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Accommodation is set across two floors, with lift access, alongside a brand new 12 bedroom extension, with each room having 25m2 of space, consisting of the main...
Care Provided by Old Vicarage Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Advanced/Complex 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
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees start from £1,250, with the exact amount depending on the size and position of the room, as well as the level of care and support each person needs. This allows us to make sure every resident receives the right balance of comfort, attention, and personalised care.
The fee includes round-the-clock support from our experienced care team, with help tailored to each individual’s needs, including personal care such as washing, dressing, mobility, and continence support. We also take care of all medication management, giving families peace of mind that everything is overseen safely and consistently.
All meals and refreshments are included, with home-cooked food prepared on site and adapted to personal preferences and dietary requirements. Laundry and housekeeping are taken care of, and all utilities such as heating, lighting, and water are covered, so there are no day-to-day worries.
Each resident has a fully furnished room, which they are very welcome to personalise to make it feel like home. There is also access to comfortable communal areas and gardens, along with a programme of daily activities to support wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment.
We also work closely with healthcare professionals such as GPs and district nurses, ensuring continuity of care and prompt support when needed.
Some additional services, such as one-to-one care, hairdressing, or specialist external services, can be arranged where required.
We are always happy to talk through individual needs and provide a clear, tailored fee following an assessment, so families feel confident and fully informed from the outset.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Old Vicarage Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Old Vicarage Residential 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ashley Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katrina Jackson (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
Visiting
- All visits are prebookable in advance and are an hour long in the residents room. LFD tests are encouraged and PPE is to be worn.
Parking
- On site parking offered.
Old Vicarage Residential Home Reviews (26)
Old Vicarage Residential Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.888) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Vicarage Residential Home has 26 reviews.
A perfect home for our brother-in-law who we were unable to care for any longer at home. Staff excellent with a special mention to the activities coordinator. All the staff are amazing with the residents from cleaners to kitchen staff to carers and management.
Thank you for your lovely review. Were so pleased to hear that your brother-in-law has found a comfortable and supportive home with us. Its especially heartening to hear your appreciation for the whole team from our cleaners and kitchen staff to carers and management as well as a special mention for our activities coordinator. Your kind words mean a great deal to everyone here.
My sister and me went to the home and were sat down and had the full history. The warmth and cooking was already inviting. Following a look around we decided on bringing mum here asap. At this time we were unaware of mums time left but all we wanted was care and comfort for her.
The staff in the home like most are busy, the warmth and care given was lovely. Food was made to suit and nothing was ever an issue. We felt mums time here would suit all of us.
Unfortunately her health deteriorated rapidly and the team kept her in good faith until she had decided to go to sleep for the last time. A bright happy, warm, inviting place is what welcomes you. It's not easy to make these decisions, but we certainly feel this was a good place to care for our mum.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. Were truly sorry for your loss and deeply honoured that you chose our home to care for your mum during such a precious and difficult time. It means a great deal to know that you found warmth, compassion, and comfort herenot only for your mum, but for...
Can't praise them enough. A fantastic place all round. Highly Recommend.
Thankyou for your kind review. Our staff always strive to provide the highest quality person centred care, and I will pass on your praise to them!
Since the current manager has arrived things have improved at the home, hence the good rating. I feel there are still issues at times with staffing. I would prefer Mum to walk more as asked for on several occations but this still has not happened. The activities programme has improved. I know the staff and management are striving for an outstanding rating.
Thank you for your feedback. While we are extremely proud of our "GOOD" ratings across all five categories by the CQC, we don't become complacent and are continuously focused on improving our standards. We are very pleased to hear you like the management of the home and activities.I will ensure...
I'm delighted to say that she is flourishing. She loves The Old Vicarage, as she frequently says, "there's always something happening."
I visit her regularly and observe the staff in action. Without exception they're all hardworking and genuinely caring. They listen to the residents and do their best to accommodate their needs.
There is "always something happening," with a wide range of activities and entertainments available week by week. Everyone is invited to join in the fun contributing to whatever is going on.
The management team do a great job ensuring the residents safety and well being, and keeping in close contact with family informing us of any problems, and involving us in any decisions that need to be made.
All in all, if my mother is happy, then so am I, and she most definitely is.
Thank you for your kind review. We always strive to provide best quality care.
Now with a new management team added to the senior and general carers plus kitchen staff and domestics the Old Vicarage goes from strength to strength.
So if you need a care home for yourself or a family member you would have a long way to go to beat the Old Vicarage.
Trust me I'm not an easy man to please but here I feel loved and respected and am happy to call it my home.
Thank you for your review. The Old Vic wouldn't be the same without you.
My mum is currently a resident. The care she receives is outstanding from all staff - management, senior carers, carers, catering staff, cleaners and activities coordinator. They all do a fabulous job and I am so thankful. They are all so friendly and professional. I am very grateful for the love and care my Mum receives.
Thank you so much for your kind words; we always strive to provide quality care. Team at Old Vicarage.
It was put under special measures. The home had struggles, as changes in the degree of care needed takes time. During this time owners and management were very open, holding regular meetings to keep residents friends and relatives aware of the improvements they were trying to put in place.
Over time I could see massive improvements, at the end of Dad's stay in the home it became end-of-life care. I could not fault the home for being caring and also giving our family space to be with Dad at this difficult time.
So to conclude my review I felt glad my father was in this home with the responsibility of finding a care home put solely on my shoulders being the only family member in the area.
I feel I couldn't do better, nowhere is perfect but this home and the carers now working there came very close.
My mum was here for one night following a hospital stay. Fortunately, I visited her or she wouldn’t be with us. She showed signs of being very ill. They refused medical help despite me asking many times. I called 111, they called 999. Mum needed urgent life-saving treatment. Residents were without water during the heatwave and shouted at when asking for a drink. Mum was not given breakfast when I arrived at 10, not given thickened/puréed food, choke hazard. Left in a wheelchair despite being in pain with pressure sore. Did not help her eat or drink. Residents just put in front of the TV. Didn’t give mum her phone, and her clothes were left in bags. They didn’t want me to take their plastic cup in the ambulance so mum could drink. The ambulance crew had to tell them she was taking it. Many more problems.
Best regards
My friend has been a resident of this care home for approximately 1 1/2 years. Following the loss of his wife, a fall, rapidly declining mobility and post-hospital acquired Covid, he could no longer care for himself. Now at 95, this very independent man has survived another episode of covid, declining health due to an untreatable condition (palliative care of his choice) and is now bed-bound but still very alert. Despite all his problems, he remains cheerful. He unfortunately now requires full assistance with all personal care, feeding and drinking with a special diet. The staff at this care home have been nothing short of outstanding. They care for him with dignity, kindness, laughter and support him to make the decisions he wants rather than what is easiest for them. I have absolutely no doubt that if my friend had been in any other care home he would have died a long time ago. Thank you to you all.
The Old Vicarage is giving excellent care to my sister. She has been here for four weeks, and I have seen a marked improvement. The staff are wonderful, very understanding and caring. This is her second stay at The Old Vicarage, and she was very happy to return. Thank you, Old Vicarage!
We needed urgent care for our mum in November and were recommended The Old Vicarage by a local friend. From my initial conversation with the manager to moving mum in, to the present time, we have been constantly reassured that our mum is in safe hands. The support for us as a family as well as Mum has been so comforting and professional and we are so pleased that in these difficult times, Mum is comfortable and cared for in such a lovely, comfortable and caring environment.
Extremely helpful staff.
We moved my father from another care home in Norwich where he was neglected. Now his care is fantastic, he is so much happier. He had refused to come out of his room previously, now he is in the lounge all the time. He looks better cared for, is enjoying his food, hearing aids been sorted, as has the dentist. He is now 95 and in excellent hands. Staff are wonderful, so caring. A brilliant care home.
The Old Vicarage has a nice, comfortable feel with attentive carers and a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
I can only offer the highest praise!
From the initial phone enquiry to settling Mum in, and to now, I cannot fault anything about Old Vicarage. Nothing is any trouble. My Mum is very happy and I have no worries or concerns about the care she is receiving. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. They greet myself and family by name. Visiting is always when it is convenient for me, not the home and we are welcome any time. All staff are also knowledgeable of my Mum's needs.
My overall reaction to the home is all staff make you feel very welcome - staff very attentive to the residents and nothing too much trouble. A very 'homely' home.
Having had no experience of care homes, I was a little apprehensive when my friend had to be admitted to this care home. I needn't have worried. From day one, they have been professional, caring and it is more like she is in her own home. The staff are patient, have empathy and treat residents with respect. Nothing is too much trouble, she also likes being here which says it all.
The home is clean and well run the residents are looked after very well. The staff always go that extra mile.
Management - accessible, helpful and willing to look into any problems asked.
Maintenance and repairs are regularly attended to. Regular checks on the residents both day and night. Activities are on weekday afternoons; quizzes, games, crafts and knitting etc.
Food and drink - good drinks always available with the tendency for large portions. Regular access to the doctor, dentist, optician and chiropodist.
Comfortable room - clean and tidy. Free to participate in the village activities outside the home. Free to be private in own room or mix in the lounge. I am happy here and feel at home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 September 2024Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jan 2025Recipient: Old Vicarage Residential Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

Katrina is an experienced and dedicated Care Home Manager who leads her team with a strong focus on quality care and resident wellbeing. She is organised, approachable, and committed to maintaining high standards across all aspects of the home. Katrina works closely with families and staff, ensuring a supportive, welcoming environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home.

Karen is a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager who brings a calm, supportive presence to the home. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and takes pride in ensuring residents feel safe, respected, and truly at home.
With a strong background in care, Karen leads by example and is always on hand to support both residents and staff. She has a natural ability to build positive relationships with families, offering reassurance and clear communication at all times.
Karen works closely with the management team to maintain high standards across the home, from care delivery to team development. Her organised approach, attention to detail, and caring nature make her a valued and trusted member of the team.

Christine is our highly experienced Regional Manager who provides support and oversight across all of our homes. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and works closely with each management team to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred support.
Christine brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and has a calm, practical approach to problem-solving. She is dedicated to developing staff, improving standards, and making sure every home operates to the highest possible level.

Cheryl oversees quality and compliance across the group, ensuring all homes consistently meet regulatory standards and deliver safe, effective care. She is detail-focused and highly organised, supporting managers with audits, action plans, and continuous improvement. Cheryl works closely with teams to strengthen practice, maintaining high standards while bringing a positive, approachable presence across every home.

George is a reliable and highly practical Maintenance Manager who ensures all homes are safe, well-presented, and fully operational at all times. He takes a proactive approach to maintenance, quickly resolving issues and carrying out preventative work to minimise disruption. George is organised, responsive, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across the group, supporting both staff and residents with a safe and comfortable environment.

Isaac is an organised and dependable administrator who plays a key role in the smooth running of the home. He manages day-to-day administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring systems, records, and communication are always up to date and compliant, helping the home operate seamlessly behind the scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Vicarage Residential Home
What types of Care is Old Vicarage Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Old Vicarage Residential Home have?
There are 41 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Old Vicarage Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Old Vicarage Residential Home to the centre of Great Yarmouth?
10.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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