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Residents benefit from tailored care planning, freshly prepared meals, varied activities and comfortable shared spaces that encourage a friendly daily routine.
The Old Vicarage also offers a small number of Close Care Intermediate...
Care Provided by The Old Vicarage
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Old Vicarage for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Old Vicarage 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
- Whitefield Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gabrielle Macdonald (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome any time of the day, however they are asked to avoid meal times if possible as this tends to be a busy period whilst assisting residents.
Parking
- Ample onsite parking is available.
The Old Vicarage Reviews (51)
The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.517) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage has 51 reviews.
The Old Vicarage is very well appointed and comfortable. The management and senior staff are always attentive and happy to help. They keep the family advised and answer any queries when we have them. The staff are also helpful and caring and show respect for the residents.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We're very pleased to hear that you feel supported by the team and that our staff show care and respect. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
We have been very happy and extremely satisfied with everything at The Old Vicarage. My mother moved into the home after a long stay in hospital. Upon being discharged from hospital care she couldn't walk and wasn't eating. After being in The Old Vicarage for 6 months she is now walking, eating better and looked well. She is enjoying the food and activities and loves her room. The staff are all friendly and approachable and mum gets on with them all. Prior to being admitted to hospital mum always maintained that she wouldn't go into a home, she now says that she is really enjoying living at The Old Vicarage and the family are very happy too.
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about your mum's time at The Old Vicarage. It is especially rewarding to hear how well she has progressed and that she feels happy with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and continued confidence in our care.
Since mum moved into The Old Vicarage, we have all been really impressed with the care and dignity the staff and home deliver. It is a real 'home from home'. The respect given, and the way individual needs are met. There's a wife range of activities and the environment is very pleasant. As family we are kept well informed and always made to feel welcome.
We're delighted to hear that your mum feels at home and that you are happy with the care, dignity and communication provided. Your kind comments mean a great deal to our team, and I will be sure to share them.
This care home has been excellent, care and accommodation for over a year for my wife, who has dementia. I cannot think how they could have done any better.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with the care and support we provide.
The staff have been amazing from day one! The care home provides a warm, safe and welcoming environment. The staff are kind, attentive and genuinely care about the residents well being. Communication with the families is excellent and the home is always cleaned and well maintained.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have found the home to be a warm, safe and well-maintained environment, and that our team's care and communication have met your expectations. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated.
Visits are always pleasant and pleasure to see my mother is being well looked after.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your visits are always enjoyable and that you feel reassured your mother is well cared for.
My dad is very happy living in the close-care bungalow at The Old Vicarage. He is well cared for, but encouraged to be as independent as possible. The staff are lovely, very friendly and caring and from the moment he moved in they went out of their way to ensure that his individual needs and preferences were met. This ensured that he settled well and quickly became part of the family. It is such a friendly and welcoming home and we can't imagine anywhere better for him to be looked after.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted your dad is happy and settled at The Old Vicarage, and we're grateful for your feedback.
Dad is cared for, respected, and supported daily. His needs are met and I am informed of everything. There are regular activities that Dad is able to engage in, he thoroughly enjoyed his trip to the chip shop! He loves to look his best and there is a hairdresser who makes sure he has a regular trim. This is very important and is just one part of the ongoing care and commitment provided to him to ensure his well-being. I see that residents at The Old Vicarage are seen as valued members of the community, not just old people who need looking after. I highly recommend this setting. Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! It is great to hear your feedback! I will pass on your kind words to all staff.
Unfortunately Mum passed away this month and the love and care shown by the staff to both Mum and to us as a family could not be faulted.
Thank you to a particular member of staff and her team for everything they did for Mum.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. It was a pleasure to have your mum with us at The Old Vicarage.
Up to now our experience with The Old Vicarage has been faultless and we don't have any complaints or concerns up to now. All the staff seem very friendly and caring and attentive towards all residents in their care.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I am pleased to hear that your experience to date has been faultless and that you have found the staff to be very friendly, caring and attentive.
Mum has been well cared for over a number of years and the care staff are excellent and always contact us if they have any concerns. The rooms are very clean and well-appointed. Mum is always well-dressed and colour-coordinated. Could not find any faults at all.
Thank you for submitting a review, which is appreciated by all our staff. Your mother was with us for a long time and will be missed by all.
Professional yet friendly, extremely caring, and have looked after Dad with dignity and respect. Nothing is too much trouble and always at hand to answer any inquiries we have had. The room was lovely if a little small however as Dad was in for respite it was fine, with lovely décor and great food for Dad.
Thank you for recognizing that we endeavor to be as professional, and caring as we can and to treat our residents with the greatest of respect. It's much appreciated, thank you.
As a family we couldn't ask for anything better than the care our mum is being given in every way possible.
It is greatly appreciated when family members leave such a glowing review. I'd like to say a big "Thank You" on behalf of our team.
Regarding value for money, I have no reference point but whilst she can afford this, all is good.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are pleased to see that you rate our service very highly, however this does come at a cost.
My late mother spent the last few months of her life at "The Old Vic" and we couldn't have found a better place for her. It is like a small hotel, very clean and on lovely grounds. Mum had her own room and it was very well-appointed. She told me the food was very good (although she couldn't always remember what she'd had!) and she enjoyed the activities, especially the singing, and being in the lounge chatting with the other residents. I cannot praise the staff too highly; they were all lovely and so friendly and accommodating whenever we visited and during mum's last few days they couldn't have been more caring and loving.
I'm pleased to hear that you felt your mother received the care and love she deserved while she was living with us. We really do appreciate it when we get such a lovely review.
This is a fabulous care home and thank goodness a friend recommended it to us. Dad never wanted to go into a care home but he was struggling at home. He has settled in very well and looks really cared for and he says it's like a hotel with plenty of entertainment.
Thank you so much for submitting a review. I’m glad to hear that your dad has settled in.
Her room was light and airy with a large window and nicely decorated. The dining room was beautiful, I think she thought she was staying at a lovely hotel. The food was good and there was a glass of wine for those who liked a tipple.
There were plenty of activities to join in with but if you want to go back to your room there was a comfy chair and a TV there.
Mum sadly passed. I can't speak more highly about the care and dignity she received and also to us as a family. I am so thankful for the care given by all the staff at The Old Vicarage.
Janet, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I know it will be much appreciated by all staff and hopefully, your comments will be helpful to other families when looking for care for their loved ones.
My father has been living in one of the bungalows in the grounds for over a year. It has everything he needs and was freshly decorated and nicely furnished. This has enabled him to stay fairly independent, but with the benefit of having meals cooked for him and staff always available if further help is needed. The staff always seem to be kind and caring. I think Dad is as happy here as he could be anywhere.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review on our close care bungalow's which are situated within the grounds of the care home. I know that our staff try there hardest to make sure that all our residents feel happy and cared for.
Knowing that my husband is in a safe and caring environment, I am afforded some precious time to recharge my batteries and relax. We both look forward to his daycare, but I have one regret - not using the daycare facility at The Old Vicarage sooner.
Thank you for your review and I'm pleased to hear you find the staff welcoming, understanding and friendly. I do think it is important when being a full-time carer for a loved one, to have some quality time for themselves and to maintain their own well-being.
Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, access to the house is extremely limited and I believe activities for the residents is limited. However, a good residence.
We are pleased to read that you like our home and feel that your mother is well cared for.
Unfortunately, care homes are still mandated to operate under government Covid regulations and therefore scheduled visiting, use of PPE and Covid testing are still...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 October 2025Good
- 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: 12 July 2026We have one beautiful single en-suite bedroom available. For the more independent resident, we also have a Close Care bungalow/bedsit available to rent within the grounds. This is an ideal option for the more independent minded resident who requires support close to hand. (cleaning, catering, with day care & activities provided within the home). Available for permanent basis.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: The Old Vicarage
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Vicarage
What types of Care is The Old Vicarage registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Old Vicarage have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Old Vicarage?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Vicarage to the centre of Bolton?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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