The Old Vicarage

Stretton Road, Clay Cross, Chesterfield S45 9AQ
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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

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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

Person in charge

  • Jordele Folkes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (94)

9.9

The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage has 94 reviews.

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Review from Stephanie T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home, staff very kind and caring. My gran feels happy and well loved by everyone.
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Review from Kathleen H (Resident) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am on a gluten free diet and I am looked after very well.
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Review from S L (Private Carer of Resident) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall very caring staff, deal with individual needs with comfort and a cuddle when needed.
Lots of interaction and plenty of activities on offer, with new ideas to help resident's stimulation.
The bedroom is always clean and tidy. Management and staff are always approachable, friendly and helpful
with any concerns.
The food is very good and there is a variety of choice for all residents. The laundry service is very useful and quick.
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Review from Steve S (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Given the financial pressures faced by the care industry and the endless rules and regulations. The management and carers give my mum an excellent standard of care
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Review from M P (Godson of Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit the home occasionally and during my visits the staff are always friendly and caring towards my relative. The Home always seems to have a lively atmosphere with lots going on. The Home is always clean and tidy and my relatives room is lovely.
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Review from Dennis W (Husband of Resident) published on 1 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at the Old Vicarage is second to none. all the staff are caring and compassionate. I
could not wish for a better home. My wife loves it, and if she likes it then I am more than happy.
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Review from G B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff take excellent care of my mother in law, they always have time for everyone's needs. It is a very bright and cheerful home with lots of entertainment for everyone. Mother in law seems very happy and always saying how good all the staff are to her. We are glad we found The Old Vicarage.
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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home is a lovely homely place. Mum has been there for sometime now and the staff treat her with such dignity and respect. I am always made welcome when I visit as well. The staff work very hard and nothing seems too much for them, they create a very happy environment for the residents. Thank
you to all of the staff.
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Review from Christine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Once my mums routine was established the care she has received at The Old Vicarage has been excellent. I do not recall my mum ever being as happy as she has been here. Over the last 2 weeks mum has deteriorated. The team have worked hard to keep her comfortable and have always acted in her best interests.
My family and I are always made welcome and our opinions are considered. I would not hesitate to recommend The Old Vicarage to others.
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Review from David L (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for nearly 2 years this Xmas, I find the home very satisfactory for care, professional, staff both the management team down to cleaners. Food is very good and well produced to my mother. Her room is always spotless and comfortable. Overall a home from home. Thank you.
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Review from R T (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is clean and a relaxed environment. I am always made to feel welcome. The staff are very helpful and seem to enjoy working there, I am very happy my uncle is here.
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Review from Maria H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father in law has been at The Old Vicarage for nearly 2 years. He is very happy there and calls all the people there (including staff) his 'family'. He particularly enjoys meal times and looks forward to every meal, the staff know his likes and dislikes and his breakfast routine. He likes being able
to do his own thing and all his wants and needs are catered for. His room is clean and a peaceful place to be and he feels safe and secure knowing that he is not alone, he has reason to get up in the morning and a routine to keep. Today he went to a relatives funeral and when I brought him back to The Old Vicarage he said warmly 'I am back home' which really says it all. Thank you!
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Review from Alison M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care received by my mother-in-law has been excellent. She has complex needs and they have been met to a very high standard. She is very happy and feels safe and secure. The cleanliness and catering are done to a very high standard. It is a very happy place to live.
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Review from Michael S (Son of Resident) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad feels comfortable and very content in his surroundings at The Old Vicarage. That alone says it all.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.934)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.934 for The Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (211 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.934
  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 19 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 19 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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Awards / Recognitions (29)

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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