The Old Vicarage
26 Cottage Road, Wooler, NE71 6AD
Residential care home · 28 beds · People First Care (Wooler)
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,154
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- November 2025
- Beds
- 28
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £59,995 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,308 a week
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Northumberland, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £953 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Wooler, in the Northumberland council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 28 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by People First Care (Wooler). The home has been registered since September 2021.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated The Old Vicarage Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Old Vicarage has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Northumberland with a fee on record typically charge about £1,154 a week for residential care and £2,051 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- September 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (November 2025)
- Council area
- Northumberland
- Town
- Wooler
Rated Good; inspectors found kind, personalised care, but some environmental, medicines and record-keeping issues needed attention.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Old Vicarage has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Northumberland typically charge about £1,154 a week for residential care and £2,051 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Old Vicarage
How much does The Old Vicarage cost?
The Old Vicarage has not published its fees. Care homes in Northumberland typically charge about £1,154 a week for residential care and £2,051 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Old Vicarage?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Vicarage Requires improvement in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Old Vicarage provide nursing care?
No. The Old Vicarage is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Old Vicarage offer dementia care?
Yes. The Old Vicarage is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Old Vicarage have?
The Old Vicarage is registered for up to 28 residents.
23 live-in carers within about an hour of Northumberland
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,190 a week. 20 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.