A warm welcome to our home
Set in a beautiful Grade II listed castle, our unique care home has been designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents, to promote a feeling of warmth and a sense of tranquility. St Wilfrid's Priory Care Home specialises in residential and respite Care.
- Residential Care
- Respite Care
- Day Care
St Wilfrid’s Priory Care Home offers a delightful home environment split across two floors, designed with wellbeing and comfort in mind. The individual bedrooms each offer a sitting area, an emergency 24 hour call system and plenty of space to allow residents to personalise rooms. Some rooms have en-suite facilities, wet rooms and kitchenette areas. They offer a peaceful oasis, and we encourage residents to make them their own with their favourite belongings like pictures and trinkets, or blankets and cushions.
The home offers large, comfortable, homely living areas with stunning views of the historic castle and gardens, where residents can join in with the wide range of activities taking place on a daily basis.
Life at St Wilfrid's Priory is about residents living the life they want for themselves. We encourage residents to get involve with the activities we offer onsite, as well as getting out and about. We organise a variety of activities in the home, and arrange trips to the local area and further afield, such as the theatre next door, or trips to beach or the castle itself.
We are very proud of our outdoor space at St Wilfrid's Priory. From taking tea on the patio to growing vegetables in our allotment, there is a way for everyone to enjoy the garden and it's a lovely space to entertain families and guests, especially in the warmer months.
There are a great many flowers and shrubs in the beds around our lawns, which are perfect for games like boules and croquet, and we have a summer house for those who prefer to spectate. The well-established trees provide shade in the hottest weather, and are a haven for wildlife all year round.
Services & Facilities
The team
Food
Activities
Events
Pricing and Key Facts
About the team
All of our Care Team are professionally qualified and trained to the highest standards. Every member of the team holds the Care Certificate. The Care Team at St Wilfrid’s Priory Care Home includes a Home Manager, Dementia Lead, Activities Co-ordinator, Carers, Admiral Nurse, Care Leads, Housekeeping Team, Chef and Handy Person.
Meet the teamFood
A talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals. The freshly prepared, delicious dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences. Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join.
The menus change daily, and the kettle is always on, so hot drinks are available throughout the day.
You are free to take your meals in your room if you wish or you can join other residents in the main dining hall to enjoy your food in a more social environment.
Activities
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at St Wilfrid’s Priory Care Home. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pubs, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums.
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Fun activities with ‘Messy Miniatures’, the local toddler group
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal Church services
Download sample activities schedule
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
Events
We also organise regular events to meet potential residents and for all to join in with:
Pricing
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| Care Type | Fees From | Fees To |
|---|---|---|
| Residential long-term | £1155 | £1255 |
| Residential respite | £1270 | £1380 |
| Dementia long-term | £1335 | £1465 |
| Dementia respite | £1465 | £1610 |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying For Care page.
Key Facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
Meet the team
Our homes' professional services are provided by the Management team, Carers, Nurses and Dementia support teams (where required), Admiral Nurses, Support Workers, Activities Co-ordinators, Housekeeping, Handy Person, Administrators and the home's Chef and Catering team. We also have health professional support from Doctors, Nurses and personal services who will regularly come into the home.
Lorraine Hiller
Graham Pritchard
Rhys Saunders
Amanda Scarbrow
Tania Woodburn
Cecilia Raggett
Home Manager
Lorraine joined St Wilfrid’s as Home Manager in March 24.
Lorraine has worked in the care industry for over 28 years, starting as a carer and working her way through the ranks to Home Manager.
Lorraine has completed her NVQ level 2, 3 ,4, and 5.
‘I like to make people happy and wanted to create a home from home experience in all my roles. I find my job role very rewarding being able to make such a positive difference to the lives of others. I pride myself on treating others no differently from how I would treat my own family’.
Outside of work Lorraine loves spending time with her family, walking and swimming.
Handyman
Graham is the handyman at St Wilfrid's Priory and his jolly voice can often be heard around the home.
He jokes that his nickname is, "Ah, Graham!" or "Graham, can you just . . ." because his work is so varied and he's happy to help wherever he can. Graham is passionate about making sure the residents have everything they need, and creating the lovely stripes on the lawn.
In his spare time, you'll find Graham out walking on the South Downs or the Brecon Beacons, or tending to one of his motorbikes.
Kitchen Assistant
Rhys Saunders began working with OSJCT and St Wilfrid’s Priory at the beginning of December 2022. He started working at a Bank housekeeper and found that he liked working with the team and the residents so took a permanent role in the kitchen. As a kitchen assistant, Rhys plays an important role in creating the delicious, nutritious meals that our residents so enjoy.
Laundry Assistant
Amanda Scarbrow has been with the Trust and St Wilfrid’s Priory since Oct 2022. She works as a laundry assistant and loves her job because each day is varied. Amanda enjoys chatting to the residents and have a laugh with them. She gets great satisfaction from cleaning and ironing the residents’ clothes and repairing them if needed, and she enjoys being part of a caring team.
Care Leader
Tania Woodburn started her career with St Wilfrid’s Priory four years ago as a night carer. Since then, she has progressed to become a care lead and has been doing that job since 2021. She enjoys her role thanks to the fantastic team and lovely residents who make St Wilfrid's a very special place to work. Tania also loves having the castle on our doorstep!
Carer
Cecilia Raggett is one of our carers at St Wilfrid’s Priory. She has been with the Trust for over 15 years. Ces, as we know her, enjoys the variety that comes with her role and loves seeing the residents happy and smiling, and having fun. Ces has had many job roles over the years, including housekeeper, laundry assistant, and activity co-ordinator. Ces loves the friendly home-from-home atmosphere at St Wilfrid's.
