Care home
The Old Vicarage
Care home in Grange-over-sands, Westmorland and Furness
The Old Vicarage
Care home in Grange-over-sands, Westmorland and Furness
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (Police.uk).
About
The Old Vicarage is a 19-bed care home in Grange-over-Sands in North West England. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2018).
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
17 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Westmorland and Furness council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Old Vicarage is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Furness General Hospital, 11.2 miles away. The local GP practice is CARTMEL SURGERY, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Grange-over-sands
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK South Cumbria LTD
Age UK South Cumbria works with local older people to help them retain their independence and exercise real choice in their lives.We deliver services that help to meet the needs of older people…
Carer Support South Lakes
Provide support to carers
Kendal Dementia Action Alliance
To assist people living with dementia and their carers throughout South Lakeland by providing information in relation to local services, activities and events. Monthly Hub sessions held - see…
Showing groups across Westmorland and Furness.
More care homes near Grange-over-sands
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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