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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.
Priory Gardens staff are so caring and helpful. They always have time for a word with you, they go out of their way to welcome everyone. The difference it has made to my mum in law's quality of life being in here is great. It has taken away all the worry. She is safe and well cared for and...
Priory Gardens staff are so caring and helpful. They always have time for a word with you, they go out of their way to welcome everyone. The difference it has made to my mum in law's quality of life being in here is great. It has taken away all the worry. She is safe and well cared for and happy. This is down to the care received here. The staff make Priory Gardens as good as it is. Excellent care and excellent staff.
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Although my mother was only at Priory Gardens for only a week to see out her last days, 5th - 12th February, the care she received was outstanding in every way. The residents there are extremely lucky to spend their last days in such a lovely place. I couldn't fault it. The manager and staff are...
Although my mother was only at Priory Gardens for only a week to see out her last days, 5th - 12th February, the care she received was outstanding in every way. The residents there are extremely lucky to spend their last days in such a lovely place. I couldn't fault it. The manager and staff are excellent.
I have been in a few care homes over the years. But I have found this to be the best. I just come in for respite 8 weeks in the year.
I have been in a few care homes over the years. But I have found this to be the best. I just come in for respite 8 weeks in the year.
Mum has only been here a short time but the staff are wonderful with her. They helped her to settle in and look after all her care needs, they also take the time to reassure her if she gets anxious. They are always helpful and so thoughtful. They have got to know mum really well and anticipate her...
Mum has only been here a short time but the staff are wonderful with her. They helped her to settle in and look after all her care needs, they also take the time to reassure her if she gets anxious. They are always helpful and so thoughtful. They have got to know mum really well and anticipate her needs. They also take time to reassure me and have helped with questions I have asked them.
Whenever I visit Priory Gardens Care Home there is always staff around, they always take the time to speak even though you know they are so busy. Nothing is too much trouble. Medical queries are answered promptly. Equally admin help with queries. HCA so friendly and always happy to help. Activities are varied and so enjoyable.
I would highly recommend the care received at Priory Gardens Care Home, I can go home assured that my mum is incapable, friendly, trustworthy care.
Above all else, she is Safe and Happy.
The staff make this care home as good as it is. All of them.
It was such a relief to visit her in a comfortable room rather than in hospital. The week Mum...
It was such a relief to visit her in a comfortable room rather than in hospital. The week Mum spent there she was well cared for by kind and cheerful staff. They kept her pain free and the care provided was excellent.
Dad is 93 and we will both be ever grateful for the kindness and care shown to us all during a difficult time.
The carers are fantastic with my sister and do everything that they possibly can for her.
The carers are fantastic with my sister and do everything that they possibly can for her.
Although my sister-in-law doesn't mix well with the residents and can be very off hand with people, she will try to impress people she likes when she likes.
The staff try hard to make her happy but it's just her normal type character. The staff have always been kind and keep me informed of any...
Although my sister-in-law doesn't mix well with the residents and can be very off hand with people, she will try to impress people she likes when she likes.
The staff try hard to make her happy but it's just her normal type character. The staff have always been kind and keep me informed of any changes.
My mother was brought here for respite and we have been completely satisfied with her care. The staff have been very friendly and caring towards everyone and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Priory Gardens to anyone. Thank you.
My mother was brought here for respite and we have been completely satisfied with her care. The staff have been very friendly and caring towards everyone and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Priory Gardens to anyone. Thank you.
I was very pleased with the care my mother received and how helpful the staff were in helping me with anything I asked for.
I was very pleased with the care my mother received and how helpful the staff were in helping me with anything I asked for.
The care staff are so kind.
Concerned at times they are under staffed on this visit.
The care staff are so kind.
Concerned at times they are under staffed on this visit.
Staffing levels are calculated according to Resident dependencies, and the allocation of staff is reviewed...
Thank you for your feedback regarding staffing levels on our Dementia Unit. We appreciate all feedback received, so that where applicable, actions can be taken to improve our services.Staffing levels are calculated according to Resident dependencies, and the allocation of staff is reviewed daily by the management team in the home. The deployment of staff on each unit is the responsibility of the person in charge and is reviewed on a day to day basis. Where Resident’s needs are assessed as higher, staff are allocated appropriately to meet the needs of our Residents. Again this is reviewed daily by the Manager.
The care home is modern and very clean. Residents all seem settled and happy. There is a good atmosphere with very pleasant staff, who cope very well with the workload.
The care home is modern and very clean. Residents all seem settled and happy. There is a good atmosphere with very pleasant staff, who cope very well with the workload.
Satisfied overall. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Satisfied overall. Staff very friendly and helpful.
I have found Priory Gardens Care Home very acceptable, staff, care and facilities.
I have found Priory Gardens Care Home very acceptable, staff, care and facilities.
My dad was in Priory Gardens Care Home for only 11 days as he was at end of life care. The care they gave him was second to none. He died peacefully and that was all we could have asked for. I would like to thank all the staff for the care they gave him.
My dad was in Priory Gardens Care Home for only 11 days as he was at end of life care. The care they gave him was second to none. He died peacefully and that was all we could have asked for. I would like to thank all the staff for the care they gave him.
Although my mother was not at Priory Gardens for long, as she was waiting for a new care package to enable her to go home, she was very well looked after. For the first time in a long time, she had company and although she did not suffer fools gladly, to be able to have someone, mostly staff, to...
Although my mother was not at Priory Gardens for long, as she was waiting for a new care package to enable her to go home, she was very well looked after. For the first time in a long time, she had company and although she did not suffer fools gladly, to be able to have someone, mostly staff, to give back as good as she gave, was a tonic.
Still a bit unsettled, but it does look a bit like a home now.
Still a bit unsettled, but it does look a bit like a home now.
Everything's OK. Nice and clean with lovely staff. Can't complain.
Everything's OK. Nice and clean with lovely staff. Can't complain.
My mother was a resident for only a matter of weeks. During that time she received the best possible care from all the staff employed at priory Gardens. They were caring, kind and considerate. They offered all necessary to ensure that as her life drew to a close she was comfortable.
My mother was a resident for only a matter of weeks. During that time she received the best possible care from all the staff employed at priory Gardens. They were caring, kind and considerate. They offered all necessary to ensure that as her life drew to a close she was comfortable.
I'm happy with everything. Staff management when they said care, that's what it means. The nurses have time for you, I can't thank then enough.
I'm happy with everything. Staff management when they said care, that's what it means. The nurses have time for you, I can't thank then enough.
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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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