Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.
Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to their resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged.
There are no restrictions or booking requirements to visit The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home; however different rules apply should there be a Covid-19 outbreak, and they ask to not visit during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home has a private car park including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home has 74 reviews.
Review from Janice B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2025
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Review from Karin R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2025
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Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a lovely review of The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home! We have wonderful team at the home and are really pleased that you feel they are caring and empathetic to both residents and their families. We are really glad that you feel part of the family! Kind regards
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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2025
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Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you for your lovely review of The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home! It's great to know that you find the care home homely, care excellent and the team helpful and approachable! Your Dad is a well-loved member of our community and we love having him join in with the activities like the ball games. Our team are dedicated to providing the best of care to your Dad and are always happy to speak to you and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you soon! Kind regards,
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Review from B C (Sister of Resident) published on 7 August 2024
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Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you so much for your kind review of The Old Vicarage and The Willows Care Home! Our team work hard to build great relationships with both our residents and their relatives and it's great to know that you are treated with courtesy and respect. Kind regards.
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Review from S M (Resident) published on 14 May 2024
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review and for giving us a 5-star rating! With best wishes, Managing Director.
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Review from Sharon R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2024
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and your 5* rating. Your review both made me smile and brought a tear to my eye as I imagined you with your mum. It is great for new care seekers to read reviews like yours to better understand what life is like at The Old Vicarage & Willows. With best wishes.
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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you so much for your comments and 5* rating. I look forward to meeting your dad next time I'm at The Old Vicarage and Willows.
With best wishes
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Review from Jackie W (Wife of Resident) published on 26 September 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a fantastic review. Thank you so much. It's great to read that your husband had 5* care.
With best wishes,
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Review from Edward G (Husband of Resident) published on 14 July 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us how helpful and caring the team are. I believe there is lots of work going on to improve the gardens and since the weather has been lovely, everyone is out and about in the garden more.
With best wishes,
Honor
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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a lovely review. Thank you for taking the time to share it. I'm glad to read that your mother has flourished since coming to The Old Vicarage and Willows.
With best wishes,
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Review from Simon Q (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 6 May 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a wonderful review. I think I'll move in if I could feel 20 years younger! It's great to read that your mother-in-law is doing so well. It's amazing what a difference great care can make.
With best wishes,
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Review from Martin E (Friend of Resident) published on 7 March 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Wow - what a wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and giving us five stars. It's great for the team to see what a positive impact they have.
With best wishes.
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Review from Sarah L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2023
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. It's lovely for team members to read what a positive impact they have made on not only your father but to you and your wider family.
With best wishes,
Honor.
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Review from Yvonne M (Wife of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Thank you for your kind words about The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home! It's great to know that you are delighted with the care that your husband is receiving and that the carers at the home are wonderful with him. I'm pleased too that you feel his room is nice, with a great view. Our team prides itself on the food and the activities that are on offer, so it's nice to know that you feel they are second to none! Kind regards, Honor.
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Review from John G (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review of The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home! I'm so pleased that your mum is settling in well and is happy and safe. She is already fitting in as part of the family! Our team work really hard to ensure that they are organised, efficient, accommodating and professional, all in a friendly way, with a smile on their face! It's great that you see the home and staff as excellent and we will continue to do our best to be that for you! Kind regards, Honor.
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Review from P J (Husband of Resident) published on 30 November 2022
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's good to read that you feel your wife is being well cared for.
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Review from Dylan F (Great-grandson of Resident) published on 26 October 2022
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review. It's great to read such a positive review and to hear about the excellent care your Gran is receiving. Best wishes, Honor Keatley, Managing Director.
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Review from Christine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I will speak with the Home Manager regarding the issues you raised, however, it is good to read that you feel your mum gets good care in a safe environment.
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Review from Carole L (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2022
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What a wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and for acknowledging the hard work of the team.
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Review from Joanne F (Niece of Resident) published on 18 March 2022
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
It's great to read how happy you are regarding your aunt's care, thank you for sharing this.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10 for The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.837 for The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (111 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.837
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 4.917 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home is based on 11 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.917
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.
Date: 18 Mar 2023
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Job Title: Home Manager
Joined: 2022
Hi, my name is Ally. I am the manager at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.
I am a qualified RGN and have been nursing since 2009.
I am very passionate about my job, and I have worked very hard to be in the position I am in. I feel very privileged to come to work every day for a job I love, work with amazing staff, and get to be a part of my residents’ lives, to care for and support the people in our care. I want to improve the lives of our residents every day, to ensure they have the best of everything.
Job Title: Deputy Home Manager
Joined: 2022
Hi, my name is Sarah, I am the Deputy Manager at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.
I am a mum of 3 and have been married for 6 years. I love the outdoors and hike as often as I can.
I have proudly been part of the care sector since 2008, and for the most part, have been in a senior role; for a long-time supporting children and adults with Autism. My passion for care and ensuring outstanding provision alongside person-centred care goes for residents, staff, and families alike – we are one huge family and team who can achieve anything we set our sights on. I believe in openness, honesty, and progression; never resting on our laurels. If I haven’t met you yet, I look forward to it and here’s to many years of success and happiness.
Job Title: Administrator
Joined: 2014
Hi, my name is Jo. I am the Administrator at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.
I have been in this position since March 2022. However, I have been working in The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home for nearly 9 years. I started as a care assistant which then led to becoming an activities coordinator. As much as I loved both jobs, when I started, I always pictured myself as the administrator and I can now honestly say I am in the best job which I feel very passionate about!
Job Title: Clinical Lead
Hi, my name is Jishadh, although I like to be called Jish for short. I am the Clinical Lead at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.
I am a registered nurse with 12 years of experience. I have worked in different countries and sectors, such as in surgery theatres as a scrub nurse and even in a construction company as Occupational Health Nurse. I also previously worked as a Support Manager when I was with my former employer. I am also an M&H trainer.
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Joined: 2022
Hi, I'm Jess. I am the Activities Coordinator at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.
I love doing anything from dominos, to dancing, and crafts. I enjoy having lots of fun with all the residents and making them laugh and smile. I've got the best job at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home - it doesn't feel like work when you're having so much fun doing it! I couldn't ask for a better place to work.