect of the activities due to a new co-ordinator who works really
hard to engage with residents and help them to find things to do that they enjoy. The day room has gone from being a place where people sit quietly not doing much to being a hive of activity, where people can take part in activities but even if they don't want to, it's encouraged conversation between other residents which has helped them to bond. I have noticed that the dining room furniture has been updated but it would be nice to see the armchairs replaced and pressure cushions provided for each one so that everyone who uses the day room can have a nice comfortable chair. The overall care is very good but more attention to the little things would help improve things even more.

Reply from Louise Turner, Home Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is heart-warming for our staff to see the extremely positive impact the support and friendship they provide can have; not only for our residents but for the wider family too.
The team work very hard and will be delighted to hear that you find the care and support provided by The Old Vicarage excellent.

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Review from John F (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 30 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My client is and has been very happy with the service she has received over the last few years.

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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As soon as she saw her room for the first time my mother said 'I could live here'. From day one, each time we visit, the staff are quick to recognise us. We always find my mother warm, clean, well dressed, well fed and happy. At 90 she is now, positively looking forward and hoping for a good few years
at The Old Vicarage.
Daily, I get requests from her to bring a sun hat, pretty necklaces, outdoor clothes etc., this is the first time I have seen her happy since she was widowed 8 years ago.

Reply from Louise Turner, Home Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Our heartfelt thanks to you for the lovely words to describe the care of your mum. I will make sure that staff are aware of your comments, as your feedback is very important to us. I always say that we are the ones who should be grateful for the opportunity to support our wonderful residents, so thank you for allowing us that opportunity. We are blessed to have such wonderful residents entrusted in our care.

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Review from Tracy J (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father went to The Old Vicarage for respite care. He was extremely well looked after and very well fed. The staff were very kind and caring. We would have no hesitation in using The Old Vicarage in the future.

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Review from Duncan M (Regular Volunteer) published on 9 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Vicarage is a very well run care home. I know several of the long-term residents who say they have first-class care. The Old Vicarage encourages residents to bring their pets to stay with them. Residents have a choice of many activities inside and away from the care home. Residents attend the
monthly lunch club at the Leigh Village Hall, next door.

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Review from F C (Niece of Resident) published on 27 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This care home is staffed by people who really do care and who get to know the residents very well. Food is hot and tempting. You feel as if your loved one is looked after by a team who love their jobs and take a vocational approach to them. I know that my aunt is well looked after here.

Reply from Louise Turner, Home Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We have had a lot of changes over the last few years and that is why your review is important to us. We aim to continue providing outstanding care for all our residents.

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Review from Mindy L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful atmosphere and setting. All staff from Manager to carers and hairdresser to maintenance have gone out of their way to help my Mother in Law settle in. The Old Vicarage staff also coped extremely well with a recent health scare. So happy with this provision.

Reply from Louise Turner, Home Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to send in such a lovely and thoughtful review for our team at The Old Vicarage. I will pass on you kind words to the team, thank you once again.

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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.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 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

  • b) 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

posted 15 Aug 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.

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Jessica Rodrigues

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Coming soon.

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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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