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There are 40 ensuite bedrooms and residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with personal items so it feels like home to them. There is a beauty salon where residents can go and be pampered and a whole range of activities from arts and crafts to gardening and exercise classes.
Staff are caring and compassionate and are committed to giving person-centred care where the residents' wellbeing is their priority.
Care Provided by Priestley Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Priestley Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Priestley 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
- Highgate Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shelley Ellam (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Priestley Care Home Reviews (63)
Priestley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priestley Care Home has 63 reviews.
My dad passed away whilst resident last year and the care and compassion shown to him by staff in his last few weeks of life was excellent.
My mum has been resident for 2 and a half years, the activities, interaction with staff, care and support is beyond compare. I would highly recommend Priestley Care Home without reservation.
Thank you for such heartfelt feedback. We are grateful to know your dad received such compassionate care during his final weeks, and that your mum continues to enjoy life at Priestley House. Your recommendation and kind words mean a great deal to the whole team.
All staff work as a team, caring, compassionate,treated like a member of the closely knit family,that also includes family members.If a resident needs help there is always someone on hand ,if from another team they will help or get the appropriate staff member.
Resident are encouraged to be independent and socialise join in with activities praised where needed.Resident enjoy the entertainment.
Chefs also encourage residents to eat,offer them alternative to the menu.
You have a good,caring,knowledgeable team at Priestley and you as management should be proud of all that achieve,
Your kind recognition of the whole Priestley team is greatly appreciated. It is fantastic to hear how well everyone works together to provide compassionate care, encourage independence and create a welcoming sense of family for residents and their loved ones. Your comments about our catering team...
On entering the lounge my relative was drinking tea. She was clean and well presented and engaging with other residents and staff. During the visit my relative was asked to play a game of feeling objects in side a box. I was also show some photos of the other activities my relative had taken part in. Throughout my visit I spoke with staff who were very informative and brought me up to speed with my relatives stay to date, I saw ample evidence of staff engaged with other residents despite carers trying to have their meal break. The areas were all clean and tidy and well presented. Staff were constantly asking if residents required drinks and snacks and all staff had a warm, kind and friendly approach which is a real credit to everyone Thank you.
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that your relative is settling in well and enjoying the activities and companionship available within the home. Your kind comments about our welcoming team, communication and the care shown to residents are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to share your feedback with everyone involved.
My mum is a resident at Priestley Care Home in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The staff are excellent and go over and above to show care and kindness to the residents. The management responds quickly to any questions about our mother's care.
Thank you for taking the time to share this. We're delighted to hear the team's care and kindness has made such a difference for your Mum, and that you've found management responsive whenever you've had questions.
My mum has been in Priestley Care Home for a year now. She has settled well and has been looked after really well. All staff are excellent, they are very friendly, caring and really helpful. When Mum is unwell, they call doctors and always inform me. They have lovely events to keep them entertained.
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback about the care your mum has received at Priestley Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that both your mum and your family have had a positive experience with us, especially around care and activities. Your comments are much appreciated.
Priestly represents a warm and compassionate care home with a high level of care given to residents
Thank you for taking the time to review our home . Your kind words are much appreciated and I will of course share them with the Priestley team
Care/support: very caring with mum and give excellent support to the rest of the family.
Staff: there is a fantastic team at Priestley nothing is too much trouble. When mum as a bad day. They can handle her so well. But there is 5% of the staff. Where the care is not at the same standard.
Management: I have hot met the ladie incharge due to illness (I wish her all the best) but Josh as really step up. He is so passionate about the home. (You need to look after him, we don't want him headhunted)
Thank you for taking the time to review our home . All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words and advice are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family
My sister's room and bedding is always lovely and clean, the food is really good, all the staff are great, she is always nice and clean. They need more staff on shift, 4 would be better on each floor, as staff have to feed people as the dementia gets worse. I go and feed my sister at tea time. If someone is poorly, it takes away one staff if an ambulance has to come.
Thank you for taking time to leave a lovely review. We will make sure your team get all your feedback.
I would like to thank all staff in this wonderful care home for treating my mum as though she is a family member. My mum had been quite poorly and everyone was so attentive to her needs. No matter what time of day I visit, there is always someone that can say how mum has been. Nothing is too much for them. I highly recommend this care home to anyone that is thinking of finding a suitable home for their loved one. Totally feels like home from home. Well done everyone!
Thank you taking the time to review our home and recognise our brilliant staff team for their excellent service and care that they provide . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family .
I have been to quite a few homes recently and this one is the best by far. The home is spotless the staff are brilliant. I went with a friend as her sister had gone in there she was very reluctant to go in to a home but she has settled amazingly. She said the staff are great and the food is good and she is looked after brilliantly.
Thank you for your kind words and a fabulous review . We are delighted at how your friends sister has settled in . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley Family
Very helpful and caring
We are so pleased to hear that your brother is happy and well cared for. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us .
Resident not been in for long but very caring, friendly and passionate about what they do staff nothing seems to be to much trouble make you feel very comfortable in their presence.
Thank you for choosing Priestley Care Home for your loved ones care . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and i will of course pass them on to the home team .
Both deputy managers look after me, I really like them they are very caring and they always let my gp know if I'm unwell.
If there is something on the menu that I do not like then I am offered other options by the cooks.
We had a singer on Wednesday and he was very good, I really enjoyed myself.
Thank You for taking the time to review our home . It is a privilege to care for you and we are thrilled that you are enjoying life at Priestley Care Home. Your kind words are greatly apreciated and I will of course share them with the Priestley team .
The Priestley Care Home is very welcoming. The deputy managers make sure that the place is extremely well run, this is reflected in the quality of their staff, care and food. The home runs various activities to keep all the residents occupied and to keep their brains active. I know that my mother is in the best place for her stage of life.
Many Thanks for taking the time to review our home and recognising the hard work that goes into making Priestley such a fantastic care setting . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them onto the home team .
Very clean environment, welcoming, caring staff. Very professional! Light airy rooms and a nice temperature. Food is good quality and an adequate amount of provided at each meal. Standard of care is exemplary. Staff are clean, tidy and well spoken. The residents are safe and the environment is secure and pleasant. They are treated with dignity. Activities are planned for each day.
Many Thanks for taking the time to review our home and recognising the hard work that goes into making Priestley such a fantastic care setting . Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them onto the home team .
My son 2 years ago, knocked on Priestley Care Home's door, for that is what it is to me, a home, ever since. I am cared for, warm and happy. The cooks are excellent, I have to have my food pureed to be able to swallow. The doctors are excellent, the senior staff are extremely caring, always at their best for everybody in our home. My nose is always running, I have Huntington's disease, I use a lot of boxes of tissues.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a pleasure to care for you and you are a much loved member of the Priestley family. Thanks again for your kind words.
They are very kind and helpful. Comfortable.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for you. Thanks again for your kind words.
They are very good, they do the best they can do for you.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is always a pleasure to care for you. Thanks again for your kind words.
I find staff are overworked as there are only two members of staff with 20 rooms to look after, I see this every day but still the care goes without saying.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. In respect of staffing levels all Highgate care settings, (Priestly included) are always staffed to a safe level based upon several varying factors. We would welcome the...
My mum moved into Priestley Care Home in November 2024 after being in another home that wasn't meeting her needs. Since being in Priestley Care Home my mum has actually started to smile again and has found some vocabulary again which she had lost. All staff at Priestley Care Home show care, compassion and consideration to all residents and family members alike. It's just like a home from home.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted at how quickly your Mum settled in and the progress she has made. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 May 2019Good
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, My name is Shelley and I am the registered manager of Priestley Care Home and have worked in care for over 30 years. I originally started out working in the community environment for Age Concern, a job that gave me the direction to follow a career in care homes. I started working at Priestley Care Home in 2007, employed initially as a senior carer. I enjoyed working with the residents and would often give up my free time to join in and organise activities and events that the residents would enjoy. I was promoted to Deputy Manager of the home in 2011 at which time I learned more about the running of the home allowing me to continue working on my NVQs, I’m now qualified for NVQ Level 5. When the opportunity arose I progressed to home manager in 2014.
I maintain the ethos that the residents are at the very centre of life at Priestley Care Home and I ensure that their home and environment are welcoming and comforting. One of my proudest achievements as a manager is our current Good rating from CQC.
I have lived in the Birstall area for the last thirty-six years and was raised in Batley Carr. I have 5 grown-up children and many grandchildren. I know the local area very well and I have spent my entire career at Priestley promoting and maintaining strong relationships with the homes community. I enjoy holidays, walking, crafting spending time with my family. My hobbies are often transferred into Priestley I will often make things for the residents to enjoy and I also donate these items to help raise money for the home's residents' fund.
Frequently Asked Questions about Priestley Care Home
What types of Care is Priestley Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Priestley Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Priestley Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Priestley Care Home to the centre of Batley?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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