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Established for 30 years, it has new state of the art...
Care Provided by Vicarage Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
Fees depend on the unit and room or if you want the luxury apartments. Please speak with the Nurse Manager or the Director for exact fee rates.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Vicarage Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Vicarage Court 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Calsa Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Smith(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
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 (162)
Vicarage Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.844) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vicarage Court Care Home has 162 reviews.
Very friendly staff. They work with great kindness and compassion, day in, day out. They looked after my grandma wonderfully, with dignity always at the fore front. They keep every one safe within the building and this is because they have an owner and manager who care, which shows through the staff.
My friend was admitted to Vicarage Court in November 2021. This was a difficult and anxious time for everyone, but I found the management and staff, welcoming, friendly and supportive. During the past ten months, I have nothing but praise, as I see love, care and patience given to the residents and their families. They go beyond the excellent nursing and caring to provide fun activities and a homely atmosphere. Thank you all.
The family cannot thank enough all of the staff at Vicarage Court Care Home. The co-operation and guidance certainly made matters easier for us. My father was frail and needed the care and attention that was provided. He was happy with the staff who looked after him and made his stay very comfortable. We found the facilities were very clean, comfortable and kept very tidy.
The care home is excellent. Very caring staff, good facilities and friendly attitude. All nursery staff are helpful and the admin staff are great. The entertainment team are very good. Always plenty to do. Would recommend to all.
Mum is looked after very well, she came in for respite and decided to stay. If she's happy we are happy. The staff are very nice and professional. We struggled at home with various aspects of care, but here everything is taken care of. Their philosophy is that this is the residents home and it's carried out to the letter. The managers, carers and ancillary staff must be very proud.
Wonderful staff, wonderful facilities and a really caring environment. A huge thank you to the team for their support, love and care. My sister in law was very happy there and she spent the last two years of her life in a caring and warm environment. With us living in another country, it was a blessing to know she was safe and cared for.
My sister was in the care home for two years. She was incredibly well cared for and looked after. Everyone at the home had a great relationship with her and were very helpful and communicative with the family. We would definitely recommend the Vicarage Court Care Home.
All the staff, carers, nurses, cleaners, activities coordinator, the handyman and the administration have delivered outstanding care to my husband. He has said he has been well cared for 24 hrs at times. We cannot thank them enough for the care and consideration they have given to my husband, in the time he has been a resident.
Very well run. Staff friendly and helpful.
My husband is being looked after very well both physically and mentally. The staff are proactive and caring. I am very happy that as I cannot physically care for him, he gets the best possible care.
My husband has been a resident at Vicarage Court for the past six months. In that time, everyone who works there, from nurses and care assistants to admin staff and cleaners has built a relationship with my husband and all the family. Everyone genuinely cares for him, learning his ways and likes to give him a positive time in their care. Thank you.
When my mum had to go in a home, I was worried sick about all the bad reviews and negative comments about them but Vicarage Court have been absolutely brilliant. From all the staff and the food, it's been first class. My mum only needed to be in a few weeks but if it comes to her needing full-time care then this is the place that I would want her to go.
Happy with everything. I would recommend this home to anyone. They cannot do enough for their patients.
The manager really put us at ease. My dad was staying for two weeks respite. He said the staff were lovely and told us he would go in again when we needed a rest.
The building and interior decor are well maintained to a high standard. Staff provide wonderful care. Nothing too much trouble. The care my uncle is receiving we could not ask for anymore.
I have been inside many care homes for different reasons. Vicarage Court is the best I have ever seen. If I need a care home, my family know Vicarage Court is the one I would prefer.
The standard of care shown in this care home has been extremely good, so far. My brother, who has learning difficulties, has settled well into the new environment, as staff are welcoming, caring and professional in all areas. His safety has been paramount and the management and staff have been very supportive. Drinks have been shown to be plentiful and his pureed meals have been well presented. He engages in the activities, which are varied, within his capabilities and he does not feel left out. A home well worth recommending.
He was always keen to join in with the many varied activities. With a hearty appetite loved the home-cooked nutritious food. Every member of staff was kindness itself and I cannot recommend Victoria Court enough.
My brother-in-law has been in residence at Vicarage Court for several weeks and has been welcomed by a warm and caring staff. His dignity and his safety have both been a priority. He has settled in well and made many friends amongst what seems an endless flow of staff and familiar faces. Management staff and the trained nurses have always been supportive and readily available to speak to. It is good to see my brother-in-law involved in the many varied activities, even planting bulbs.
Having had two family members in this care home in the past we have been very disappointed with the lack of care provided to our mother. She was in the home for a total of four weeks respite which was to be made permanent but was asked to leave with two days' notice. Following visits by social services, mental health, and a doctor we were advised to move her to a safer place with nursing provided, such was the deterioration over the period of her stay. Pain management was too slow and poor. No help to feed, started incontinence which was not managed and developed thrush in her mouth and not diagnosed!
I am deeply sorry you feel this way and you have had a negative experience. Our aim over the fifteen years of operating the Vicarage is to provide the best possible care to those we support and it is something we take very seriously. This is why we have the ethos of only running one home and...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 15 Sep 2021Recipient: Vicarage Court Care Home
- 23 Jul 2020Recipient: Vicarage Court Care Home
- 15 Jul 2020Recipient: Vicarage Court Care Home
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