The Old Vicarage
Residential Care
22 March 2019
Cygnet Care Services Limited
13 beds
Rating history
- Aug 2016
- Mar 2019
Rated Good at every inspection 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 Cygnet Care Services Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 8 Good and 2 Requires Improvement.
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About The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage is a small residential care home in Hungerford, West Berkshire, with 13 beds. It is operated by Cygnet Care Services Limited and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. The home is located on Parsonage Lane in a residential area of the town.
The service received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in March 2019. As a smaller home, it may offer a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. The home provides residential care tailored to the needs of its resident group, though specific details about daily activities, facilities, and support arrangements can be discussed directly with the provider.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting The Old Vicarage, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit The Old Vicarage, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund The Old Vicarage'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.
Location
The Vicarage, Parsonage Lane, Hungerford, RG17 0JB
The Old Vicarage
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 22 March 2019
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