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Operated by Viomar Care Homes Limited, the care home cares for up to 15 people who need support with physical disabilities, frailty or dementia.
Kind, trained staff treat residents with dignity and respect.
A variety of activities are organised and residents' individual needs are taken into account including their hobbies and interests.
Healthy, delicious meals are prepared on site.
Care Provided by The Old Vicarage Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 15 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please be aware that fees are based on the resident’s needs and capabilities.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Old Vicarage Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Old Vicarage Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Viomar Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Winsome Sookoo (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (15)
Visiting
- The home welcome visitors but advise to visit outside of meal times. It is advisable to ring the Home prior to doing so.
Parking
- Ample on-site parking is available including a dedicated disabled parking area.
The Old Vicarage Residential Home Reviews (27)
The Old Vicarage Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.336) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage Residential Home has 27 reviews.
Mum is a complex case and the care home manage her needs well. The staff are very good with her and give good feedback on visits regarding mums care and daily needs. The staff regularly hold themed days for the residents and their families
They really cater to my mums needs on an individual basis.
The Old Vicarage Residential Home provides my father with superlative care. He is always well looked after throughout the day and night. He enjoys the meals and activities on offer. I would recommend the Residential home to any family.
Thank you
My sister and I have felt secure and happy in the knowledge that our Mother is a resident at the Vicarage for nearly eight years now. Over that time her needs have changed but the staff know her so well that this process has felt seamless.
Mum enjoys her independence , having her own room, and the opportunities to join in with activities if she feels up to it. She always enjoys going to the dining room for a meal and sitting at a table with others.
We are always welcome to visit whenever we wish, coming from far afield this has to be planned ahead. The team are always very helpful on the phone and welcome us when we arrive with a cup of coffee and a biscuit. We also know that should there be a problem the team will contact us immediately and endeavour to sort it out quickly.
Mum is very happy at the Vicarage, which she refers to as home, and her great grandson thinks she lives in a big house!.
Our mum has just passed away but for the last 18 months of her life she has been a resident of the old vicarage. We cannot stress enough how well she was treated, the love, care and kindness was always plain to see, all the staff go that extra mile to give the best care possible, it was reassuring that when we weren't there that level of care was in place. We thought of the staff and other residents as our second family and we shall definitely miss going to visit mum, it was a regular twice weekly thing to do. We would definitely recommend anyone wanting to place there loved ones in care that the old vicarage is the place to go, it has such a warm homely feel about it and gives a sense of nostalgia as well due to its original old style of building, it is a very quiet and calming place to be and has a nice big garden at the back to sit in when the weather is good. Again we applaud all their efforts that made mum's final few years a life worth living and gave them and us so much pleasure
I would have not hesitation in recommend this care home to family members looked for a suitable place where their loved ones would be needing a new home in which they would feel welcome, looked after, cared for and their needs and wants catered for.
On visiting Mum, staff are always very friendly and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Mum is always very comfortable and generally appears happy and settled. Mum's wishes are taken into account and no pressure is put on her to do anything she is not comfortable with.
The staff of The Old Vicarage Residential Home play an increasingly important role in my mother’s care for which I am most grateful. Because I live overseas, the regular phone contact with my mother which involves a staff member assisting my mother with the phone each time I call has been invaluable. The staff always treat my mother with dignity, kindness and an appreciation that The Old Vicarage is truly her home.
The staff were amazing going out of their way to make Mum feel cared for and loved.
The food was always very good and varied. My wife and I were invited to have Sunday lunch with Mum and found the experience and food to be truly excellent.
In early December 2022 my mum's health deteriorated and the staff were outstanding in their care and comfort of my mum in the last weeks before her passing. But also the support and kindness they showed to myself and my family during this difficult and very sad time was outstanding.
I would recommend The Old Vicarage to anyone wanting their relative to be loved and cared for.
I visited Mum on a regular basis and Mum always spoke about the carers in a positive way, she commented that they were lovely to her. Mum had a good appetite and although the home provided a nutritious delicious hot dinner and pudding every day she wanted hot food at tea time, it was never a problem there was always a choice and toasted cheese was frequently served to Mum which she loved!
In the last few weeks of her life, Mum deteriorated significantly, I was worried as Mum required more care during this time, the team really stepped up and with minimal support from the district nurses they met Mum's needs with compassion and professionalism and I will always be grateful to the manager and her team.
I am very happy with the care my friend has received since she moved into this The Old Vicarage Residential Home. She always looks clean and tidy and she tells me that the staff are all very kind. The care home manager is quick to respond to any questions or concerns that I have, and I am always welcomed when I visit.
Mum is very happy living there. She constantly tells me how well she is looked after and reports that meals are delicious. It has been a weight off our minds knowing she is happy and well looked after. The staff and manager are always available for a discussion and are very approachable. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Old Vicarage to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming home.
From first selecting The Old Vicarage for my uncle, we have felt highly confident that all his needs were continuously being met and regularly being assessed with interaction with the family and the senior care staff. Even during COVID, the home kept the family updated, which at times, must have been stressful for the staff and difficult for the residents to understand, but there was always a regular update. At the times when we were allowed to visit, taking all COVID precautions, we were made welcome and always given privacy to talk. The room was always warm and clean and we were satisfied and grateful that our uncle was in the best possible place. From the cleaners to the manager, we congratulate you.
Bill, it goes without saying that we treat and consider our residents and their relatives, as part of the Old Vicarage family. I'm glad that we were able to look after your uncle as he brought joy and laughter to our home. Your kind comments are really appreciated.
The Old Vicarage is run in a manner that is very personalised to the resident. The manager is most approachable and knows her residents and their needs really well, and she strives to ensure those needs are met as best as possible. The staff are always pleasant and friendly, and very patient towards my mother. My mother became unable to live independently during COVID lockdowns and yet the manager made arrangements to ensure her admission safely and with little to no trauma for my mother. I have every confidence in the health and safety regime at The Old Vicarage and am forever really grateful for the care that my mother receives there. I recommend The Old Vicarage for its homely care and I have great confidence in the systems and protocols that are in place.
Mum has been at The Old Vicarage for the last two months. During this time she has had enormous change, the most important being the loss of her husband and rock of over 66 years last month. We encouraged mum to make this enormous transition with many concerns. Mum had been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia over five years ago and her happiness, safety, and quality of life were my father's, my sister's, and my concern. Having cared for mum at our home for several weeks after my father’s broken hip it became obvious it was not the way forward. My mother is now safe, well looked after, and cared for at the highest level. Despite everything I have no hesitation in saying she is now truly happy. She talks about The Vicarage as being ‘Home’. All I can say to the management and staff is ‘thank you’.
My dear friend had been at the home for over six years until she passed away earlier this month. Since the new owners have been there, many improvements have taken place including redecoration. The home has a friendly atmosphere and the staff are very caring. My friend was always treated with great professionalism and dignity. Each time her needs changed, the staff went out of their way to accommodate them and make her feel comfortable. Even when she wasn't too well, they could always make her smile. We were made welcome each time we went to visit and kept informed of any changes in her health. I am sure anyone thinking of their relative coming to stay here would be very pleased and reassured of an excellent standard of care.
Thanks for your kind words. As a Care Provider we do strive to deliver an excellent service.
We had to put my dad into The Vicarage for a week in June for respite to give my mum a well-needed rest to recuperate. It was the first time we have done this and as a family, we felt so guilty and unsure but my goodness, we really need not have been. The staff are fantastic, they took the time out to spend time with Dad, chatting with him, sitting with him and just generally looking after his every need and explained everything that was going on with him. They even gave us some ideas to help not only Dad, but us with his dementia. They honestly are worth their weight in gold and I cannot praise them enough. If we have to have more respite in the future, then I know we will be looking at getting him booked into here again. Thank you, thank you, thank you to each and every one of the staff.
The care staff looks after my mother wonderfully well in the six years she was in the home. I used to visit my mother with my wife fortnightly and the staff made us feel very welcome, offering refreshments each time we visited and answering any questions about my mother's well being and progress with honesty and sympathy.
Thank you for all you do.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 January 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 28 July 2026We currently have a lovely en?suite room available on the first floor. It offers garden views and provides a calm, comfortable space for a new resident. The room is easily accessible via both the lift and stairs, with a chair lift also in place to support safe movement around the home.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: The Old Vicarage Residential Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Vicarage Residential Home
What types of Care is The Old Vicarage Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Old Vicarage Residential Home have?
There are 15 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Old Vicarage Residential Home?
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, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Old Vicarage Residential Home to the centre of Stoke-on-Trent?
9.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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