The Old Vicarage Care Home
Residential care home in North Shields, North Tyneside
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- 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 Care Home is a residential care home in North Shields that specialises in supporting older people and those living with dementia. The home has 36 registered beds and provides long-term residential care, respite stays and day care services. It was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, with the home receiving a Good rating for Effective and Caring care, and Requires Improvement ratings for Safe, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is independently run and offers personalised care focused on supporting residents' wellbeing, dignity and independence. Its team provides specialist dementia support and end-of-life care tailored to individual needs within a residential setting.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 750 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
205 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 | — |
| 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 North Tyneside council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £944 |
What North Tyneside council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Old Vicarage Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is South Tyneside District Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in North Shields
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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