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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 (61)
Priestley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.659) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priestley Care Home has 61 reviews.
My mother has recently been for respite care at Priestley Care Home after a recent hospital stay. The care home treated my mother with respect and dignity. The care was excellent and she loved her baths. My mum's room was lovely, with a television. The staff were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble at all. The laundry lady was great and made sure my mum's clothes were washed and sided in her room.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It was a pleasure to care for your mum and we are delighted she enjoyed her stay with us. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
My mother lived happily in this care home until on 28.3.2024 she received a letter from the care home manager giving her 28 days' notice to leave. She has run out of money to pay for care fees and although I applied to the local council for funding in November 2023 they did not make any payment to this care home until late April 2024. The care manager would not listen to reason from me and told me in no uncertain terms that 'this was a business'. I found my mother another care home but whilst staying there she caught covid and was dead within a week. All in all a truly dreadful experience.
Dear Beverley, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is welcomed and allows us to continually develop our service. Please accept our condolences on the death of your Mum. We are extremely sorry that we had to arrive at the decision to serve notice however to receive zero...
Our mother has been a resident at Priestley Care Home for two years now, and she is settled and seems happy. I am confident she is in the best place for her needs. It helps me feel better knowing she is well looked after.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is a privilege to be able to care for your mother. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I will, of course, pass them on to the Priestley family.
Ever since a good friend of mine was moved to the Priestley Care Home in September 2022, I have visited every week on a regular basis. During my visits, I am always impressed by the high level of support, along with the high standard of good, positive care. My own previous experience was in Social Work and Residential work, so I am aware of the pressure of care staff, but dovish to say, the staff team are not only brilliant in the care they provide, but an asset to the organisation to be proud of. Thank you for my friend's quality of life.
Dear David, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I will, of course, pass them on to the Priestley family.
Can't fault the staff under sometimes very difficult circumstances.
Overall, very pleased with the care home.
Dear Adrian, many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our privilege to care for your Mum. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. I will, of course, pass them on to the Priestley family.
All good.
I will, of course, pass it on to the Priestley family.
I feel that Mum is safe and protected by the staff team. The home is spotlessly clean and safe. Staff are well trained. The staff team have become part of Mum's family and have made an effort to get to know her. We are listened to and any concerns we have are discussed in a very professional manner. The manager of the home is always available and approachable, this reflects the relationship with staff, relatives and residents. Has provided so much support to me. The whole staff team are fantastic.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your mum and delighted that it gives you peace of mind. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
My experience with Priestley Care Home has been very positive for both my mum and myself. We have found them to be caring, accommodating and professional in all aspects. I would certainly recommend this care home.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted that your experience has been such a positive one. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
Priestley Care Home offers excellent service to clients. Staff are always pleasant and have time to talk to you and go out of their way to help with anything you need, friendly atmosphere and feel very confident with my mother being at Priestley. Mother is happy and content which puts mine and families minds at rest.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
Events around Christmas time brought smiles to people's faces - even Mum and I, hope there will be more throughout the year.
Dear Tracey, Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
My cousin was in the home for ten years. My cousin was looked after well by some cheerful and sensitive staff. Occasionally, a staff member would be less than patient and could be unthinking but the majority were caring. I would like to see more imagination applied to activities and more engagement for residents. Management was firm and efficient. The room was clean. The cost was very high. Hope the staff see the money.
The quality of care is generally good and the staff are cheerful, friendly and supportive. My relative has physical and mental difficulties, his short-term memory is almost non-existent. At one time we were emailed monthly with a programme of activities and some photos, this has not happened for several months - I don't know why, are there still activities?
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your relative. Activities are a big part of Priestley daily life. We have recently changed the activities coordinator who has brought new ideas to the home. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the Priestley family.
The management team are very caring and supportive. They have gone above and beyond to support my grandma coming to Priestley. They have also helped me with a difficult situation. I really can not thank them enough for all of their help after a stressful two months - they quickly stepped in and resolved for me. My grandma has been in the hospital a long time and has been anxious to go into respite care. As soon as she got through the doors of Priestley she had a big beaming smile. She has told me that she would like to live here permanently. Management and care staff were there to greet her arrival. All the staff on days and nights are very attentive and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. The home is clean - her room is lovely and warm. The food looks good and the portions are plenty. My grandma is very happy here. All of the staff that work here are a credit to Burlington Care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the positive review and we are happy that you and your loved one feel so positive about the home and the staff. It's good to know that we are helping to make a difference.
I cannot express enough my gratitude to all the staff, they are all truly amazing! My mum was very upset and anxious when she had to go into a care home, those feelings didn't last very long as the staff were brilliant with her. She soon felt secure and this made her smile every single day. They are one big happy family and they treated my mum with dignity, respect and love. The staff excelled with the palliative care, every one of them was supportive and compassionate - highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home Tina. All feedback is appreciated and allows us to continually develop our service. It has been our pleasure to care for your mum and that we were able to make a positive difference. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.
My mum receives excellent care, nothing is too much trouble. She is treated with respect. Staff from management to carer and kitchen are all amazing.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is greatly appreciated and allows us to continually develop our service. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the colleagues at Priestley.
I live in Australia and Priestley Care Home have cared for my father for the last two years. Due to Covid, I have not been able to travel to the UK to see him. However, the staff have been absolutely brilliant with their communication to me and reassurance during their time. When I finally got to visit my dad in March, I found the home very warm and welcoming and the staff professional. My dad is happy and not just a number.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, your kind words are greatly appreciated and allows us to continually develop our service. it is our pleasure to care for your dad and I will share it with the team.
My Mum was a resident within the home for just short of a year. During this time as a family, we were very happy and satisfied with the care and support given to not only my Mum but as a whole family. All staff members that we saw or spoke to were very kind and caring, even in the most difficult of situations and this is something that we will always be grateful for. The home was very accommodating and we are so grateful that we could be with Mum during her final days and moments.
The care shown towards my Mum was always to a high standard and very professional but it was also clear that staff members genuinely cared. Mum was very settled here and was happy to call it home. As a family we cannot thank all staff members enough, they are exceptional people.
Thank you for taking the time to review, your kind words are appreciated and I will share them with all the staff, it was a pleasure to have cared for your mum and she is missed by everyone.
Mum passed away on the 7th of September after being in Priestley for one year, from September 2020 to March 2021. We could not see Mum due to lockdowns, but spoke to her daily; she always said how good her care was. After being allowed visits from March 2021, we could see this for ourselves. After a fall and hospital stay, Mum was returned to Priestly, and in her final days, the care and love shown to Mum were exceptional. I cannot praise the staff enough for their dedication to Mum.
Dear Joyce, please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mum. It was our pleasure to have cared for her and she is greatly missed. Many thanks for taking the time to review Priestly, your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will, of course, pass them on to our colleagues at the home.
We can't praise them enough and are truly appreciative of all their help and comfort during a difficult time. We were sad when Mum left to go for rehabilitation, we would have preferred she stay there.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It has been our pleasure to care for your Mum. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course ensure that your comments are passed on to Shelley and her team.
The care home cannot do enough for my mum and are always warm and friendly when I visit. These are difficult times, but the staff are 100% always. I am so glad my mum is staying in Priestly house.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the positive review and we are happy that you and your loved one feel so positive about the home and the staff. It's good to know that we are helping to make a difference.
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.
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