





The Old Vicarage is a unique country house in an extensive gardens setting within the 'chocolate box' village of Weekley. The home focuses on dignity, peace and comfort alongside professional care.
Two miles from Kettering, this property retains all of its original charm and character but has been upgraded with modern facilities and equipment to provide the highest standards of medical care.
The Home's facilities include a hairdressing & beauty treatments available...
Care Provided by The Old Vicarage
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 38 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
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)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
For nursing care, the weekly Fee rate will be dependent on individual personal and nursing care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Old Vicarage for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Old Vicarage 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
- Royal Bay Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Finlay(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at most hours, however, some times are busier than others. If in doubt please telephone the Home beforehand. Due to COVID 19, visiting arrangements are changing constantly, please ring the home to enquire about the current situation.
Parking
- On site car park.
The Old Vicarage Reviews (103)
The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage has 103 reviews.
Mum has been a resident in The Old Vicarage for over 3 years. She has consistently received care of an excellent standard. Mum is always treated with kindness and friendliness. This is reassuring for my sister and I and gives us peace of mind. Communication between everyone is also effective. I am so glad that Mum is safe and so well cared for.
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My dad went to The Old Vicarage for the last few weeks of his life and was treated with so much care and dignity, we spent a lot of time at the home and was treated like family it really was like being at home. The staff were all amazing and the care he recieved was amazing, nothing was too much trouble. He was in a home previously and there was no comparison. I can never thank all the staff at The Vicarage enough, they made a very stressful and difficult time so much easier. Thank you.
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From the onset, we were both treated as we were part of a family. The staff there, I don´t think I have words to explain how wonderful they are. They did their very best to make a situation that wasn´t very nice uplifting and constantly brought smiles to our faces.
The Old Vicarage has been a huge part of my life, as well as my husband's, for the past 3 months and the impressions I've got will stay with me forever. I'll miss the people there and I will remember this time forever.
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My mother has been living at The Old Vicarage since November 2023. What impressed us at the onset was the friendly, caring staff. We have not been disappointed, Mum is loved and cared for brilliantly by everyone there. From nurses, carers, cleaners and cooks. They know what she likes best to eat from roast potatoes to chocolate eclairs. Unfortunately she is blind and bedbound so not always the easiest to look after.
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Very pleased with my husband's care. I come twice or three times a week, never seen him upset. He loves watching TV.
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I visit my dad normally on a Sunday with my mum and find the standard of care to be very good and a laid-back atmosphere and not stressful for my dad. He always seems to be in a good condition and happy to see us both.
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My father at end of life was fortunate enough to be placed at The Old Vicarage. What can I say about the home and the staff? Truly amazing. They treated my dad like their own family member and showed him so much love and respect. He was so happy to be there in his final weeks. They also treated us sons and daughter so well and made us feel so welcome. Honestly, all I can say is thank you for making my dad's time with you so comfortable and lots of love to you all from our family.
Thank you for your amazing response and kind words. We have an amazing caring team at The Old Vicarage and I will be sure to pass on your comments.
From enquiring to now, all staff are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. We have been made to feel welcome and it feels very homely for Mum, who has settled in very well.
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My relative's health and demeanour have improved so much since becoming a resident. The carers are kind and friendly and the food is very good.
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Great to be welcomed by happy and enthusiastic staff and to find my relative being well looked after.
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My friend has gone from strength to strength being so well cared for. Her sense of fun has returned and is very happy enjoying her time with everyone. Company, food, and activities - a wonderful place to be.
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We could not be happier with the care provided at The Old Vicarage my mother was moved here a year ago after her previous home failed her badly. The staff here are amazing, caring, attentive, patient and we cannot praise them enough. I don’t know where we would be without them. Thank you.
WOW thank you - that is high praise indeed. I will extend your views to our excellent staff team. Thank you so much for your kind words - they are very much appreciated.
On entering The Old Vicarage, we were very welcomed and explained everything to us.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words about our home, it is much appreciated.
After visiting many homes, we settled on this one. Set in a beautiful location and fine building, we were impressed from the start. On our first visit, we were warmly greeted by the deputy manager who showed us around, taking time to explain everything with such enthusiasm. The general atmosphere was one of peace and calm. Once my father moved in, we visited once a week and were always satisfied with the level of care given by all members of the staff. A very big positive was the regular updates given on my father's welfare plus always a person available to speak to.
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All the staff at The Old Vicarage were all very helpful, very polite and professional in their job. Would highly recommend it.
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He enjoyed the banter with the staff. He was comfortable, washed, shaved, had clean clothes, and daily care was good for him and everyone else.
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My father-in-law has been looked after at The Old Vicarage since September 2022. The Old Vicarage staff and management have been great and very accommodating. They have always been on hand to help with any queries and have always kept in close contact with my father-in-law. I would highly recommend this care home.
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The management and carers work tirelessly for the residents. I am pleased with the contentment my friend shows. At 91, she is obviously getting the care that is right for her.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I will inform our wonderful staff, it will be very much appreciated.
Very good service for my father and used previously by my mother.
Thank you for your review. I will be sure to let the staff team know, it will be much appreciated.
A lovely clean welcoming feel to the home, staff all supportive towards us as a family and love and care shown to my mum. Lovely garden at the home which is lovely to use in the nice weather. Great activities daily for the residents keeping them engaged and interacting with others.
Thank you for your kind words and review. I will be sure to let all the wonderful staff team know - it is very much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 November 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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