The Old Vicarage Care Home
15 Naze Lane, Freckleton, PR4 1RH
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 1 April 2023
Last inspected 21 February 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 1 Apr 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Inadequate
10 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Southport and Formby District General Hospital
50% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Freckleton Health Centre
0.2 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Whitworth's
2.1 mi
Nearest dentist
3.8 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Lancashire (2025–26)
£790
per week, residential
£887
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: anti social behaviour
Elderly population
18.4% of people in Lancashire are aged 65 or over
55.4
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Aegis Residential Care Homes Limited
6
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.