The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage came with good recommendations especially by the district nurses and it has lived up to its promise. Staff have been very thoughtful in providing my aunt with end of life care, the bed was turned around so she could see the flowering magnolia tree outside. I had to inspect several care homes for my mother some years ago and can honestly say that this is superior to anything I saw then. It is very clean and odour free. The staff seem to have time to do their job properly and they all seem very pleasant. It was a great comfort for relatives and friends to see that she was so well cared for.

Highly recommend, so warm and welcoming.

The care home is friendly, clean and the staff are more than helpful with helping and explaining plans that are going to be acted upon to make the service user comfortable and have a good quality of life.

Very happy and comfortable.

Our aunt is very happy here and in her own words "has no complaints"! The meals are very good, there are choices daily and the staff very considerate to serve alternatives when my aunt cannot manage. The room is always clean and bright. Staff always helpful and friendly. There are plenty of things to do e.g. Entertainment for residents and family. Also, staff happy to change audio books regularly. In general a very good home in all respects.

After a lot of difficulties, we transferred my wife to The Old Vicarage. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere. The staff are lovely and have been happily working there for many years, which is an endorsement of the home.
I feel the nursing home is an extension to my home and I feel comfortable visiting my wife there every day.

My mother has been lovingly cared for over the last nearly 2 years. She has been treated with dignity and humour. Management and staff have also shown pastoral care and concern to me as we've been through several crises.
I sing their praises to my friends of the care we've all received.

Resident since June 2015, since living alone and finding it difficult to settle in community living. Staff are excellent. I have no complaints only of my own making.

Our relative is very happy with the care given. Food is good. The staff are caring and helpful. As a visitor I appreciate the staff for being very friendly - they always come in and chat to us. Excellent choices on the menu, with good alternatives (e.g. If a person can't chew) and a lovely atmosphere whenever I visit - calm, friendly and lots of smiles. Our aunt has settled in and likes being here very much. I always feel welcome to join in the many interesting activities when I visit. A lovely room surrounded by her photos and possessions - Aunty loves it.

I am happy that parents-in-law have settled into this home.
The staff are caring, know the residents and speak to them as if they are old friends.
Particularly the beds are really comfortable, it makes a difference - the home could have chosen cheaper beds, their care shows that they go for the best when they can.
The beds are electric and they use pressure toppers that can vibrate regularly so the residents don't get bed sores and remain comfortable.
The sheets and duvets are always clean and smell fresh.
We've never experienced stale or old bedding.
Well done to a great caring team.
You deserve praise, you are good people.

The home itself is a beautiful well-kept building which is spotless inside and out.
The staff are most helpful to ourselves as a family by keeping us informed about what is happening with my father. The care that my father is receiving from the staff is second to none, he is very well looked after in all respects. The food that is on offer to all the residents is of the highest standards. My father seems very happy with the care and facilities that they offer.