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Professional well-trained team committed to getting to understand each residents' requirements. Privacy is respected, while...
Care Provided by The Priory
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 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
- Day 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Priory for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Priory 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
Owner
- Lower Green Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shelley Webster(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- Please do visit The Priory at any time. If looking to book an appointment, please do phone, but the home is more than happy for visitors to drop in unannounced as well.
Parking
- The car park is in front of The Priory.
The Priory Reviews (46)
The Priory has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Priory has 46 reviews.
It's great and an inspiration for the residents.
Nothing is too much trouble and that is all I can say.
The staff showed genuine affection in the way they cared for all the residents. The atmosphere is one of a welcoming, comfortable 'home' in the true sense of the word, rather than an institution.
It is always a very difficult decision when putting a loved one in the care of others but of all the places I visited it was the only one that I was confident would meet our needs.
It proved to be the right choice and I will always be grateful for the way my mum was looked after in the last years of her life.
My mother was extremely well cared for by a team of lovely people. My mother was there for very nearly 4 years and she was extremely well looked after.
Residents are encouraged to take part in as many activities as possible.
Following a fall and subsequent hip operation, we were fortunate enough to find a vacancy at The Priory for Mum. The love and care she received throughout her two-year stay at The Priory, and especially during the last few difficult months, went well above and beyond the call of duty. The staff, without exception, were professional, hardworking and extremely approachable. As a family, we soon became part of the Priory family and attended the many social events held throughout the year. The home was always extremely clean and the home cooked food was of an excellent quality using all fresh meat, vegetables and fruit and all diets were catered for. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Visiting was unrestricted and I was always met with a friendly face and a cup of tea. I really couldn't have wished for a better care home for Mum and remain extremely grateful to the owners and staff alike. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending The Priory.
Very positive experience. The care my father-in-law received was attentive, kind and professional. The staff and management created a welcoming and homely environment. Nothing was too much trouble. The activities were varied and fun. The food was excellent with a varied menu. My father-in-law's room was like a hotel room. Towards the end of his life, the staff were supportive of not only his needs but also that of his family. Their kindness made his passing easier to come to terms with. A very positive and caring experience.
The food is excellent, the rooms are comfortable and clean. Also, the staff try a range of activities to keep them stimulated and do their best to give them a good quality of life. I would finally like to say that I would not hesitate to recommend the Priory to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 July 2021Good
- 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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- 22 Feb 2018Recipient: The Priory
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