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The home has undergone a full refurbishment in the recent years and now has a residential unit with large lounge area, access to the garden area, dedicated activity space and its own hairdressers. Upstairs is a specialised dementia unit with a sensory garden in the grounds of the home.
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Care Provided by Priory Care Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 38 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
- Advanced/Complex 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)
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All room prices are based on the bedroom size and facilities available.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Priory Care Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Priory Care Residential 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
- D E M A Residential Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Elaine Bismor (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages from 18 to 110
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2016
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)
Parking
- Priory Care has a large car park for all visitors to use free of charge
Priory Care Residential Home Reviews (90)
Priory Care Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priory Care Residential Home has 90 reviews.
My mother has been in this home for over three years now as she couldn't look after herself and was becoming immobile. After many months of not wanting to be in any form of care she is comfortable there and the staff are great at moving her around.
Thank you for the review, I appreciate the time it takes.
I know his room depresses him. A simple cell with a TV. Rules mean a lack of personal items and mementoes which could help his recuperation.I am grateful that he has a roof over his head and is fed and looked after by a group of kind staff. His mental health and physical recovery continue to be a sadness to his family. If he was homed nearer to us perhaps we would have better communication and input to his quality of life, but at the moment due to uncertainty of the trail of decisions and input to his life, this is difficult. The home is but one piece of the puzzle.
Thank you so much for the review, we appreciate all reviews. We are so very happy you praise the staff and give the cleanliness 5 stars as these two things can be the hardest two factors to get right in a care home. We understand your brother has some issues and this can be really upsetting to see...
I submitted feedback in December 2023 about the fantastic care my mum received whilst in the Priory, sadly my mum passed away in January and I meant to leave a review shortly after but never got round to it. I hope my previous review and this one will help if you are considering placing a relative in their care. The care home itself is outstanding but it's the staff that really make the place work! Even in Mum's last few days the care given was so warm, caring and all staff continued to bring a smile to her face. Whatever business you are in it's the people that make the difference and they really do here! I do of course miss my mum but I also miss visiting the home and the company of those who looked after her. Such wonderful caring people and a pleasure to be around. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you Gary for such a lovely review, its so nice to hear from you and we hope you and your family are doing well. I will pass all your lovely comments on to the staff team, they will also be so happy to hear from you. We wish you all well for the future.
From the moment you walk into the home, you are made to feel welcomed by all the staff and I am given information about Mum and her wellbeing. When she recently had a long-standing chest infection, I was kept informed about how she was doing and what treatment she was being given.
Thank you to all the staff, carers, receptionists, and cleaners (who usually let me out) for all the work you do, I feel happy knowing she is in good hands.
My stepfather was moved to Priory Residential Care on the 9th February 2024, after a difficult week in the hospital. I was concerned the first day I visited, which was also his first day because I’d asked for a room with a toilet, which wasn't possible. After the first few days, my concerns about a toilet in my stepfather’s room paled into insignificance, when I saw how wonderful the staff were concerning my stepfather’s needs. As the last few weeks have progressed, I can’t speak highly enough of the care home, which is spotless, lots of activities, the staff are very caring and open, putting his needs first and foremost. So very pleased he is in a home with such fabulous staff, who really do care!
Thank you so much for this lovely review , I will pass all your details onto the staff team. We are so pleased how happy you are with the home.
Thank you!
Many thanks for your lovely review we are so happy you are satisfied with the service our team provides have a lovely 2024.
Mum seems content and settled on the whole and lately, appears to have improved as a result of her care. The home has reviewed and adapted the care in an effort to meet Mum's needs and has responded to any concerns raised by the family. Occasionally, Mum has been unsettled as a result of the policy of having visits in residents' rooms, not wanting to be moved from the lounge.
Many thanks for your time, we appreciate your views and will pass these on. With reference to the visit on the Dementia floor, we have taken comments from visitors about dignity and privacy for residents and the view was the residents' lounge should be their lounge to enjoy and be comfortable without having to share with other residents' visitors.
Security is excellent.
Would like to be able to bring 2 people with me occasionally instead of 1, i.e. when two people have come a long distance.
Mum was transferred from hospital to the care home with complex issues, including a broken hip, a haematoma on the leg (not healed), a catheter, oedema in arm, poor eating, erratic blood sugar levels etc. and was on patches to relieve pain. Although an assessment of the management of Mum's needs was undertaken, the staff were dealing with Mum's problems on a daily basis very well, referring to the GP as necessary and reporting back to the family at all times. Mum felt happy that she was comfortable and well looked after in a pleasant room overlooking the garden and visited regularly by the family. The staff were kind and caring in their treatment of Mum and were always helpful in keeping the family updated. Mum passed away after eight-week stay.
Many thanks for your lovely review. We appreciate your time and lovely comments. I will pass on to the staff team.
A most interesting experience, different from any other I have known apart from in hospital. There is a genuine aim to make residents feel at home and become attached to the carers and building.
We really appreciate this.
Everywhere spotlessly clean. Lovely food.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home we really appreciate this.
Staff always courteous and helpful on my visits to my mother. Mother appears to be well looked after and care for. Staff seem keen to do a good job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to add a review, I will pass your comments on to the staff team.
The care my dad is getting is very good and we know he is being well looked after. It's a bit frustrating in the length of time it has taken to carry out a blood test and receive results which will result in a medication check, other things have been put in place generally. Very friendly and caring staff.
Many thanks for your review. We appreciate the time taken to complete this. On the blood tests, unfortunately, this is district nursing shortages and the strikes haven't helped lately. We are thankful you are happy with everything else.
The care home is very clean and welcoming to visitors. All the staff are both friendly and very caring to the residents which gives us 'peace of mind' when caring for our mum who is currently in here for respite.
Thank you so much for this review we really appreciate the time you took to complete this. I will pass your comments on to the staff team.
The home is not very big, which I feel gives it a more homely feel which leads to everyone being treat as an individual.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are thrilled you are so happy with the home. I will pass your comments on to the staff team.
My mum has been well cared for and has been treated with great dignity and respect. We have been well communicated within all aspects of her care. She is very happy. We would recommend Priory Care Home for the safe care of its residents. The staff are wonderful.
Thank you so much for this review we are so happy you are happy. I will pass your comments onto the staff, much appreciated.
The care home is superb, and the staff are absolutely outstanding; they always go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that the residents are cared for, comfortable and happy and to welcome and update visitors. The food is excellent, and everywhere is spotlessly clean. There are regular, fun activities, and my relative really enjoys herself - it feels more like a large family than a nursing home. We cannot fault the care home in any way and would like to thank all of the staff for all of their amazing care and support.
Many thanks for this lovely review we really appreciate it and i will pass on to all our lovely staff.
My husband has been in the Palliative Care Unit at Priory Care Home since early August 2022. From my first contact with them, I have been most pleased with all aspects of his care. The staff are pleasant, understanding of his needs and always very friendly. His room has a view of the garden area. It is clean, light and airy. Most importantly, he has settled well and is comfortable. I feel very relieved to have found such a caring environment for him, and it is a relief for all the family.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Thank you.
Snacks and fruit were offered regularly my stay was very comfortable and I felt safe.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 October 2017Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: D E M A Residential Homes Ltd
Meet the Team (21)

Elaine has worked in the care industry all her working life, and has owned Priory care since 2015 and now runs the home with her family. She is also registered manager at The Old Coach house - Hessle and she was as a nurse at Hull Royal Infirmary.
In her job role Elaine has the overall responsibility for the smooth running of the home and to make sure the residents are receiving the best care possible at all times by being a proactive hands on manager. Elaine manages the staff team to a very high standard ensuring that home meets and exceeds the various demands of inspection and all regulations.
Elaine has a string qualifications including but not limited to:Nursing degree
NVQ’s in health and social care level 4
City and Guilds Registered Manager Award Level 4
End of life Care Level 5
Safeguarding of adults
Various dementia awareness courses
She is also one of our dignity champions for the home

I have worked in the home for 16 years. I am a trained accountant and HR specialised and hold an NVQ in health and social care and other management qualifications.
I am part of running the day-to-day business future-proofing the business for years to come.
I love working in a caring environment on a daily basis, we are always having a laugh and joking around the home and ensuring the residents are living a fulfilled life.
Our favourite is the pub and bingo afternoons.
We celebrate all staff members' personal and professional goals and encourage all relatives to join in with home daily activities.

12 years experience as a manager. I feel that I am very compassionate, loyal, driven, proactive in promoting positive culture, supportive, fair and honest.
I always put the residents at the centre of the care to promote person-centred care. Sensitive to the needs of residents as well as with family support. Promote high standards.
I enjoy running a staff team and helping others become better at their own positions.

Meet Wendy! She is in her 5th year here at Priory Care. Wendy is a Senior and says “One of the reasons I love my role here is because I love to make a difference to residents life for the better” #meettheteammonday #carestaff #staffappreciation #makingadifferencetogether

I have recently been promoted to Senior Carer in the home. I have worked at Priory Care since 2019.
I love my job and especially like to work in the Dementia Unit, keeping the residents busy with cooking and dancing around the lounges.
I try every day to make the residents smile and try and make their lives a little more fulfilled.
We have a hardworking team at home and all work together to ensure the smooth running of the home.

I started at Priory in Feb 2020, not long before we went into lockdown with Covid-19.
I had not worked in a caring environment before, so I found it quite challenging, to begin with. As we had no visitors there were lots of phone calls, Facetime calls etc.with family members. My main job role is meet and greet, which I enjoy as I get to know the families. I have completed online training which helps to understand the roles of my colleagues as well as my own role. My previous job was in a busy reception, so I hope I brought some of my skills with me. I enjoy talking with the lovely residents and helping in any way I can to make their lives better.

Everyone meet Phil, our handyman.
Phil loves his job.
He says that keeping busy is what he loves and helping people makes him happy.

I want to say, what a lovely place to work, I love you all

I enjoy my job in the laundry and really like talking to the residents, seeing them happy makes me happy.

I love working at Priory Care Residential because they have embedded the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) which makes it enjoyable and easier to work. Literally, they make the work, work for everyone. The management has created a vibrant and friendly atmosphere to provide support for the development of each member of staff both professionally and personally.
I feel privileged to support others to live their lives to the fullest and help improve their quality of life. I am very passionate about my role and being able to make a genuine difference is so fulfilling and rewarding. I feel so blessed to be part of a team who put the individual needs of each resident at the centre of what they do.
I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ3), Mandatory training for health care assistants, 15 care standards certificates, numerous in-house training and additional training sponsored by the company.
I make sure I engage well with residents, delivering a top-notch personalised care service, showing compassion as well as maintaining their privacy and dignity when providing care. I also have the ability to communicate, persuading them to make and sustain positive changes while their confidentiality is maintained.

I have worked for the company for around 3 years with a little break in between.
I have worked in care for 12+ years in all aspects including dementia and hold my NVQ level 2.
I love care work as I like to help people and have a naturally caring nature.
I currently do the main activities

I have recently joined the senior team.

I have joined the team at Priory Care as a care assistant.

I have joined the team as a care assistant and my passion is to care for the elderly.

I am a qualified medication-trained carer at Priory Care. I care for residents and administer medications

I am in charge of the laundry system in the home.

I work in the home administering medication and caring for the residents. I love my job and helping all the residents on a daily basis.

I enjoy assisting the residents in their everyday lives and making them smile.

I am in charge of all the maintenance issues around the home. I complete all improvements and general upkeep around the home.

I work in the kitchen cooking and cleaning and assuring all meals are of high quality.

I came over from Ukraine in the war and started working for the care home. I enjoy helping the residents every day and improving my English speaking skills.
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