Priestley

Market Street, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9EN

01924440265

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 March 2019

Provider

Highgate Care Services (Yorkshire) LTD

Beds

40 beds

About Priestley

Priestley is a residential care home in Kirklees, providing care for older adults, including people living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The home accommodates up to forty people aged 65 and over requiring residential care, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 38 people were resident. Safe recruitment processes were in place, though one file lacked documentation explaining a reference change.

Staffing levels were sufficient with suitably qualified staff receiving ongoing training and support. People felt safe and were supported by staff trained to identify and respond appropriately to abuse. Risks were regularly assessed, monitored and reviewed.

The home maintained a focus on healthy, balanced diets with adequate fluid intake. However, some people reported meals were not always served hot, an issue identified in the satisfaction survey that the registered manager had already begun addressing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 May 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF17 9EN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 9 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 March 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Priestley's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Priestley, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Priestley, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Priestley's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees