The Old Vicarage
Care home in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of
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- 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 16-bed residential care home near Leominster in West Midlands, providing care for older people aged 65 and over, including those with dementia. The home is registered to deliver personal care and support to residents in a domestic setting.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Vicarage as Requires Improvement in 2024. The home was rated Good for Responsiveness, but rated Requires Improvement across Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led domains.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 1 March 2024 · Last inspected 11 January 2024
Inspectors found that people and relatives felt safe and spoke positively about The Old Vicarage, a home for up to 16 older people, some living with dementia. Staffing levels were judged sufficient and recruitment was carried out safely. Care was described as not always person-centred, with some practices falling short on dignity, privacy and choice, and several areas of the building were in need of refurbishment.
- People and their relatives said they felt safe at the home and were positive about the service
- Enough staff were in place to meet people's needs
- Staff were recruited safely
- Risks to people's health and wellbeing were not always managed robustly, and infection prevention and control practices were not always good
- Medicines were not always managed safely
- Some requirements under the Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty authorisations were not fully met, and some people did not have maximum choice and control
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
18 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 Herefordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,040 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
What Herefordshire 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 The County Hospital, Hereford, 18.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE MORTIMER MEDICAL PRAC, 4.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leominster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia Matters - Here (Fordshire)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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