
I am being cared for in the best possible wayEthel M(Resident / Service User)



I am being cared for in the best possible wayEthel M(Resident / Service User)



The Old Vicarage care home offers residential, dementia palliative and day care for up to 38 older people and younger adults.
Located in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, the home is set on a leafy residential road, adjacent to a church and church hall.
The home features an accessible garden, individual bedrooms and fully equipped wet rooms and bathrooms.
Activities include visiting entertainers and events with other homes, as well as regular trips out such...
Care Provided by Old Vicarage Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day 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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fee is dependent on an Individual assessment carried out by the Home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Old Vicarage Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Old Vicarage Care 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
- Mauricare Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Shaw(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)
Old Vicarage Care Home Reviews (47)
Old Vicarage Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.725) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Vicarage Care Home has 47 reviews.
The whole team look for ways to support the residents. I love how they treat them how they would like their own parents to be treated. For my mum that means that she gets a hug when she is unsettled, and the chance to sing and dance (which makes her feel good).
Fiona is always coming up with new activities that keep all the residents mentally and physically active whilst having fun.
I visit regularly and the team at the Old Vicarage are always there with a smile and happy to answer any questions I may have.
Making the decision for mum to go into a care home was the hardest decision I have had to make but it has transformed her life for the better. There is no way I, and my family, could have given her the support and care she receives now.
On my arrival I was greeted and a wheelchair was provided. My stay was for 2 weeks and I have nothing but praise for all the staff that attended to my every need with a lovely smile and always a word to me which makes me feel part of a family. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The food has been nice always 2 choices and chips & egg if nothing appeals to your taste buds. The home is cleaned and kept spotless. The management have been there if I needed to ask any questions. I came in here because my husband was in for 10 months and the girls were amazing and things haven't changed. Thank you everyone.
Thank you Ena for your lovely comments about us at Old Vicarage, you will always be part of our family and welcome back anytime.
What I appreciate and value most about this care home is the staff. From management and across the whole team, they see to genuinely care for the welfare and wellbeing of the residents, and for each other. This makes for a good atmosphere in which to reside, work and visit. Seniors and management are approachable and responsive to any queries. I always feel comfortable leaving my mother there, knowing she is safe, happy and valued. I visit very regularly and this assessment is consistently the case. These are things that money can't buy, but make all the difference. People matter here.
I find the carehome staff very accommodating polite and helpful as for the carehome it has all the things I need and is warm and comfortable the only thing that in my opinion could be improved is the WiFi as the signal is not strong enough to connect to TV streaming services otherwise everything is more than adequate and is of a good standard
My dad is well looked after by the home. Staff are all good. Management is good.
All of the staff are caring and considerate. My wife seems to be getting on well. It has been difficult for me as I looked after my wife at home for seven years. The staff have been very supportive of this transition into the care home. My wife has hearing aids and the night staff have been most helpful at putting them on charge.
It was very good in every way, everything to do my mother was satisfactory and they look after her very well.
From the first contact with this home, I was greatly impressed by the professional service given by the management and staff. Curtious concern for the welfare of a new resident. Excellent cleanliness over all the home. Very fresh and pleasant aroma. Food was delicious. Polite staff at all times with visitors. I would recommend this home as I believe it has the care of the residents at all times. Any questions put forth were answered truthfully, and help was given to liaisons with social services. An excellent home.
I think more stimulation is needed for the residents and more outside time. I appreciate that this may be difficult to achieve without more staff.
Staff always friendly. Home clean. Always let me know if they have any concerns about my father.
A difficult couple of years due to Covid and change of ownership. Improvements made and continue to be made. Activities getting back to best. Well run, good management and staff. Professional, friendly and efficient.
I have found that the staff at the Old Vicarage Care Home are very caring towards my wife and myself. I feel that she is being well looked after. I cannot comment on activities as I have not been at the home when or if they take place.
My mother of 93-years has been a resident for the past year. The care she receives is outstanding. All the carers are kind and very hardworking. The home is always very clean. I am always made to feel welcome, and whatever I ask, they aim to do. I would recommend to anyone. Keep up the good work.
My mother has been a resident of Old Vicarage for the last 5-years. She suffers from dementia, but at nearly 95, she is doing very well. For the most part, she has been very happy. She has contracted Cvoid twice, and the home has acted professionally and responsibly, taking good care of Mum. Over the last year, activities have improved greatly. I have formed good relationships with all staff, and one lady, in particular.
He called the home "his home" from the day he moved in and all I can say is "it was". All the above not only applied to my stepfather but to myself also - absolutely brilliant!
Mum has been in this care home for the past two years, on the whole, we are quite satisfied with her care. Her main complaints are she would like a bath a bit more regularly and more variation in the food particularly at tea time. She has had issues with a couple of members of staff bullying, but not physically. This seems to have been resolved now and we were pleased that we were able to celebrate her 100th birthday despite Covid rules.
Just want the Old Vicarage Care Home to know that I don’t want to come and see the place post-Covid, yes I got a call from the receptionist saying she didn’t want to upset me by talking to me and my daughter. Is that a normal way of treating families who have lost their loved ones? Also, you say my dad was apparently looked after, when I went into A&E, bless him he still had the clothes on from when he went into dri , he hadn’t been shaved, my dad was such a proud smart man, we sent clothes, letters and a brand new tv. I got back and the tv is still in its box. Someone else’s clothes and our personal letters to dad are unopened, all his sweets still unopened. I was heartbroken.
Loraine, thank you for your comments and we respect your wish not to attend the home. We are sorry to hear of the shortcomings you raise here and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these.
The care shown to us as a family and my mother-in-law was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble, for anyone of your staff. Her end of life care shown by your staff went far beyond anything anyone could wish for. You have a good team of very caring staff and should be proud of all of them, and I thank you all very much.
Thank you, M B, for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
The accommodation was clean and comfortable. Staff were always caring and considerate and respectful to me and other residents. My only disappointment was not going out whilst there but I understand why this is not always possible. My wife's comments that on my return home, several personal items were missing (including my hearing aid) and has never been found, even though I was well looked after during my stay.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Old Vicarage Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very...
The food and drinks offered are of good quality and served out as quickly as staff can deliver, but sometimes hot meals and cups of tea can be on the cool side as the staff are busy and have a lot of clients to attend in individual rooms.
Overall a satisfactory stay in their care.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Old Vicarage Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 June 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Vicarage Care Home
What types of Care is Old Vicarage Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Old Vicarage Care Home have?
There are 38 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Old Vicarage Care 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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Old Vicarage Care Home to the centre of Worksop?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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