• Frequently Asked Questions

    It is only natural to have questions when you consider moving into a care home, both from the new resident and their family and friends. Having been running Priory Care Home for so many years we have a list of questions that keep being asked so we thought that we would list them here to give you more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Yes. The home has wheelchair access and specially adapted rooms and WC’s for resident’s using wheelchairs. A number of our residents are confined to wheelchairs but are able to enjoy facilities in the home.

Answer: There is protected mealtimes in place between the hours of:

  • 7:00-9:00am
  • 12:00pm-1:30pm
  • 4:30pm-6:00pm.

However you are free to visit outside of the times 7 days a week.

Answer: Yes. There is a local church in the village 400 yards from the Priory, however, services are regularly held in the home.

Answer: No there is not.

Answer: We have protected mealtimes in place to ensure residents have a calm environment for their nutrition and hydration needs. We understand that relatives and friends would like to joint us at mealtimes, however this would need to be agreed by the Director Scott McHattie in the first instance. He can be contactable on scott@priorycarehome.com

Answer: Contact a member of staff immediately who will listen to your concerns and try to help you. The cause of your unhappiness will be discussed at our regular staff meetings and any problems will be resolved.

Answer: Yes. You will be encouraged to take part in activities. Your preference will be noted by the activities coordinator.

Answer: Yes. There are no restriction whatsoever.

Answer: Yes. You are entitled to a weekly allowance to save and spend as you wish. Each room has a small secured cash box for your use.