The Old Vicarage
Care home in Wooler, Northumberland
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-recorded crime).
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About
The Old Vicarage is a care home with 28 registered beds in Wooler, Northumberland. The main building is a Grade 2 listed former vicarage, set in its own grounds with gardens around it and close to the centre of the town. A newer extension, completed in 2022, adds rooms that each have their own shower and ensuite. Bedrooms have been refurbished with new furniture, and the lounges and dining rooms have been reconfigured and redecorated for greater comfort. The local high street, with its shops, antique shops, restaurants and bars, is nearby.
The home is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Its overall rating is Requires Improvement, in a report published in 2025. Its key questions were rated Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe care and well-led management.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 650 m away
- Fire station about 850 m away
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
11 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 Northumberland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £832 |
| 2025 | £882 |
What Northumberland 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 Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 37.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WOOLER HEALTH, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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