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Longhope village is conveniently located near the A40, situated on the borders of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, equidistant from Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester. The village amenities...
The Old Rectory, built in 1820, is set in large, wooded grounds, creating a tranquil environment for the residents. The south-facing courtyard gardens at the rear of the home include several water features and an easily accessible terrace, making it the perfect spot to sit and relax.
Longhope village is conveniently located near the A40, situated on the borders of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, equidistant from Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester. The village amenities include a Post Office, a general store, an artisan bakery, and the medieval church of All Saints.
The Old Rectory offers twenty-four beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, along with sitting rooms, a dining room, a conservatory, a library/quiet area, and an activity room. The gardens are designed for ease of access for all residents, featuring wheelchair-friendly terracing at both the front and rear of the premises.
Care Provided by The Old Rectory
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 29 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- E C Investments (Gloucestershire) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rosemarie Halifax (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
The Old Rectory Reviews (12)
The Old Rectory has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.490) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Rectory has 12 reviews.
Having visited numerous care homes, we decided The Old Rectory was the best choice for mum, it is smaller than most and feels like a big family. The management team were very welcoming, informative and spent time chatting and getting to know Mum and us. The carers are friendly, helpful and...
Having visited numerous care homes, we decided The Old Rectory was the best choice for mum, it is smaller than most and feels like a big family. The management team were very welcoming, informative and spent time chatting and getting to know Mum and us. The carers are friendly, helpful and professional. Visiting residents is encouraged and we are welcome to join in with activities. Mum is eating and drinking well and menus are nutritious. Mum seems to be getting used to the home and new routine as the weeks go by :)
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you and your mum have felt so welcomed at The Old Rectory. It's wonderful to know that she is settling into her new home and enjoying her meals. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm, family-like environment where...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you and your mum have felt so welcomed at The Old Rectory. It's wonderful to know that she is settling into her new home and enjoying her meals. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm, family-like environment where residents and their loved ones feel comfortable, supported and included. Your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team, and we look forward to continuing to care for your mum.Rose and Jo
We are very happy with Mum's care, the home is comfortable and the staff very caring.
We are very happy with Mum's care, the home is comfortable and the staff very caring.
Rose and Jo
Very good care can't fault them.
Very good care can't fault them.
Rose and Jo
I am really pleased with mum's care. She seems happy and is very well looked after. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble
I am really pleased with mum's care. She seems happy and is very well looked after. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum is happy and feels well cared for. Our team takes great pride in providing compassionate care and support, and it means a lot to know that their efforts are appreciated. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your mum's care. Rose and Jo
My wife has been in The Old Rectory for two years. It was my choice initially because it gained high reviews for care and support. They have used the space within the home carefully. Rooms are spacious, and they have sensory areas and other rooms for the use of residents. It is a home from home....
My wife has been in The Old Rectory for two years. It was my choice initially because it gained high reviews for care and support. They have used the space within the home carefully. Rooms are spacious, and they have sensory areas and other rooms for the use of residents. It is a home from home. The level of care is exceptional. The staff are well trained and provide a high level of care which is delivered compassionately. I have never seen an agency care worker filling in for an absent member of staff. The food is of a high standard and is varied and adapted to suit the needs of the residents. Exercises and entertainment are offered on a regular basis. A very high standard of cleanliness is always maintained and the management is approachable and receptive to the needs of the residents and family members. Medical issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently and the furnishing and decor are maintained to a high standard. It is a safe environment and the staff have provided me with peace of mind knowing that my wife is always treated with the highest level of care, dignity and support.
We are truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that you feel your wife is receiving the high standard of care, dignity and support that she deserves. It is especially...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review of The Old Rectory.We are truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that you feel your wife is receiving the high standard of care, dignity and support that she deserves. It is especially meaningful to know that you have peace of mind knowing she is safe, comfortable and well cared for.
We are proud of our dedicated team and the compassionate care they provide every day. We work hard to create a genuine home-from-home environment where residents feel valued, supported and able to enjoy a fulfilling daily life. From our activities and sensory spaces to our varied menus and high standards of cleanliness, every aspect of life at The Old Rectory is designed with our residents' wellbeing in mind.
Your comments about our staff are particularly appreciated. will make sure your kind feedback is shared with them.
Thank you
Rose and Jo
This is a very nice residence which has the ambience of a country house hotel. The staff are friendly and caring and treat the residents as members of an extended family. They are equally welcoming to visitors and keen to help with any issues. They go out of their way to provide entertainment and...
This is a very nice residence which has the ambience of a country house hotel. The staff are friendly and caring and treat the residents as members of an extended family. They are equally welcoming to visitors and keen to help with any issues. They go out of their way to provide entertainment and make special occasions eg birthdays extra special. I am delighted with the care that my mother is receiving
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review and for awarding us five stars across all areas.
We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care and support your mother is receiving. It means a great deal to us to know that you feel she is being cared for as part...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review and for awarding us five stars across all areas.
We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care and support your mother is receiving. It means a great deal to us to know that you feel she is being cared for as part of our extended family and that our team's kindness, dedication and efforts to make special occasions memorable have made a positive difference.
We also had the absolute pleasure of celebrating your mum's very special 100th milestone with you and your family. It was a truly wonderful occasion, and we were honoured to be part of such an important and memorable celebration.
Thank you for your kind words about our staff, facilities, activities and overall care. Your feedback is incredibly encouraging and will be shared with the whole team.Rosemarie and Jo
First and most important: my mother is very happy, she feels cared for and we know she is safe. Though mums medical situation is tragic, this home makes the situation stress-free. There is no corner of the Old Rectory which is not well maintained to the highest standard, no corner smells like many...
First and most important: my mother is very happy, she feels cared for and we know she is safe. Though mums medical situation is tragic, this home makes the situation stress-free. There is no corner of the Old Rectory which is not well maintained to the highest standard, no corner smells like many other homes do. The care is consistent cheerful and friendly - meaning that my mother feels at home. Visitors are always welcome and there is always space to visit. The gardens too are perfect enriching the outbuildings. "Even better" points: more attention to fitness, fewer biscuits and as with all current cost of care - I wish it was less. In summary - the best home I know.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to us. We hope that everyone who comes into our home feels welcomed, comfortable, and cared for, and that they can experience that special feeling of being in a real home away from home.
After visiting what is a beautiful home, I was delighted when my stepdad was accepted here. The home outlines it accepts people with fairly advanced dementia but not sure I would agree. After a couple of months at the home, without my knowledge my dad was referred elsewhere & breached GDPR. My dad...
I felt awful for his deteriorating behaviour however at a new home, having geared up for 24:7 support, they withdrew on day 1. The new home distracts and manages difficult behaviour without drama.
A social worker involved in his care advised how this isn't the first time & unless you are twin set and pearls & quiet you aren't wanted
We would never have offered 1:1 24hr care, if this becomes necessary it is organised in consultation with the family, specialist carers are brought in and the additional...
We were both surprised and disappointed to receive your review as you had always expressed how delighted you were with the home.We would never have offered 1:1 24hr care, if this becomes necessary it is organised in consultation with the family, specialist carers are brought in and the additional costs are paid by the family whilst a more appropriate care setting is found. We appreciate that you were disappointed that we had to move your relative but his aggressive behaviour towards other residents and staff made this essential in order to protect the safety of all concerned, you were kept informed at all times of the steps being taken. It is essential to give a full and transparent account of behaviour, especially historic, during pre admission discussions to ensure that the resident is admitted to the appropriate facility from the outset.
Management Jo and Rosemary were very helpful and efficient. Happy to show me around and look at rooms including first unannounced visit. Mums room was lovely looking over the garden a recliner chair was provided for her to use. The care team were amazing and looked after her very well, chatty,...
Management Jo and Rosemary were very helpful and efficient. Happy to show me around and look at rooms including first unannounced visit. Mums room was lovely looking over the garden a recliner chair was provided for her to use. The care team were amazing and looked after her very well, chatty, friendly and supportive. Special shout out to Sue who went above and beyond.
Rosemarie manager
I cannot express enough gratitude for the care my mother in law received at The Old Rectory. The home is instantly welcoming, attractive, clean and homely. The staff are friendly, caring, compassionate and very professional. The management are always accessible and nothing is too much trouble....
At the heart of everything is the care, comfort and dignity of the resident as they navigate , in my mother in laws case, the frightening progression of dementia. My family always felt welcome when visiting. I cannot recommend this home enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Mum was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed.
I highly recommend the Old Rectory as from the moment I first visited I knew it was the right home for my Mum. The staff impressed me immediately with their warmth and professionalism and this has been consistently held true for my Mum's care over the last four years. They treat my Mum with dignity...
I highly recommend the Old Rectory as from the moment I first visited I knew it was the right home for my Mum. The staff impressed me immediately with their warmth and professionalism and this has been consistently held true for my Mum's care over the last four years. They treat my Mum with dignity and respect, and I genuinely feel that they deeply care for her - this peace of mind is priceless for me. The food is varied and excellent - especially the cakes! My Mum enjoys the wide range of activities and particularly relishes the singing and dancing. There is a mix of social areas and quiet spaces, which provides a nice choice, depending on how she is feeling. The building itself is beautifully maintained, very clean, bright and welcoming. The garden is always accessible, and when it's warm Mum enjoys sitting and listening to the birds. The bedrooms are well-appointed, and Mum took her most treasured photos and ornaments with her, which made it feel homely. A really lovely home.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate the comments you have made
the old rectory is an amazing care home ,all the staff ,managers ,cooks and housekeepers are all kind and thoughtful and treat the residents with the upmost respect , i would not hesitate to recommend this care home , its such a friendly , welcoming place .
the old rectory is an amazing care home ,all the staff ,managers ,cooks and housekeepers are all kind and thoughtful and treat the residents with the upmost respect , i would not hesitate to recommend this care home , its such a friendly , welcoming place .
Thank you for your kind word management and staff appreciate all the positive feed back we get from families
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 March 2019Good
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- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Rectory
How much does The Old Rectory cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,495 and £1,680 for residential care (respite between £1,495 and £1,680) and between £1,495 and £1,680 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,495 and £1,680). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
What types of Care is The Old Rectory registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Old Rectory have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Old Rectory?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Old Rectory to the centre of Longhope?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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