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 Frank S (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely day we have had at the BBQ.
Beautiful spread and lovely staff that made the day so good.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for your kind comments; it is very much appreciated by all the team.

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Review from Kate W (Niece of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with the care and treatment.
Five-star.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for your kind comments.

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Review from G N (Wife of Resident) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although the interior of the building is in much need of improvement, the care given to my husband and me in the last 2 weeks of his life was exemplary, with kindness, love and professionalism to the utmost degree. They are very special people and long may they continue the excellent work.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your high praise and review. I will share your comments with the staff team.

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Review from Linda W (Niece of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursing home. I am impressed with everything they do. All of the staff know the residents personally and treat them with the dignity and respect we would all like to receive. Every aspect of the home is excellent. It was recommended to me by a former discharge nurse locally,
as being the best home to choose and I am so glad I did.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your kind comments, which we appreciate very much. I will be sure to inform the staff team.

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Review from Hilary B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for caring for my mother.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for the positive review of our home. I will be sure to pass it on to all our staff.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Well looked after and the staff are very helpful.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your lovely review and kind comments. I will be sure to inform all the staff.

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Review from Alison P (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment Mum arrived, she has been given the best of care and attention. There is a constant programme of entertainment, along with a weekly hairdresser. Mum is always clean and her clothes are laundered perfectly. The staff are always cheerful and approachable. The meals are prepared for Mum's
needs beautifully. Thank you all.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your lovely review of our home. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to all the staff.

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Review from Susan C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sadly my sister-in-law had to enter nursing care at just 49. The care, consideration and dignity that has been afforded her since her arrival, has been exemplary. All staff work to the highest professional standards whilst remaining friendly and helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble and we are kept
informed of my sister-in-law's welfare, care and any health issues she may have, at all times. We have nothing but praise for The Old Vicarage and its staff and highly recommended it.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for your lovely review and high praise of our staff - I will be sure to pass on your comments.

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Review from P B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has been a resident for nearly one year. She is very happy and putting on a bit of weight.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review and kind words. I will inform the staff of your comments.

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Review from Cynthia C (Wife of Resident) published on 11 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Husband treated like one of the family.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

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Review from M L (Resident) published on 8 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good company and friendly. A large and lovely garden with trees of all kinds. Enjoyed making hanging baskets. Love all the activities and lots of laughs.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your lovely review of The Old Vicarage. I will pass your comments to all the staff.

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Review from Steven W (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was mum's second time at The Old Vicarage, but this time it was for end of life care. From day one till the sad day of her passing, she was treated with the utmost respect and dignity. Every time I phoned to check on mum, it was never a problem with the staff to take the time out of their day to
talk to me. I would especially like to thank the Deputy Manager and the Nurse for going above and beyond their duties with myself and more importantly with mum. Once again, I can’t thank every member of staff enough for all their care and compassion. Hope you all keep safe and well.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to complete the review. I will inform the staff of your appreciation.

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Review from Margaret L (Resident) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Started here in April
Good, bright and cheerful, staff are always helpful.
Food is mostly good.
Garden walks are lovely.
Entertainment is excellent.
Laundry? Laundry worker is good.
Walks to village is lovely.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your lovely review of us and your kind words. I will share it with all the staff.

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Review from Joy E (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been so much happier since she came to the Old Vicarage. She looks much better, has more facial colour and always appears tidy and well cared for.
I found all the staff, without exception to be very caring, kind and helpful and mum says she gets on well with them all.
I really appreciate all
the care mum receives and feel that she is in good hands here.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your kind words, I will pass on your comments to all the staff.

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Review from Anne C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum-in-law is always saying how well she is looked after and how lovely everyone is.
It is always a pleasure to see friendly smiling faces. The activities are many and varied and the photos are a welcome reminder for her and for us to see.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass your comments on to the staff team.

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Review from M R (Son of Resident) published on 23 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am quite satisfied and happy with the care my mother is receiving. Dedicated and caring staff.
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Review from M G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Some of the carers are very friendly and you feel like a family. They are caring and supportive. My mother-in-law likes to interact with them and you can see her happy to see them.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review and your kind words. The staff are appreciative of your kind comments, Thank you.

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Review from Helen B (Wife of Resident) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident at the Old Vicarage since 28th September 2020. He was admitted with stage 5 Parkinsons Disease and is now completely bed-bound. He has a single room that is kept spotless and is very homely looking. All the cards he has received (I write to him every week) are displayed
on the walls around the room so that he can see them. All the staff are very kind and caring and do their best to make him comfortable. He loves the food.
Reply from Helen Finlay, Manager at The Old Vicarage

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

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Review from Lisa A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been at the care home for under 6 months. Unfortunately, the previous care home left her with a grade 4 pressure sore, but in a short space of time, due to the care she has received here, it has dramatically healed. Unfortunately, she has had to be nursed in bed (to allow it to heal) but we
are hoping that soon she will be sitting out in the lounge. The nursing staff have kept us informed of Mum’s condition and Mum is always clean and, although has dementia, appears happy and very settled there.
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Review from Vanessa H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a stay in hospital, my dad was placed in the care of The Old Vicarage. The staff are excellent and his care is exceptional. It has been a tough time during Covid, but the staff and management have been brilliant keeping us informed and trying to find ways for the family to get to see him. I cannot
fault the care the staff are giving to my dad, they have become his second family. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this home to anyone.
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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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