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Moulsford, Wallingford, OX10 9JB
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26 June 2026
From the moment we arrived, the warm and friendly welcome reassured us that we had made the right decision in choosing this care home for our dad. The staff could not have been more helpful - nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went above and beyond to make both residents and families feel
comfortable and supported.
The food was delicious, and the rooms were freshly decorated, bright, and sunny, giving the place more of a hotel feel than a traditional care home. The overall atmosphere was welcoming, comfortable, and well cared for.
The staff were truly amazing, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they have done. Thank you all for your kindness and dedication. We would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for high-quality care for a loved one.
19 June 2026
My very bright husband has Parkinson's. His only previous experience of respite care - elsewhere and in an expensive home- left him with nightmares. At the Old Vicarage, he chose to stay an extra three days !
There was preliminary home visit, at which he could voice his requirements and fears. At
the home, the staff without exception were cheerful, kind and friendly. The nursing care are was very good. My husband is a food historian - and approved of the food ! I was 'phoned when there was any concern about him.
From my point of view, this was a 5 star stay because my husband has said he is happy to return. There was one problem, namely with his shower, which was dealt with, and probably resulted from him being in a newly built area.
In our locality, when one mentions The Old Vicarage, it is clear that its reputation is extremely good.
12 June 2026
My mum, who was in the last stages of multiple myeloma, was admitted to the Old Vicarage for a week's respite care. However her condition deteriorated rapidly and it soon became clear that she needed palliative care. Every member of staff was wonderfully kind and sensitive to mum's situation, and
did everything they could to keep her comfortable. The accommodation and facilities are of a very high standard and the home is in a beautiful rural setting. I would happily recommend the Old Vicarage to anyone. To all the staff, especially Sophie, Michelle and Sammy Jo, thank you for all you did for mum.
12 June 2026
Our mother spent her final days at the Old Vicarage after a prolonged period of cancer treatment. The staff were unfailingly welcoming, kind, thoughtful and helpful to our mother and to us, her adult children. Her room was comfortable and had a lovely view towards the surrounding countryside. The
communal areas were comfortable and well-furnished.
We had hoped Mum would spend more time at the Old Vicarage but sadly she declined as the cancer took its toll. In the brief time that she was there, we felt reassured that she was being well looked after and treated with kindness and dignity.
01 June 2026
My mother moved into The Old Vicarage in April 2026. From the very start I have been impressed with the real desire to get to know Mum, her wishes, routines, her family and what is important to her and to make us all feel welcomed and reassured.She has settled quickly, she loves the outlook from
her lovely room, and takes part in several of the many activities on offer. I visit often, at all times of the day, and I continue to be struck by the genuine warmth and care of the staff, and their quiet professionalism as they go about their work, even in challenging circumstances. In essence, this is a great care provider, it is clean, well managed, the food is delicious, and the staff are a credit to the leaderhsip team. The Old Vicarage feels like a real home from home, and my sisters and I feel we could not have chosen better for our mum.
28 May 2026
My Mother Audrey spent a wonderful few months at The Old Vicarage from the beginning of this year. We moved her from another care home because the overall care at this home had deteriorated.
What a massive and marvellous change we found at The Old Vicarage. Lovely caring staff who every day go the
extra mile to help.
Chefs who would ask Audrey what she would like to eat and cook it for her if it wasn't on the menu that day.
Wonderful carers who would hold my Mothers hand and chat to her.
Lots of activities going on every day with a gregarious Head of Entertainment. A Life style Manager who sourced different furniture for Mums room and special bedding.
And 2 amazing members of staff who nursed her at the end of her life.
I thoroughly recommend The Old Vicarage
22 May 2026
We moved our relative to ToV after bad experiences elsewhere. The difference at ToV was outstanding by every measure - the welcoming staff, the 'personal' chef who came to meet us, the beautifully presented room, "My Little Parlour" as it was christened, the willingness to change the menu for fussy
eaters, acknowledgement of us, as visitors by all the amazingly cheerful staff, the personal birthday cake and balloons on the big day....all fantastic. The owner is incredibly hands on, and many of the staff have been there for 20 years and more. Very few, if any, agency staff, and a truly personal caring experience for every resident there.
There is an on going programme of improvement to the building - the rooms the lounges and the grounds, all done with style and panache. Very highly recommended
19 May 2026
I cannot speak highly enough about my families experience at the Old Vicarage in Moulsford.
After looking around at other homes it was quite obvious that this home is unique. The staff were truly amazing, and this went a very long way to comforting my whole family. We all felt that my mum was
being cared for by kind, dedicated staff and in the last days we felt like the whole staff tried to put their arm round us as a family. They were and still are being fantastic with my Dad who still goes weekly just to visit the friends he made there.
The facilities are superb and more importantly the vibe in the home is very welcoming and upbeat. All the staff worked so hard to get to know us all so in the final days and by this stage my family and I felt like our friends were taking care of mum.
When my mum had passed we all felt a bit of sadness that after spending so much time in this wonderful place and with all the staff we'd got to know that we no longer needed to visit.
19 March 2026
My grandfather has been a resident of The Old Vicarage for just under a year. He moved in following a stroke which left him needing fulltime care. The staff could not be kinder or more caring. The little things that they do make such a difference to his daily life there, from iced coffee's in his
favourite chair, to all the sports fixtures on the TV and canapes for most of his meals which he can manage more easily.
It has become a second home to our family and somewhere we all love to go to, if not just for the cakes!!
19 March 2026
My father moved into The Old Vicarage in December 2025 and from day one the staff could not have been more welcoming, caring, friendly and attentive. From the moment you walk through the door you are made to feel so welcome. All the staff go above and beyond what is expected and nothing is too
much trouble for both the residents and visitors. The care he is receiving is second to none and very professional and caring. I am so impressed by the amount of time and trouble everyone takes to get to know each of the residents individually. My father certainly feels very safe and comfortable and has settled in very well. There are many activities offered daily to suit all tastes and abilities and the food is delicious! There is the most wonderful atmosphere and couldn't recommend The Old Vicarage highly enough!
16 March 2026
I can highly recommend The Old Vicarage as over the 10 years they cared for and loved my mother they demonstrated commitment to & skill in meeting her changing needs-both physical & emotional. Care homes are hard places to get right but the team at OV do. They came to understand & anticipate what
my mother needed to thrive delivering her care with passion, sensitivity and expertise. They held her in such high regard and connected with her as a person not just a resident. It is a gem of a care home with its setting and building style making it feel real & not an institution or a hotel compared to the new type of modern purpose-built homes. The OV team (from management to carers ) listen and respond always looking to better their own standards and get it right for their residents. Full of new ideas and ways to adapt what they did to help my mother, the team gave us confidence and a feeling of a gentle, safe haven so we could relax & enjoy our time with her.
17 February 2026
My mother has been a resident at The Old Vicarage in Moulsford for just over two years and recently turned 100. The staff combined their efforts to host an amazing birthday lunch for her and her family and friends. Everyone received a warm welcome through the front door and proceeded to the lounge
to be served with drinks and canapes before enjoying a delicious meal, together with the other residents, followed by a sing-song with a visiting vocalist. We all enjoyed birthday cake and hot beverages too and the celebration took place surrounded by our special birthday decorations. The care staff, kitchen staff and activity staff went the extra mile to ensure her celebration, which coincided with her actual birthday, was a day to remember for everyone and all the guests and residents were looked after supremely well. It is not often that all four generations of our family can get together, and we all have very fond memories of the day. What a splendid place to call home!
15 December 2025
As a family, we feel incredibly lucky to have found The Old Vicarage. Having spent a great deal of time here over the last 5 months, we've had the privilege of seeing it in much greater depth than most visitors. We're here every day, often staying late into the evening due to the advanced stage of
our mum's illness, and we've all been consistently impressed by the outstanding care and the attention to detail.
From the moment we first arrived on a late Friday night, the staff made us feel welcome and supported. Every member of the team has gone above and beyond, and this warm, personal service has remained consistent. The staff are not just friendly, but they are incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, which gives us great peace of mind.
The atmosphere is calm & relaxed (even through the night) and the residents seem genuinely content and very well cared for.
As a family we are incredibly grateful and can't recommend The Old Vicarage highly enough.
13 August 2024
My ex neighbour and friend moved to The Old Vicarage almost a year ago and staff have been very welcoming from her arrival. They have shown attention to her preferences and ways of doing things which has helped her to settle into her new home. Yesterday the manager and staff helped me to celebrate
her 90th birthday on the lawn with some other friends. We enjoyed a stunning location on a beautiful day with a table set for us all and decorated for the occasion and the kitchen staff had made a marvellous cake for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much to everyone.
13 August 2024
My mother moved into The Old Vicarage in March 2024, up until she moved there she was living in her own home alone and carers visited most days. At the age of 81, her dementia challenges and mobility needs were troubling the family and repairs to her house were needed often.
Nonetheless, my mother
was very nervous and dreaded leaving the familiarity of her own home. Thankfully, I have noticed a huge positive change in my mother's mood, she is now at ease and is very well looked after by the staff. She has absolutely no desire to return to her home.
Mum has a great en-suite room, it is not a huge space but adequate for her needs. She has a lovely view out of the window onto a huge lawn surrounded by trees and shrubbery. The staff have all been attentive and professional and very approachable. There are daily activities, a group lunch and lots of areas inside and outside where I can sit and properly talk with my mother one-to-one. She is happy and this is a joy to see, thank you.
09 August 2024
The staff are always supportive whenever I call and need to discuss how my Father is. When there are medical needs they are supportive and make suggestions. Father seems happy and remarks on the food, and he enjoys the gardens. He takes part in various activities; though sadly is not at all able to
remember much by way of depth or detail.
I know from personal experience just how very tough caregiving is on all levels; physical, mental, emotional, problem-solving, creativity, and spiritual. I am very happy that Father is somewhere where he is safe and cared for.
09 August 2024
I find the staff particularly good. Professional and knowledgeable but also kind, patient and loving. The rooms are good but maybe could do with extra redecorating. In general, I am extremely satisfied with the Old Vicarage care of my husband.
06 August 2024
My mother has been a resident at The Old Vicarage Care Home since August 2018. She is now 94. She has been very happy for the past six years with all her comforts and familiar things around her, a lovely green space and garden area to look out on from her chair, and a well-equipped and functional
ensuite bathroom. The weekly menu is varied and nutritional. She feels safe and secure, and often says to me that 'I am so lucky to be here and I am looked after so well', her cognitive and mobility abilities are lessening now (her eyesight is very poor) and the staff continue to be there to bring her the extra support, love, care and continuity that she needs, and they help her with her daily personal care and needs, as well as administer her medications. The staff are always on hand whenever I need to speak to them, and they are helpful, reassuring, and caring. My worries are immediately put at ease and I continue to feel reassured that Mum is being looked after so well.
20 December 2023
My mother has been a resident of the Old Vicarage Residential and Dementia Care Home since March 2023. She is now 88. Throughout her time there she has been very well looked after, she has felt safe and secure, and she has often said the staff are kind and caring. She has her own ensuite room with
her pictures around her, her medications are taken care of, and she enjoys the activities arranged and the short trips family members arrange away from the home. The care staff keep us fully informed of any medical issues and mishaps that arise. We are so grateful to all the staff at The Old Vicarage for taking care of my mother so well.
18 December 2023
It’s a difficult process for an elderly person to leave their home and move somewhere different. The management and staff made the transition for mum as easy as possible. It’s never a smooth path for residents living in a care home because of their various issues, but again the staff are very good
at helping mum with such difficulties as they arise. The activities that are arranged for residents are great. It’s difficult for such activities to be both engaging and inclusive but the staff seem to manage it.
Latest Reviews for The Old Vicarage Residential and Dementia Care Home
26 June 2026
From the moment we arrived, the warm and friendly welcome reassured us that we had made the right decision in choosing this care home for our dad. The staff could not have been more helpful - nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went above and beyond to make both residents and families feel
comfortable and supported.
The food was delicious, and the rooms were freshly decorated, bright, and sunny, giving the place more of a hotel feel than a traditional care home. The overall atmosphere was welcoming, comfortable, and well cared for.
The staff were truly amazing, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they have done. Thank you all for your kindness and dedication. We would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for high-quality care for a loved one.
19 June 2026
My very bright husband has Parkinson's. His only previous experience of respite care - elsewhere and in an expensive home- left him with nightmares. At the Old Vicarage, he chose to stay an extra three days !
There was preliminary home visit, at which he could voice his requirements and fears. At
the home, the staff without exception were cheerful, kind and friendly. The nursing care are was very good. My husband is a food historian - and approved of the food ! I was 'phoned when there was any concern about him.
From my point of view, this was a 5 star stay because my husband has said he is happy to return. There was one problem, namely with his shower, which was dealt with, and probably resulted from him being in a newly built area.
In our locality, when one mentions The Old Vicarage, it is clear that its reputation is extremely good.
12 June 2026
My mum, who was in the last stages of multiple myeloma, was admitted to the Old Vicarage for a week's respite care. However her condition deteriorated rapidly and it soon became clear that she needed palliative care. Every member of staff was wonderfully kind and sensitive to mum's situation, and
did everything they could to keep her comfortable. The accommodation and facilities are of a very high standard and the home is in a beautiful rural setting. I would happily recommend the Old Vicarage to anyone. To all the staff, especially Sophie, Michelle and Sammy Jo, thank you for all you did for mum.
12 June 2026
Our mother spent her final days at the Old Vicarage after a prolonged period of cancer treatment. The staff were unfailingly welcoming, kind, thoughtful and helpful to our mother and to us, her adult children. Her room was comfortable and had a lovely view towards the surrounding countryside. The
communal areas were comfortable and well-furnished.
We had hoped Mum would spend more time at the Old Vicarage but sadly she declined as the cancer took its toll. In the brief time that she was there, we felt reassured that she was being well looked after and treated with kindness and dignity.
01 June 2026
My mother moved into The Old Vicarage in April 2026. From the very start I have been impressed with the real desire to get to know Mum, her wishes, routines, her family and what is important to her and to make us all feel welcomed and reassured.She has settled quickly, she loves the outlook from
her lovely room, and takes part in several of the many activities on offer. I visit often, at all times of the day, and I continue to be struck by the genuine warmth and care of the staff, and their quiet professionalism as they go about their work, even in challenging circumstances. In essence, this is a great care provider, it is clean, well managed, the food is delicious, and the staff are a credit to the leaderhsip team. The Old Vicarage feels like a real home from home, and my sisters and I feel we could not have chosen better for our mum.
28 May 2026
My Mother Audrey spent a wonderful few months at The Old Vicarage from the beginning of this year. We moved her from another care home because the overall care at this home had deteriorated.
What a massive and marvellous change we found at The Old Vicarage. Lovely caring staff who every day go the
extra mile to help.
Chefs who would ask Audrey what she would like to eat and cook it for her if it wasn't on the menu that day.
Wonderful carers who would hold my Mothers hand and chat to her.
Lots of activities going on every day with a gregarious Head of Entertainment. A Life style Manager who sourced different furniture for Mums room and special bedding.
And 2 amazing members of staff who nursed her at the end of her life.
I thoroughly recommend The Old Vicarage
22 May 2026
We moved our relative to ToV after bad experiences elsewhere. The difference at ToV was outstanding by every measure - the welcoming staff, the 'personal' chef who came to meet us, the beautifully presented room, "My Little Parlour" as it was christened, the willingness to change the menu for fussy
eaters, acknowledgement of us, as visitors by all the amazingly cheerful staff, the personal birthday cake and balloons on the big day....all fantastic. The owner is incredibly hands on, and many of the staff have been there for 20 years and more. Very few, if any, agency staff, and a truly personal caring experience for every resident there.
There is an on going programme of improvement to the building - the rooms the lounges and the grounds, all done with style and panache. Very highly recommended
19 May 2026
I cannot speak highly enough about my families experience at the Old Vicarage in Moulsford.
After looking around at other homes it was quite obvious that this home is unique. The staff were truly amazing, and this went a very long way to comforting my whole family. We all felt that my mum was
being cared for by kind, dedicated staff and in the last days we felt like the whole staff tried to put their arm round us as a family. They were and still are being fantastic with my Dad who still goes weekly just to visit the friends he made there.
The facilities are superb and more importantly the vibe in the home is very welcoming and upbeat. All the staff worked so hard to get to know us all so in the final days and by this stage my family and I felt like our friends were taking care of mum.
When my mum had passed we all felt a bit of sadness that after spending so much time in this wonderful place and with all the staff we'd got to know that we no longer needed to visit.
19 March 2026
My grandfather has been a resident of The Old Vicarage for just under a year. He moved in following a stroke which left him needing fulltime care. The staff could not be kinder or more caring. The little things that they do make such a difference to his daily life there, from iced coffee's in his
favourite chair, to all the sports fixtures on the TV and canapes for most of his meals which he can manage more easily.
It has become a second home to our family and somewhere we all love to go to, if not just for the cakes!!
19 March 2026
My father moved into The Old Vicarage in December 2025 and from day one the staff could not have been more welcoming, caring, friendly and attentive. From the moment you walk through the door you are made to feel so welcome. All the staff go above and beyond what is expected and nothing is too
much trouble for both the residents and visitors. The care he is receiving is second to none and very professional and caring. I am so impressed by the amount of time and trouble everyone takes to get to know each of the residents individually. My father certainly feels very safe and comfortable and has settled in very well. There are many activities offered daily to suit all tastes and abilities and the food is delicious! There is the most wonderful atmosphere and couldn't recommend The Old Vicarage highly enough!
16 March 2026
I can highly recommend The Old Vicarage as over the 10 years they cared for and loved my mother they demonstrated commitment to & skill in meeting her changing needs-both physical & emotional. Care homes are hard places to get right but the team at OV do. They came to understand & anticipate what
my mother needed to thrive delivering her care with passion, sensitivity and expertise. They held her in such high regard and connected with her as a person not just a resident. It is a gem of a care home with its setting and building style making it feel real & not an institution or a hotel compared to the new type of modern purpose-built homes. The OV team (from management to carers ) listen and respond always looking to better their own standards and get it right for their residents. Full of new ideas and ways to adapt what they did to help my mother, the team gave us confidence and a feeling of a gentle, safe haven so we could relax & enjoy our time with her.
17 February 2026
My mother has been a resident at The Old Vicarage in Moulsford for just over two years and recently turned 100. The staff combined their efforts to host an amazing birthday lunch for her and her family and friends. Everyone received a warm welcome through the front door and proceeded to the lounge
to be served with drinks and canapes before enjoying a delicious meal, together with the other residents, followed by a sing-song with a visiting vocalist. We all enjoyed birthday cake and hot beverages too and the celebration took place surrounded by our special birthday decorations. The care staff, kitchen staff and activity staff went the extra mile to ensure her celebration, which coincided with her actual birthday, was a day to remember for everyone and all the guests and residents were looked after supremely well. It is not often that all four generations of our family can get together, and we all have very fond memories of the day. What a splendid place to call home!
15 December 2025
As a family, we feel incredibly lucky to have found The Old Vicarage. Having spent a great deal of time here over the last 5 months, we've had the privilege of seeing it in much greater depth than most visitors. We're here every day, often staying late into the evening due to the advanced stage of
our mum's illness, and we've all been consistently impressed by the outstanding care and the attention to detail.
From the moment we first arrived on a late Friday night, the staff made us feel welcome and supported. Every member of the team has gone above and beyond, and this warm, personal service has remained consistent. The staff are not just friendly, but they are incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, which gives us great peace of mind.
The atmosphere is calm & relaxed (even through the night) and the residents seem genuinely content and very well cared for.
As a family we are incredibly grateful and can't recommend The Old Vicarage highly enough.
13 August 2024
My ex neighbour and friend moved to The Old Vicarage almost a year ago and staff have been very welcoming from her arrival. They have shown attention to her preferences and ways of doing things which has helped her to settle into her new home. Yesterday the manager and staff helped me to celebrate
her 90th birthday on the lawn with some other friends. We enjoyed a stunning location on a beautiful day with a table set for us all and decorated for the occasion and the kitchen staff had made a marvellous cake for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much to everyone.
13 August 2024
My mother moved into The Old Vicarage in March 2024, up until she moved there she was living in her own home alone and carers visited most days. At the age of 81, her dementia challenges and mobility needs were troubling the family and repairs to her house were needed often.
Nonetheless, my mother
was very nervous and dreaded leaving the familiarity of her own home. Thankfully, I have noticed a huge positive change in my mother's mood, she is now at ease and is very well looked after by the staff. She has absolutely no desire to return to her home.
Mum has a great en-suite room, it is not a huge space but adequate for her needs. She has a lovely view out of the window onto a huge lawn surrounded by trees and shrubbery. The staff have all been attentive and professional and very approachable. There are daily activities, a group lunch and lots of areas inside and outside where I can sit and properly talk with my mother one-to-one. She is happy and this is a joy to see, thank you.
09 August 2024
The staff are always supportive whenever I call and need to discuss how my Father is. When there are medical needs they are supportive and make suggestions. Father seems happy and remarks on the food, and he enjoys the gardens. He takes part in various activities; though sadly is not at all able to
remember much by way of depth or detail.
I know from personal experience just how very tough caregiving is on all levels; physical, mental, emotional, problem-solving, creativity, and spiritual. I am very happy that Father is somewhere where he is safe and cared for.
09 August 2024
I find the staff particularly good. Professional and knowledgeable but also kind, patient and loving. The rooms are good but maybe could do with extra redecorating. In general, I am extremely satisfied with the Old Vicarage care of my husband.
06 August 2024
My mother has been a resident at The Old Vicarage Care Home since August 2018. She is now 94. She has been very happy for the past six years with all her comforts and familiar things around her, a lovely green space and garden area to look out on from her chair, and a well-equipped and functional
ensuite bathroom. The weekly menu is varied and nutritional. She feels safe and secure, and often says to me that 'I am so lucky to be here and I am looked after so well', her cognitive and mobility abilities are lessening now (her eyesight is very poor) and the staff continue to be there to bring her the extra support, love, care and continuity that she needs, and they help her with her daily personal care and needs, as well as administer her medications. The staff are always on hand whenever I need to speak to them, and they are helpful, reassuring, and caring. My worries are immediately put at ease and I continue to feel reassured that Mum is being looked after so well.
20 December 2023
My mother has been a resident of the Old Vicarage Residential and Dementia Care Home since March 2023. She is now 88. Throughout her time there she has been very well looked after, she has felt safe and secure, and she has often said the staff are kind and caring. She has her own ensuite room with
her pictures around her, her medications are taken care of, and she enjoys the activities arranged and the short trips family members arrange away from the home. The care staff keep us fully informed of any medical issues and mishaps that arise. We are so grateful to all the staff at The Old Vicarage for taking care of my mother so well.
18 December 2023
It’s a difficult process for an elderly person to leave their home and move somewhere different. The management and staff made the transition for mum as easy as possible. It’s never a smooth path for residents living in a care home because of their various issues, but again the staff are very good
at helping mum with such difficulties as they arise. The activities that are arranged for residents are great. It’s difficult for such activities to be both engaging and inclusive but the staff seem to manage it.