The Old Vicarage
Norwich Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QA · View on map
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
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The inspection record
Overall
Requires improvement
Report published 6 August 2026
“Date of assessment:31 March – 17 April 2026.The Old Vicarage is a care home for older people, most of whom are living with dementia. The service is registered to accommodate up to 41 people, and at the time of our inspection there were 36 people living at the service.”
“At our previous inspection, we found the service to have made improvements, and it was rated good. At this inspection, the service has deteriorated to requires improvement. We identified 2 breaches of the legal regulations in relation to safe care and treatment and good governance.”
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“We found that people’s care records did not always contain sufficient detail to support the delivery of safe care. Risks to people's health and safety were not consistently assessed or recorded within care plans. This placed people at risk of not receiving care in a safe and effective way.”
“Staff and leaders were well trained and supported and demonstrated a commitment to making the necessary improvements within the service. The environment was welcoming, with a plan to refurbish older parts of the service.”
“Staff told us they felt the management team were approachable. A new manager had recently been appointed and was working alongside an experienced deputy manager to drive improvements. Throughout our inspection process, the management team were transparent and open to our feedback.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
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Rated Requires improvement overall
Report published 6 August 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 21 June 2023, rated Inadequate
Inspected 30 April 2019, rated Good
Inspected 5 April 2018, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 24 January 2017, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 21 October 2014, rated Good
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is The Old Vicarage registered for?
The Old Vicarage is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Caring for adults over 65 yrs and Dementia.
How many Rooms does The Old Vicarage have?
There are 41 Single Rooms.
What is The Old Vicarage's CQC rating?
The Old Vicarage is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 6 August 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-125882171.
How many beds does The Old Vicarage have?
The Old Vicarage is registered for 41 beds.
When was The Old Vicarage last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on The Old Vicarage on 6 August 2026.
Where is The Old Vicarage located?
The Old Vicarage is located in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.
When did The Old Vicarage register with CQC?
The Old Vicarage first registered on 10 January 2011.
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