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The Old Vicarage Care Home in Chesterfield

Set within almost two acres of beautifully maintained private grounds in Clay Cross, The Old Vicarage is a welcoming care home in Chesterfield providing high-quality residential, dementia and respite care in a purpose-built setting where comfort, dignity and individuality come first. Our experienced team takes the time to understand every resident beyond their care needs, creating personalised support that reflects their routines, preferences and interests while encouraging independence wherever possible.

Care Home in the Heart of Clay Cross, Chesterfield

Our care home in Chesterfield provides residential care, dementia care and respite care from a purpose-built setting in Clay Cross, Derbyshire. The Old Vicarage has 44 bedrooms spread across two well-designed floors set within almost two acres of private grounds.

Every part of daily life here is built around the individual. Care plans are developed with each resident and regularly reviewed to reflect changing needs, while the wider team takes the time to get to know residents beyond their care requirements, from their routines to the things they genuinely enjoy.

The Old Vicarage was named winner of the CHA award for Best Indoor or Outdoor Communal Spaces in 2025, recognition of how much thought goes into the everyday spaces residents call home.

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What Families Say About Our Care Home in Chesterfield

Residential Care in Chesterfield

Residential care at The Old Vicarage is designed for people who need support with daily living while continuing to enjoy as much independence as possible. Our team assists with personal care, meals and daily routines, always encouraging residents to keep making their own choices wherever they can.

Life within our residential care setting feels steady and reassuring. Residents have unlimited access to shared lounges and dining areas and plenty of social time with others, alongside quieter moments when they prefer them, all within a homely environment where support is available day and night.

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Dementia Care in Chesterfield

Dementia care at The Old Vicarage Care Home is shaped around familiarity, routine and reassurance. We support residents living with early stage and advanced dementia using sensory areas, memory boxes and reminiscence activities that help create moments of comfort and connection in daily life.

Our team takes the time to understand each resident’s background, hobbies and preferences, which allows us to offer care that feels genuinely personal. The environment and daily routines at our Chesterfield care home are designed to feel steady and supportive, helping residents feel safe and valued even as their needs change over time.

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Respite Care in Chesterfield

Respite care at The Old Vicarage Care Home gives residents the chance to enjoy a short, fully supported stay with us, whether recovering from a hospital stay or illness, or while a family carer takes a well-deserved break. Stays can be arranged for different lengths of time depending on individual circumstances.

During a respite stay, residents receive exactly the same first-class attention as those staying with us longer term, with full access to our facilities and weekly activities programme from the moment they arrive. It’s a supportive environment that helps residents feel confident and well looked after right from the start.

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Our Values at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Our values are grounded in kindness, respect and a genuine commitment to good care. We believe every resident should feel valued as an individual, with their choices, routines and personal history recognised as an important part of how care is delivered.

This shapes the way we work every day, from the support we provide to the atmosphere we create throughout the home. We place real importance on dignity, reliability and warmth, while fostering a sense of community that helps residents feel included and at ease.

We understand how important it is to find a care home that feels right, both for residents and for those closest to them. Our well-established team is always on hand to answer questions and offer reassurance, every step of the way.

Come and see what makes The Old Vicarage Care Home different. Book a personalised tour and see our facilities, meet the team, and get a genuine feel for daily life here, with no pressure and all the time you need to ask questions.

Exploring Chesterfield and the Surrounding Area

The Old Vicarage is set in Clay Cross, around five miles south of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in a location that feels peaceful yet stays well connected to local life. Residents benefit from nearby shops, green spaces and community amenities, and families can feel reassured that local GP surgeries and Chesterfield Royal Hospital are within practical reach whenever additional healthcare support is needed.

Visiting is straightforward whichever way you travel. By car, the home is easily reached via the A61 from Sheffield, Mansfield and Matlock, or via the M1 from Nottingham and Leicester, with clear signage on approach. Chesterfield railway station is the nearest main station, with regular services from Sheffield, Nottingham, Leeds and London St Pancras, and onward travel by taxi or local bus. The nearest bus stops, St Bartholomew’s Church and Clay Cross, are just a short walk from the home and connect to Matlock, Chesterfield, Derby and Clowne.

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The home is approximately 5.4 miles from the centre of Chesterfield.

Yes. Respite stays can be arranged for varying lengths of time, whether for recovery, illness, or to give a family carer a break.

You can book a personalised tour by contacting the team directly or using the booking option on this page.

Daily Life at The Old Vicarage Care Home

Life at our care home in Chesterfield is shaped around companionship and a sense of routine that helps residents feel at ease. We encourage our residents to maintain as much independence as possible, but ensure they know we are here whenever they need us.

There is something for everybody to enjoy at The Old Vicarage, from relaxing in our garden aviary or receiving a pamper in our hair salon to going on a trip out into the local community or continuing their hobbies with our varied activities programme. Through regular feedback meetings and building strong connections with our residents, we ensure every aspect of life here at The Old Vicarage feels fulfilling and reassuring.

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Contact Us

Stretton Road,
Clay Cross,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
S45 9AQ

01246 866770 info@oldvicaragecarehome.co.uk Book a Tour Download a Brochure

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