Old Vicarage Nursing Home
Nursing home in Oswestry, Shropshire
Operated by Surecare
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Old Vicarage Nursing Home stands on the edge of the village of Gobowen, near Oswestry in Shropshire. Local shops, a Post Office, a dental surgery, a pub and a railway station are all close by, and the market town of Oswestry is within easy reach for further services. The home occupies a former vicarage that has been extended in recent years to add single rooms with en suite facilities. It has 50 registered beds and provides both residential and nursing care. Double rooms are available for couples and siblings who wish to share. A garden overlooks allotments and open countryside. Activities are planned with residents and change monthly to reflect the seasons and what residents want. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, with Good in each of its five key questions (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led), in a report published in 2020.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
89 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Shropshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £900 |
| 2025 | £928 |
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Local health safety net
Old Vicarage Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, 16.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CAMBRIAN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Oswestry
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Connect for Life
Provision of stimulating Day Support for older people with memory difficulties or dementia with opportunities to make life enhancing connections with others Provision of carer respite, in a…
Oswestry and District Stroke Club
Social meetings once a month and outings for members
Part of Surecare
Old Vicarage Nursing Home is one of 66 homes run by Surecare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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