The Old Vicarage

Stretton Road, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9AQ
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9.9 96 Reviews
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The Old Vicarage is a family-run, award-winning care home providing affordable quality care in Clay Cross, Derbyshire.

The friendly, well-trained team ensures high standards of residential and dementia care in a comfortable, caring and compassionate environment.

Resident happiness and well-being is at the heart of the home and dedicated activity coordinators provide a daily fun, engaging and stimulating social programme designed to encourage residents to lead a fulfilled, happy and enriched life.

Dementia care is supported with sensory areas, reminiscence activities and memory boxes. A minibus means residents frequently get out and about on day trips to places of local interest.

Set within almost two acres, beautifully converted and including a modern extension, the Old Vicarage has a range of large, comfortable, mostly en-suite bedrooms and spacious communal lounges.

Tasty meals are served in dining rooms overlooking the mature sensory gardens, which also have a shaded patio seating area and an aviary.
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Care Provided by The Old Vicarage

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 44 Service Users

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)
  • 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 What's included?

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jordele Folkes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2013
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (44)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (7)

The Old Vicarage Reviews (96)

9.9

The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage has 96 reviews.

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Review from Clare W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wish my dad had had more time to enjoy being at the Old Vicarage. From his assessment onwards, the staff bent over backwards to ensure that he had everything he needed for the move into their care home. He was happy from the moment he arrived and we both appreciated the caring, friendly and professional
approach of all the staff.


He relaxed when he arrived at the Old Vicarage because he knew he was in safe hands and he loved that the staff had time to chat and be attentive towards him. He loved the excellent food too!
The atmosphere was homely and welcoming, with lots of staff about. The manager's door was always open, which I appreciated.


I was so happy that my dad was at the Old Vicarage when he passed away, in the warmth of that 'family' environment. The staff helped me through all that with kindness and compassion. Thank you so much Old Vicarage, for everything!

Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Old Vicarage. We are so pleased to hear that from the first moment, your dad was able to enjoy the caring, friendly, and professional approach of the team as well as the excellent food. It is lovely to know that he felt safe and relaxed during his time at our home and he will be sadly missed by all. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from E F (Wife of Resident) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident in The Old Vicarage Clay Cross for 18 months until his death in June 2023. During the last three months, there has been a new manager. The place has been transformed 100% for the better in every department with a good team of staff working around her. My husband couldn't
have been looked after with more love, kindness and affection by the staff which was conveyed also to me and my family. For this, I will be eternally grateful to them all.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave The Old Vicarage Care Home a review. We are so pleased to hear your are happy with the level of care provided to your Husband during his time with us – he will be missed by everyone.
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Review from Peter K (Brother of Resident) published on 30 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The Old Vicarage is a warm and welcoming place. The people (residents) are well looked after, the staff do so much to keep them happy and entertained. The best old people's home I have been in.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you feel all our residents are well cared for. Thank you.
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Review from Mark K (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic care home, nothing is too much trouble. The staff are fantastic, always there for visitors and residents. The home is very clean and tidy. We made a good choice for the care of my dad.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with your choice of care home for your dad. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Old Vicarage.
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Review from Deborah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you. Dad is getting respite care - with a view to permanent residency care.
From the initial phone consultation, I felt confident that dad would be part of a welcoming, caring, professional, responsive, respectful and inclusive team.
The staff treat residents with dignity as individuals and
really listen and engage with them.
Dad has Alzheimer’s and mixed vascular dementia.
In the short time dad has been there I have seen his personality returning, and his sense of humour and vitality. That is I think a direct consequence of all staff, their knowledge and understanding of dementia Alzheimer’s and their warm kind hearts.
They should be proud and know they are appreciated by us.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that your dad has settled in and you can see your Dad personality and sense of humour returning. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Old Vicarage.
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Review from Jeanette B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend The Old Vicarage highly enough. Mum is a different person from when she went in. She is happy and I know the enrichment activities the home provides are helping her to have a really good quality of life. Today we attended an Easter event where a lot of thought and care had been put
in. Individual interests are catered for, and residents are listened to. The home is bright and cheerful, staff are professional and caring.
Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Old Vicarage. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy and enjoying an enriched quality of life. Thank you for attending our Easter event and we hope to see you at more events in the future. Thank you.
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Review from H K (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My mum had two weeks respite. I visited 4 times and every time raised concerns about her legs swelling and the leaking after the first week. District Nurses were sent for. Her legs were never raised high enough to help with the swelling and her support socks were not put on her legs at the start of
her stay. This is basic care which I thought you should receive when paying over a £1000 a week? Now she is home after 3 days her legs have stopped leaking and her legs are back to normal. District nurses have discharged her. Please think twice when choosing this care home.
Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback as we take customer satisfaction very seriously to allow us to improve our service for our residents.
Our new Home Manager has been in contact with you and explained that we would like the opportunity to better understand the concerns and address the issues you have raised.
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and hope that once we have resolved the issues you mentioned, you will feel confident in choosing or recommending The Old Vicarage Care Home again, in the future.
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Review from Nicole J (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing home, care, staff and food.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear that you find the home, team and food amazing. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Moved my mum here from another care home which I was unhappy with. The Old Vicarage is a massive improvement with a full activity programme and excellent care. My mum now looks clean and well dressed for the first time in three months, she has participated in more activities in two weeks than she did
sat in a chair sleeping over three months in a previous place. Clean home and rooms with a personal touch.
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been in The Old Vicarage for nearly a year now. He is settled and very happy and made loads of new friends. The management and staff are excellent, very professional, friendly and kind. The home is bright and clean with lovely rooms and gardens. There is always a good selection of activities
and trips out which my dad particularly loves. I would definitely recommend the home to anyone and would like to thank all the amazing staff who work there.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave The Old Vicarage a review. We are so pleased to hear that your dad is happy at our home and enjoys socialising with his friends each day. Our residents are at the heart of the care we provide and we love seeing the different friendships blossom between residents; our team pride themselves on ensuring our home is ‘a super place to live or work’. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Les B (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Vicarage has looked after my mum for two years. They have been excellent and Mum has really settled well. The carers really do care, as does the management. I cannot fault anything and am very glad we chose here for Mum.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave The Old Vicarage a review. We are so pleased to hear that your mum has settled in well to our home and you are happy with the standard of care we provide. Our team pride themselves on making our home a superb place to live or work. Thank you.
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Review from Caroline A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The new management and staff have been excellent to my mum. Nothing is too much trouble. Unpacking new items for Mum's bedroom that were put up straight away by maintenance. If Mum doesn't eat her meals, alternatives are given until she eats and this is wonderful. Her clothes are now labelled up very
well, ironed and nicely washed. Laundry has improved so much and we are very grateful. As of October 2022, we are very happy with the service provided to my mum.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for choosing The Old Vicarage Care Home for your mum and for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the support and level of care your mum is receiving and that the team at The Old Vicarage have been excellent. Our team prides themselves on ensuring that our home is a superb place to live or work. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from K R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Welcoming and caring atmosphere and staff. Lots of activities and comfortable rooms. Great support.
Reply from Charlotte Mantle, Marketing Assistant at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave The Old Vicarage a review. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the level of support our team provide and that you feel welcome each time you visit our home. Thank you.
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Review from Janice B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My beloved father passed away in November 2021, he had been a resident at the Old Vicarage Care Home for nearly 4 years. During those 4 years, a lot of the staff got to know my father well and they genuinely cared for him. I would like to thank our new manageress for the compassion and respect she gave
my father and myself. A big thank you as well to all the staff that cared for him.
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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Vicarage has been excellent with the provision of care for my mother. Their commitment from assessment to welcoming her and attention to detail has been wonderful, particularly at such difficult times. It is particularly helpful when telephoning or visiting that all staff are very knowledgable
about Mum and her needs and this is very impressive. The administrative staff were so helpful and efficient in processing the necessary information required and giving me advice and answering any questions I had.
The Old Vicarage is impressive and welcoming, the staff are committed and very caring. The activities and social occasions are so interesting and valuable to everyone. The photographs are lovely - to see everyone enjoying the huge range of activities. Well done to all the staff - this is a superb residence.
Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are always very pleased to hear that you and your mum feel you have been supported from the beginning and that you feel you are receiving a good level of communication from a committed and caring team.
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Review from R H (Friend of Resident) published on 17 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Vicarage is a very professionally run care home, the manager is very attentive and understands the needs of all the residents and will always go above and beyond her duties. The staff are all very friendly and caring and nothing is too much trouble for any of them. They are all very hardworking
and are very attentive to the needs of all of the residents. The activity programme is very well organised and always filled with new ideas and there is always something for everyone to engage in. I visit the home regularly and I am always made very welcome and always kept up to date. It's great to see happy residents, knowing also they are in safe hands. Thank you, to all management and staff for making it a lovely place to be for the residents.
Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at The Old VicarageThank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the level of service and communication you receive and that you feel our activities program is varied and inclusive.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone at the home is very caring to my mum. Staff are helpful and kind. The social media is good, which I enjoy following for seeing all the wonderful activities you do with the residents, especially whilst we are not able to visit in person, and it is nice that I have seen my mum in photos. I have
regular contact with the home, who keep me updated about Mum.
Reply from Maree Leadbeater, Marketing Manager at The Old VicarageThank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
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Review from M W (Resident) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is so comfortable.
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Review from Irene S (Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care is great.
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Review from J O (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came in on respite and loved it that much is now a permanent resident.
Mum has so much fun and has made friendships with many other residents.
Thank you to all staff for making my mum smile again!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.929)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10 for The Old Vicarage is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.929 for The Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.929
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Vicarage is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 9 Jun 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Meet the Team (3)

Jordelle

Jordelle Folkes

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

With an extensive background in care, my passion is to enhance and enrich our resident's quality of life and ensure the Old Vicarage is a superb place to live or work.

Catherine

Catherine Lock

Job Title: Mobility Assessor

“I meet with our new residents to assess their mobility. My role is unique as I don’t know of any other care homes that have an assessor with my experience as a physiotherapist. I’m able to make a genuine difference by really getting to know our resident's individual needs.”

Naomi

Naomi Jones

Job Title: Hospitality Manager Joined: 2021

“My main focus is to ensure our residents (and their relatives and friends) truly experience the finest of everything we have to offer here at the Old Vicarage. From themed dining to fabulous social events. My aim is to support them to live life as they choose, and to do it with a little bit of luxury!”

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