





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.
The care and support for my wife, myself and my family was outstanding during the short time my wife was in The Old Vicarage. I believe this contributed to us having her longer than expected. To me, this felt like home, and we have made many friends. Keep up the good work you are all a credit to The Old Vicarage.
Safety and security are excellent.
My mother spent her last month here with terminal cancer. The main plus points of the Home are: (1) Very attentive, caring, compassionate staff (2) Fully trained nursing staff who are able to deliver excellent pain relief and last days hospice care (3) Very pleasant homely, old stone-built building and gardens (4) Ease of access to the staff for updates/general communication (5) Excellent, freshly prepared meals regularly delivered throughout the day (6) Easy wheelchair access to the gardens for the residents (7) Visitors welcome at any time of day or night via a private entrance (8) car parking on site for visitors. Although only in the home for a month, my mother was able to form relationships with the staff and vice versa which was very beneficial to her. Highly recommended!
I found all the staff to be kind, courteous and they provided a very satisfactory level of care. Nursing care was given with compassion and the staff try to make the environment as homely as possible. They always make time to discuss any issues and have a chat.
My mother was admitted to The Old Vicarage on Friday 4th January 2019 and immediately felt "at home". The staff, they were wonderful with her as it soon became clear that this was "end of life" care. She was treated with great respect and her dignity was maintained. Her room was cosy and warm and she always appeared to be comfortable. In addition to Mum's care, I (and other family members) were always treated with respect and tea plentiful. When the end came it was peaceful and dignified and I was shown much love and kindness. Thank you all.
The care of her was outstanding, she was always treated with dignity. The staff were very kind to my sister and I and were very supportive - nothing was too much trouble for them.
I looked at various nursing homes and The Old Vicarage was by far the best I saw in the area. The staff are superb, the home is clean and very well run.
My aunt improved dramatically under the care of the home and was happy. I cannot recommend this home highly enough it is brilliant!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mum was only at the home for one week then passed away. The staff were very caring and attentive - Thank you.
Highly recommend, so warm and welcoming.
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.
I feel the nursing home is an extension to my home and I feel comfortable visiting my wife there every day.
I sing their praises to my friends of the care we've all received.
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.
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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