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There is a huge range of activities both inside and outside the home which pursues the Butterfly Care approach, with all staff interacting with residents and being involved in their daily lives.
Care Provided by The Old Vicarage
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Day-Care is charged at £15 per hour and includes a home-cooked meal for those attending for a full day.
Private Hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers, and personal hygiene products are charged separately.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Old Vicarage for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Old Vicarage 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Kamal Siddiqi
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sue Wilson (Registered Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- In the village of allithwaite next door to the church, near Grange over Sands which is on the B5277
Parking
- Onsite parking
The Old Vicarage Reviews (28)
The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage has 28 reviews.
My father has Alzheimer's and has found his removal from his own home into care very difficult at times. He has a lovely room but prefers to spend his time in the conservatory where he can have the company he craves and enjoy the views of the garden and church. There is always lots going on with an excellent range of activities including the family and visitors at special events.
The staff are always cheerful and inclusive. They deal with any problems promptly and professionally. I know that I can leave my father in the knowledge that he is treated respectfully with empathy and friendliness. That he is safe.
I cannot stress how highly I value this home and am in complete agreement with other families who recommended it to me.
My mum has been in The Old Vicarage for four months now. She moved here after the previous care home closed down. This would have been a stressful time for her but the staff were exceptionally good in getting her settled much quicker than I anticipated. The staff and management are very professional, warm, caring and the establishment is spotless. The food served is of a high quality and the residents are taken out on trips regularly. I would not hesitate in recommending The Old Vicarage to anyone.
My aunt was a resident of The Old Vicarage for two and a half years. During that time we were so pleased to see that, although her mental health was declining, she was treated with compassion and respect. We also felt part of The Old Vicarage 'family', being invited to functions and entertainment. The support we received on her move into nursing care was amazing. Thank you all.
My father lived here for nearly 2 years prior to his recent passing. The moment he first entered he (and his family) were made to feel very welcome. The care and devotion to the residents is exceptional. The place is at all times spotlessly clean. The food is all homemade and always looks very tempting. The gardens are well maintained and the parking is good. We have been absolutely delighted by the care all (night and day) staff gave my father and cannot praise this home loudly enough.
I have been impressed with the level of care which my aunt has received, not only with the basics but also with regard to her well being and happiness. The Old Vicarage staff seem to know everyone well and develop a good relationship with residents and are always welcoming to friends and family.
Myself and my family have been consistently impressed with every aspect of care at The Old Vicarage. I have had experience of many care homes over the years and nowhere else have I experienced this level of exceptional personal care. The Old Vicarage has a warm, upbeat family feel. The food and activity programme are excellent. The staff are thoughtful, considerate and always have time to talk. I cannot recommend The Old Vicarage highly enough.
The Old Vicarage has cared for my mother for the last four and a half years. I cannot recommend the care and professionalism and of the staff enough. The Old Vicarage is an amazing care home and nothing is too much to ensure that their clients have the highest standard of life possible. (and the food is really good too!)
My mum has been living at The Old Vicarage since September 2016. The management and staff have made, and continue to make, her welcome from day one. Knowing that she's looked after and cared for in such a way is such a weight off our minds. Family/visitors are made just as welcome and are included in any major activities (e.g. bonfire night, Christmas, Easter etc.). Importantly, the staff actually CARE for the residents. I'd have no hesitation in recommending The Old Vicarage.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 24 August 2026We currently have available two rooms with one on the ground, and the other larger room on the first floor. Both have wash basin facilities, and televisions.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 29 Apr 2025
The residents of The Old Vicarage at Allithwaite were over the moon when Sandra the Lamb came to visit on Tuesday 15th April. Sandra is part of the Life Between...
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Meet the Team (2)

In 1994, Dr. Siddiqi and his wife bought The Old Vicarage Care Home, and their son, Kamal, is now the Care Home owner. Kamal studied business economics at a college in London and decided to work in his family-led care home. He is currently assisting Lancaster University with a research project that explores the impact of large, digital screen stimuli for the improvement of the quality of life for those diagnosed with dementia. This is an evidence-based research project funded by Lancaster University.
Kamal strives to continue with his parents’ ethos of care, which is to "care for others as you would like others to care for you and your loved ones".

Sue, our new Registered Manager, has a wealth of experience within the care sector. Originally, she trained as a Legal Secretary but decided that a career within care was most suited to her personality. Over the years, Sue has worked in many different care settings, including a learning disability care home, as a Domiciliary Care Manager for a spinal care unit, a Residential Unit Manager, a Senior Domiciliary Care Coordinator, and overseeing the development of a new care home.
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