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The friendly and comfortable home offers a place for residents to relax, unwind and socialise with friends and family. This home offers lovely en-suite bedrooms, hair salon, shop and wellbeing programme which helps residents to maintain their hobbies, learn new hobbies and to have opportunities to engage with the...
Priory Gardens Care Home, located in the popular town of Pontefract, provides personalised residential, nursing and residential dementia care to older people.
The friendly and comfortable home offers a place for residents to relax, unwind and socialise with friends and family. This home offers lovely en-suite bedrooms, hair salon, shop and wellbeing programme which helps residents to maintain their hobbies, learn new hobbies and to have opportunities to engage with the local community.
Priory Gardens boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that each meal is an enjoyable and heart-warming experience for every resident and visitor to the home.
The professional care team at Priory Gardens takes the time to learn about each resident’s individual hobbies and interests, to help those living in the home to lead an active and fulfilling life. In addition to the range of activities available, residents are able to take an active role in the Pontefract community, from building relationships with neighbours in local community groups and schools, to arranging sightseeing trips in the local area.
Each member of the professional care team is there to help you or your loved one settle into the home. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the friendly home manager leads the team at Priory Gardens to deliver the kindest possible care to the residents, supporting them to lead their best possible life.
Care Provided by Priory Gardens Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Priory Gardens Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Priory Gardens 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
- Bridge Oak Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Imogen Bailey (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Priory Gardens Care Home Reviews (162)
Priory Gardens Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priory Gardens Care Home has 162 reviews.
Our dad has been with Priory Gardens for a year now and we cannot believe how well he is cared for and in such a caring manner. We are so glad we made the discussion to let him go from our care. We wish to say a huge thank you to all the staff for looking after dad. Well done, we love you all.
Our dad has been with Priory Gardens for a year now and we cannot believe how well he is cared for and in such a caring manner. We are so glad we made the discussion to let him go from our care. We wish to say a huge thank you to all the staff for looking after dad. Well done, we love you all.
The carers and nursing staff delivered outstanding care to my grandmother. They made her feel safe and happy during their stay and the last day of her life. We cannot hank them enough for everything they have done.
The carers and nursing staff delivered outstanding care to my grandmother. They made her feel safe and happy during their stay and the last day of her life. We cannot hank them enough for everything they have done.
Few problems with another patients but soon sorted out. Excellent.
Few problems with another patients but soon sorted out. Excellent.
My mum has been here for three years now and I've visited each week in that time. It has been difficult during the pandemic but together we got through it. I've never doubted that I made the right choice of Home for mum - caring and friendly. I have every confidence in you and the staff, even...
My mum has been here for three years now and I've visited each week in that time. It has been difficult during the pandemic but together we got through it. I've never doubted that I made the right choice of Home for mum - caring and friendly. I have every confidence in you and the staff, even during mum's difficult temper tantrums. I'm very impressed with both the new and 'old' staff.
The staff are looking after my father very well. They treat him with dignity and listen to and repeat his wishes. As a family, we are very grateful for the help and support that is shown to my father by all the staff at this difficult time. Thank you for all you do for my father, it is much...
The staff are looking after my father very well. They treat him with dignity and listen to and repeat his wishes. As a family, we are very grateful for the help and support that is shown to my father by all the staff at this difficult time. Thank you for all you do for my father, it is much appreciated.
Very pleasant staff and surroundings. Very happy with the care dad received and he was made comfortable in his last days.
Very pleasant staff and surroundings. Very happy with the care dad received and he was made comfortable in his last days.
Staff have been brilliant throughout my mum's stay. They have, everyone, been caring and considerate. I couldn't have wished for a better place for my mum to spend her final months.
Staff have been brilliant throughout my mum's stay. They have, everyone, been caring and considerate. I couldn't have wished for a better place for my mum to spend her final months.
Granny always seemed very well cared for and very well looked after. Staff seemed to be very attentive to her needs when I have visited and also put on a nice party for her birthday.
Granny always seemed very well cared for and very well looked after. Staff seemed to be very attentive to her needs when I have visited and also put on a nice party for her birthday.
All staff have been wonderful.
Highly recommend.
All staff have been wonderful.
Highly recommend.
I was very apprehensive of my uncle going into a care home after being so independent. However, I can honestly say he is very happy. He says the quality of care is brilliant as are the staff and I am really happy with all the support they have provided. I would recommend Priory Gardens Care Home to...
I was very apprehensive of my uncle going into a care home after being so independent. However, I can honestly say he is very happy. He says the quality of care is brilliant as are the staff and I am really happy with all the support they have provided. I would recommend Priory Gardens Care Home to anyone considering care for their loved ones.
The staff here is remarkable- nothing is too much trouble for them to do. The home is impeccably clean and odour free, not like some other nursing homes I have been to. If ever I got any complaint where I might need to be in a nursing home I would have to be here. It is perfection in this home. The...
The staff here is remarkable- nothing is too much trouble for them to do. The home is impeccably clean and odour free, not like some other nursing homes I have been to. If ever I got any complaint where I might need to be in a nursing home I would have to be here. It is perfection in this home. The staff is pleasant but professional at the same time.
Staff are very helpful, friendly and caring.
Staff are very helpful, friendly and caring.
Staff and home are highly recommended.
Staff and home are highly recommended.
My Uncle came to Priory gardens for end of life care. Throughout his final weeks, he was treated with care and compassion by all the staff who he came into contact with. They saw the person, not just the patient. He was joking and interacting right to the end and that was due to the connections...
My Uncle came to Priory gardens for end of life care. Throughout his final weeks, he was treated with care and compassion by all the staff who he came into contact with. They saw the person, not just the patient. He was joking and interacting right to the end and that was due to the connections that the staff made with him. This is a fantastic place. A real home from home.
The home and staff are excellent. Mum seems happy so we are happy too. The only negative is the telephone system. Sometimes it takes a long time to speak to someone. Overall, we are very happy with Priory Gardens.
The home and staff are excellent. Mum seems happy so we are happy too. The only negative is the telephone system. Sometimes it takes a long time to speak to someone. Overall, we are very happy with Priory Gardens.
Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that your mother is enjoying her stay at Priory Gardens and that you find the care we provide to be of the highest standards. We are sorry to hear about your challenges getting through to the home via the telephone system. A member of our Area...
Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that your mother is enjoying her stay at Priory Gardens and that you find the care we provide to be of the highest standards. We are sorry to hear about your challenges getting through to the home via the telephone system. A member of our Area Team will be visiting the home next week and will review this. If you want to discuss this further with the Home Manager, please contact her on 01977 602111.
Overall I think the home does a good job. The only slight fault is my Dad has to ask for a shower or bath and sometimes can be two or three weeks between which I feel is too long.
Overall I think the home does a good job. The only slight fault is my Dad has to ask for a shower or bath and sometimes can be two or three weeks between which I feel is too long.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of your concerns about the bathing opportunities for your Father. Please contact the Home Manager directly on 01977 602111 so that she can discuss how to address your concerns.
All staff are very caring and the home is very clean.
All staff are very caring and the home is very clean.
I would recommend Priory Gardens to everyone, the staff are all amazing and my mum is very happy and well looked after.
I would recommend Priory Gardens to everyone, the staff are all amazing and my mum is very happy and well looked after.
My father in law is being looked after so kindly and whatever time we ring, nothing is too much for them. I went for my first indoor visit on the 11th of March and it was such a wonderful atmosphere. My wife can't visit as she is critically vulnerable. Improvement to what they do is impossible....
My father in law is being looked after so kindly and whatever time we ring, nothing is too much for them. I went for my first indoor visit on the 11th of March and it was such a wonderful atmosphere. My wife can't visit as she is critically vulnerable. Improvement to what they do is impossible. Well done Priory Gardens.
My Gran has been here since the pandemic started and the staff here have been great at helping us keep in touch with her. Sometimes it's hard to get to video call but the window visits have been amazing. All the staff have a smile on their face and my Gran tells us that everyone is nice. Such a...
My Gran has been here since the pandemic started and the staff here have been great at helping us keep in touch with her. Sometimes it's hard to get to video call but the window visits have been amazing. All the staff have a smile on their face and my Gran tells us that everyone is nice. Such a welcoming care home.
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News (4) & Events (0)
- 12 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Priory Gardens Care Home in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, came together on the 3rd December to celebrate a remarkable milestone as much-loved resident Helen Shillito marked...
- 29 Jul 2025
Priory Gardens Care Home, run by HC-One and located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week...
- 22 Jul 2025
Residents at HC-One’s Priory Gardens Care Home in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, recently enjoyed a delightful trip to the seaside, soaking up the sun and sea air during a visit to...
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