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This residential care home is surrounded by lawns, flower beds and patio areas, and offers uninterrupted views over the Shropshire countryside.
The 21 rooms are mostly singles with a few double rooms for married couples.
Kind and caring well-trained staff give residents respect and dignity as well as independence.
Residents can...
Care Provided by Ditton Priors Care Centre
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 23 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We assess each resident that is looking for care and tailor all fees to ensure we can effectively meet their individual care needs and choices.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ditton Priors Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ditton Priors Care Centre 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
- St Philips Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Baylis (Deputy Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Ditton Priors Care Centre Reviews (24)
Ditton Priors Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.434) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ditton Priors Care Centre has 24 reviews.
When mum came into the home for respite care, she was extremely anxious and reluctant to stay. Gradually, over the last month, she has begun to settle and relax. The staff are really amazing and offer mum their dedicated time, patience, and she benefits from the positive relationships she has formed with them. The home is always spotlessly clean, and the food is individually prepared according to preference. I would definitely recommend the home to anyone needing residential care.
The best! Couldn't wish for anything different at this amazing home.
Thankyou so much for you comments, I will ensure that this is re-laid to all of the staff, its been lovely getting to know your mom and you guys.
My mum has settled into life at Ditton Priors Care Centre so much easier than I ever thought possible. This is due to the lovely kind caring staff. She always looks clean and tidy as does her room. The food always looks and smells great as well. The staff are always quick to relay any changes in Mum's condition. I couldn't be happier with Mum's care.
Thankyou so much for your kind words, I will rely this to all of the staff.
We were very happy with the wonderful care and attention given to Mum during her 6-week stay at Ditton Priors Care Home. All the staff and management were very kind and attentive and lovely to us as well. The home is extremely clean and well-kept, including the gardens - very nice indeed. Thank you so much everyone, greatly appreciated.
Thankyou for your kind comments, it was a pleasure to have your mom here, we really miss her.
I was with party of three - the other two being my younger sister and husband. We had travelled up from East and West Sussex to see our elder sister.The staff were very helpful in arranging a time and a date for this. Our visit was on a very warm day but the care centre was cool and airy. My elder sister (resident) was in bed as her health is not good (she will be 90 years old in August) and was in a clean and well appointed and decorated room with her possessions displayed tactfully and in sight - items of pottery, several photographs, soft toys and other pictures. We stayed for about an hour and a quarter talking to her and occasionally holding her hand. We were treated to refreshments and friendly staff. It was a very good experience which befitted all of us.
Thank you so much for this, it was really lovely to see you all again, you are welcome any time.
What makes this home special are the dedicated people who work here. They are fantastic, I can't praise them highly enough. This is my dad's home and this team of people have become part of our family. It's not only the carers it's also the housekeeping, catering and maintenance staff that make this home what it is, a safe and welcoming place to be.
Thankyou so much for your comments, sorry for late reply.
Premises are located in countryside enviroment with secure and adequate parking. Visiting no need for an appointment but avoid meal times. Communication is excellent in even of any incident.
Thankyou for your review of our home, its very kind of you.
My mom went into this care home in July. In the first few weeks, she kept wanting to come home with me when I visited her, but the staff were really good with her and eventually she settled in. She has a lovely room with views over the fields. The staff are very nice and always keep me updated on anything that concerns my mom. Another thing I'm impressed with is the home is always very clean and tidy.
Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to have your mom with us.
There are not enough words to say how glad I am that my sister is in the excellent care of the Manager and her team at Ditton Priors. My sister is treated with the utmost care while retaining her dignity and is happy to be there she has her own room and has no wish to be anywhere else but at Ditton. I phone her every day and have a good relationship with the staff.
Thank you so much for your response I will pass this information on to all the staff.
Since her admission in June 2022, my wife has received excellent care in most respects and has accepted her residency as a normal life from the start. My only criticism is the size of her room which does not seem to match the standard set in the online brochure. I find the home management and nursing care to be of a very high standard in all respects.
Thank you for your feedback, your comments are very much appreciated and I will pass them on to all the team
In April 2023 mum, who has dementia, was initially given a temporary two-week respite place at Ditton. I was apprehensive about this, as until then I had been her full-time carer and didn’t know how well she would settle there. For a couple of weeks, she was restless, but with the wonderful and totally dedicated care team at Ditton, she did eventually settle. Visitors are always greeted warmly, offered a drink and often cake too! Every time I visit mum I am struck by the happy and positive atmosphere there. Staff work well as a team and Ditton has the feeling of a big family home environment, where residents are able to potter between their own room, communal lounge, garden and other areas, as and when they wish, with staff interacting and always attentive to their needs. Staff contact me promptly if there are any medical or other issues regarding mum, and I now have great peace of mind, knowing that she is being looked after by a fantastic team in such a warm and caring environment.
Thank you very much from everyone here at Ditton Priors for your kind words.
I visit with my younger sister, we usually visit on a Friday and have lunch with our mum. She has dementia. I am her only twin as we lost my sister in 2011. I am at home now following a brain bleed, I am on long-term sick, redundant from working, driving etc. I have two older brothers who do not visit at all. We find the home is everything mum needs.
From the start it's been great. It's such a traumatic experience for everyone involved, my mother has been treated so well as have I. Always with a smile and much love, I spend watching TV in her room with always a lovely cup of tea. Meals and the food is always good and I'm a chef, yes we are very happy indeed. Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review about the service you and your mother have experienced at Ditton Priors. What a smashing compliment to the kitchen team from someone who is in the trade. We strive for excellent care and the team will be so pleased that their dedication is recognised with such lovely words.
I was very impressed by the team. Always on the case immediately - phone me even before the hospital told me my dad was being placed there. Totally on top of his care and proactive. The staff are kind and friendly. I always felt my dad was in the best place and being looked after well. Overall, very impressed. In particular, I would like to thank the manager.
Thank you, David, for the kind review, it was a pleasure caring for your dad and we will welcome him back if he ever requires respite in the future.
I was sent by the local hospital, I did not wish to come - I made a fuss. If in future I need a break, I would come here if there was a bed available. The young carers are helpful, the food is excellent - where else would you get a bacon sandwich for breakfast. The drugs are given by trained staff on time. A good local doctor visits.
Diana, it was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us, extremely happy you enjoyed your stay and the bacon sandwiches. You will always be welcomed back.
We are so pleased with the care given to Dad. The staff are kind and attentive and are very caring to us as well as my dad. Dad is happy and says he enjoys the meals. The home is lovely and clean and we are always happy to leave Dad in the care of Ditton Priors Care Centre. Thank you all, we appreciate all you do.
Thank you, Barbara, for your feedback, your comments are very much appreciated and I will pass them on to all the team.
Overall experience was excellent. The food was very good, the care and attention throughout my stay were very good. Facilities were easily accessible and beds were very comfortable. The staff were very accommodating particularly when I found myself having to go back in at short notice.
Thank you for your feedback, your comments are very much appreciated and I will pass them on to all the team. I'd like to say what a pleasure it was to have you here at Ditton Priors Care Centre and I'm glad you enjoyed your time here. If you are in need of a break, Gordon, please feel free to contact us, you will always be welcomed back.
I visited my mother in law yesterday. She greeted us with a lovely smile, something we have not seen for a good few months, she was very chatty and very settled. The staff were very caring and compassionate, the support they have given my mother-in-law is amazing, she has been there on a trial period and has now decided to stay as she feels safe secure and extremely well looked after. For us, as a family, this means a lot. It is so homely and has a family atmosphere. Thank you to each and every one of the staff you're true heroes.
Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy that your mother-in-law has settled and is happy.
I would like to thank management and staff for their continuing high level of care during this difficult time. The actions everyone is taking are clearly working to the benefit of all, and I very much appreciate the time taken to ensure I am in contact with my husband via video call plus the phone updates from staff.
Thank you for your wonderful review and your continuing support. Stay safe and we hope to see you very soon!.
All excellent, first-class care at an affordable price.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2023Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2017Recipient: St Philips Care Group
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Alison is our brilliant home manager for Ditton Priors. She is very experienced and passionate about delivering first-class care to all our residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ditton Priors Care Centre
What types of Care is Ditton Priors Care Centre 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 Ditton Priors Care Centre have?
There are 19 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ditton Priors Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ditton Priors Care Centre to the centre of Bridgnorth?
8.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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