The Old Vicarage Care Home

The Old Vicarage Care Home is a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset (DT9 6HL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Old Vicarage Care Home

The Old Vicarage Care Home is a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset. We are home to older people who need support with everyday life, including residents with physical disabilities and residents with visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays for shorter periods. Residents tell us when they like to wake, what they want to eat, how much help they want with washing and dressing and how they prefer to spend the day, and the day is built from those answers rather than from a rota that suits us. Support with personal care, meals, medication and appointments is given quietly and with proper regard for privacy, and whatever someone can still do for themselves is protected rather than taken over. For residents with physical disabilities we pay close attention to mobility, to moving safely about the building and to the equipment and arrangements that let someone do more without help. Those practical details often decide whether a person feels capable or dependent. For residents with sensory loss we adapt how we communicate and how shared spaces are arranged, so that nobody is quietly left out of a conversation or an activity. Families are welcome whenever they want to visit and we would far rather hear a concern early. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we hold ourselves to it in the ordinary details of every day.

Care provided at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Old Vicarage Care Home

Where is The Old Vicarage Care Home located?

The Old Vicarage Care Home is a residential care home in Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Old Vicarage Care Home provide?

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

What is The Old Vicarage Care Home's CQC rating?

The Old Vicarage Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 April 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

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

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

Questions families ask about The Old Vicarage Care Home

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

No. The Old Vicarage Care Home 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 Care Home 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 Care Home 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 Care Home 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 South West

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

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

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