Westwick Group
The Old Vicarage
Care home in Bakewell, Derbyshire
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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 care home in Bakewell, Derbyshire, run by Westwick Group and registered for 24 beds. It occupies a Grade II listed building and stands in grounds within the historic market town. Staff provide care at all hours, and the home runs an activities programme shaped around each resident's interests, with the aim of encouraging social contact and involvement.
Meals are prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and combine familiar dishes with seasonal ones. Menus are planned to suit individual dietary needs and preferences. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Outstanding for Caring and Good for Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led, in a report published in 2025.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 550 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1 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 | — |
- 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 Derbyshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £910 |
| 2025 | £974 |
What Derbyshire 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital, 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is PEAK & DALES MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bakewell
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport
The Charitys primary objective, is to establish and maintain, on a non-profit-making basis, a community transport scheme for the benefit of the communities within Derbyshire.
More care homes near Bakewell
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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