The Old Vicarage Nursing Home is situated on the high street in Goldenhill, Staffordshire, to the north west of Stoke-on-Trent.
The home is registered to provide personal and nursing care to people over the age of 65 years. It provides long stay, respite care and emergency stays.
It has good road links to the M6, A34 and A50 and there is a regular bus service. The home is also conveniently close...
Care Provided by The Old Vicarage Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 45 Service Users
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
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
- 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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,100
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,100
- Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1,100
- Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1,100
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,100
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,100
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1,100
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1,100
all individually based on assessment
Contact The Old Vicarage 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
Group/Owner
- Central England Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lesley Forrester (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- The Home has open visiting times although residents' mealtimes are protected.
Parking
- Parking is available on site
The Old Vicarage Nursing Home Reviews (34)
The Old Vicarage Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.152) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage Nursing Home has 34 reviews.
My Aunt has been here for two weeks and during this time she has received excellent care from the staff. Aunty says the food is excellent and the home is very clean and nothing is too much trouble for the staff when Aunty requires anything. Well organised in every way. Well done to all staff.
Many thanks for your kind review. We are pleased your Aunt felt cared for.
My husband was admitted to The Old Vicarage Nursing Home for palliative care. We were taken immediately by the sweet smell as we went to review the home. It was also spotless and the staff were absolutely fantastic. I cannot say enough about it.
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
The team provided excellent care for my elderly mother who was in the last weeks of her life. She was well cared for, kept very comfortable and spotlessly clean. We will be forever grateful for the care and compassion shown to my lovely Mum and us, her family during this sad time. The staff were lovely to my Mum and we will never forget them and what they did for us. Thank you so much.
On behalf of The Old Vicarage Nursing Home, I would like to thank you for your kind words. Condolences to you and your family. We are still here for you, should you need us.
Not able to get a full opinion as only allowed 30 minutes visit, due to covid. Mother was able to talk and make sense before covid so able to keep an eye and sort problems out for her, if any. She is now unable to tell me what is going on due to her illness, so I have to make observations in my short visit, which is not ideal.
Thank you for your review. We are living in such dangerous times for our residents that measures we would obviously rather not have taken, are crucial. We all look forward to a safer world and getting back to the way of life we enjoyed in the home.
My mom has been happy here and I am happy with the care they provide for her. As long as Mom is kept comfortable and safe and her wishes are followed, I am happy. All the staff seem very pleasant to Mom and our family members.
Carers very helpful.
My sister has a lovely room and is kept comfortable.
Thank you for your feedback regarding The Old Vicarage Nursing Home. Our staff team work hard to meet the individual needs of our residents.
We as a family have a brilliant relationship with the staff, nothing is too much trouble, we are kept well informed and they not only give my gran the support she needs, they give us the support we need to know she's safe and being well cared for. They listen to the residents' needs and requirements and are quick to respond and make changes that are important to support the residents' wellbeing. The staff are like an extension of our family. We have got to know many of them since my gran became a resident and you can see by how they interact with my gran how much they care for the residents here, they do an incredible job and are very dedicated.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are incredibly proud of our staff team and how they have supported the residents through the terrible times in the last 12 months.
I will make sure that your feedback is shared with the home team and once again thank you.
We have always been very happy with the care our mum has received for many years now. The staff are caring and considerate of her needs. Mum has no communication and is physically impaired but the staff have respected this and take care of her in a professional but supportive manner. We can only praise everyone, carers, cleaners, caterers and management for the way in which the care home has dealt with the pandemic. Mum was cared for throughout this awful time and we felt happy in the knowledge that she resided at The Old Vicarage, in the absence of family visits.
Thank you Carol for taking the time to send us such a lovely review. I will share your comments with all of our staff team. They will truly appreciate your kind words.
Sadly due to lockdown, I have had very limited physical access to the home, although I have had a weekly WhatsApp call to my mother. Under these circumstances, it is difficult to give a definitive review, but I have given my impressions based on what I have seen and previous visits.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for our home; it is very much appreciated.
Take care.
Sincere regards.
Our 92 year old nan had been very ill and in and out of hospital with various illnesses last year. Due to covid, we were unable to visit Nan for such a long time, which broke her and our hearts. Nan was eventually referred to the Old Vicarage in December for rehabilitation in the hope of getting her home for Christmas, only because of the due care and attention of the manager and all of her team this was made possible. They all did go above and beyond with the care our nan received. Nan and all our family would like to take this opportunity to thank the manager and her team at the Old Vicarage for making it possible for Nan to come home where she belongs and making our Christmas. Our family can never thank you enough.
Dear Michelle. Thank you for your kind words which will be shared with all of our team. It was a privilege to be able to care for your nan as part of her rehabilitation and help to get her home where she so dearly wanted to be, and worked so hard herself to be able to. Best wishes from everyone here at The Old Vicarage.
We've received a letter from the nursing home this morning asking us to leave a review, my fathers funeral is in two days. When he moved in two years ago, the home was well managed and the level of care was excellent. Despite the best efforts of a core team of care workers, who obviously care very much for the residents, in recent months the level of care they are able to provide has been compromised by the poor, in-effective management. During the current manager's tenure, the focus has shifted from being a care-centred setting to what the bottom line on the P&L report says. Staffing levels have been reduced across the board and staff turnover has increased, which in my eyes makes it almost impossible to provide a consistently high level of care. I have to remind myself that when Dad moved in the home was a completely different environment to what it is now, I'd certainly explore other options if I had to make a similar decision now.
This man had very complex needs. His next of kin was his wife who loved him dearly and visited every day. The review has been written by his son who neither the home manager or myself had met and we have not heard from before. Whilst he was with us we always accommodated his wife and they shared...
I chose the nursing home for my father because of its very good reputation in the community where I live. As secretary of the local residents association I am aware of many issues within the community should they happen, and in the case of the "Old Vicarage" I can say that I have heard only good things about the establishment.
Whilst my father resided at the home before his recent death, I can confirm that he received very good care from both management and nursing/care staff who ensured his needs were always met.The home I found to be clean and fresh at all times, the food to be of a high standard, along with a laundry who made sure personal clothing was clean at all times.
I am sure that relatives who are looking for care for their loved ones would find the home to be of a high standard for a family member requiring nursing care.
Thank you, Tom. We have an excellent team of staff. We do always endeavour to respect our residents’ wishes and provide the care that they need.
The home seems to have been recently refurbished and is immaculate. My only criticism is that a discharge letter was not sent home with him.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I will share them with the rest of our team. We would not normally provide a discharge letter when a person goes home, as this would be the responsibility of the Track and Triage team and GP. That said, we will certainly look into the process to see if this is something we can contribute to in the future. Thank you.
Staff seem very friendly and always willing to help with things like tea/coffee, helping resident to make phone calls on own mobile etc.
Food is excellent.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 October 2023- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Requires improvement
- Safe Requires improvement
- Well-led Requires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: The Old Vicarage Nursing HomeDate: Tuesday 17 May 2016
Meet the Team (4)
I am a mental health nurse with vast experience working in the older person care sector. I am passionate about caring for older people. I enjoy working with residents, families and professionals in order to ensure our residents have the optimum care that we can provide.
The old vicarage provides a stimulating environment for our residents and I am proud to manage such a wonderful, caring and compassionate team.
My name is Mark and I'm the Deputy Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home
My name is Ruth and I'm the office manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home.
Hello, my name is Denise and I'm the accounts manager for The Old Vicarage Nursing Home.
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