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 S T (Wife of Resident) published on 31 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We chose the Old Vicarage for our father because it was very homely and the staff were very welcoming. They continue to provide a professional and caring service.

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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff very friendly, they all look after Dad very much and always have time to talk to him.

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Review from Gill R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, good standard of care. Due to staff shortages, sometimes personal care is lacking and stimulation for residents. No person is currently responsible for activities.

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Review from Maxine B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan was looked after so well. The staff were always very kind and helpful to my nan and to myself and my mum. When I visited the home, it was beautiful, clean and light, making it feel very airy. My nan was 100 while a resident and they made such an effort to make her birthday special and it was.
We are really grateful for all the help and support they gave my nan and us. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone. Thank you again from myself and my mum.

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Review from D A (Mother of Resident) published on 3 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care my daughter receives. In this home, staff are always welcoming and friendly.

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Review from E M (Resident) published on 3 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy.

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Review from Rebecca W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My grandmother and grandfather were admitted together in 2017 after a prolonged period of ill health and declining ability to care for themselves.
The staff made every effort to enable them to spend time with each other, even ensuring their rooms were adjoining.
Since my grandfather passed, my grandmother
has received excellent care and has formed strong friendships with the staff, many of whom have worked at The Vicarage for years.
She is happy in herself, despite a mental decline, and her room is clean and has an outlook over the garden.
Throughout the pandemic, I have had as much access and contact as was legally possible, and her every need has been met.
My only observation would be a better method of communication between the home and the resident's families, ie a regular update/email/messaging system that means we don’t have to continually call and disturb the staff, but we, as relatives, have current information that is easy to access.

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Review from Liz Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been cared for at The Old Vicarage for almost three years. She has been very well cared for; the staff are terrific with all the residents. It’s a very welcoming home, and I always come away happy and relieved that Mum is happy and well looked after.

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Review from Louise M (Sister of Resident) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my sister was first admitted into the Old Vicarage, it was a very stressful time for all members of the family. Within a very short time, my sister had settled really well; the staff engaged with her immediately and delivered a standard of care which made us all feel confident that our sister was
being cared for exactly how we wanted. The home has a lovely, friendly atmosphere, staff are always approachable, and most importantly, the residents always look happy!

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Review from Pauline H (Niece of Resident) published on 5 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been a resident of The Old Vicarage for over two years now, and when we were able to visit, I have always been very impressed with how well maintained the home is. It is always immaculate and extremely clean throughout. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and it’s lovely to see
warm and caring interactions with the residents. There is a real homely feel, which is lovely and so important for my aunt and other residents well-being.
This is a very professionally run care home, and even though the most challenging of recent times with Covid-19, it has been run so well. The manager has gone above and beyond to ensure the care of the residents remained the priority.

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Review from Gemma S (Niece of Resident) published on 1 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt is a resident at The Old Vicarage. She has settled in so well due to the excellent care she receives! She always looks clean and tidy, and the home is immaculate and well presented. There is always a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Staff and management go above and beyond their job roles for my
aunt and the other residents. Not only have they made my aunt feel part of one big family, but also made me feel comfortable when visiting.

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Review from Emily A (Niece of Resident) published on 1 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with the care my auntie receives at The Old Vicarage. The staff are lovely and always go the extra mile. My auntie is happy here; I would highly recommend The Old Vicarage to anyone.

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Review from Andrew A (Brother of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole family are more than happy for the care and attention my sister receives in this home. The staff are always cheerful and they make my sister smile, which means a lot to us to see her happy and settled.

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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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    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