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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.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vicarage Court. The support given to our family at a difficult time was very much appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.
My cousin enjoyed his stay at Vicarage Court Care Home. He wasn't the easiest man to please being in the hospitality trade all his life, but he didn't have any grievance with his time at Vicarage Court Care Home.
We had a fantastic experience of this care home. My dad stayed here over 6 months until he sadly passed away 12/01/17. I could not have asked for better care for him from day one. It is like a proper home from home.
My mother passed away on the 3rd of April. She died in the care home and the care we got from the staff while we were sitting with her was unbelievable. They looked after us and her all the time. Mum had been in the home 3 years and had really enjoyed it there. There were always plenty of activities, which she really enjoyed, and she made loads of friends with residents and staff. The staff excel in all their duties and it has been a pleasure meeting them.
Having had previous experience with homes, I can compare, and I cannot praise my experience of here enough. They are top class in everything that is required in all departments and I would like to thank them for the love they put into their work.
Mam was well looked after with lots of care and attention and I would highly recommend Vicarage Court to anyone.
The activities coordinator is brilliant, she includes all the residents in the activities.
Vicarage Court gave excellent care to my sister from December 2015 to her going to hospital recently. Staff were superb, friendly and encouraging in all aspects of her care for my sister. Meals were tasty and satisfying. Carers encouraged my sister to eat and ensured she had enough to drink at all times. Management were efficient and extremely helpful in managing fees.
Very happy with Vicarage Court me and my family could come and visit my dad of any time and always clean, tidy, very helpful and accommodating.
The facilities are excellent and the gardens are large. The owners are very helpful.
A lot of activities keep my parents busy from Tai Chi, gardening club, sing yourself happy classes, memory books, dance club, and regular parties.
The staff have always been most welcoming to us and my cousin received lots of care and attention. She made friends and blossomed due to the care and the kindness that she received.
The food the clients receive is lovely fresh home cooking and presented really well. Facilities are also excellent.
The care home has a lovely warmth and cannot praise the staff enough.
My family was given a lot of quality time with my grandfather, without the worry and stress and sleepless nights. We as a family will be eternally grateful to Vicarage Court and it's staff for this.
Staff are efficient and friendly, always happy to lend a hand when needed. I must personally mention the Creative & Activities team she manages and organises the activities for the residents within the home which she does with great enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and pride. Sometimes I think she must of have a double, with the amount she gets through!! She keeps the residents happy and engaged. Fantastic experience within this establishment.
It is really like a home from home as much as the staff possibly can make it for the residents. There are obvious signs of care and dignity.
The staff are angels without wings.
If you have any problems you could see the staff and it would be dealt with.
I would recommend the home to anyone.
Staff inform you about any problems and are very good and caring.
Everyone went the extra mile to give that personal touch which helped a lot.
The staff were all so friendly, they are "Earth Angels".
I would not hesitate in recommending the home to anyone.
Keep up the good work!!!
I would definitely come and stay again. I have made some lovely friends while I have been here.
I would recommend it to everyone.
Mum has bee a resident at the Vicarage Court care home in Featherstone for over 3 years. She is well looked after and is a happy person taking part in the vast array of activities. In February 2015 Mum was very poorly and admitted to hospital. When she was discharged she went into nursing care. The staff's care was so good she is now back on residential - amazing. The staff and owners are very approachable and their love and care shows in everything they do.
The food is really good and I would like to say thank you for making things so special over Christmas.
The activity coordinator is the life and soul of the party and always makes you feel welcome.
My Mum who is now 97 years of age has been at Vicarage Court for four years. She is extremely well cared for, giving me and my husband real peace of mind. She had been in hospital before she was admitted to the Home and really not well. Now four years older she is absolutely fine which is testament to her good care. The staff are genuinely caring and kind both to my Mum and to us as visitors. There are lots of activities and entertainment to keep Residents occupied.
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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- 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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