The Priory Care Home
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1 Shelly Crescent
Monkspath
Shirley
West Midlands
B90 4XA
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,100.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Cheryl Harbourne is Home Manager at The Priory Care Home.
Just two miles south of Solihull, The Priory offers a warm welcome to anyone in need of nursing, residential, respite or convalescence care.
Our purpose-built home is set in a peaceful residential area, with local shops just over the road. There are bus stops very close by, too, with services every 20 minutes to Shirley, Solihull and Birmingham.
Besides prettily decorated bedrooms, a large shared lounge and a bright and cheerful dining room, there are several outdoor areas where residents can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air – and even a bit of gardening.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Daily Respite Care, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Rehabilitation. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Parkinson's Disease. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Besides prettily decorated bedrooms, a large shared lounge and a bright and cheerful dining room, there are several outdoor areas where residents can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air – and even a bit of gardening. One of our rooms is a dedicated to giving a 1940’s vibe and is decorated to look so. Residents can spend time remembering in this room. Our activities room is ideal for painting and arts & crafts as well as providing a space for residents hobbies. There is plenty of space to enjoy a shower or even a blissful soak in the bath. They have stylish modern décor and safety features. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Pond or Lake, Seating, Vegetable Plot. |
| Brochures |
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| PRI The Priory Home Brochure.pdf |
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| Description |
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We have 52 en-suite, single bedrooms that come fully furnished and fitted with a TV |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 52 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 52 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Region | West Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
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There’s no typical day at The Priory Care Home, but we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about. Our gentle exercise classes, community tea dances, and gardening clubs help our residents get out and be active. Friends and family are welcome to join with discussion groups, movie nights and singing along to golden oldies. Visits from local nursery children bring the generations together – hard to know which age group enjoys it the most! |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Class, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
1 Shelly Crescent
Monkspath
Shirley
West Midlands
B90 4XA
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 17th March 2021 |
| Last rated | 11th December 2019 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 1st October 2010 |
| Service Provider | Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited, LS5 3BF |
The Priory Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Park, Restaurant, Shops. |
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