The Vicarage

59 Andover Road, Tivoli, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2TS

01242521918

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 October 2019

Provider

Gloucestershire County Council

Beds

5 beds

About The Vicarage

The Vicarage is a residential care home in Gloucestershire offering short-term respite breaks for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Vicarage provides short-term respite breaks for up to five adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. On the day of inspection, three people were staying at the home. The service offers person-centred support designed to help people live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence.

People felt safe at The Vicarage, and their relatives reported having no safety concerns. Staff were stable and familiar to residents, and team members felt suitably trained and supported in their roles. They demonstrated awareness of people's personal risks and understood how to escalate concerns appropriately.

Most people's needs were assessed before using the service to ensure their requirements could be met.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 November 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL50 2TS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

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 15 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 October 2019.

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

Read The Vicarage'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 The 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 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 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees