The Old Vicarage

Ivy Bank Road, Bolton BL1 7EQ
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  • The Old Vicarage, Bolton
The Old Vicarage is a family run care home which offers many aspects of individual care to support the independence of its residents in later life.

The atmosphere and décor within the home is reflective of a boutique hotel environment.

In addition, a small number of beautiful bungalows within the grounds are available for rent. These allow elderly residents to experience a more independent lifestyle, whilst being able to take advantage of the support and services provided from within the care home.

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Care Provided by The Old Vicarage

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gabrielle Macdonald (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (35)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Old Vicarage

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £995 – £1,245
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,235 – £1,245
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £995 – £1,245
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,235 – £1,245
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Vicarage to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome any time of the day, however they are asked to avoid meal times if possible as this tends to be a busy period whilst assisting residents.


  • Parking

  • Ample onsite parking is available.


The Old Vicarage Reviews (44)

Total of 44, showing 41-44
9.9

The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Vicarage has 44 reviews.

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Review from Anthony W (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 31 May 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Home appears clean, carers very attentive. Food good.

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Review from Lynn C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has dementia and cannot praise the staff of the Old Vicarage highly enough in the care they give her and support they give to me. They are professional in all they do and say ans nothing is to much trouble. The environment is beautiful and always clean and tidy. It's like visiting mum at home
and she is very settled and comfortable there. Thank you very much.

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Review from Steve S (Friend of Resident) published on 31 January 2016
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have known this family for over 50 years. This care home is without doubt the best in Lancashire. Very clean, professionally run with good amenities & the food is five star. The staff are professional whilst friendly & caring. Treating all residents with the utmost respect and dignity.

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Review from Heather H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 December 2015
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for the wonderful care you gave to my Mother in Law. She was very well looked after and happy at The Old Vic. We always felt very welcome and appreciated the time the staff gave to her. Even painting her nails, something she always enjoyed.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for The Old Vicarage is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.866 for The Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.866

  • b) 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 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Jan 2024

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

posted 17 Mar 2025

We have one beautiful single en-suite bedroom available. For the more independent resident, we also have a   Close Care bungalow/bedsit available to rent within the grounds. This is an ideal option for the more independent minded resident who requires support close to hand. (cleaning, catering, with day care & activities provided within the home). Available for permanent basis.


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