The Old Vicarage

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.

Walks to village is lovely.

I really appreciate all the care mum receives and feel that she is in good hands here.

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.

I am quite satisfied and happy with the care my mother is receiving. Dedicated and caring staff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Due to Covid, visits had been stopped - my father became unwell with death as a possible outcome. The home were very compassionate and allowed me to visit for his last hours (he did not have Covid). This I will always be grateful for. Thank you.

My stepdad was at the home for 2 years. He was bedridden and fed through a PEG throughout. The care given to him was second to none and when I visited the home, his room, bedding and gowns were spotless. They couldn't have made him more comfortable and I can't thank the staff enough for the care and love given to him during his time there.

'Mum' was so well looked after. Staff always went above and beyond their duty to ensure all residents have everything they need and are looked after. Couldn't thank them enough for everything they did for 'mum'.

This care home came highly recommended to me and since my mother moved in I have not been disappointed. I found the staff to be very skilled and knowledgeable and above all very happy at what they do which gives great peace of mind concerning my mum, who is almost 93 years old and suffers with Alzheimer's disease.

From the initial enquiry, staff were friendly and informative. The care was far better than I could have hoped for. Mum enjoyed her stay and I would like her to stay again in the future.

The care he received during his final weeks was second to none, although it did take him some time to settle in due to his illness in many ways his health improved from when he was in hospital. My husband was always kept clean, tidy and was very well looked after. I can’t thank the staff at Weekly enough for their empathy and kindness they have given to him and us.

We would love to extend a notable thanks to the doctor in charge of care for Mum. She had a very delicate way of communicating the most difficult of news to us that ensured we were informed of any updates without adding any additional stress or worries for our family. We were incredibly comforted to hear her voice and talk to her between visits and for all the advice she provided to us. Her sensitivity and warmth were a beacon of light to us all that kept us strong as we prepared to say goodbye.

Excellent support for my mother who was admitted for respite. Friendly atmosphere at The Old Vicarage with all staff offering a person-centred approach. Staff are always welcome and the deputy manager is clearly very passionate about her job.

My mother was able to be accepted into care at very short notice following a quick decline in her health and ability to live independently. Although very reluctant to leave her home, Mum very quickly settled in and became happy living in the care home. This was in part due to the high standard of her room, but mainly due to the lovely and genuinely caring staff who made her so welcome and comfortable. We are so grateful to all of the staff for making Mum feel at home, and providing such a high standard of care during her final weeks.

The care home is a friendly and warm place. The staff are always kind and treat my grandma with respect.

Two of the key factors for our family when selecting a care home for our mother was the attitude of the staff and the quality of care provided. We have been so pleased with the compassion shown to our mother and the thorough and professional care given daily. Any need for additional medical attention is swiftly dealt with and implemented. As a result of this in her twilight years, our mother tells us that she feels comfortable, well cared for and respected.