
We are very happy with Mum's care and having Mum settled is a big relief.Neil R(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff, from management through, have been fabulous. The food is excellentAndrew R(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home is like a home from home very clean and comfortable.Philip M(Son of Resident/Service User)

We are very happy with Mum's care and having Mum settled is a big relief.Neil R(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff, from management through, have been fabulous. The food is excellentAndrew R(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home is like a home from home very clean and comfortable.Philip M(Son of Resident/Service User)

Anchor's Prior Bank in Sheffield is close to green spaces such as Endcliffe Park and Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 32 individuals in homely and comfortable, single en-suite rooms and continues to welcome new residents.
Prior Bank supports older people who can no longer care for themselves by providing permanent care but can also support shorter stays and convalescence care.
Prior Bank...
Care Provided by Prior Bank
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Prior Bank will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Prior Bank for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Prior Bank 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Simone Clover(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Prior Bank.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Prior Bank Reviews (104)
Prior Bank has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Prior Bank has 104 reviews.
I would recommend Prior Bank to anyone looking for care for their loved ones.
Mum has been at Prior Bank for 2 years. She always hated the idea of going into a care home so it was very upsetting for her. She has been difficult at times, especially in relation to personal care but the staff have always been patient and respectful with her. She has settled now and more accepting of help. The staff are always kind and compassionate, treating everyone as an individual rather than just someone with dementia. Mum has put on weight and has ready access to medical care if necessary. I know mum is safe and well cared for which gives me peace of mind.
The home is always welcoming a lively friendly atmosphere and I have noticed the positive interactions between residents which are a reflection of the culture that the staff team have fostered. Thank you for helping my mum!
My mother has been a resident at Prior Bank for 12 months. I am completely satisfied that she is safe, taken care of, treated with dignity and is happy. Her well-being and stress levels have improved since living at Prior Bank; it is a homely place - it’s one big family.
My mum has always refused to go into respite, I think because of the stories she reads. However, my brother and I looked around a few care homes and were recommended Prior Bank. We were able to turn up unannounced and were given a tour by a member of staff. We were impressed and able to persuade Mum to give it a try. She really appreciated the care given to her and loved chatting with all the staff. She was able to see how caring the staff were with all the residents. In fact, she extended her respite and would not hesitate to go there again.
Mum is being well cared for by excellent staff in an excellent facility. She has received the medical and personal treatment she needs. Mum has always been a bit stroppy and selfish. Her current confusion has not diminished this, and I thank you for dealing with this.
Dad has been a resident of Prior Bank for a couple of years now and his care has been very good. Whenever I visit he is happy and in the lounge area watching TV or taking part in an activity. He is well looked after, enjoys the food and is happy there which gives me good peace of mind. The staff are great and communication is good.
Very happy with my mother's care at Prior Bank. She appears well looked after and happy. The overall atmosphere at the home is very happy and caring. The staff are caring communicative and professional. The home is clean and tidy and the activities and entertainment is stimulating and plentiful. We are very happy as a family with the care my mum receives.
I have only been able to visit occasionally recently but I know Mum has been very well cared for. I have spoken to the new deputy manager about improving the tracking of Mum's clothes and plans are in place for laundry. It has been great to see Mum on social media and welcome the new newsletter. Thanks, as always, to the hardworking staff. Mum has been with you for six months now and the family has finally relaxed knowing she is in your capable hand caring hands.
It has been one of the hardest decisions to move Mum from home to care but Prior Bank is definitely the right choice. A warm and comfortable environment with regularly planned activities was always important, but what makes Priors Bank really special is the individual care and kindness my mother receives on a daily basis. To the staff at Priors Bank it is obvious their work is not just a job but a vocation. The manager has a clear vision and the whole team responds quickly to any questions I may have. They treat my mother like any of the family. What more could I ask?
My mum has lived at Prior Bank for almost four years and I have been completely satisfied with all aspects of her care. All the staff are so friendly and caring and it's clear they put an enormous effort into giving all the residents the best quality of life possible. Dementia is a very difficult illness to witness, but it has been made so much easier by the love and care of all the staff at Prior Bank.
I've had parents living at Prior Bank for over three years and have only praise for the caring and empathetic care team who maintain high standards and prioritise dignity and respect for their residents.
Dad has stayed twice at Prior Bank for respite care, between 2-6 weeks each time. He has stayed in two other homes in Sheffield and this is by far the one he most prefers. The staff genuinely seem to want the best for the residents. They all seem to have a friendly, helpful, cheery disposition, in what must be a difficult workplace. Dad loves the food, and appreciates the effort people have gone to, to try and learn how to make a camp coffee! Dad will definitely be back. Thank you.
May has been here for only a brief while, the improvement has been tremendous, from being quite timid and accepting she is now voicing an opinion and making her needs known. The conversations I have with my 94-year-old mother in law are better than they have been for a number of years, they are conversations not just pleasantries. Thank you to all the staff
Mum moved in during April and everyone has really helped her settle, moving to Sheffield to be closer to family. They have helped personalise her room and nothing is too much trouble. Mum says everyone is so kind.
Great friendly home, excellent communication. They really help their residents maintain their independence.
Prior Bank staff have been wonderful in keeping us informed about how our father is during the recent lockdown. Nothing is too much trouble and they are so kind and lovely when we call. They treat every resident as an individual with care and dignity.
Prior Bank continues to be helpful and amenable in all aspects concerning my mother-in-law. She is now bed-bound but always seems comfortable and well looked after.
My mum settled into this care home straight away; she is always happy, well cared for and full of praise for the care she receives. I am always updated on my mum's health and receive updates on the day's activities and her interactions with the care staff. I find all the staff caring and friendly whenever I visit.
The staff at Prior Bank are always friendly and efficient and take the time to talk to my father and ensure that his needs are met.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 January 2024Good
- 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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- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across South Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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