Vicarage Court Care Home

Vicarage Gardens, North Featherstone, Pontefract, Wakefield WF7 6NH
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9.8 146 Reviews
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Vicarage Court Care Home is a multi award winning nursing home, located in the scenic surroundings of the Yorkshire countryside, near Pontefract Racecourse. A qualified nursing team provide personalised care including for specialist conditions such as residential dementia, general nursing, elderly residential and young persons physical disability. They can cater for specialist care packages to suit complex resident needs.

Established for 30 years, it has new state of the art facilities with the team boasting many years of experience in management of long-term care needs. There are 10 lounges, a courtyard, balcony areas and two acres of gardens for residents to enjoy.

In 2021, HealthWatch awarded the home the "Putting People First" award. This was for the team's response to COVID crisis and not losing any residents to COVID. In 2020, they won at the British Care Awards. Previous to that they own "Employer of the Year" (2014) from Wakefield College.

Day care and respite care are available. A versatile range of bedrooms can suit individuals with differing needs, while there is a choice of comfortable living areas and a sun lounge. Large luxury apartments for couples or individual residents are available.
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Care Provided

Type of Service

    Nursing Home
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200

Fees depend on the unit and room. Please speak with the manager or the Director for exact fee rates.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Vicarage Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Owner

  • Calsa Care Ltd

Person in charge

  • Tracy Smith (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (74)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Visiting

  • The home have no set visiting times. Families are welcome whenever they wish.

Parking

  • Free Parking in large car park

Vicarage Court Care Home Reviews (146)

9.8

Vicarage Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vicarage Court Care Home has 146 reviews.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Vicarage Court welcomed my mum in September 2022. The home was bright sunny clean comfortable and safe. Every member of staff would smile and say hello when I visited and mum settled down quickly. The nursing staff understood my mums needs and always kept me informed. Mum was bed-bound but had a constant
stream of staff calling into her room. Laundry, tea lady, personal care, cleaners and nurses all treated mum as though her room was her home. Mum felt safe, this left me comforted when I drove away that she was exceptionally well cared for. Thank you.
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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager of Vicarage Court runs a very tight ship but with great compassion. My husband was in Vicarage Court care due to lack of care in the another facility, my husband was unable to leave his room for the whole of his 2 1/2 year stay and the staff were lovely trying to involve him and myself in
things happening in the home- when he passed away in February staff were caring and supportive to myself and our family.
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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Vicarage Court is not just a care home. All the staff treat the residents as if they are their family. I cannot express enough how they are all so friendly. They all have hearts of gold.
In fact, I'm booking a room for when/if I need one.
Vicarage Court and staff should have 5 stars at the side of
their name.
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Review from Jill L (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at the Vicarage Court for 15 months and everything about her care was exceptional. The staff all made sure that her time there was as good as it possibly could be. It was her home. Everyone went above and beyond with her and they were like family to her. Cannot praise everyone
highly enough.
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Review from G M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum spent four wonderful years here before her passing. Her care was second to none. Wonderful staff and admin. Always very happy to help if we had problems. Plenty of entertainment daily. Rooms always very clean and tidy. Big gardens to sit out in. Simply the best.
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Review from Samantha H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home.
Staff are fantastic, caring and compassionate. Go over and beyond to help.
Would highly recommend.
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Review from Arlene C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came in 3 weeks ago on respite and I am very happy with every aspect of Vicarage Court. I hope Mum will be happy and eventually be a resident. She does love all the staff and food etc. but is still settling in.
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Review from J N (Sister of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a regular visitor and I am always made welcome by the lovely staff and the residents. The home is clean and well lit and very spacious.
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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursing home with a nice, bright atmosphere.
Very clean and very welcoming.
Staff are excellent, my mum seems to love them all.
Always something going on during the week. Thanks to all the lovely entertainment team.
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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always found staff to be professional, caring and personable. They have assisted my mother to settle and take time out, even just a couple of minutes to 'see how she is' or talk to her. The daily activities are one of the things I think have helped my mum. I have been able to be reassured that
Mum is looked after so I can be a daughter again and be supportive of her. They are very caring, also very supportive of me. The staff who enable and organise the leisure activities do a good job and allow me to take part also.
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Review from John A (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Warm and friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from S O (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been here for two-and-a-half years. She has always received the best care and all of the staff are fantastic and treat her with such respect and love. I definitely know that she is always cared for and looked after.
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Review from Yvonne M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has just returned home after his second respite stay at Vicarage Court. He has loved every minute of his stay again. When we arrived with him, all the love and care were so evident from all the staff who remembered him. The way he was greeted was amazing. I had no worries about leaving him
in their care. Every member of staff, from management to cleaners was fantastic with him. He loves getting involved with the activities and what he made has pride of place at home now. He can't wait for his next holiday. Thank you, everyone, for my little break.
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Review from John E (Husband of Resident) published on 25 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been a resident here for several months now and myself and her family are more than satisfied with the care she is receiving. The staff are all friendly, very efficient and caring and the place is always spotlessly clean. We are on first name terms with all the staff and the place is very
much a home-from-home. We couldn't be happier.
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Review from J R (Respite Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff. The care received is of a very professional standard and everyone is very helpful. Good variety of food and drink.
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Review from Michael M (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have loved every minute, out of this world. Worth every penny. I don't have a bad word to say.
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Review from Marcus J (Grandson of Resident) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited the home four times, no matter which staff I encountered during these trips they were all very accommodating and helpful. My grandma had been sceptical of the idea of living in a care home, but certainly enjoyed her time, and was well taken care of.
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Review from Deborah W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the care home staff to be friendly, warm and caring. They treated my mother-in-law with dignity and respect right up to the end. The manager gave great support to myself and the rest of the family and was always approachable when needed. The care staff were always on hand to answer any questions
we might have had.
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Review from Chloe W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I visited my nanna the staff at the care home were always professional. My nanna was always clean and I was happy with the care she received. The manager was always approachable when I needed to ask any questions. At the end, the ladies looked after my nanna and treated her with great respect and
made her look lovely.
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Review from Donna C (Cousin of Resident) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care received by my relative is exceptional. The staff always take time with her and are always available to discuss my relative's health. There is a doctor available for her to see if she has any issues and she is listened to by all staff and feels welcome and as comfortable as possible.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.849)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Vicarage Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.849 for Vicarage Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 225 Ratings = 4.849
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Vicarage Court Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Sep 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vicarage Court Care Home

What types of Care is Vicarage Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Vicarage Court Care Home have?

There are 74 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Vicarage Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Vicarage Court Care Home to the centre of Wakefield?

5.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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