The Old Vicarage
Weekley, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9UP
Weekley, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9UP
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Operator's Description
"The Old Vicarage Care Home is located in the renowned conservation village of Weekley in Northamptonshire. Designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield in 1872, this listed building has operated as a residential ..." Show more "The Old Vicarage Care Home is located in the renowned conservation village of Weekley in Northamptonshire. Designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield in 1872, this listed building has operated as a residential care home for the elderly since 1984.The care home is situated less than 2 miles from Kettering Town centre, a short distance from the A43 Northern Bypass and within easy reach of Corby. The care home is within a short walk from the church, local sub-post office and tea-room.
The house enjoys an impressive south-facing position in the centre of this much sought after village. The gardens, which have been nationally featured, together with grounds of 1 acre, look onto the Boughton Estate home of the Duke of Buccleuch, the heir of the Montagus’.
The county of Northamptonshire was historically famous for being the boot and shoe making capital of the world in the early 19th century, whilst Dr Martens still has it's UK base in Wollaston near Wellingborough.
The Old Vicarage is a friendly, professionally run care home for mainly elderly residents. We have a mix of residents, some requiring nursing care and we also offer respite care. Most of our residents come from or have family in the surrounding areas of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Northampton or Peterborough." Show less
Main Facts
Care home with nursing
Conditions cared for: Older people generally
Care period: Trial stay / Day visit / Long stay / Respite care stay.
This home accommodates 38 residents in 43 single rooms (43 en suite). It is a converted building with a garden. Overnight visitors can usually be accommodated.
The home is in a suburban location. Bus stop 250 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 250 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1.5 mile(s); social centre 250 yards;
Residents may bring their own furniture. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Activities are arranged weekly. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies and to help with gardening.
Housing Authority: North Northamptonshire
Social Care Authority: North Northamptonshire
Cost: From £425 pwk. Local Authority rates accepted. NHS Continuing Care Funding rate accepted.
Info updated: 29/05/2024
