Nightingales

Priors Mead Care Home

Residential care home in Reigate, Surrey

Operated by Nightingales

CQC Good17 bedsResidentialRespite
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
Address26 Blanford Rd, Reigate RH2 7DR, UK
Beds17
Weekly feefrom £1,250 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1990
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Priors Mead Care Home is a small residential care home in Reigate, Surrey, with 17 registered beds. It provides long-term residential care and respite stays, supporting older people with varied care needs. The home is operated by Nightingales.

The Care Quality Commission rated Priors Mead Good overall, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

Care provided

Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Generally satisfactory

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: East Surrey Hospital1.5 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station1.3 miles
Shops800 m
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • 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.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

98 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime40%
Anti-social behaviour14%
Other theft9%
Shoplifting9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,250
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Surrey usually pays £952 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £298 a week.

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 Surrey council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Surrey pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£930
2025—£952
2026£1,250—

What Surrey council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Priors Mead Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
East Surrey Hospital · 1.5 mi
Nearest GP
THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP · 0.7 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Reigate

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Provide a range of services for older people, including a day centre 4 x weekly, men's shed, befriending service, social outings, alliance with Citizens Advice Service, access to legal advice,…

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173649)
Charity

Dementia First

To provide a day care facility for people with Dementia and provide respite for their carers

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172242)
Charity

Age Concern Bletchingley

Lunch Club for the elderly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month andTransport to doctors' surgery, hospital,dentist and shopping for the elderly residents of Bletchingley

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (262559)
Charity

East Surrey Dial-a-ride

We cover the northern part of the tandridge district council area and surrounding areas. we convey elderly or disabled people and those unable to use public transport.

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076051)
Charity

Age Concern Epsom & Ewell

To improve the lives of older people in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. Services include: Information and Advice, Transport to medical appointments, Footclinic, Home Visiting, Befriending, Sunday…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139652)
Charity

Mid Surrey Dementia Care Trust

We operate the Conservatory Club, attached to Fairfield Centre, Leatherhead, where we run a managed social club for up to 8 people with memory difficulties each day, between 10.00 - 3.00pm, Monday…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051814)

Frequently asked questions

What is the geographical location of Priors Mead?
Priors Mead can be found in Reigate, conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Priors Mead?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Priors Mead has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care can one avail at Priors Mead?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as respite and residential.
What is the bed capacity at Priors Mead?
At present, the home accommodates 17 beds.
Who is the proprietor of Priors Mead?
Nightingales is the company that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Priors Mead offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Dance & Music, Beer, Cocktails & Wine, and Book and Poetry sessions.
How much does care at Priors Mead cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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