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 Elaine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2021
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Thank you, and keep up the good work.
Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit it. It's so important for our team members to read what a difference they make, not only to their residents but also the wider families.
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Review from Kay B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2021
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. It's great that your mum has settled so well and lovely feedback regarding the team, which I know they'll be thrilled to see and hear what a difference they are making not only to their resident's lives but also their wider families.
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Review from Jacqueline S (Wife of Resident) published on 22 December 2020
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Review from Mrs Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2020
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I know the team will be very happy to hear what a difference they make.
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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2020
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What an honest review. Thank you for sharing your story. It's a story that so many people go through and feel so alone. I'm glad you found 'the one'.
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Review from D B (Niece of Resident) published on 24 February 2020
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What wonderful words you have used to express how The Old Vicarage feels. Many thanks for taking the time to write this review.
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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2020
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. It's good to know things are going well not only for your Dad but for you too.
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Review from Sue P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2020
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Many thanks for writing this review. I'm so pleased the decision to place your grandmother at The Old Vicarage has reassured you all and made your decision easier to bear.
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Review from Jim P (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2020
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It's great for staff to know what a difference they make.
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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2019
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Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Your words will help the team to understand what a difference they make not only to our residents but to their wider family also.
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Review from Jayne L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2019
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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 respond. It is so important for our team members to see reviews such as yours and to understand what an impact their caring and thoughtful actions have, not only on the person living with us, but also their family and friends.
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Review from Shirley M (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2019
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
That sounds like a perfect review to me. Thank you and kind regards.
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Review from Patricia D (Brother of Resident) published on 17 January 2019
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you for such a personal review. It is so good to hear about such a success story. Thanks for reviewing. Kind regards
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Review from Donald B (Husband of Resident) published on 31 December 2018
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
So glad to hear that you enjoyed Christmas lunch at The Old Vicarage! Kind regards.
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Review from Lindsey S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 31 December 2018
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you very much for taking the trouble to post a review. the team will be happy to know that their hard work is evident and making the essential difference to resident care. Kind regards
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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 December 2018
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you for the wonderful review, it is much appreciated. Kind regards
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Review from Pamela M (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2018
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What a wonderful review! Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards
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Review from Jane G (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2018
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
What a wonderful review, thank you for taking the trouble to give a snapshot of your experience of the home. This will certainly reassure those who are searching for care for their loved ones. Kind regards.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2018
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Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
Thank you for your review and your recommendation, everyone at The Old Vicarage will be pleased to know that they are making a positive difference. Kind regards
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Review from L C (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 5 April 2018
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I love the transformation of the library into a tearoom.....just makes that visit a bit more special!
My Aunt is truly well cared for and most importantly, she is happy. I can't thank the staff enough for their efforts.
Reply from Alison Foreman, Commercial Director at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home
This is a wonderful review, thank you very much for your kind words. The staff work so hard to ensure that this home is the best it can be and to hear your praise will make them feel that all of their efforts are worthwhile. We are proud of The Old Vicarage, and rightly so! Kind regards.
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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.
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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.