The Old Vicarage
- Care home
- 39 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2020
- Kent, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
5 ratings
First rated Requires improvement in 2015, most recently Good in January 2022.
5 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
332 of 445
rated care homes in Kent are rated Good, like this one.
The Old Vicarage: inspection record
Rated Good in January 2022.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 5 January 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The Old Vicarage is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care to 24 people aged 65 and over, some of whom were living with dementia, at the time of the inspection. The service can support up to 39 people.
What inspectors found
People told us they felt safe and that staff were kind. People were protected from the risks of abuse, harm and discrimination. Risks to people's health were assessed and managed. Staff had guidance about how to reduce risks to people. The service was clean, and staff wore personal protective equipment, such as face masks and gloves, in line with guidance. People and staff were tested regularly for Covid-19 in line with Government guidance.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People were supported by staff who had been safely recruited. There were enough staff to meet people's needs and people were not rushed. There was a relaxed and calm atmosphere in the service. People and relatives spoke positively about the staff and the quality of service. A relative told us, "As soon as we walked into The Old Vicarage it was really clear how caring the staff were. They were chatting to people and it was a very relaxed and warm feeling home. Everyone seemed to be involved."
People were supported to have their medicines safely and as prescribed. The registered manager monitored any accidents and incidents and, when needed, referred people to health care professionals in a timely way.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
People were treated with kindness and compassion. People and their relatives knew how to complain and had no complaints about the service. They felt confident to raise any concerns with the registered manager and felt they were listened to. A relative said, "The communication is really good, first class."
People's communication needs were recorded and understood by the staff. Information was available in different formats to help people understand and / or make choices and decisions.
People were supported to stay busy and active. There were planned and impromptu activities and people helped with things, such as baking and folding laundry. Visiting clergy provided religious services and local schools had sung to people from outside.
People and relatives felt the service was well-led. The registered manager promoted an open and inclusive culture. They were supported by a deputy and team leaders who worked as a cohesive team.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 5 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Michelle Faithfull
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)2 inspection reports, latest 5 January 2022. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 12560979 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Kent County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Kent County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 03000 41 61 61, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Kent County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Old Vicarage provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Old Vicarage as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Old Vicarage have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 39 beds at The Old Vicarage.
- When was The Old Vicarage last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Old Vicarage was published on 5 January 2022.
- Who runs The Old Vicarage?
- The Old Vicarage is run by Vicarage Residential Care Home Ltd.
- What is The Old Vicarage's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 5 January 2022.
Contact
- Address
- Vicarage Lane, Tilmanstone, Deal, CT14 0JG Map (opens Google Maps)
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- G Brambling House Good, 3.1 miles away
- G Brambling Lodge Good, 3.1 miles away
- G Martha House Good, 3.2 miles away
- RI Alandale Residential Home Requires improvement, 3.3 miles away