Care Provided by Vicarage Care Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Vicarage Care Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Vicarage Care Nursing 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
- Ephraims Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Christian Grey (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at the Vicarage at all times.
Parking
- The care home has allocated on-site parking for visitors.
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Vicarage Care Nursing Home Reviews (6)
9.0
Vicarage Care Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.988) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vicarage Care Nursing Home has 6 reviews.
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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
From our very first visit to The Vicarage (even before my Father came to live there in November), we were met with compassion, kindness and care. When he arrived there from hospital, we were waiting there for him, having already been greeted once again in an amazingly caring way. The staff and management, right from the very beginning went the extra mile in every way and as an entire family we are hardly able to express our thanks enough to them. The home itself is just that, HOME.A wonderful place. Beautifully clean and a really loving, friendly environment. We could not have dreamt of my father being any better placed. We all love the staff (and management) and they have made us ALL feel at home, welcome and cared for and they thoroughly look after all my Dad's needs. The nursing care is excellent especially as my Dad has quite complex needs. Nothing is too much trouble, and this extends to their excellent chefs and kitchen staff, all of the care team, reception staff and management
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Review from Neal B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My father in law has been a resident for almost 3 years, and in that time I can honestly say he has had the most tender and professional of care by all carers at The Vicarage.
The outstanding quality of food, catering to my father in law's taste, is massive positive factor and gives the family confidence that he will always enjoy the meals.
The carers are a wonderful cohort, always courteous and caring of all residents, confident in their abilities to cope with all situations that can occur.
A wonderful Care Home for my father in law.
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Review from A J (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My Dad has been at the Vicarage over two years now. We as a family are extremely happy with his care. The staff are absolutely amazing with my Dad. We visit our Dad twice a week .there is always a big smile and a lovely welcome from the staff on arrival.. The home is a clean and happy environment . Food is great ,if Dad is not liking what is on the menu ,then the chef always makes something else to his taste.
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Review from H M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We had to make a prompt decision on finding a suitable nursing home for my father
When we came to look around, every single member of staff welcomed us warmly including the maintenance man.
We have been so pleased with our choice.
The care team and management team are all wonderful
The communication is second to none. James, the director is easily available and if I need to communicate with him out of hours, he is extremely responsive
My father is so well looked after. He is always clean, well-groomed and very well fed.
Whenever we go to see my father, we are offered a welcome cup of tea.
Bi-monthly, there is a meeting where activities, menus, nursing and caring team are discussed
Any feedback we give, is taken positively
When we came to look around, every single member of staff welcomed us warmly including the maintenance man.
We have been so pleased with our choice.
The care team and management team are all wonderful
The communication is second to none. James, the director is easily available and if I need to communicate with him out of hours, he is extremely responsive
My father is so well looked after. He is always clean, well-groomed and very well fed.
Whenever we go to see my father, we are offered a welcome cup of tea.
Bi-monthly, there is a meeting where activities, menus, nursing and caring team are discussed
Any feedback we give, is taken positively
We can walk away each time we visit knowing we have entrusted our father to a kind, professional and wonderful team
↩Reply from James Ephraims, Director at Vicarage Care Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.We understand how difficult it can be to make such an important decision so quickly, and we are so pleased that you have felt welcomed and supported from the very beginning. Your kind comments about our care team, communication and the warm atmosphere...
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Review from Pauline G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Mum has been a resident at the Vicarage for nearly 18 months.
We have been so lucky as a family, as the choice of nursing home was made (with consultation) by a social worker due to Mums deteriorating dementia.
Mum was warmly welcomed as were her family. She unfortunately had a fall a matter of weeks after her arrival, necessitating hip surgery.
Her nursing care on her return was outstanding. The dedication and compassion shown and genuine care and attention given to mum during this time I think is testament to her recovery.
The Vicarage has a clean homely atmosphere with a very friendly environment and open visiting. The food all prepared on site and Mum's likes/dislikes taken into account. High quality activities for residents are frequent and family engagement actively encouraged.
I feel reassured that Mum is in being well cared for by a professional 'team' of staff
We have been so lucky as a family, as the choice of nursing home was made (with consultation) by a social worker due to Mums deteriorating dementia.
Mum was warmly welcomed as were her family. She unfortunately had a fall a matter of weeks after her arrival, necessitating hip surgery.
Her nursing care on her return was outstanding. The dedication and compassion shown and genuine care and attention given to mum during this time I think is testament to her recovery.
The Vicarage has a clean homely atmosphere with a very friendly environment and open visiting. The food all prepared on site and Mum's likes/dislikes taken into account. High quality activities for residents are frequent and family engagement actively encouraged.
I feel reassured that Mum is in being well cared for by a professional 'team' of staff
at The Vicarage.
↩Reply from James Ephraims, Director at Vicarage Care Nursing Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Pauline.It's wonderful to hear that you value the homely atmosphere, activities, open visiting and freshly prepared food. We always aim to make both residents and their families feel welcome and supported.
Thank you again for your kind words and continued trust in our team.
Best wishes,
The Vicarage Nursing Home
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Review from Catherine E (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My dad was admitted at short notice when very frail, it was a hard and sad time for our family. We were instantly reassured by the staff team and management that my dad would be looked after. The care staff have a consistent positive attitude - all the staff were engaging with us and my dad and went above and beyond to make our final time with him comfortable and dignified. The staff even put a sofa in the room and extra chairs so me and my family could sleep and be comfortable when visiting, food and drinks also. Compared to other care homes there was so much care and compassion demonstrated towards my father and my family. Il be forever grateful.
The activities were tasteful and regular - going is all something to do and watch during the days. The food was excellent and we were always offered cooked dinners too.
↩Reply from James Ephraims, Director at Vicarage Care Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review.We understand how difficult this time was for you and your family, and we are very grateful that you trusted us to care for your dad. It means a great deal to know that our team helped make his final days comfortable and dignified, while also...
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 March 2018Overall
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- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Vicarage Care Nursing Home
What types of Care is Vicarage Care Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Vicarage Care Nursing Home have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Vicarage Care Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Vicarage Care Nursing Home to the centre of Shrewsbury?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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