The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Hungerford, in the West Berkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 13 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2025.

At its latest inspection, published March 2019, the CQC rated The Old Vicarage Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Old Vicarage has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for West Berkshire. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 46 registered care homes in West Berkshire. The nearest to The Old Vicarage include Downview Residential Home, Hungerford Care Home and Brendoncare Froxfield. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.