The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Wooler, Northumberland (NE71 6AD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Old Vicarage

We are a residential care home in Wooler, Northumberland, providing a home for older people who need support with everyday life. That includes people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also take respite bookings for shorter stays. We try to run this as somebody's home rather than as an institution. People bring their own belongings and keep their own habits. Families come and go rather than visiting at set times. Help with washing, dressing, medication and getting about is there when it is needed, and where somebody can manage on their own we leave them to it. Sight and hearing loss change what good care looks like in practical ways. How you approach a person, how you announce yourself, how a room is laid out, how long you leave for an answer. Small adjustments, but they decide whether somebody feels part of what is going on around them. We want to be open about the regulator. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are working through the points raised, and we would rather tell you that ourselves than have you find it out after a decision has been made. Ask us and we will say honestly where we have got to. This is a small and fairly remote part of Northumberland, and being close to family matters here. Please come and see us. Contact us and we will arrange a visit at a time that works for you.

Care provided at The Old Vicarage

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Old Vicarage

Where is The Old Vicarage located?

The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Old Vicarage provide?

The Old Vicarage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Old Vicarage's CQC rating?

The Old Vicarage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 November 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Old Vicarage provide dementia care?

Yes. The Old Vicarage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Old Vicarage offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Old Vicarage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Old Vicarage

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Old Vicarage 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 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 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 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 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.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from The Old Vicarage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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