The Old Vicarage
Residential care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Operated by Hewitt-Hill
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
The Old Vicarage is a 41-bed care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, providing residential and dementia care for older people. The home offers 24-hour support and supervision, with en-suite bedrooms and access to communal spaces including lounges and courtyards. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2026, with the Safe and Well-led domains rated Requires Improvement, and Effective, Caring and Responsive domains rated Good.
The Old Vicarage supports residents with physical disabilities and cognitive decline, alongside those requiring short-term respite care. The service is led by an experienced manager committed to maintaining quality standards and supporting both residents and their families.
Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
403 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 Norfolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £980 |
| 2025 | £1,015 |
What Norfolk 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 James Paget University Hospital, 12.9 miles away. The local GP practice is LUDHAM AND STALHAM GREEN SURGERIES, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Great Yarmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Connected
we find help with Information Visiting and Telephone Befriending/ Support to Clubs and Groups/support Luncheon Clubs.
Re-engage Crosby
We run 3 luncheon clubs a week including one for the housebound at the local Church Hall, providing social interaction and after lunch activities at regular intervals.We screen a monthly film at…
Part of Hewitt-Hill
The Old Vicarage is one of 4 homes run by Hewitt-Hill 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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