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 Alan A (Son of Resident) published on 23 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident at Vicarage Court for the past 4 years. I cannot fault any of the care or facilities here. During the last few weeks of her life, she was treated with kindness and dignity and on her final breath, the spoke kind words and held her hand no one could wish for more.
Thank you
to everyone who cared for my mum.
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Review from Gaynor D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Taking good care of Mum, who has dementia. Sending her to care was a difficult decision, to say the least, especially with the covid situation. The visitor pod is amazing, such a welcome addition and makes the world of difference.
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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly, polite, take good care of residents and very helpful. All round excellent service.
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Review from K L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother first came into the home in 2013, she was the happiest she had been since my father past away. She was laughing, joking and made new friends. She was well cared for, and the staff were wonderful with her. I would recommend the home.
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Review from E B (Husband of Resident) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly, kind and caring.
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Review from K B (Friend of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In my first visit following the COVID crisis during which I have had weekly telephone contact re the well being of my friend who is a resident at Vicarage Court, the staff facilitated my visit today ensuring all hygiene and safety measures were taken. I found my friend happy and in good spirits and
shouting excitably about how well she and all the residents have been looked after during lockdown. She reported to doing lots of activities and happy times whilst I haven't been able to see her. Thank you and well done.
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This place was recommended to us by another family whose relative had stayed.
We have been very happy with everything and my mother has said that she has been really well looked after and all the staff are very helpful and always have a smile for you. Nothing is too much trouble. The food has been
excellent.
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Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Moved my mother from another care home. What a great improvement, better care, better staff, better experience all round. Nothing is too much trouble. Great atmosphere, not your usual care home expectation.
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Review from C A (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well cared for, gardens are lovely. The staff are always there to help when needed. The security on the room very good. Meals very nice. In later stages, the staff were brilliant and looked after all of us.
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Review from Gillian A (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were really happy with all aspects of my husband's care. We would highly recommend the home to everyone. All the staff were very caring and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.
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Review from Cheryl S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my father has been a resident at Vicarage Court I have noted a huge improvement to his mood and social interaction with others, he joins in with the activities where he can and there is something going on nearly every day. He has told me that he feels safe here, and all the staff treat him with
dignity and respect. He likes that he has the choice to socialise with others when he wants, or he can have his own space in his room.
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Review from Gemma W (Friend of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good service to grandad and his needs. Have time and patience for him. Treated him with respect and like he was in his own home. Thank you so much.
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Review from Michelle H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic from the moment someone came to the hospital to access my grandad. He was treated as a family member and us coming to see him and were overwhelmed with support and care given. Couldn't thank everyone enough. The sad day he passed away, the staff helped us through with dignity towards
my grandad and will always appreciate what they all did for us.
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Review from C C (Son of Resident) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Throughout mum's stay staff were always pleasant and understanding of her health issues. She was always greeted with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. They were always prompt and courteous dealing with any issues I raised.
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Review from Stella P (Respite Resident) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Vicarage Court is a very pleasant building in a beautiful setting. The bedrooms are well designed with modern furniture and fittings to suit personal needs.
The caring staff are there to attend residents needs and are well trained to do so. Nothing is too much trouble.
There are regular activities
organised for residents and families to attend.
The food is tasty and nutritious and well presented.
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Review from W L (Nephew of Resident) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My aunt went for respite for a period of 10 days. Overall excellent and would choose this for full-time residency.
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Review from N S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Earlier in life my mother-in-law expressed a desire not to go in a care home. We use Vicarage Court for respite care and she loves it.
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Review from Nick S (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father spent the last four years of his life at Vicarage Court. He frequently commented on the quality of care he received and had nothing but praise for the carers. He was made to feel very welcome and the staff went out of their way to make sure he was involved in many activities. I was pleased
and reassured that he was looked after so well.
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Review from Kathleen F (Niece of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Aunt love living at Vicarage Court, she had her independence, but also the security of knowing help was there if needed. She particularly loved her room overlooking the garden. Aunt also loved the social side of the home, she formed a close bond with the 'activity organiser' and was in her element when
singing and dancing. As Auntie did not move far from where she had lived most of her life she was able to maintain contact with the same doctor, the local church and her old neighbours. All these factors, as well as the support from her family, made her last three years very happy.
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Review from Mandy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the staff have been pleasant, helpful and caring. I felt it was safe to leave Mum here. It was good to see the Director walking around. The activities organiser is very passionate about her role - excellent activities. Nice room and lovely gardens. The home is very clean and well maintained. If
Mum needs permanent care in the future I would like to bring her here. However, the food would need to be far more nutritious. I do not feel that piling on the calories with chips, pies, fried foods etc is in the best interests of elderly people. Chicken nuggets are not a proper meal. Expected to see more meat, fish and potatoes/veg options to create a more balanced diet. I understand this is something you are looking to improve. Otherwise a very good facility.
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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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