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Old Vicarage Nursing HomeShropshire

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Rated:GoodNursing

Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Station Road, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3JS

01691655254

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

14 February 2022

Provider

Sure Care (UK) Limited

Beds

50 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 2 are lower.

3 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2019
GoodMar 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Sure Care (UK) Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Old Vicarage Nursing Home

Old Vicarage Nursing Home is a nursing home in Shropshire, providing personal care and nursing support, including for people living with dementia. The CQC's most recent findings on the home are set out below.

Old Vicarage Nursing Home accommodates up to 50 people requiring personal care or nursing support, with 36 residents living there at the time of inspection, including those with dementia. The home demonstrates strong infection control practices, with visitors checked for vaccination status on arrival and regular testing in place for both staff and residents. PPE supplies are plentiful and accessible throughout the building, with staff observed using them appropriately at all times.

High frequency touch points are regularly cleaned to maintain effective hygiene standards.

The provider stays informed about changes in best practice guidance and adapts accordingly. Following updates to visiting guidance, the home revised its approach to help residents maintain relationships with loved ones. Risk assessments are in place for both people and staff regarding individual COVID-19 risk factors, and staff and residents have received vaccinations unless exempt.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SY11 3JS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 28 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Old Vicarage Nursing Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Old Vicarage Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Old Vicarage Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Old Vicarage Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees