North Bay Group
Priestley
Care home in Batley, Kirklees
Operated by North Bay Group
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Priestley is a care home in Batley, West Yorkshire, run by North Bay Group. It is registered for 40 beds and provides care to older people. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 May 2019 · Last inspected 21 March 2019
Inspectors rated this forty-bed residential home for older people, which includes some residents living with dementia, as good at its first inspection since re-registering in 2018. Staff were described as kind, caring and knowledgeable about residents' needs and preferences, with privacy and dignity respected. Care planning, medication handling, healthcare access, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act were all found to be in order, and feedback from residents, relatives and staff was used to make improvements.
- Staff were observed to be kind and compassionate and knew people's needs and preferences well
- Risks were assessed and reviewed, medication systems were safe, and people received prompt access to healthcare
- Staff were trained to recognise and respond to abuse, and people said they felt safe
- The registered manager was praised by people and relatives and had built strong links with local partners
- Some people said meals were not always served hot; the registered manager has acted on this and inspectors have asked for it to be monitored
- One recruitment file did not record the reason a reference had changed
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
457 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kirklees council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £843 |
| 2025 | £878 |
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Local health safety net
Priestley is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Dewsbury and District Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR., 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Batley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Leeds
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Richmond Hill Elderly Action Limited
To develop services and activities which improve the quality of life for older people, living in Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas, who have a particular and identifiable need. Activities…
Part of North Bay Group
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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