The Old Vicarage
Nursing home · Kettering
Weekly Village, Kettering, NN16 9UP
Run by Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd
- GoodCQC · Nov 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01536 484378
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 November 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old Vicarage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123459772
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage combines residential care with a nursing wing for older people, offering long and short stays, respite care and support for end-of-life needs. The home operates from a listed building dating from 1872 in the conservation village of Weekley, with gardens, lounges, dining areas and mostly en-suite accommodation.
Care plans are individually tailored, and the home’s activities include music workshops, performances, community music sessions and group sing-alongs. Its team supports dignity, comfort, companionship and independence, while families can arrange a viewing and discuss care requirements before admission. The site also publishes promotional wording about discounts, but this is excluded here because offers can change.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Kettering
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country View Nursing HomeKettering | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| BurghleyKettering | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Agape AnnexeKettering | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| SENSE - 129 Neale AvenueKettering | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashley Court Care HomeKettering | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larks LeasBlandford Forum | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest Hill House Nursing HomeWimborne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Castle Farm Care HomePoole | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Nursing wing in a listed 1872 building
- Music workshops and group sing-alongs
- Long and short stays available
Suits: Older people needing residential care with a nursing option
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Weekly Village, Kettering, NN16 9UP
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Questions families ask
Does The Old Vicarage offer respite care?
Yes. They welcome respite residents as well as long-term and short-term residents, with residential care and a nursing care wing.
Are activities tailored to each resident?
Yes. Activities feature in each resident’s care plan and are individually tailored, with a varied programme organised every month.
Can they provide special diets?
Yes. Meals are freshly prepared with varied menus, including special diets such as diabetic and low-fat options.
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, North Northamptonshire council paid on average £695 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.