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With a caring and compassionate team, they go above and beyond to ensure that every person is treated like a valued member of their extended family. Their focus is on providing personalized care in a comfortable, welcoming environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful lifestyle while maintaining their independence.
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Care Provided by The Priory 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 30 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Priory Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Priory 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
- Wychbury Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gemma Hawkins (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Visiting
- The Priory Care Home is open 24 hours a day to ensure the safety and well-being of it's residents. However, during certain times, such as late evenings or early mornings, the response to the door may be slightly delayed due to essential care activities. The team appreciate your patience and understanding.
Parking
- A large car park is available on-site; please ensure the entrance remains clear at all times to allow access for emergency vehicles.
The Priory Care Home Reviews (16)
The Priory Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.926) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Priory Care Home has 16 reviews.
My husbands grandfather came to The Priory for respite as he is feeling his age now. He loved his time there and enjoyed the activities and gardens the most. The staff were wonderful with him. He particularly enjoyed chatting with Haydn and Neil. He went back home but is considering another stay soon. The home was always clean and the atmosphere was lovely and we couldn't fault them, a lovely big room as well, the only downside was so ensuite.
Mum has been at The Priory, for six years, and has been well cared for for that period. Staff are quick to attend to any problems and seem to understand the needs of each resident. There is a lot for residents to do each day, plus there are regular trips out. Also the summer fete is always well attended in all a pleasant place for everyone, the staff are always cherful and understanding many thanks.
Dad has settled in well to The Priory due to the kind and supportive staff. All residents are treated as individuals. He has made a friend which has been a joy to see. The home is always clean, food is plentiful. Dad has gone for day's out. Despite original reluctance to join in. It was a big move after living independantly until he was 95. Couldn't ask for a better place for dad to live.
I find the staff very approachable. Any concerns I have are addressed to my satisfaction. I would not want to move from here. Everything suits me. I often say to my friends and family, it's like living in a hotel.
As a retired registered nurse with years of experience in care homes, I can say with confidence that The Priory passes the "Mum test" with flying colours. From the moment we arrived, the care was exceptional. Mum's room was spotless, beautifully presented, and had a stunning view over the golf course. The staff were warm, professional, and genuinely compassionate - The senior and all the carers were especially outstanding. The care plans were detailed and thoughtful, even praised by social services. Mum, had complex needs, and as her health declined, the end-of-life care provided was second to none. Every aspect of her care showed dignity, respect, and kindness. This home made me proud to have worked in the care sector. It is expertly managed with a strong team spirit and a genuine commitment to person-centred care. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending The Priory - it is everything a care home should be.
I am sure like all families there is a level of apprehension when you make that difficult decision on choosing a care home for loved ones. Over the past five years The Priory have cared for a number of my and my wife’s family, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them. They are a truly dedicated team where residents and families are treated as part of the extended family. Over the years nothing has been too much trouble, the staff have been amazing, dedicated and compassionate and caring in their roles and focused on the wellbeing of the residents and I personally cannot thank them enough.
The manageress and her team at The Priory looked after my mother for over 3 years until she sadly passed away at the end of March. Why is The Priory special? Because all the staff are dedicated to what they do and creating a happy atmosphere, something which is missing from a lot of care homes that I have visited. The rooms are super, the care good and the food fresh and good. The team are considerate. They always celebrate any occasion in style, Halloween, Christmas, Valentines Day and Birthdays etc. with lots of lovely decorations, again adding to a happy environment. I have no hesitation in recommending The Priory.
I am a friend of a resident at The Priory care home. She is pleased with her care and the helpful, friendly staff and has no complaints.
The Priory have looked after my great aunt, who has learning difficulties, for the last 12 years. She has been at her happiest for this time, the staff have been so patient with her and have always helped her be independent. I can't praise them enough for creating an environment where she feels safe, happy and at home. My aunt has always enjoyed the food, is regularly offered trips to attend and activities to join in with, alongside having a beautiful, clean room to be in. I am also very thankful for this home as they have provided a lovely Covid safe environment for me to visit my aunt throughout and this has helped tremendously with her mental health.
Over the last 2 years, I have visited my friend to find her very comfortable and content with her new home. The staff are friendly and welcome visitors. The environment appears tranquil and caring of its residents. At Christmas, it was particularly attractive. I'm always very impressed by this care home and those that run it.
Extremely helpful, excellent communication skills in what is a challenging environment. It would be fair to say that my life has changed with the knowledge that mom is safe, sound, well fed and treated with dignity with the bonus of trips out by the home on a weekly basis.
From my observation, the care demonstrated to date has been exceptional. The care team, whilst extremely professional, demonstrate an empathetic and a genuine caring approach. They are proactive in meeting the residents' needs and I have observed them acting swiftly when an urgent situation arises. It is very reassuring to feel my mother is in the hands of such a capable and competent team.
"Food is very good and plenty of it" is a regular statement/comment made by my mum.
One thing she mentions often is that there are not enough activities.
My mother has settled in well to the Priory and likes her room as it looks over the golf course and has a balcony. Mum says the staff are friendly and the food is good. (My mother is independent to get around and about).
From a relative's point of view, I would like to see more activities taking place but this probably can only be achieved if there were more staff or a designated activities co-ordinator).
Our activities programme is wide and varied. Our in-house activities include fitness sessions such as Tai Chi and physiotherapy to music, singers, animal antics with various exotic creatures brought in for the residents to pet and hold. Puppet shows, Amateur Dramatics, Pantomimes, therapy dogs,...
Since I came to The Priory Care Home about 3 months ago, I found it to be an excellent home where one lives, not just a place to stay. The staff work hard and the individual residents have plenty of choice on how to live their lives according to their abilities. There is not pressure put on anyone to take up occupation. They do not want exercise, singing etc. They have access to their own rooms or to communal rooms as they wish any time of the day. It is a good place to be.
The friendly and hard working staff do a great job in making it a pleasant and comfortable home from home for the residents and my mother has been a happy resident for eighteen months now.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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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Meet the Team (3)

Gemma is our Registered Manager here at The Priory and has been a valued part of the home since 2016. Over the years, she has developed a wonderful working knowledge of the home, our residents, and the wider systems that support high-quality care.
Gemma operates with residents at the heart of everything she does. She is passionate about putting them first in decision-making, ensuring their choices, rights, dignity, and independence are always respected. Her warm and approachable nature helps residents, relatives, and staff feel at ease, and her open-door approach means she is always available to listen, support, and guide.
Since becoming Registered Manager, Gemma has helped move The Priory into a new era, bringing a refreshing and holistic approach that feels homely, welcoming, and person-centred, while continuing to maintain the highest standards of care. With her experience, compassion, and commitment, you can be confident that you or your loved one will receive thoughtful, attentive, and professional support at The Priory.

Emily, along with all of our dedicated carers, is committed to ensuring that every resident feels happy, comfortable, and as independent as possible. As a care assistant, Emily’s primary role is to provide the care you need while always respecting your personal wishes and encouraging your independence. Whether it’s helping with your morning routine—such as showering, brushing your teeth, or even painting your nails—Emily is here to support you every step of the way. She also takes care of light housekeeping tasks, such as sending laundry to be washed, making or changing your bed, and ensuring your space is neat and tidy.
Throughout the morning, Emily will offer you meals and drinks, and if you’re joining in with daily activities, she’ll be right there with you, providing assistance and making sure you’re engaged and comfortable. Your physical and mental well-being are just as important to Emily as they are to you, which is why she takes the time to connect with you personally. She works closely with the senior staff on duty to ensure that your care is tailored to your individual needs, providing the best possible support.
As the day progresses, Emily will continue to assist with refreshments, mobility, and toileting if necessary, and will help you get ready for bed in the evening. With Emily’s compassionate care and attention, you can feel assured that you are in safe, capable hands.

Nicky is one of our talented cooks here at The Priory, and her passion for food truly shines through in every meal she prepares. Not only is she an expert in creating delicious, home-cooked meals, but she also takes great care to ensure that every dish is fresh, nutritious, and tailored to the individual needs of our residents. Whether it’s accommodating special dietary requirements like allergies, diabetes, or soft diets, or offering tasty vegetarian and pescatarian options, Nicky goes above and beyond to ensure everyone’s preferences are met.
In addition to her culinary skills, Nicky maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. She also loves to get involved in special events, preparing mouth-watering finger foods for our residents' barbecues, parties, and celebrations throughout the year. At The Priory, we’re lucky to have someone as dedicated as Nicky, whose care and attention make every meal a true highlight of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Priory Care Home
What types of Care is The Priory Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Priory Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Priory Care Home?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Priory Care Home to the centre of Droitwich?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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