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 Lindsey L (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All those who I met at The Old Vicarage showed such care and compassion to my mother during her stay. Any requests I made were carried out and staff sought me out to chat and discuss Mum'[s situation and care etc. Nothing was too much trouble. Sadly Mum passed away after a brief stay and once again,
staff showed support and care to myself at the sad time. A lovely warm and friendly atmosphere generated by everyone at the Old Vicarage.
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Review from L J (Niece of Resident) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff very welcoming and friendly, my uncle seemed very comfortable.
Staff asked us on two occasions if we would like a drink.
My uncle had a lovely view of the gardens from his bedroom.
We were shown straight to him by a member of staff as it was our first visit.
The visit was very pleasing.
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Review from Malcolm C (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very happy with the care my Aunt received. None of the negatives often applied to nursing homes applied here. Staff were lovely; the rooms were fresh and clean.
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Review from Gary E (Son of Resident) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Despite our reservations of mum having to go into residential care, the staff at The Old Vicarage made her comfortable and welcome from the outset. Both my mum and I quickly realised that she was in the right place! We got to know the staff very well and her care needs were thoroughly looked after.
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Old Vicarage.
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Review from Patricia G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Although my Mother was only in there a month before she died I was happy with the care she had. Everyone was so helpful and friendly and, as I live in Devon, they kept me in touch with everything.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was a resident for around three years and passed away last August. She was bedridden with dementia. I found the staff to be empathic, with good care and regular agency staff. Think the activities for bedridden could be better but on the whole good all round.
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Review from Trevor M (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nurses were caring and helpful. Room was clean and tidy. Nice quiet atmosphere, easy access in and out of the carpark. Meals were very good. Recommend anyone to stay here.
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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was only at the home for one week then passed away. The staff were very caring and attentive - Thank you.
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Review from David B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Highly recommend, so warm and welcoming.
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Review from Jan B (Niece of Resident) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Gerald B (Husband of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Rosemary B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J H (Niece of Resident) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Archibald C (Resident) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Louise K (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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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
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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