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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.
The care is excellent and I could not be happier with my mother's care and welfare.
My wife is unable to complete this form so I am describing her experience. Things here are the same as previous review, a well run home.
My mum is very well looked after. The staff know her and she reacts well to them. There is so much for her to do but she really doesn't like to do anything. The staff are very patient and lovely to her. My mum has been there for 3 years and if there is anything wrong the staff will phone me up straight away.
The staff are always kind and considerate of her needs. They support us a family.
Although seeing tablecloths and doilies are lovely, given the circumstances of your residents, is it necessary. When funds could be put to use perhaps elsewhere. A clean table is a priority. Just a comment.
Thank you for your kind words regarding the care that your Mother receives at Priory Mews and for taking the time to complete the feedback. In recent months, we have reviewed the mealtime experience at Priory Mews and made some exciting changes, enhancing meal times for all our Residents in line...
I put mum in Priory Mews 4 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. She is so happy in there.
Just to say please don't change anything about the home or the staff. Too many nursing homes that get taken over go down the pan. Please don't let this one. Thank you.
We both must say how much we appreciate the high standard of care given, so much hard work and kindness received from the staff and the empathy shown for our situation with thanks for all your help.
The staff do an amazing job. My dad is well looked after and any problems, they call us to let us know.
As far as my partner is concerned I'm happy most of the time with the care she is getting. There's always going to be times when I'm not. Any problems I have I take to the office and are sorted out as soon as possible. Before I decided to put my partner into Priory Mews I looked at many other care homes but I always came back to this one as Priory Mews has qualities that the others didn't.
Friendly staff. Always ready to assist mum without looking stressed or bothered. Nice atmosphere. The food is always amazing!
The dementia unit always seems cheerful and friendly, music playing something always going on. At the moment it's all World Cup football which helps keep people and residents involved and gives you something to talk about.
My mum has been in Priory Mews since July 2017. I find the home good but I think there should be more for the residents to do to keep them active. Every time I visit, they all seem to just be sitting around. There should be more for them to do.
My father has been in Priory Mews now for 3 1/2 months. His care has been excellent and the carers are kind and caring. They have also been very supportive to my mother and myself. Nothing is too much trouble even when they are extremely busy.
Very good staff/good attention to detail and supportive as my mum gets weaker. Keeps in touch if anything needs attention and we feel safe that she is cared for and supportive as changes take place.
My mum is being cared for and I think the staff are brilliant. If mum is down and needs me they will call me or try to cheer her up. Nothing is ever to much trouble. They are lovely people.
Room always clean. Mum always clean and looked after. Was a hard time when mum had to go into care but made easier by how she is now cared for.
Staff are very friendly, helpful and kind.
My Mother is very happy and settled in the home. She is always clean, tidy and well kept. The staff are all very friendly and work extremely hard. We are always made welcome when we visit. My Father is 90 years old and he is always treated with care.
My Mum has been here from July 2017. She is very happy and settled. The staff are very good and helpful. They always make us welcome on our visits and keep me informed about Mum and her needs. Many thanks.
Since my aunt has been in Priory News she has settled in very well. I can only put it down to the kindness and help received from the staff.
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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