The Priory Care Home

The Priory Care Home is a residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN15 1AA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Priory Care Home

The Priory Care Home is a residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, offering older people a comfortable place to live with support always close at hand. We try to keep the feel of a household, with days shaped by the people living them rather than by a timetable on the wall. Supporting residents living with dementia is a large part of our work. We do that by learning who each person is, keeping routines familiar and the day unhurried, explaining changes before they happen, and looking for the cause when somebody is unsettled rather than treating it as behaviour to be managed. Our team helps with personal care, medication, mobility and meals, and equally with the parts of the day that give it value: conversation, company for those who want it, quiet for those who do not, and time outdoors when the weather allows. Rooms are personalised and relatives are welcome whenever they can come. Respite stays are available for people needing care for a short period, which some families use as a break and others as a gentle first step. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. If you are looking at care homes in this part of Wiltshire, please come and see us on an ordinary day.

Care provided at The Priory Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Priory Care Home

Where is The Priory Care Home located?

The Priory Care Home is a residential care home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1AA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Priory Care Home provide?

The Priory Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Priory Care Home's CQC rating?

The Priory Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 July 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Priory Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Priory Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Priory Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Priory Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Priory Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Priory Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Priory Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Priory Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. The Priory Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

The Priory Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Priory Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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