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The home is in close proximity to local shops, a Post Office, a Dental Surgery, the local village public house and a train station. These local services are easily accessible for all who live here to enable them to continue being part of the local community.
Care Provided by The Old Vicarage
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
fees to be discussed on enquiry but is subject to assessment and level of care required.
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)
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
Group / Owner
- Surecare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cara Jones(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Parking
- Free onsite parking
The Old Vicarage Reviews (57)
The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage has 57 reviews.
The staff are friendly and professional with a team leader who genuinely cares about her residents' well-being and also helps at busy times, to feed and care for the residents. My personal experience is that all the Old Vicarage staff are helpful and friendly, taking the time to chat to and reassure residents when required.
The care staff and office staff are very helpful and friendly. Nothing too much trouble. All measures were carried out with Covid regulations on every visit. Good organisation for visiting times. Made my Aunt as comfortable as possible.
During our visit, all members of staff are welcoming and helpful. Teamwork appears paramount with good leadership. My Mother always appears well cared for, her rapport with all staff clearly demonstrates that despite her Dementia she feels safe and content. As a family, we feel confident in The Old Vicarage Nursing home and members of the staff/team. Thank you.
comfortable.
She has a beautiful room and when I visit I often find they have put her radio on for her tuned in to Classic FM, which is her favourite station.
As my mother seems to be nearing the end of her life she is frail and sometimes confused but there is a sense of peace.
This is a great comfort to me.
We chose the Old Vicarage for our father because it was very homely and the staff were very welcoming. They continue to provide a professional and caring service.
All staff very friendly, they all look after Dad very much and always have time to talk to him.
Overall, good standard of care. Due to staff shortages, sometimes personal care is lacking and stimulation for residents. No person is currently responsible for activities.
My nan was looked after so well. The staff were always very kind and helpful to my nan and to myself and my mum. When I visited the home, it was beautiful, clean and light, making it feel very airy. My nan was 100 while a resident and they made such an effort to make her birthday special and it was. We are really grateful for all the help and support they gave my nan and us. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone. Thank you again from myself and my mum.
Very happy with the care my daughter receives. In this home, staff are always welcoming and friendly.
Very happy.
The staff made every effort to enable them to spend time with each other, even ensuring their rooms were adjoining.
Since my grandfather passed, my grandmother has received excellent care and has formed strong friendships with the staff, many of whom have worked at The Vicarage for years.
She is happy in herself, despite a mental decline, and her room is clean and has an outlook over the garden.
Throughout the pandemic, I have had as much access and contact as was legally possible, and her every need has been met.
My only observation would be a better method of communication between the home and the resident's families, ie a regular update/email/messaging system that means we don’t have to continually call and disturb the staff, but we, as relatives, have current information that is easy to access.
Mum has been cared for at The Old Vicarage for almost three years. She has been very well cared for; the staff are terrific with all the residents. It’s a very welcoming home, and I always come away happy and relieved that Mum is happy and well looked after.
When my sister was first admitted into the Old Vicarage, it was a very stressful time for all members of the family. Within a very short time, my sister had settled really well; the staff engaged with her immediately and delivered a standard of care which made us all feel confident that our sister was being cared for exactly how we wanted. The home has a lovely, friendly atmosphere, staff are always approachable, and most importantly, the residents always look happy!
This is a very professionally run care home, and even though the most challenging of recent times with Covid-19, it has been run so well. The manager has gone above and beyond to ensure the care of the residents remained the priority.
Staff and management go above and beyond their job roles for my aunt and the other residents. Not only have they made my aunt feel part of one big family, but also made me feel comfortable when visiting.
We are extremely happy with the care my auntie receives at The Old Vicarage. The staff are lovely and always go the extra mile. My auntie is happy here; I would highly recommend The Old Vicarage to anyone.
The whole family are more than happy for the care and attention my sister receives in this home. The staff are always cheerful and they make my sister smile, which means a lot to us to see her happy and settled.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 March 2020Good
- 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.
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