The Old Vicarage

Station Road, Gobowen, Oswestry SY11 3JS
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9.4 33 Reviews
  • The Old Vicarage, Oswestry
The Old Vicarage Nursing Home is situated on the outskirts of the small village of Gobowen.

The home is in close proximity to local shops, a Post Office, a Dental Surgery, the local village public house and a train station. These local services are easily accessible for all who live here to enable them to continue being part of the local community.

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Care Provided by The Old Vicarage

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cara Jones (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 40+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (32)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 3

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

  • fees to be discussed on enquiry

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • Free onsite parking


The Old Vicarage Reviews (33)

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9.4

The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.358) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Vicarage has 33 reviews.

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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent location and people to visit. Residents are superbly cared for. Management are brilliant. Staff are excellent. Residents rooms are fully furnished. Very clean throughout the home. Meals are excellent. They make sure the residents are safe and secure. Value for money. There are a range of activities
for the residents.

Reply from Cara Jones, Home Manager at The Old Vicarage

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your experience with us has been positive. We truly appreciate your kind words about the care and attention our residents receive, as well as the efforts of our management team and staff. Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment is our top priority, and we're glad to know it's making a difference for your loved one. Your feedback is very much appreciated, and we look forward to continuing to provide the best care possible. Thank you again for your support!


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Review from D L (Wife of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Full 24-hour nursing care required and carried out for quite a difficult patient. Well managed with dignity and understanding.

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Review from E V (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident for just under 12 months. He has settled in really well, something I was apprehensive about. The staff are always welcoming and many go over and above to make each resident feel heard and part of what is going on.
The rooms are comfortable and we have been able to take Dad's
personal items to make it more comfortable. I would recommend The Old Vicarage to anyone in need of residential care.

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Review from D D (Son of Resident) published on 17 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been at The Old Vicarage for around 6 months.
I'm writing this review because I just saw the review from the past I just wanted to say there are new owners and managers and chefs etc.
The home is fantastic. Always improving The Old Vicarage looks after my mum 100%. My mum loves it there,
my mum thinks it's her home now and is looked after 100%. We can go there anytime and take our nugget/dog/ to see her at any time: they are so approachable and nothing is too much trouble.
I can go on but will stop there just wanted to let everyone know how happy we are.

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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During his 4 month stay my husband has been helped to settle into the home. The carers have been attentive and kept him tidy and medication has been administered as prescribed by a doctor. At night, one of the staff, on occasion, has been less than patient with his needs. This has been unfortunate as
the other staff are very kind. Reception is always welcoming and helpful.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is looked after here very well.

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Review from L A (Wife of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is kind and caring to residents and their relatives.

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Review from Kath T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has been here for about eight weeks. We all, as his family, have been very impressed and pleased with all aspects of his care. The staff are always happy and helpful and as visitors, we are always made welcome and kept well informed. The food always looks very tasty.

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Review from S W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

All we want is for our family member to be comfy, looked after and treated with dignity.

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Review from Christine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a good experience when visiting.

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Review from F G (Husband of Resident) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The overall care given to my wife is good. Certain times I have to seek assistance in maintaining she does not wet herself, this seems to be when certain staff are on duty. I don't get any information on what she requires ie soap, shampoo or any clothing she needs. Medical wise the response is excellent.
I have asked that when soup is offered brown bread is offered, can I please ask that such bread is available, if not then I am informed and I will bring some brown bread for the soup.

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Review from C J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granny really enjoys being here. She likes how lovable and well-looked after she is, everyone made her feel so welcomed when she arrived. There's lots to do, like sit in the garden, lots of activities such as pool table, tennis and much more. The food here is really good and carers are lovely and
very chatty.

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Review from Janet Y (Niece of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My aunt is well cared for at The Old Vicarage. The staff are friendly and helpful. My aunt says they look after her well. The home is clean, tidy, and warm and there is always a drink on the table near her bed.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so pleased with the variation of activities at the Vicarage. Mum is very happy here.

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Review from J R (Niece of Resident) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are always friendly and helpful, my aunt speaks highly of all of them, all her needs are met, she loves the food and her room and enjoys the activities.
For visitors, parking can be a problem, the entrance to the home is very worn, large potholes could damage your car.

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Review from W G (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and professional with a team leader who genuinely cares about her residents' well-being and also helps at busy times, to feed and care for the residents. My personal experience is that all the Old Vicarage staff are helpful and friendly, taking the time to chat to and reassure
residents when required.

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Review from P W (Niece of Resident) published on 18 August 2022
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care staff and office staff are very helpful and friendly. Nothing too much trouble. All measures were carried out with Covid regulations on every visit. Good organisation for visiting times. Made my Aunt as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Debbie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During our visit, all members of staff are welcoming and helpful. Teamwork appears paramount with good leadership. My Mother always appears well cared for, her rapport with all staff clearly demonstrates that despite her Dementia she feels safe and content. As a family, we feel confident in The Old
Vicarage Nursing home and members of the staff/team. Thank you.

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Review from Margaret S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find that the staff are very helpful and caring. My mother always looks clean and
comfortable.
She has a beautiful room and when I visit I often find they have put her radio on for her tuned in to Classic FM, which is her favourite station.
As my mother seems to be nearing the end of her life
she is frail and sometimes confused but there is a sense of peace.
This is a great comfort to me.

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Review from Catherine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2022
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Vicarage really helped Mum to settle in well and quickly set up support to help her mental well being and physical needs. Despite the challenges of covid, they have always communicated to family with sensitivity and consideration.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.358)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.358) 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 4.4 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.358 for The Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (87 Excellents x 5) + (72 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.358

  • 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 14 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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 14 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: 28 Mar 2020

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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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Cara Jones

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2016

Home Manager


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Vicarage

What types of Care is The Old Vicarage registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does The Old Vicarage provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The Old Vicarage have?

There are 32 Single Rooms and 9 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Old Vicarage?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, 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 to the centre of Oswestry?

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