The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home

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Fir Tree Lane
Burtonwood
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 4NN

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £865.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Ally Greenall is Home Manager at The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.

Hi, my name is Ally. I am the manager at The Old Vicarage and The Willows.


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 to a job I love, work with amazing staff, and get to be a part of my residents’ lives, to care 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.

Ally Greenall

This ever popular care home is able to offer the best of care in all areas of the home. The Old Vicarage offers both residential and nursing care and The Willows Care Home offers high quality dementia care. Staff teams are dedicated to their own areas and know their residents well, this has been the key to providing the best of person centred care.

Every resident has a care plan which very carefully details their own individual care needs and choice, dignity and independence are very much in mind when our residents are cared for. Resident care plans reflect all that an individual would want and need for their care to be delivered in the way they choose, with independence and dignity as prime considerations. All care teams are dedicated to delivering the best of care to all residents and work closely with GP’s and other clinical professionals from the local area to ensure that residents are well cared for. Our team go above and beyond to ensure every resident is treated as an individual, which makes both living and working here a very special experience.

We believe that meals are a hugely important part of everyone’s day and our Chef and kitchen team work hard to ensure everyone’s individual tastes and needs are accommodated. Residents are involved in planning the menu, with all food being nutritionally balanced and dietary requirements accommodated.

OUR MISSION

Together we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of all, through quality, excellence and fun.

OUR VALUES

Humility Accountability Achievement Passion Integrity

OUR VISION

To be the home of choice in our local communities


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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, End of Life, High Dependency, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, 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, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Aids, Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular 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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are following the advise of National and Local authorities including Public Health England and our local Infection Control and Prevention team.

All necessary protective equipment will be supplied and visitors may be asked to complete Lateral Flow tests.

Visits will be by appointment only. The Home's team will inform you about what arrangements are in place to keep you, our residents and team members as safe as possible.

Should there be positive cases of COVID in the Home, then visits will not be permitted.

Team members and residents are being tested as per the latest guidelines.

Many thanks for your patience.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Infection Screening We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms.
safe-tick Regulatory Assessment We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Admission The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service.
safe-tick Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
safe-tick Premises The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises.
safe-tick Shielding The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Staffing The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Visitors The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space

We have completed some building work which has enabled us to open a wonderful and safe indoor conservatory space to enable visits as per National and Local guidelines.

Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

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)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.

With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
55

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Contract
Harbour Contract .doc
Our Building and Facilities

The Old Vicarage is a home with real character. The large lounges and dining areas are bright and newly decorated and offer space for activity and events to take place and for everyone to join in.




Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician, Smoking Area, Stairlift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Pond or Lake, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Interactive Digital Touch Table.

Our Photos

Description

There are no two rooms the same, however all are beautifully decorated and some have en-suites.

We encourage our residents to personalise their rooms with items such as photos, pictures, ornaments and furniture to recreate a sense of home. 


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 60
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 48
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms, WC and Basin, Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Shared Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point, Wifi.

Our Photos
Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £865.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £865.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £865.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £865.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £865.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Warrington
Region North 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 Logo

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 Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
Our Menu Pink tick icon Menu example.docx
Our Photos

The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Activities Are So Important

It is important that our residents still feel part of the wider community and our teams ensure this is a priority by organising trips out to local groups, clubs, sights or just going down to the local pub for a pint. We also invite local groups, schools and places of worship and entertainers into our homes.

At The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home, our Lifestyle team members work hard to ensure our residents individual needs are met. Uncovering and capturing individual resident hobbies and interests, as well as resident life histories, is an essential element of success in
providing personalised daily activities which residents will enjoy. Individual activities for residents are of great importance – letter writing,
video calls with family members, attending churches and continuing long standing attendance at community groups and clubs can all be supported and achieved with the help of our Lifestyle team.

Our Photos

Timetables
Lifestyle Leaflet.pdf

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre.
Our Pets

We know that the bond between an owner and their pet is a very special one; that's why at The Old Vicarage and The Willows Care Home, we welcome for residents to bring their pets with them to live in the home. The Old Vicarage and The Willows Care Home will carry out all the necessary checks and risk assessments to ensure that all residents and pets are safe and happy.  Our team are also happy to help with caring for any pets on a daily basis. They are guaranteed get all the love and attention needed not only from their owner, but from everyone in the home!


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

How We Help With Your Pet
Feeding, Sanitation, Walking.

We Welcome
Birds, Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits, Reptiles.

Fir Tree Lane
Burtonwood
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 4NN

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 8th March 2023
Last rated 18th March 2023
Current Report

The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 28th May 2013
Service Provider Harbour Healthcare Ltd, SK4 1RD
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home

The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in March 2023.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home has 60 rooms.
Prices for The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home start from £865.00 per week.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home is owned by Harbour Healthcare.
Yes. The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home comes under Warrington.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Ally Greenall is the manager of The Old Vicarage & The Willows Care Home.

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