
Excellent staff and super care , mom has progressed really well in her first weekC F(Son of Resident/Service User)



Excellent staff and super care , mom has progressed really well in her first weekC F(Son of Resident/Service User)



The team of skilled professionals at Priors House care home delivers quality residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care, in modern surroundings.
Priors House offers dedicated areas for activities, such as painting, reading or simply chatting with friends and family. Residents can also enjoy a cinema room, a café and even a hair and beauty salon so residents can indulge in some pampering.
The lifestyle team takes the...
Care Provided by Priors House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Priors House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Priors House 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Francine Summers(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Parking
- On site
Priors House Reviews (155)
Priors House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Priors House has 155 reviews.
I stayed at The Priors for 2 weeks' respite care following a hip replacement at the hospital immediately opposite the building. I was collected by wheelchair - so convenient, and better than attempting to sit in car. I was treated with care and respect by an amazing team of carers. I felt no indignity in the personal care received. My room and bathroom were faultless. The setting of The Prior, delightful. I am so glad I chose to stay there.
Hi Maureen L (respite Resident)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your stay at The Priors was comfortable and that our team treated you with the care and respect you deserve. It's wonderful to know that the convenient location, attentive personal care,...
The food, activities and facilities are good.
However ,the attitude and lack of care from staff especially night staff was poor and uncaring on many many occasion.
The floor managers show little interest and are poor at managing their staff and constructive complaints.
The higher managers the same.
Their claim of 6 minutes call time are simply not true.
I could go on but needless to say, not enough space.
Poor staff,poor management,expensive as well.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding Priors House. We are sorry to hear that this has been your experience in our home however we are pleased to hear your kind feedback regarding our food, facilities, and activities.
Our team, including night staff and floor managers, are trained...
The staff are all so friendly and professional (a perfect combination), they couldn't do enough for mum while she was there, gave her time to settle in, never pushed her to do activities she didn't want to, but were always available to help when needed. The room was extremely nice, and always cleaned but we never knew when! Must be when mum went to eat, but small touches like that were very impressive.
The place is very nice, but it is the staff that make this the place mum chose, and she knows she made the right choice.
Andy L, Thank you so much for sharing your mum's experience at Priors House. It's really heartening to hear how much thought and care went into choosing the right place for her respite care. The way you described the staff ' friendly, professional, and attentive without being pushy' really...
When our Dad's vascular dementia suddenly accelerated we needed to find dementia care urgently. We found Priors House by using an internet search engine to search for 'dementia care in the local area' and were firstly drawn in because of the proximity to where our Mum lives (10 minutes drive away). My brother made contact with one staff member in particular who was able to accommodate a visit the next day; she spent a lot of time showing my brother and sister-in-law around and they were incredibly impressed with what they saw. I then took my Dad for an assessment a few days later, and emotionally painful as this was, we were both made to feel very welcome and again, the staff member made plenty time for us and was so caring and understanding. Two days later, my brother and Mum took my Dad for an initial two week stay. Again, they were made to feel really welcome and my Mum was so reassured by the number of staff and their consistent kindness and compassion. It's a lovely place with excellent standards of care and professionalism
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your kind and thoughtful words mean a great deal to the entire team here at Priors House.
We understand how difficult and emotional the decision to seek dementia care can be, especially when things change so suddenly. It was...
getting a bit teary now so im going to say another thank you all.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that you experienced that with us.Thank you from all the team at Priors House.
Staff were wonderful with our mum in her last 6 weeks. She could be difficult but they dealt with her compassionately, indeed lovingly. Mum died peacefully and we are very thankful for that and for the nursing care provided. In the earlier weeks, when she could participate in activities, we saw photos of mum looking truly happy. Again, we were very grateful for this.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Priors House, we are always striving to provide exceptional care and take great pride in ensuring the wellbeing of our residents. Your kind words truly mean the world to our team, and they serve as a wonderful...
From the first contact with the admin staff to nurses/carers, the standard of care, friendliness and efficiency has been impressive. My mother has and is being very well looked after and I now know that I made the right decision choosing Priors House.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
We shall continue to give you Mother our Priors House 5 start treatment.
The activity timetable changes weekly, the activity team work hard at keeping those who wish to partake entertained.
I am very grateful and appreciate everything they do. Thank you to all the staff at Priors House.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
We shall continue to take give you Mum our 5 star treatment!
From initial telephone conversation regarding my mums respite following hip surgery and the initial journey from being shown around the home we knew we had found the right place for mum. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating to mums every need. Mum only went in yesterday but within the hour, they had brought her coffee, cakes, showered and helped dress her, it was amazing, both mum and I felt very comfortable in everybody's presence. The carers always have smiles on their faces. Three members of staff in particular were amazing in securing a ground floor room for mum with a small patio. It is early days but I know that mum will be made to feel at home for her two weeks respite, the only concern we have is she may not want to come out!. Thank you everybody for making mum so welcome.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
We are always aiming to give a 5 star service and...
My sister was admitted within a few days. The CR Manager was exceptional in making everything happen smoothly, including a transfer from a London hospital.
The staff I have had contact with so far have been excellent and very helpful.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
We shall continue to provide exceptional care for your sister from all the team at Priors House.
The staff are fabulous and very caring, the care home lovely, that's why we chose it! Mum soon got to know plenty of residents and there are lots of activities to keep everyone entertained on a daily basis. Relatives and friends are made to feel very welcome and part of the wider Priors House family.
I would thoroughly recommend.
Hi thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.We do hope your Mother will come to us again soon as she is missed and would be welcomed back.
My mother was recently discharged from hospital and there was no way that she could return to her Assisted Living flat . The process of moving Mum to Priors House went smoothly and not only Mum but the family were welcomed warmly by the staff. The staff here are outstanding and clearly take pride in what they do - it shows!! Sadly mum is declining but there's no other place I'd rather she be than being looked after by this professional and dedicated team.
Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Priors House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.I've passed on your positive feedback to the staff...
Today 21st March was a lovely celebration day. It was well organised and the staff, as always, ensured all of the residents enjoyed the afternoon. Fabulous food too! Nice to meet the new CRM who introduced herself and asked for feedback.
Of course I have to give a special shout out for the staff on Victoria Wing who care for my Aunty. They are an incredible team of professionals. Thank you for all you do each and every day!
We are so pleased you had an enjoyable day at the Veterans accreditation party with your Aunty. What a fabulous day had by all.We look forward to hosting our next specular event on the 8th May for our VE Day BBQ & entertainment which we hope you can join us for.Come and join us for more scrumptious food and live entertainment for our lovely residents, family and friends.
We moved both of my parents in to Priors House in December 2024. Mum needed end-of-life care for her cancer and Dad needed more day-to-day care for his dementia. I just have no words to describe how amazing this care home (and it's staff) are. They rescued us in our hour of need and showed unbelievable care, professionalism and love from the moment that we walked in the door.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. Priors House prides itself on giving the very best of care and compassion and your kind words mean a great deal to the team. We are privileged that you chose us for the care of your lovely Mom and Dad.
My mother was a resident for just over a year. The care she received during this period was excellent, particularly in her last few weeks. The whole team showed good understanding and empathy as well as working together as a team with utmost team spirit. At all times they made family members most welcome and could not do enough for Mum or us.
Having my Father put in two previous Care Homes receiving very poor care. I moved him to Priors House, Leamington, yes a lot of money but the value was extreme. All aspects of care, entertainment, medical care, reception, and office admin were 300%. I could not say enough to praise the carers. One carer in particular was a diamond and worked well with my Dad who was causing trouble constantly with dementia. Already recommended Priors House to others.
How lovely of you to take the time to leave such a wonderful review. Every single resident is like family to us here at Priors House and we already feel privileged that you chose us for your Father's care. These kind words mean the world to our passionate team - I will pass them on. Warmest Regards, Customer Relations Manager.
During my mother's two years at Priors House, we were always very impressed with the care provided. All staff took the time to get to know her as an individual and she was looked after with professionalism, dignity and friendliness. We visited frequently and always found my mother calm, contented and happy. Thank you to all the team.
Have had excellent experience with this home since 2016 when my father was here. Now my mother is here permanently and is receiving 5-star treatment.
My father, father-in-law and now my mother-in-law have all received excellent care whilst in Priors house.
I am happy that Dad at the age of 92 is in the best possible place.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 December 2023Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (44) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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I managed care homes before I joined Care UK and was even an area manager, overseeing a number of homes. I’ve also worked as a ‘turnaround manager’ – helping care homes to gain regulatory compliance – so I’ve lots of experience in care homes.
There’s a lot to do when you’re a home manager, but the best bit is having a coffee with the residents and chatting with them. When I can I also join in with activities because it’s wonderful seeing residents enjoying themselves – after all, that’s why we do what we do. I love seeing happy residents living fulfilling lives in our warm and friendly home.
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