The Old Vicarage

Weekley, Kettering NN16 9UP
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9.8 96 Reviews
  • The Old Vicarage, Kettering
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 on request, free bar drinks, WiFi, a range of activities including outings/day trips as well as a variety of entertainers and freshly prepared, locally sourced food.

The residents enjoy a warm, comfortable home, with companionship, and personal care of the highest standard.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1595 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1670 – £1670
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1670 – £1670
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1670 – £2000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1595 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1670 – £1670
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1670 – £1670
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1670 – £2000

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Vicarage to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Helen Finlay (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (32)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at most hours, however, some times are busier than others. If in doubt please ring 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 (96)

9.8

The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) 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 L T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to review us and your kind words are greatly appreciated.

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Review from C P (Relative of Resident) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to review us and your kind words, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from S P (Relative of Resident) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great to be welcomed by happy and enthusiastic staff and to find my relative being well looked after.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your kind words, I will be sure to let all the staff know your words of appreciation.

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Review from John G (Son of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

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.

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Review from Lynne W (Wife of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On entering The Old Vicarage, we were very welcomed and explained everything to us.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for your review and kind words about our home, it is much appreciated.

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Review from M T (Son of Resident) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your wonderful review of our home. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

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Review from L B (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at The Old Vicarage were all very helpful, very polite and professional in their job. Would highly recommend it.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review us. I will be sure to let the staff team know.

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Review from Karen B (Wife of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is very much appreciated.

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Review from Tara B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review and kind words. I will ensure the staff team are aware of your appreciation.

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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

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.

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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good service for my father and used previously by my mother.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review. I will be sure to let the staff team know, it will be much appreciated.

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Review from Sharon D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

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.

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Review from Beverley G (Sister of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy, excellent.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review of our home and staff, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Maree M (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. Polite, friendly and professional. Lovely food and care.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for your kind words and review. I will be sure to let all the staff know, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Attended the jubilee BBQ. The food was amazing and the effort the staff went to for a lovely day was brilliant.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your lovely review, it is very much appreciated by the staff team.

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Review from Nicola D (Friend of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic, warm, friendly place. Would definitely recommend it.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is very much appreciated, I will pass it on to the staff team.

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Review from Gina P (Friend of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly staff. My friend loves the garden.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to review us, it is very much appreciated by all the staff.

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Review from J W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nan is so happy here! She receives great care, and the staff are so caring. As a family, we feel confident leaving Nan in your care and see you as part of our extended family now.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

What a lovely review, thank you so much, I will be sure to let the staff team know.

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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is receiving the best possible care at The Old Vicarage. The staff are really kind, helpful and cheerful. Mum always says how much she enjoys the good food.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review and kind words, they are very much appreciated.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.796)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) 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 4.8 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 4.796 for The Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 235 Ratings = 4.796
  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 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 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, 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: 7 Nov 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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