The Old Vicarage

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The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY4 2EF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, for adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. A home for younger adults has to be about building a life rather than winding one down. People here have decades ahead of them, so we talk about work and college, money, cooking, travel, relationships and independence, and we expect people to take on more over time rather than less. Support is agreed with each person and built around them. Some need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and attention to sensory demands prevent far more distress than any reaction afterwards. For residents with a physical disability, time is what matters most, and we build the day around that. Shrewsbury is on the doorstep and getting out into it is part of the ordinary week here. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

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 Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2EF. 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 Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, 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 Good following its last inspection on 16 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

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?

No. The Old 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 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?

Yes. Yes. The Old Vicarage supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 West Midlands

The Old Vicarage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, 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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