The Old Vicarage is a charming property, located in scenic surroundings close to Chippenham, that offers skilled and hard-working carers for a range of elderly care needs.
Though an excellent choice of care home for those looking to achieve a relaxing retirement, The Old Vicarage also offers a respite service to the surrounding community.
A good social atmosphere is achieved through friendly and efficient care, with garden areas popular with residents and good wheelchair access.
Owner: The Old Vicarage (Chippenham) Ltd
Person in charge: Cheryl Williams (Director / Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Wiltshire Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 21 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Old Age
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 19
Shared Rooms: 1
Rooms with ensuite WC: 20
Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single £695 – £750 (These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Vicarage to find out the exact price for your requirements.)
Chiropody is either every six weeks privately at £22 or free via the
N.H.S.
Hairdresser calls every week and he is very reasonable
in his charges from £9.00.
Incontinence pads are from £3.60 to
£9.00 a pkt depending on absorbency
Our Annual Review Procedure
is not solely determined by the home. We believe it is essential for
self-funding clients that a mechanism exists whereby fee reviews are
not solely determined by the home, accordingly, we confirm that our
fee reviews are only reviewed annually and come into effect from the
1st of April each year. Changes in the room rate are calculated based
on the Governments Retail Price Index (RPI) and Living Wage figures as
published in January of each year
These % figure is added to the
room rate and fixed for 12 months. We believe this
approach
gives peace of mind to those who fund themselves in long term care,
and are looking for a
“Home for Life”.
Facilities & Services: Respite Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Ground Floor Accommodation only • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Directions:
The Old Vicarage enjoys a quiet location, yet is only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of this ancient thriving Wiltshire market town. It is on the London to Bath A4 road and is 3 miles south of junction 17 off the M4, 12 miles from Bath, and 22 miles from Bristol and 18 miles from Swindon.
St Mary street is located around the back of at Andrews church, in the centre of town.
Visiting:
Come and visit at any time convenient
Parking:
Parking is at the front
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on The Old Vicarage: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 8.3 (maximum of 10) for The Old Vicarage 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 16 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for The Old Vicarage in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.6 for The Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (64 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 185 Ratings = 4.6
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 3.726 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Vicarage is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 = 3.25
Target of 4.2 positive Reviews (21 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 2 Reviews ÷ 4.2 Target = 0.476
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.326) from 16 Reviews
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Elizabeth M (Friend of Resident) on Tuesday 3 October 2017. Relates to September 2017.
Very apprehensive about my friend moving into a care home but The Old Vicarage is more than a care home, it's a home. The staff and proprietors care about the residents and are always willing to help and have their best interests at heart. My Friend is so happy and wishes she had made the move earlier, what she likes is that it's in a quiet area but in the centre of town, so going out is so easy. Other residents are not confused and wandering around and the menu is so variable. Everything is just perfect for her. Thank you The Old Vicarage.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Vicarage? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Philippa K (Resident) on Wednesday 28 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
All the staff take such good care of us old codgers.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Vicarage? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D B (Son of Resident) on Friday 21 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
My mother decided suddenly that she wanted to move into a care home in the area. When she visited The Old Vicarage she was immediately attracted by the welcoming staff, the presence of the owner and his family, the homely feel of the place and the large, clean and airy room. Staff helped her settle in quickly and drew up a comprehensive plan that they share and update regularly. She enjoys the food, the activities and the freedom she has in a warm and caring environment. Whenever we call, her room is always clean and tidy. The staff are excellent. We have no complaints at all.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Neal (Son of Resident) on Sunday 5 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Small family run care home, great feel and good care offered. Central location, and run with a family feel. Excellent! would recommend to anyone, out of 60 care homes looked at in the Chippenham/Calne/Corsham area this was the one that stood out.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Vicarage? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Frank (Son of Resident) on Thursday 26 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
A lovely, friendly and family-run care home for which I have no hesitation in recommending to anyone. The location, by the River Avon, is quiet and peaceful with a lovely garden for the use of residents and visitors. My Father enjoyed his short walk (5mins) into the town centre which is pedestrianised with all the main facilities you would need.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Vicarage? Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rosemary F (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 15 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
Lovely warm safe and caring environment with staff easy to talk to and who listen. Bright airy rooms and beautiful gardens are an added bonus to the homely atmosphere created by everyone working here.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Vicarage? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Peter C (Son of Resident) on Monday 13 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
After much searching for a care home for my mother The Old Vicarage was immediately an obvious choice as it was friendly, warm, cosy and more house like than hospital style.
My Mother liked the home from day one and it is growing on her more and more. She likes her room and every meal served, also particularly where it is served, claiming she feels like it is a baronial dinner every day!
The owner is very accommodating looking after the people in the home and his staff are the most friendly and assisting you could hope for.
There is a large garden backing onto a river which is accessible with tea and biscuits available to visitors should they wish to visit their relatives.
On the whole the feeling is of comfort, compassion and homeliness with the added expertise in how the owner and staff conduct themselves.
I recommend this care home unreservedly.
How likely would you be to recommend The Old Vicarage? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Charlotte N (Daughter of Resident) on Saturday 11 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
My mother has been resident at the Vicarage for a few months and seems happy there and staff always seem keen to meet her needs and ensure she is well cared for. Her room is comfortable and the home itself presents as well maintained and very comfortable.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by B K M (Son-in-law of Resident) on Saturday 11 June 2016. Relates to April 2016.
Staff pleasant and helpful, flat is adequate for her limited needs although Mum is a bit isolated in her flat due to its position. Owners are caring and always find time for a chat, unfortunately Mum is unable to use some facilities due to her condition which has slowly worsened over the years, however she does enjoy the activities she is able to attend.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Adrian B (Son of Resident) on Saturday 11 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
I am so grateful to the owners and staff at The Old Vicarage for the love, care and support that they have provided my mum and ourselves during the emotional transition to her new home. Mum has settled into The Old Vicarage more quickly and successfully than I had dared to hope. We know that we can call with any concerns, and that they will be addressed.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by K H (Son of Resident) on Tuesday 29 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
Excellent standard, room, service, food, staff all very good. Well organised with all medication as well.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A M (Niece of Resident) on Friday 8 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
The owners and staff could not have been kinder to my aunt in the last month of her life. It was very important to her to stay in the Old Vicarage rather than go into hospital.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sara C (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 15 October 2015. Relates to September 2015.
Very kind patient staff. Feels like a hotel not clinical. Good home cooked food. Clients stay in their rooms and come out when they wish for meals, tea activities. My mother has a lovely room with own furniture. She loves the dog who comes to her room and lies on her bed with her. Family business, children and family mix with residents. All of my family love this home and are so grateful for it.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vera C (Resident) on Thursday 8 October 2015. Relates to September 2015.
I have been at "The Old Vicarage" for seven years and have never regretted leaving my home in Kent where I had lived and was happy for 95 years. My husband died when I was 70 years old, we had both taken part in all that went on in the area especially the church. After my husband died I still continued with those interests. I came to "The Old Vicarage" to be near my family. I have one daughter and son-in-law two grandsons and their partners, two great grandchildren.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Robert J (Resident) on Wednesday 7 October 2015.
Before I came to above home I was housebound for two years plus hospital treatment stay to help get weight down 27 stone. Since I came I've had my own room, carer and buzzer in case I need help. Carer checks you over for sores or any problems. We have fresh food cooked each day. Exercise class, poetry writing class and bingo. You can go out if you are safe to do so. Meeting with owners if you need a private talk and they do that in your room. All washing done and you tell them when you come in the food you like or dislike. Everyone who works here has one standard total loving care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Grace P (Resident) on Thursday 1 October 2015. Relates to September 2015.
Very happy with the service here.
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There are currently no Care Home Idol entrants who have performed at The Old Vicarage