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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.
All staff very approachable and happy to help both the residents and visitors. Auntie is kept busy with activities - encouraged to join in rather than sat in her room. The food is great and offers plenty of choices. Rooms kept clean and tidy as are her clothes. Staff go above and beyond e.g. getting shopping etc. for residents. Keep up the good work! xxx
Many thanks for your feedback and review of the home.
The staff are lovely, apart from one person I have complained to the Area Manager and she was dealt with. Her attitude was abusive and rude. I am 85 years old myself and was upset. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write your recent review its good to know that you feel that the staff team are lovely and I will share your feedback with them. I am sorry to hear that you feel that you have had a negative experience, you feel that your concern has been dealt with in a positive...
This is a small home (approx 40 beds). The atmosphere is homely, relaxed, friendly, and cheerful. As my relative was admitted during lockdown I have not had the freedom to visit the home unrestricted, but the staff are all helpful and friendly and my relative is happy there, considering himself to be with friends.
Thank you very much for your positive review, its always good to know that we are able to make a difference to people and that you are happy with the team.
The staff have been very helpful in the past few weeks in explaining restrictions. It has been a very difficult year for everyone and very upsetting for us as relatives. As the restrictions lift, the staff at the home are working hard to ensure they can begin visiting access again. I know this must be very difficult for them as the guidelines keep changing daily. They have dealt with the challenges in a very professional manner.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy to know that you are having a positive experience. We will continue to support wherever we can for people to be able to see and speak to their loved ones.
It's nice to know mum is in a good home. The staff are lovely and caring. They do plenty of activities and What's App calls.
Thank you for your kind review, its good to know that you are happy with the home and the service that we provide for your loved one and your family.
Mum was a resident at the home for four years. I picked the Priestly Care Home because as a retired GP, I considered it to be the best in the area. This has been borne out by our experience of the exemplary care Mum received whilst a resident. Nothing was too much for the staff, who are all kind, considerate and very competent in their respective roles. They are also very kind and thoughtful when caring for Mum's family. Thank you for all your care and love.
Thank you so much for your review; I am so pleased that you feel your mums stay and your experience as a family was positive, that she was well cared for, and that our staff were professional, kind and considerate. It s very important to us that all residents and their families feel that they receive the best care possible. Thanks again. Kind regards.
After being in this care home for over 5 years, I have nothing but praise for the carers and all the staff who work there. During this last pandemic they have worked tirelessly and cheerfully under difficult circumstances, with under-staffing and long hours, always with a cheerful smile and a helping hand. May god bless them all.
Our Dad has been a resident at Priestleys for a few years now and has various health needs. he has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and the support and care given to our Dad and our family has been amazing. The staff really care about Dad. They treat him with love, dignity, and respect. We are and will eternally be grateful to them. Thank you.
On visiting Priestley Care Home I have always been met by friendly staff. I live and work locally and see staff out and about with service users visiting local shops and attractions. Staff have a good knowledge of local services, which will benefit families and service users. I have seen first hand how clean, warm and welcoming the home is and a home from home feeling is what I experience. On visiting a friend who was there for a short stay the level of care was outstanding. She was encouraged to interact with other service users and she was delighted with the varied menu and standard of food. Overall I would recommend Priestley Care Home as an excellent care facility 100%.
Priestley has always been a friendly, professional and caring facility. The staff are dedicated, good-humoured and care greatly about their residents and families. I think the team deserves recognition and a bonus for their consistent quality of care for my father.
Mum is receiving a good service and is happy.
Engage well with residents.
Are always aware of recent incidents.
Beautiful home and very clean and welcoming.
This care home welcomed my mum with open arms for a respite stay of 2 weeks. She was treated with friendliness and respect from all the staff and enjoyed her stay, particularly the shower facility which she used twice. The home was accommodating of her desire to bring in her own chair and mattress and her need for daily bananas and particular bread. My big regret is that this home will possibly not be offering respite beds in the future, a necessary lifeline for us family coping with elderly parents in their own home.
Improvements would be - more reclining chairs in the public lounges as my mum wasn't comfortable sitting on the chairs that were provided and more stimulating activities for residents who still have mental capacity.
Everyone was very friendly, caring and kind. Very welcoming when first arrived, lots of activities, music and talking. I am sure my mum put on weight with all the food and lovely puddings they were given to eat.
The care and kindness given to my mother was an extremely high standard. All the staff have shown that they are well trained and have a high regard for all relatives and residents. I can't praise them enough.
The hairdressing was top class. They knew what they were doing and I was pleased with the result. Problems were that my TV didn't work properly, it took four days to get cream for my sore skin. My emergency card broke and wasn't put back. Bells kept me awake at night and light flooding into my room when staff opened the door.
My mother has been at the home for several months now and has received great care and kindness from all of the staff. They are all prepared to go the extra mile to make sure that my mum is happy and settled. Everyone is always bright and cheerful and nothing is too much trouble. It is reassuring to know that she is in such good and caring hands.
I am so pleased that your mother is enjoying her stay at Priestley so far and that you are happy with the care she is receiving.
It is lovely to hear such positive feedback regarding our staff and the work we do.
Thank you again.
Kind regards.
My aunt came to Priestley in November 2015. I visited other homes and decided on Priestley after my first visit where I got a good feeling about the care. The staff are a good working team and gel well together. The manager and two deputies are very hands on and are always well informed. They are always willing to answer any questions/concerns. My aunt settled quickly and has a much better quality of life under their care. Well done to everyone at Priestley.
It is lovely to hear that we work so well as a team.
I am so pleased that your Aunt felt at home and settled in so quickly.
It is important to us that all our residents and their families feel welcome and receive the best care possible.
Thank you again.
My mum went to Priestley Care Home in January 2015 after a time spent in hospital. She had previously been very healthy and living independently. This sudden decline necessitated the need to have 24 hour care.
Despite illness, and challenging behaviour on occasion, the staff were kind, caring and went over and above what they needed to do. They really cared about her as well as caring for her.
This was particularly evident when, after a serious accident and hospital stay, her needs increased. The compassion she was shown by the staff during this time was immense. I won't name any particular member of staff, they were all brilliant, even throughout the night.
I was apprehensive when she was first admitted. I had no need to be. One of the things they said, on many occasions, was "we're not here JUST for your mum, we're here for you as well". Sadly my mum died just before her 91st birthday in June 2016.
Excellent staff, very good care, as good as it can be.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, it is lovely to hear that your family felt supported by the team and that you regard the home so positively. Our thoughts are with you all, sincerest condolences from all at Priestley.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 May 2019Good
- 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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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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