The Old Vicarage Care Home
The Old Vicarage Care Home is a residential care home in North Shields, North Tyneside (NE29 6SL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Old Vicarage Care Home
The Old Vicarage Care Home is in North Shields, North Tyneside. We provide residential care for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult, and caring for people living with dementia is a large part of what we do. We are deliberately clear about what we are. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest still belongs to the person. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them. Dementia care comes down to consistency and to knowing the person. A day that runs in a familiar order, the same faces turning up and surroundings that make sense will settle somebody more reliably than any programme of activities. We take time to learn about a person's working life, their family and their habits, because that is what makes sense of things later on. Beyond the help they need, residents run their own days, and visitors are welcome rather than merely tolerated. Respite and short stays are available. Please ring us if you would like to look round and talk things over.
Care provided at The Old Vicarage Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 June 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Old Vicarage Care Home
Where is The Old Vicarage Care Home located?
The Old Vicarage Care Home is a residential care home in North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6SL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Old Vicarage Care Home provide?
The Old Vicarage Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Old Vicarage Care Home's CQC rating?
The Old Vicarage Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 18 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Old Vicarage Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Old Vicarage Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Old Vicarage Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Old Vicarage Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Old Vicarage Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Old Vicarage Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Old Vicarage Care Home 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 Old Vicarage Care Home 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 Old Vicarage Care Home 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 North East
The Old Vicarage Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from The Old Vicarage Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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