The Old Vicarage
Residential care home · Near Leominster
Ford Street, Wigmore, Near Leominster, HR6 9UW
Run by UG Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2024
- 5.6Our score
- Beds16
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01568 770564
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 February 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old Vicarage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-121398520
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage provides residential care in Herefordshire for people aged 65 and over, including older people living with dementia or mental infirmity. The home aims to offer a secure, relaxed and homely setting where care, wellbeing and comfort guide daily life.
Residents can contribute to individualised care plans, with families and friends involved where appropriate. Personal possessions, photographs and familiar items are used to support individuality and reality orientation. Activities are designed to encourage mental alertness, self-esteem and social interaction, while the home also organises seasonal events and celebrations. The service is specifically for the elderly aged 65 years and over.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Near Leominster
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onny CottageLudlow | 6.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woofferton Residential Care HomeLudlow | 6.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Churchill House Care HomeLudlow | 7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Four Rivers Nursing HomeLudlow | 7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| GlenviewLudlow | 7.1 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Individualised care plans
- Familiar possessions support orientation
- Seasonal events and celebrations
Ask about
- The home is intended for residents aged 65 and over
Suits: People aged 65 and over needing dementia-aware residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ford Street, Wigmore, Near Leominster, HR6 9UW
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Questions families ask
Is this care home suitable for people over 65 with dementia?
Yes. They provide residential care for elderly people aged 65 and over who are living with dementia or mental infirmity.
Can residents personalise their room with their own belongings?
Yes. They encourage residents to bring personal possessions, including chosen clothing, toiletries and handbags, to help create a homely environment.
What activities do residents have at The Old Vicarage?
They organise activities intended to encourage mental alertness, self-esteem and social interaction, alongside events and outings for residents.
How much does The Old Vicarage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Old Vicarage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Herefordshire council paid on average £1,295 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.