The Old Vicarage praised for “exceptional” service and “excellent” care

CQC Old Vicarage Stallingborough

November 2024

The Old Vicarage has has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second time in a row.

Located in Stallingborough, The Old Vicarage has been praised for “performing exceptionally well” and achieving “excellent outcomes” for the individuals it supports. 

It is one of 11 homes run by Home From Home Care, now one of the country’s most innovative care providers for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Founded in 2004, Home From Home Care is seen as a pioneer within the care sector thanks to our culture of innovation, dynamism, empowerment and empathy, as well as the unique technology that supports our team.

Inspectors noted that the service supported individuals to live as full a life as possible and that relatives were extremely happy with the care their family members received. 

Colleagues were recognised for working in an “extremely positive person centred way”, showing compassion and dignity and supporting individuals with kindness and respect.

The report also highlighted how individuals’ “independence and life goals were regularly reviewed to ensure people lived meaningful lives” and their “right to choice and control over their everyday life were supported.”

Managing Director of Home From Home Care, Jo Hurley, said:

“We’re very proud to have received another Outstanding rating at The Old Vicarage and are so pleased that the CQC has recognised the work our colleagues do. 

“We pride ourselves on providing high quality, dynamic care through our values of transparency, collaborative working, purpose and belonging, creative solutions, and just culture. 

“This is clearly evident in the report, highlighting how our colleagues have ‘an exceptionally positive attitude towards the people they support’ and there are ‘excellent processes in place to support positive outcomes’ for each individual. 

“We truly are a care provider unlike any other and this is testament to that – a big well done to all our colleagues at The Old Vicarage.” 

The Old Vicarage is located on Church Lane in Stallingborough, North-East Lincolnshire and is home to 14 individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical and mental health. 

10 individuals live in the main house and four individuals live in The Mews Cottages, which are single person homes located in the grounds, offering a pathway service as individuals develop their independent living skills. 

The Hawthorns & The Berries

The Hawthorns is a beautiful house located off Station Road that’s home to seven individuals with a range of complex needs. The Berries is a pathway service on the same site which has two apartments for individuals who are able to live more independently. The Hawthorns also has an Activity Hub for individuals from across Home From Home Care.

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

9 April 2020

The Brambles

Registered for six individuals, The Brambles comprises of two apartment homes for three individuals. These are designed for people with sensory impairments and very high levels of vulnerability.

 

CQC overall rating: Good

27 September 2019

The Hollies

The Hollies supports individuals with very complex autism, mental health issues and pica. The Hollies has two apartments registered for two individuals who share a communal kitchen/living area.

 

CQC overall rating: Good

27 September 2018

The Oaks

The Oaks is a specialist integration service which offers two homes for six individuals. If appropriate, each person’s living space can be entirely self-contained, meaning it can also function as six independent units. This flexibility means it can support a range of individuals, including those with the most complex needs.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

15 March 2018

The Laurels

The Laurels is a four-bedroom supported living accommodation which is ideal for individuals with complex care needs who are able to live with a high level of independence.

The Old Vicarage

A beautiful home for 11 individuals, The Old Vicarage is two connected but self-contained homes. The ground floor is home to five individuals with additional complex physical needs, while the first floor accommodates six individuals with a range of complex needs including mental health issues.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

22 December  2020

The Mews Cottages

Located in the grounds of The Old Vicarage, The Mews Cottages are a pathway service for three individuals with complex needs who benefit from living more independently with varying levels of support. Each property has its own kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

22 December  2020

Vicarage Lodge

Specially designed for wheelchair users with profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD), Vicarage Lodge is home to three individuals. The lodge offers a very personalised environment which feels homely and comfortable while also offering state of the art integrated tracking systems. The activity and sensory room are housed in a separate building which individuals are able to access.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

6 June 2020

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