The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

53 Sketty Park Road, Swansea SA2 9AS
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Old Vicarage provides skilled care for a wide range of disabilities within a homely interior that is ideal for both permanent and temporary respite needs.

The service values the dignity of the individual, encouraging choice and flexible to those who wish to personalise their own rooms. A nutritious food menu includes any particular tastes and dietary requirements.

As well as being a comfortable setting, the home has incorporated innovative care products that can assist those with mobility issues, and emergency call system.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • 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 47 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

The care home charges a room rate.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Marina United Ltd

Person in charge

  • Lyndsey Ferrier (Responsible Individual/Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2013
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (6)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Indoor/outdoor visiting welcomed 24 hours a day.
    If after 8pm in the evening, please let the person in charge that you will be visiting as the main doors will be locked.
    Please do not visit the care home if you have any Flu like symptoms .

Parking

  • Private car park

The Old Vicarage Nursing Home Reviews (17)

9.8

The Old Vicarage Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Vicarage Nursing Home has 17 reviews.

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Review from S W (Son of Resident) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Oh the whole the care that my mother gets is excellent - she seems very well looked after. She is always clean etc. and well looked after. The home seems to be laying on more activities and entertainment for the residents which has been noticeable and very welcomed, something that the staff are trying
to get my mother to join in more frequently. My father was also at the Old Vic for 3 years before his passing so one member of my family has been in the Old Vicarage over the 8 years period.- it is certainly in the top 3 nursing homes in Swansea.
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

It's been a pleasure to be able to care for both mum and dad. We will continue to try and improve our standards within the care home

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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband had Parkinson's and dementia and was cared for in The Old Vicarage Nursing Home for 3 months up to the day of his death. During that time all aspects of care were exemplary, and I had total confidence in all the staff. He was treated with care and respect and dignity. It was obvious that
his health was declining, but I never felt that the staff could have prevented this or done more for him. This was in contrast to the previous care home, where I was constantly anxious and needed to check on his care.
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, its was such a privilege to look after your husband. Pleasure to meet you and the family.

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Review from Laura C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nan was cared for at Old Vicarage & recieved outstanding care & life there. The staff were incredible, joyful & so warm & attentive to all residents. They are so welcoming to visitors at any time of the day. The activities & experiences given to the residents were amazing, and clear to see these
are set around the residents wants & needs. The home is so clean, homely & well presented. It's so clear that the residents care and welfare is paramount to all at Old Vicarage. The best care home in Swansea & we are very greatful our Nan was able to be cared for here
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. As a home we will continue to do our best and deliver the best care possible.

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Review from Elena D (Niece of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring friendly and helpful environment. Staff look after the residents very well and also their families too. Always willing to chat about any concerns I may have. Would happily recommend this home to others.
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Review from S F (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After reviewing several nursing homes in the Swansea area - my stepfather has been lucky enough to be placed in the Old Vicarage temporarily. He has immediately been made to feel at home and welcomed as an individual, with a personalised touch. As a family, we feel comfortable with his meds and pain
relief (which are plentiful!), as the carers and nurses have shown attention to detail even in these early weeks. He states he is happy with the food and likes looking out at birds and trees within the well-maintained grounds. Overall the Vicarage has provided us as a family a relief and is a breath of fresh air compared to others.
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Review from Simon M (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for just over 6 months and is enjoying living at The Old Vicarage. The facilities are generally good but it would be nice to have a room or space to talk quietly with my mother. The biggest plus of life in the home is the staff who are unfailingly cheerful helpful and
observant. Overall my impressions are that we are very lucky to have my mother being looked after so well.
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Review from gill S (Sister of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My disabled brother has been a resident for over a year.
He and I are very happy with the care he has received from the amazing team at The Old Vicarage. The nursing and care staff/catering/caretaking/admin, cleaning and laundry, all go out of their way to meet his needs and it is much appreciated
by him and our family.
Reply from Lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, we will continue to work to the best of our ability.

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Review from J G (Friend of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a warm welcome from the staff. Very friendly environment. Residents are well cared for by nursing staff and carers alike. The place is clean and well tended, with a variety of entertainments on offer.
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words; I really appreciate your acknowledgement of the staff's hard work and commitment. We are always available for any advice to move the care home forward.

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Review from R J (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was bedridden for 9 months before admission. They had her up and dressed in one day. Improvement seen every visit.
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks to the hard work of our staff, I'm glad to see and hear these great achievements.

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Review from Christine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother became a resident of the Old Vicarage in December 2021she was 93 and unable to care for herself, my brothers and I were afraid for her safety. The care and compassion my mother receives from every member of staff is unbelievable. They are extremely good at their job and are warm and caring.
They all check on her when passing her door giving her a reassuring smile at her door when they pass as she is now bedridden and her door is kept open. I can’t tell you how lucky we were to find her a place when we did it, it means I can go home after visiting her and not have to worry as I know she will be safe, and well looked after. The staff do an outstanding job. Thank you to all the staff of The Old Vicarage Care Home from the whole family.
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, I will pass on your kind words to all staff. Messages like this really encourage our staff to continue with their hard work. As a care home, we will continue to support residents and families in every way possible.

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Review from Sue W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect! Following Mum needing an emergency placement, we had to look for 24-hour care. The Old Vicarage Nursing Home was the first place we visited and the atmosphere, warmth and welcome were second to none, so we decided not to go elsewhere to look. Mum has been there three months now and our initial
impression has not changed.
Mum is safe, warm, clean and very well cared for and we are delighted.
Reply from Lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words. As a home, we will continue to do our very best.

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Review from L G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law was a resident in this home from April to September this year. I cannot fault the home the staff are so friendly and caring. Cleanliness is a very high standard, activities are great, and she loved having her hair and nails done. The kindness and care at the end of life both to her
and the family was exceptional.
Reply from lyndsey Ferrier, Manager at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, we will continue to grow and support our residents and families in the best way possible. As part of our family, we wish you all the best and it's been a privilege to know you and care for your loved one.

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Review from Donna O (Friend of Resident) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home with great staff and a good homely feel. The staff are always happy to go above and beyond to provide great care, would recommend it to anyone looking to use a care facility. The gardens and outdoor space are really quaint and lovely to enjoy in the summer. The rooms are spacious and
the home is really clean at any time I have visited.
Reply from Lyndsey Ferrier, Responsible Individual/ Director at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

We would like to thank you for your kind words and as a care home, we pride ourselves in offering the best possible care. Thank you for your support and kindness.

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Review from R D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were very fortunate that we chose Old Vicarage for my late mother-in-law's last weeks end of life care.
We could not have asked for a more loving and caring environment to say our goodbyes after she'd had a prolonged stay in hospital. Every staff member was incredibly sensitive to both mine and
my wife's needs as well as my mother-in law's.
After such a dreadful two years of being separated from her, due to Covid restrictions, it was special to be able to be with her to say goodbye in such lovely and peaceful surroundings.
The matron and care staff's genuine care and understanding made a very difficult few days a lot more bearable for which we will always be grateful.
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Review from J H (Cousin of Resident) published on 12 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin was a resident at the home for 14 years until the 13th June. I have always been more than happy with the home but under the present owner who has invested a great deal of money, the home is truly excellent.
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Review from C H (Niece of Resident) published on 3 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My aunt was only in the nursing home a short time but was well looked after.
Management was always available, helpful and friendly.
The matron is lovely as are the sisters.
All of the nursing staff were caring, especially one who went above and beyond.
The carers work very hard and nearly all of
them are cheerful and caring.
The laundry lady brightened our lives too.
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Review from T F (Resident) published on 8 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care and facilities with friendly staff.
I could not fault the staff in any way as all were cooperative, gentle and caring to the residents. The management was always available to us to help with guidance or queries about administrative matters. As an example of a care home, I would rate
it as outstanding. The staff even came to my brother's funeral 28 miles away.
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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 Nursing Home 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 142 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 Nursing Home is based on 12 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 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 12 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.

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Meet the Team (13)

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Lyndsey Ferrier

Job Title: Responsible individual Joined: 2004

Has the day to day supervision of the management of the Old Vicarage Nursing Home.

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Lyndsey Ferrier

Job Title: Matron Joined: 2024

Over 20 years of experience working in a care home setting.
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Martin Davies

Job Title: Handy Man Joined: 2024

Martin takes care of the maintenance of the care home.

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Sibby Varhese

Job Title: Cook Joined: 2005

The preparation of meals, and special dietary requirements catered for.

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Andrea Spears

Job Title: Activities coordinator Joined: 2007

Organizing various activities with all residents, and adjusting activities to suit each individual.

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Maria Dufty

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2021

The day-to-day organisation of seniors and healthcare assistants.


The Oversite of residential patients.

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Michelle Shelford

Job Title: Admin Joined: 2011

Updating of records.

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Chloe Wright

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2017

In charge of the daily running and organisation of staff.


Organisation of residential patients.

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Hazel Yutuc

Job Title: Senior Joined: 2013

The organisation of shift, supporting care manager

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Natalia Pop

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

Nurse - Supporting home manager and ensuring the smooth running of nursing patients.

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Anthony Davies

Job Title: Handyman Joined: 2025

Anthony helps with maintenance of care home

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Ana-Maria Vladoiu

Job Title: Nurse Joined: 2021

The day to day running of the care homes floor. Supporting and guiding nursing residents

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Martina Scoorer

Job Title: Activities coordinator Joined: 2025

The day to day organising of activities. Supporting the well-being of residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Vicarage Nursing Home

What types of Care is The Old Vicarage Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Old Vicarage Nursing Home have?

There are 41 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Old Vicarage Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Old Vicarage Nursing Home to the centre of Swansea?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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