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The owners of Priors Mead considered what they would want from a care home, rather than following other homes, and the results of these innovations are what sets them apart. The home offers long-serving, skilled staff, en-suite toilets and baths that you would be delighted...
Care Provided by Priors Mead Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 17 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices vary per room and pretty much everything is included in the fees from care (regardless of needs) accommodation, food, housekeeping, toiletries, laundry, outings and activities etc. The only additional things that our residents will typically pay for are those of a personal nature, such as luxury toiletries, hairdressing, newspapers, domiciliary dentists, opticians, and chiropodists.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Priors Mead Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Priors Mead Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Nightingale Retirement Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sandra Randell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Parking
- Parking available on site
Priors Mead Care Home Reviews (73)
Priors Mead Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.313) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priors Mead Care Home has 73 reviews.
Mum has been at Priors Mead since January this year and she and the whole family are absolutely delighted by the care and attention she has been getting ever since. Mum can be quite challenging at times and every member of the Priors Mead staff takes this in their stride. She was previously in a much larger, more expensive place which had all new hotel-style facilities but she disliked this because of its sheer size. Once she moved to Priors Mead she was considerably happier. In addition, the family noticed that her tendency to have urinary tract infections reduced dramatically. These infections affected her cognitive abilities subtly or if allowed to develop, quite seriously. The fab people at Priors Mead normally head off any such a problem long before it gets serious because, as a smaller residence, they all know Mum well now and notice small changes in her mood and behaviour. Finally, I cannot fault the staff's dedication to keeping everyone safe during the pandemic - I thank them so much.
He suffers from Alzheimer's. Having been a resident for what must have been the worst possible year, due to Covid, the experience has been far less traumatic due to the care and sympathy from the staff at the home.
Their caring is certainly not confined to the residents. I have always felt that they really care about me as well.
Before lockdown, there was always plenty of stimulation for the residents, and during the lockdown, I know every effort was made to keep the residents happy.
I have always been confident in their ability to care for my husband, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.
My sister and I visited the vast majority of similar providers and were very confident that we were making the right decision in choosing Priors Mead for Mum.
I am delighted to say that everything about Priors Mead has been absolutely first class.
The staff and facilities are outstanding, and we are in no doubt that Mum is receiving the best and most empathetic care she could wish for, and she is very happy and comfortable and very,very fond of the amazing staff.
We have been able to visit, as have her friends, under a gazebo in the garden... the best that has been possible given Covid. The staff also produce a weekly newsletter with all sorts of info, including Covid issues - that helps us to know they are being very careful in taking precautions to keep everyone safe
The communal rooms and the garden are lovely too, and when well enough, she enjoys walking around the garden and looking in the fish pond! I can’t recommend Priors Mead enough!
This home is kept in excellent order both as to cleanliness and upkeep as well as having a very homely and cosy atmosphere. It is carpeted throughout and soft furnishings are replaced regularly. It is tastefully decorated but above all, the residents are happy and well cared for by excellent staff, many of whom have remained there for some years. The food is excellent too and activities and outings are frequent with many visitors demonstrating their talents. Highly recommended.
My mother has been a resident at Priors Mead for two years and has dementia. When she moved in, she was still physically very active, but having been widowed was no longer able to manage the organisation of her own home. We chose Priors Mead for its homely, non-institutional atmosphere and for the staff's individualised approach to care. They recognised Mum's need to be busy and to feel useful and involved her in domestic tasks, like unpacking the weekly shopping and helping lay the table. As Mum's condition has declined, staff have shown nothing but kindness, concern and flexibility in working out ways to preserve her independence and dignity and manage her anxieties. They have involved the family in all decisions and are always willing to talk through concerns. All staff are skilled, committed and compassionate and work together as a close-knit and efficient team. Staff turnover appears to be very low and this helps create good relationships and sound knowledge of the residents' needs.
My Grandmother has been at Priors Mead now for almost two years and she has settled there really well. The staff are extremely friendly and caring. If there have been medical issues with Granny, they contact us immediately and have been in regular contact with us if Granny has had to be taken to hospital. Granny always looks forward to returning back home to her room at Priors Mead. My Grandmother has made lovely friends at Priors Mead and loves to spend time sitting in the gorgeous gardens which are well-tended. The family are really happy with Priors Mead and the range of activities that they provide to keep our lovely granny well stimulated. Granny is always complimenting the food too.
The quality decor throughout the premises is excellent, the food superb, fresh and varied.
There are regular activities going on in the home plus organised trips out ranging from the ballet to a visit to the seaside.
Our mother took part in every trip and loved every trip.
The house is small enough for the guests to know each other but large enough for them to have space for themselves without having to go to their own bedrooms.
I have no problem in recommending Priors Mead to anyone.
My mother has been resident at Priors Mead for over 3 years and over this length of time, I can only express my appreciation for the genuinely high quality of care and attention to each individual resident to make them feel it is like home to home from the day they arrive. With great thought given to the many entertainments provided for them, to stimulate mentally and physically, each individual needs. Life hasn't stopped, because they are in a home, on the contrary, life is fun again. Priors Mead smells nice when you go in, full of flowers and fresh air but well heated, cleanliness is excellent. Decoration regularly changed and refreshed. All staff are kind, caring and smiling, and right on the ball if there is an emergency. Great care is taken to vary meals and make them interesting and always celebrating occasions.
My mother has been a resident for just under one year. Sadly she passed away this month at Priors Mead after a short illness of cancer. The care she received was exceptional and as a family, we had an amazing experience. Priors Mead was "home" to our mum and to us in her final days. Nothing was too much trouble. Mum was so at home and the Priors Mead family will be missed. This home is amazing and the staff are professional, caring and respectful. My mother was very lucky to have stayed there.
A very helpful and pleasant team of people always willing to help when needed. They made me welcome from day one and I have been here for 3 years so far.
Being a resident of Priors Mead is a very nice experience. All staff are extremely helpful, well experienced and well mannered.
Choosing a home for mum was made so much easier because of the helpful staff. Mum has settled into life in a care home. Yes, she has had bad days but she has always been treated with such care and attention. Priors Mead is so lovely, staff are wonderful. The home is beautifully furnished and decorated. Always activities, in fact, mum is always doing things or being taken out. One of the nice things is that it is small so everyone knows each other and the residents feel as though they are in a guest house.
Care which obviously is crucial is excellent. Everything else highly satisfactory.
Very welcoming - immediately feel at home. Spotless. Food excellent. Surroundings very good. Garden - sure to be better in the spring, summer and autumn.
The staff at Priors Mead are truly caring. They provided support and care for my mother in law at a time when our family were stressed and were finding it difficult to come to terms with the care that she needed. My mother-in-law settled into Priors Mead quickly and the communication we received from the home on her health and wellbeing was good. At the end of her life, they accompanied us to the hospital and helped us interact with the medical profession to make sure we had all the equipment we needed to bring mum home to Priors Mead for her last final days. Nothing was too much trouble and we are very thankful for the love and support they showed us.
Staff are easy to approach with any concerns and nothing is too much trouble.
My mum was there for about 15 months before she sadly passed away.
She was always smiling when I visited and always spoke highly of the staff and the care she received.
Knowing that mum was cared for, loved and treated like one of the family in her last few months, is a great comfort.
If choosing a card home, I would strongly advise viewing this care home. I have no hesitation in recommending it.
My father has been at Priors Mead for around 3 years. He seems very settled and happy with the overall care. I find the staff and management very helpful and understanding particularly as we have to travel some distance to visit. My family are comfortable with all that Priors Mead do and we can rely on them totally. We know that if we have concerns we can speak to them and likewise, they will also contact us if they feel necessary.
My sister is very happy at Priors Mead. All of the staff are kind, thoughtful and engaging. All areas of the property are very well maintained and clean. I would have no hesitation in recommending this residential home.
A well run and well-organised home with lovely staff who genuinely care for their residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Nightingale Retirement Care Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Nightingale Retirement Care Ltd
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