The Old Vicarage Residential and Dementia Care Home
Care home in Wallingford, Oxfordshire
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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 59-bed residential and dementia care home in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. The home provides care for older people requiring residential support and those living with dementia.
The Old Vicarage has invested in its facilities and staffing in recent years, including the addition of specialist roles such as an exercise specialist and dementia coordinator, alongside increased support staff across the home. The service is situated in a village location near the River Thames in the South East of England.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- 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
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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 Oxfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Old Vicarage Residential and Dementia Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WALLINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 3.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wallingford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Millstream Day Centre
We provide interaction, meals and an exercise class for customers in and around Benson, Ewelme, Berrick Salome, Roke and Preston Crowmarsh. Activities are usually located in the Millstream Day…
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
Age Concern Chalgrove Area
We provide Day Centre facilities for Chalgrove and surrounding villages for the frail and elderly
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…
Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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