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Priory Mews consists of five separate houses each offering a high standard of care.
Stylishly decorated throughout and with landscaped gardens, each home has a comfortable lounge and dining room where residents can socialise and entertain guests if they wish. All bedrooms provide single accommodation and include a 24-hour call system and some offer...
Care Provided by Priory Mews Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 156 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are determined after our team completes the pre-admission assessment. This assessment helps us understand the type of care your loved one needs, which in turn establishes the weekly fee. Thank you.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Priory Mews Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Priory Mews 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- RCB Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marlon Soriano(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (156)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)
Priory Mews Care Home Reviews (139)
Priory Mews Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.363) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priory Mews Care Home has 139 reviews.
I would like to say how happy and very grateful I am that my mother is in Priory Mews, I know she is being looked after very well I have seen her food so I also know she is well fed. This last year has been very hard for everyone but to know she is happy has been a godsend. The staff in the house are always friendly and have no problem with me if and when I have phoned, they also keep me informed with any issues. So a big thank you from me to them!
I want to thank you for looking after our Mother. She visibly improved while in your care home. Moving her into your care home was probably one of the best things to happen to her, given her declining health prior to her death. She always spoke highly about your lovely aesthetic gardens. Thank you for supporting her hobby - gardening.
I found it so difficult finding a suitable care home for my mother. the staff at Priory Mews are so very kind and caring. I am confident my mother is in the right place. The manager was very patient with my repeated demands and made me feel reassured with their commitment to care. Although access is restricted in view of the pandemic, I have been able to view remotely and arrange restricted but safe visits weekly. Thank you for all you do.
It has been a very challenging time for all involved during the Covid pandemic. Staff have worked hard to keep my father safe and has ensured us as relatives are kept informed.
I came into Priory Mews because I was unable to care for myself after being in the hospital. I have found all staff to be very friendly and helpful. The meals are very good. Medical help seems to be very good and the activities provided are extremely good. There is an opportunity to be social and opportunity to be alone and private if you prefer that, anytime. Which I am glad for.
My thanks go out to all staff in Beaumont House for their excellent care of my father. Dad always mentions how well he is looked after and how friendly everyone is. They have all been very helpful and kind during these worrying times. However busy they are, they always ensure I am well informed about Dad’s welfare, which is so comforting in these unprecedented times.
When I visited my father at the home Priory Views - Cressenor House - we were always delighted with the home and the attitude of the staff. They were very open and welcoming whilst also being caring and experienced in working with residents. We were given private space/room for a chance to have some alone time with Dad. On occasion, Dad would be out in the wheelchair in the gardens listening to music which he loved on a sunny day. Entertainment was also provided and I managed to have a last dance with my Dad a few months before he died. The staff were very mature and able when he was dying and helped us as a family including representing the home at the funeral. I cannot fault them in any way and they never knew when we were coming visiting at different times and days.
I cannot praise highly enough the kindness, thoughtfulness, professionalism and general feel-good factor of, simply, all the staff, whenever and wherever one meets them. My friend has had two respite stays in somewhat plush homes ( fortunately ). I wondered whether he would like a permanent move away from his beloved home, having lived there all his life. Time has shown me and him that if people go out of their way to be fantastic in their care, all things can be conquered. What a revelation it has all been. Thank you to all the staff, from the maintenance man who put up his pictures and clocks instantly to make him feel better, the care managers and all the staff who are all hugely approachable, caring and knowledgeable, right through to the chefs and the amazing office team who I personally love to bits - they make me feel so welcome.
The carers have always shown compassion, care and respect for my father's needs. My father is well cared for in all respects, including meals and personal hygiene. Most of all, the carers show him so much love and personal attention which he appreciates although at times he may not show it.
My father has been a resident in Priory Mews for 16 months. Despite always saying he wouldn’t go into a care home has been on the whole really happy. Staff are amazing and look after individuals personal likes and dislikes.
Today my Uncle has been placed into the care of Priory mews. Hopefully he will be happy there. Unfortunately, no visiting for two months due to the virus.
A good care home. Staff are very patient with my wife. She is well looked after and I feel so at peace when I leave after each visit knowing she is in very good hands. The home manager is available and nothing is too much trouble.
They are all very friendly.
My husband has been a resident at Priory Mews for 3 months. In that time, he has been well cared for by all staff. My only complaint is that there should be more staff as they do spend as much time as they can with each resident, my husband included, which is a great comfort to relatives. They do a great job.
I have been here for 4 months. From first entering the home, I felt comfortable. Staff are helpful, prepared to do their best in all aspects. Pleased to help with personal care and all aspects in making me feel at ease and not at all embarrassed.
My mother-in-law entered Priory Mews with late-stage cancer. Sadly, she passed away 2 weeks later but during her stay, the staff were excellent. They treated her with friendship, care and support. They managed her pain very efficiently. Her room was kept clean and welcoming. We could not have wished for a better place for her to spend her last days.
Friendly and helpful. Staff always willing to assist. Makes mum feel safe and happy.
My mother moved to Berkley House in Priory Mews after viewing a number of other care homes. The staff had an instant connection with my mother. She was involved in her care plan. Her wishes were actually taken into account. Considerable kindness was shown and compassion right to her end. The care she received will always be a positive memory, standing out from the rather chaotic search for a new home.
I feel assured by knowing he is safe and appears happy.
Thanks hugely to all who made an emotional time easier and bearable.
My father always looks well cared for and the staff are very attentive to his needs. They always keep me informed of any changes to my Dad's care plan.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 December 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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)

A Doctor of Medicine and General Surgeon Marlon is a highly experienced and exceptionally qualified professional in both the medical and management realms, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. With 15 years of management expertise in Health and Social Care, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.
Marlon's career has seen him serve as a Home Manager across various care homes, ranging from small to large-sized facilities. Before joining Priory Mews, he also held the position of Quality and Compliance Manager for a Care home group.
In his leisure time, Marlon indulges in a variety of interests. He enjoys immersing himself in literature, exploring new destinations through travel, and delving into the world of museums. His creative side shines through in his passion for photography, and he finds solace in listening to classical and mellow jazz music.
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