The Old Vicarage Care Home

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The Old Vicarage
Leigh
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6HL

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,300.00
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."

Yvonne Smith

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
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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
Safe Visiting Space
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We have a beautiful visiting pod that supports warm, comfortable and safe visits

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)

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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Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities


Set in secluded, beautifully landscaped gardens, woodland and meadow, and with stunning views overlooking the Dorset countryside, it’s hard to resist the charms of The Old Vicarage.  As soon as you step through the door of this charming country house, you’ll discover an oasis of comfort, warmth, calm and relaxation.

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
No

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Jan 1920

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

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

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Coffee Shop, Day Centre, GP, Hairdressers, Minibus, Optician, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area, Stairlift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Individual Heating Controls.

Description

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
Number Of Rooms 41
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 36

Type Of Room
Double Room, Separate Sitting Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,300.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00

Funding Types
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

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Activities Are So Important

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


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

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
Yes

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

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

The Old Vicarage
Leigh
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6HL

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 18th March 2021
Last rated 28th March 2019
Current Report

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

Historic Reports

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

Registration Date 1st March 2018
Service Provider Healthcare Homes Group Limited, CO7 7QR
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about The Old Vicarage Care Home

The Old Vicarage Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in March 2019.
The Old Vicarage Care Home provides Residential and Respite care.
The Old Vicarage Care Home has 41 rooms.
Prices for The Old Vicarage Care Home start from £1,300.00 per week.
The Old Vicarage Care Home is owned by Healthcare Homes Group Limited.
Yes. The Old Vicarage Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. The Old Vicarage Care Home does offer Respite care.
No. The Old Vicarage Care Home does not provide care for people with Dementia.
The Old Vicarage Care Home comes under Dorset.
The Old Vicarage Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
The Old Vicarage Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Yvonne Smith is the manager of The Old Vicarage Care Home.

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