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 Old Hall & The Annex

The Old Hall is a two-storey converted farmhouse that accommodates adults with a range of care requirements, including those with high physical support needs, epilepsy and autism. The main farmhouse offers seven apartments while the Annex, which adjoins The Old Hall, has three apartments.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

11 March 2020

The Mews

These cottages, located in the grounds of The Old Hall, are a pathway service for individuals with complex needs who benefit from both a high level of independence and a high level of support. The Mews Cottages can accommodate three individuals who are welcome to make use of The Old Hall, as well as our activity centre and sensory room.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

11 March 2020

Kirk House

A two-storey home that’s configured as two separate but connected homes for 11 individuals, each with their own self-contained apartments and communal kitchen/living areas. The ground floor is a self-contained home for six individuals with additional complex physical needs, while the first floor is a self-contained home for a group of five compatible individuals with a range of complex needs.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

22 April 2020

Orchard Lodge

Consisting of two separate but connected three person homes for individuals with autism, epilepsy and associated mental health issues, Orchard Lodge is registered for six individuals. For some individuals, the home is also a pathway service that provides more independent living.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

15 November 2020

The Reeds

A specialist integration home for eight individuals, The Reeds can comprise of two separate but linked homes or eight independent units, with each individual’s living space made entirely self-contained. This level of flexibility means the home can support individuals with even the most complex needs. The activity centre and sensory room can be accessed in a separate building.

 

CQC overall rating: Outstanding

21 March 2018

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