Harry Priestley House

30 Fieldside, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 4BQ
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8.1 27 Reviews
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Harry Priestley House offers pleasant accommodation and residential care for up to 12 people with learning disabilities.

Harry Priestley House has 12 bedrooms of varying sizes located on the first and ground floors. Also on the ground floor there are pleasant large lounges, a dining room, kitchen and a utility room. On the first floor there are eight bedrooms for residents.

Harry Priestley House promotes independence and encourages residents to remain as independent as they wish.

The staff are always there to provide help at those times when it is needed. The Home aims to create a warm, caring, comfortable atmosphere where residents can make friends and relax.
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Care Provided by Harry Priestley House

Primary Care Categories

  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 12 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Gardens

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Anne Stobart (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages from 18 to 65

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (12)

Parking

  • Parking on site

Harry Priestley House Reviews (27)

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Harry Priestley House has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.084) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Harry Priestley House has 27 reviews.

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Review from Alastair K (Resident) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love it here. I have made friends. The food is lovely. My room is a bit small, and I would like a bigger room with more space. I enjoy doing the garden, and I have grown some vegetables for us to eat. We have a greenhouse which I look after for everyone.
Reply from Chiao, Marketing & Communications Officer at Harry Priestley House
Thank you Alastair for the wonderful comment. I'm sure Anne and her team would be thrilled to receive the compliments.
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Review from B J (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Harry Priestley House is a genuinely caring and loving environment for all of its residents. I have been involved having enjoyed truly homely care care and attention through that time. I have no hesitation in saying that Harry Priestley House can be used (should be) as an example of excellence for all
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Reply from Anne Stobart, Manager at Harry Priestley House
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we really appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed your time at Harry Priestley House.
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Review from Linda G (Mother of Resident) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To care for someone for 50 years and then to realise you are no longer able to do so is very traumatic. To find somewhere as caring and professional as Harry Priestley House was so wonderful. Every need is taken care of with love, the days are full of things to do. All medical needs are also attended
to, visiting on a regular basis as we do, we are welcome at any time.
Reply from Anne Stobart, Manager at Harry Priestley House
Thank you so much Linda for this lovely review, we all look forward to your visits and it's been lovely getting to know you both.
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Review from P A (Regular Volunteer) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a regular visitor at Harry Priestley House and when visiting the home I am always greeted with a warm welcome from all the staff. All staff are friendly and approachable. The residents always look very settled and happy.
Reply from Anne Stobart, Manager at Harry Priestley House
Thank you for taking the time to send this lovely review, we really appreciate it and look forward to your next visit.
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Review from Colin M (Regular Volunteer) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been associated with Harry Priestley House for many years now assisting in taking the residents on outages etc. and as my part of the friends of Harry Priestley House Association providing various comforts for the residents. I am always impressed by the level of care given. Outstanding.
Reply from Anne Stobart, Manager at Harry Priestley House
Thank you Colin, the residents are always very happy to see you and enjoy spending time with you. We appreciate your review and look forward to seeing you soon.
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Review from Denise B (Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like living at Harry Priestley House Care Home, it is so clean and tidy. I have made good friends and I like all the staff.
Reply from Anne Stobart, Manager at Harry Priestley House
Thank you for this lovely review. We are so happy you are still enjoying living in your forever home. We have had lots of fun over the years and made some very special memories, here's to many more.
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Review from P S (Resident) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love it here, I have a lot of friends. I like the food. We do lots of fun things. I am happy.
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Review from Julie Y (Sister of Resident) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother loves living at Harry Priestley. There is so much for him to do in the house and he loves helping in the garden and kitchen. All the staff are excellent and the support and care they give are second to none.
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Review from S B (Resident) published on 18 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Harry Priestley House is a lovely home, I have made lots of friends and we all enjoyed a party for St Georges day.
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Review from Sylvie B (Friend of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The residents at the house look settled, content and happy. They always are immaculate, and I believe that all is done to ensure their emotional and physical wellbeing. The members of staff are friendly, approachable, well mannered and very professional and dedicated.
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Review from Michael S (Brother of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can I start my review with a massive thank you to the management and staff at Harry Priestley House. My brother has now been there for six months, and his confidence, self-esteem and demeanour have all improved massively. This, I believe, is due to the support, guidance and encouragement of the staff
team. It's great to hear my brother talk about his new life, and in his words, "family"; he now says he's found his forever home. Well done, everyone at Harry Priestly House, it's greatly appreciated.
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Review from Anne F (Friend of Resident) published on 7 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a regular visitor to Harry Priestly House and I am always impressed by the care and attention given to all service users. It is obvious that the staff love working there as they are always pleasant. Their number one priority is the welfare and happiness of the residents. There is always something
interesting either happening or being arranged. The service users always look happy and cared for. I would highly recommend Harry Priestley House.
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Review from S M (Resident) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like it at Harry Priestley House it is nice and I have lots of friends. I visit the shops and like arts and crafts. I don't like dancing but like parties.
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Review from D J (Resident) published on 9 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy at Harry Priestley House. I have done more things than I have ever done in my life. I have made lots of new friends and a new family, but I see my family in the pod, which keeps me safe.
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Review from Ethel N (Mother of Resident) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been a resident of Harry Priestley House for nearly 20-years; he is very happy there. During that time, never once has he expressed a wish to come back home. He has his own room, well furnished with a TV and an easy chair. He has a good assortment of clothes, which he enjoys wearing, access
to a shower and helps with his dressing.
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Review from Robert C (Regular Volunteer) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having known the house from its inception some 20 years ago, I have for the last 5-years been involved in helping, together with other members of the friends of Harry Priestley House in providing extras both externally and internally for the benefit of the residents.
I find the home to be very well
run indeed, it is kept to a high standard of decoration and cleanliness. The staff are very kind and caring towards the residents, which are shown by the happy atmosphere which is experienced throughout the house.
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Review from E S (Mother of Resident) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience of the care at Harry Priestley House was when my daughter needed care after coming out of hospital following an accident in which she fell and broke a bone in her foot. Having lived at home for 51-years, this was a big adjustment for her. The staff were kind and caring, especially the
manager who was always approachable and very helpful. Unexpectedly her health deteriorated, and she tragically died after 7-months there. I have not marked food, as my daughter's appetite was poor whilst there.
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Review from O W (Friend of Resident) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When visiting my friend, I have always found the staff very happy, caring and most welcoming. They show love and compassion for the residents. A very happy and friendly home.
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Review from John M (Father of Resident) published on 29 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are pleased to report that Harry Priestley House is continuing to maintain an excellent standard of care towards its residents, including their medical needs. Our daughter has lived in the house for a number of years and throughout that time has always indicated that she is very happy. She requires
an amount of personal attention both within the house and in connection with outside activities. We are proud that she is happy and long may it continue. In summary, we are pleased to rate the home very highly in all its areas of care.
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Review from David (Friend of Resident) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Harry Priestley House is a very well run home, when I have visited the staff and management are always welcoming and friendly.
The residents are treated with dignity and care, they look extremely happy and content in their home.
I would recommend Harry Priestley House to anyone who is looking for
a home from home environment for their loved ones.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.084)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.084) out of 10 for Harry Priestley House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.667 for Harry Priestley House is calculated as follows: ( (9 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.667
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.417 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Harry Priestley House is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 = 3
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 12 registered maximum number of service users is 2.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 2.4 = 0.417
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Sep 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Anne

Anne Stobart

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2002

I started as a bank staff at Harry Priestley House in 2002, and because I loved it so much I became a full-time staff.


Over the last 19 years, I have been promoted to various positions and have been a Home Manager for nine years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Priestley House

What types of Care is Harry Priestley House registered for?

Learning Disability / Autism & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Harry Priestley House have?

There are 12 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Harry Priestley House?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport & Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Harry Priestley House to the centre of Doncaster?

9.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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