The Priory Care Home
Care home in Droitwich, Worcestershire
Operated by Wychbury Care Services
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Priory Care Home is a 30-bed residential care home for older people, located in Droitwich, Worcestershire. It is run as part of a family care business and provides tailored residential care to meet individual resident needs.
The Priory Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2019).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 August 2019 · Last inspected 17 July 2019
Inspectors found that people enjoy daily life at the home and have built close relationships with the staff who support them. Staff were seen to know people's needs, respond promptly when help is wanted, and protect privacy and dignity. The home has a manager who has overseen improvements since the previous inspection, and residents and staff are described as having their views heard.
- People enjoy life at the home and have developed close bonds with the staff who care for them.
- Staff identify risks to people's safety and take action to reduce them, and there are enough staff to respond quickly when help is needed.
- Medicines are supported safely, with checks to confirm they are given as prescribed.
- People are consulted when their care is assessed, planned and reviewed, and are supported to make choices and keep control over their lives.
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 July 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
25 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 Worcestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £911 |
What Worcestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Priory Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, 6.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Droitwich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Wychbury Care Services
The Priory Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Wychbury Care Services on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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