Priestley

Priestley is a residential care home in Batley, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by North Bay Group, which operates 48 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2018.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated Priestley Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Priestley has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Kirklees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 125 registered care homes in Kirklees. The nearest to Priestley include Holme House Care Home, Claremont House and Eden Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.