Vicarage Court Care Home

Vicarage Gardens, North Featherstone, Pontefract, Wakefield WF7 6NH
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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 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 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 What's included?

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.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Vicarage Court Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Owner

  • Calsa Care Ltd
  • Privately 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 (155)

9.8

Vicarage Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.818) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vicarage Court Care Home has 155 reviews.

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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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Review from Merle P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful caring staff, always made to feel welcome when visiting. I was very happy to leave my mum in their very capable hands.
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Review from Christine L (Respite Resident) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came into Vicarage Court form hospital for respite. All the staff were very friendly and I was well cared for in my stay.
I would recommend it to others.
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Review from Rita H (Wife of Resident) published on 6 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is very good and the home is very clean. All the staff were 100% a great bunch of girls. I would recommend the home to anyone.
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Review from Gary G (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since day one in April 2018 there has always been a caring, smiling, helpful member of staff there to greet you.
My father always told me they're worth their weight in gold here and when I was down you knew there would be a smiley face waiting for you when you visited.
I could not thank them enough.
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Review from Karen M (Wife of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband stays at Vicarage Court to enable me to have a break from providing his care. I have found all the staff there at every level friendly but professional. I feel comfortable when I am in the home and am confident that my husband is being cared for and looked after.
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Review from R M (Son of Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care and kindness shown to my father whilst a resident in the dementia unit was better than anything we could have imagined. The staff went above and beyond their duty.
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Review from Steven (Respite Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As with previous periods of respite care my latest stay was made most comfortable by the caring and attentive staff at all levels. Nothing was too much trouble when attending to my needs, or those of my visitors.
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Review from Dawn D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum went to Vicarage Court to receive end of life care. She was treated with compassion and dignity up to the very end. All staff are very caring and do their utmost for the residents.


Communication between shift change could be improved as I found myself repeating the same thing to 4 different

nurses, but whenever I asked for anything it was done immediately.
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Review from Anne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team lives and breathes the philosophy that they work in "Dad's home". They work together to build a new community for residents. Dad's health and positive attitude have grown and improved since he moved in and he feels valued. Thank you to the whole Vicarage Court team.
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 5 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional and caring organisation. The home was always clean and well run. I would recommend this care home to anyone who required this service.
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Review from C I (Sister of Resident) published on 9 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are over the moon with all the care and help that my sister gets and how well she is looked after.
The activities are really good and a lot of thought and effort goes into this.
It's all the little things that matter and they all add up to making my sister's stay enjoyable.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.818)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.818) 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.818 for Vicarage Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 269 Ratings = 4.818
  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 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 23 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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