The Vicarage
The Vicarage is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL50 2TS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Vicarage
The Vicarage is a care home in Cheltenham. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including people with a physical disability, and we support both younger adults and older people. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. The people who live here are adults with their own views about how they want to live, and we work on that basis. Everyone has a say in what goes on the shopping list, what is cooked, how their room looks, where they go and who comes to see them. Some use local groups and facilities, some have work or classes, and some prefer a quieter week with a few things they enjoy properly. Something we pay attention to is what happens as people get older. Needs change with age for everybody, and for somebody with a learning disability those changes are too often missed or put down to the disability itself. We watch for that and act on it. Communication takes the most effort. Where speech is not how a person tells us things, we learn the way they do. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and social workers are welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at The Vicarage
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Vicarage
Where is The Vicarage located?
The Vicarage is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2TS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Vicarage provide?
The Vicarage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Vicarage's CQC rating?
The Vicarage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Vicarage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Vicarage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Vicarage
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Vicarage is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Vicarage is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Vicarage offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. The Vicarage is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
The Vicarage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Vicarage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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