The Old Vicarage Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,350.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Yvonne Smith is Home Manager at The Old Vicarage Care Home.
"I've worked in care for over 30 years. My training includes courses on independence, management and palliative care.
What I enjoy most about my job is meeting new people who come to live with us and their families. It's all about making sure they feel part of our community, having a natter, and listening to what they want and need. I ensure everyone gets a say in how things are run here, keep everyone in the loop about any changes, and always have a kettle on for visitors."
The Old Vicarage Care Home in the Sherborne area of Dorset provides reputable person-centred residential care to our well-loved residents. While ideal for long-term residential needs, the home also offers the surrounding communities short-term respite and daycare services.
We are lucky enough to be situated in a lovely area of the country, in the secluded village of Leigh in the Dorset countryside. We’re proud of the facilities we offer to our residents. We have a committed team that always works to provide varied and engaging activities and compassionate care centred on respect, dignity, and choice.
Whether you’d enjoy spending time with your new friends and relatives, rekindling the love of an old hobby or enjoying our beautiful gardens, we’d be delighted to welcome you at The Old Vicarage. Why not pop in and learn more about this award-winning Dorset care home?
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Learning Disability (ALD), Palliative, Personal care, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Aids, Cancer, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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The Old Vicarage Care Home is working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Over the last few years, the Old Vicarage Care Home has won over 30 national and regional awards for its commitment to elderly care, which supports its reputation as one of the leading care homes in Dorset. Why not arrange a visit to learn more about this highly respected care home? |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jan 1920 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Coffee Shop, Day Centre, GP, Hairdressers, Minibus, Optician, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area, Stairlift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls. |
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We have 40 bedrooms at The Old Vicarage, with registration for 41 residents. Rooms have phone and television points, and residents have internet access. Residents can also bring their own furniture if required. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 41 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 36 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Double Room, Separate Sitting Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,400.00 |
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| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
There is a weekly menu.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
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Activities and entertainment are a core part of quality care, and at The Old Vicarage, we are committed to understanding personal needs and adhering to a tailored approach to residents. Several activities are organised to support personal interests and physical health. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse, enriching range of activities and entertainment. A dedicated activities coordinator is responsible for researching and facilitating enjoyable activities for residents every day. A weekly timetable of activities is in place, supplemented by additional opportunities. We take feedback and requests for new activities or outings into account so that residents can continue to enjoy the hobbies and pastimes they have participated in over the years. Regular activities include: Craft sessions Musical entertainment from local entertainers Exercise and dance classes Beauty treatments Quiz sessions Film clubs Gardening and birdwatching Specialist activities include: Visits from ‘Pets as Therapy’ dogs Intergenerational projects with local toddler groups Fishing expeditions Visits to local attractions Public events and fetes |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets by arrangement. The Old Vicarage was rated the post pet friendly care home of the year in 2018 by the Cinnamon Trust for the third year running. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
The Old Vicarage
Leigh
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6HL
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 14th March 2025 |
| Published Date | 1st April 2025 |
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| Registration Date | 1st March 2018 |
| Service Provider | Healthcare Homes Group Limited, CO7 7QR |
The Old Vicarage Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
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| Church, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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