The Priory Highbank Centre

The Priory Highbank Centre is a nursing home in Bury, Bury (BL9 5LX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Priory Highbank Centre

Here at The Priory Highbank Centre in Bury, we provide nursing home care for a range of people with differing needs and circumstances. Our team supports older adults, younger adults, and individuals living with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether that is to give a regular carer some time to rest or to support someone through a period of change. We know that choosing a nursing home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that lightly. When someone comes to live with us, we take time to get to know them properly, understanding what matters to them day to day and how they like to live their life. Care is not something we deliver in a one size fits all way. Each person has their own story, preferences and routines, and we try to reflect that in everything we do. Our nursing care is provided by qualified nurses working alongside care staff, and we work closely with GPs, community health teams and other professionals to make sure residents receive the right clinical support at the right time. We want to be straightforward with people. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection resulted in an overall rating of requires improvement, and we have taken that seriously. We have been working through the areas identified and making genuine changes to how we operate. We think it is important that families can trust us to be honest rather than simply presenting a polished image. If you would like to find out more about whether The Priory Highbank Centre might be the right fit for yourself or someone you care about, we would welcome the chance to have a conversation or arrange a visit.

Care provided at The Priory Highbank Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Priory Highbank Centre

Where is The Priory Highbank Centre located?

The Priory Highbank Centre is a nursing home in Bury, Bury, BL9 5LX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Priory Highbank Centre provide?

The Priory Highbank Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Priory Highbank Centre's CQC rating?

The Priory Highbank Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Priory Highbank Centre offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Priory Highbank Centre

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

No. The Priory Highbank Centre is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. The Priory Highbank Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Priory Highbank Centre 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?

Yes. Yes. The Priory Highbank Centre supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 North West

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

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

More about the care at The Priory Highbank Centre

Respite Care at The Priory Highbank Centre

Booking respite in a nursing home takes longer than most families expect, because needs are assessed before a bed is offered. The Priory Highbank Centre is registered for short stays, and one or two weeks is the usual minimum. Send everyday clothes, toiletries, a current prescription list and dispensed medicines, then use the stay to test whether a permanent move would work.

Nursing Care at The Priory Highbank Centre

What a nursing registration adds is a qualified nurse on duty at every hour of the day and night. The Priory Highbank Centre is registered for nursing care, which suits people with complex or unstable conditions, pressure wounds, tracheostomy or ventilation needs, or heavy medication regimes. Anyone assessed as needing care in a nursing bed is entitled to NHS Funded Nursing Care, a contribution of about £235 a week paid to the home and deducted from the invoice. Bury usually funds placements at roughly £800 to £980 a week, so a private payer may face a higher figure. Ask how nursing hours are staffed across the week, and what the fee includes beyond the room and board.

Older Person Care at The Priory Highbank Centre

Washing, dressing, medicines and someone to talk to remain the core of care for older residents even where nursing is available. The Priory Highbank Centre in Bury is registered for older person care alongside nursing, physical disability and support for younger adults. Ask how routines are handled, whether residents choose their waking and bedtimes, and how often a bath or shower is offered. Night cover deserves a direct question about how many carers and nurses are on duty and awake. The Care Quality Commission rated the service requires improvement at its September 2022 inspection, so ask what the report said and what has changed. Fees in the North West commonly fall between £1000 and £1300 a week.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at The Priory Highbank Centre

Good lighting, clear signage and staff who speak before they touch make a building usable for someone with sight or hearing loss. The Priory Highbank Centre is registered to support people with a visual or hearing impairment. Ask whether a hearing loop is available, how aids and batteries are looked after, and whether information can be provided in large print.

Younger Adults at The Priory Highbank Centre

An adult in their forties in a nursing home needs a week with some purpose in it, not simply good clinical care. The Priory Highbank Centre is registered to support younger adults, so ask who else of a similar age lives there and what they do. Ask about getting out, privacy, and keeping up contact with friends and family.

Physical Disability at The Priory Highbank Centre

Specialist seating, ceiling hoists and accessible bathing decide what daily life is like for a resident with a serious physical disability. The Priory Highbank Centre is registered to support this group. Ask which rooms have tracking, how often therapy input is available, and how personal care and continence needs are managed with dignity.

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