Priors Piece

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Priors Piece is a residential care home in Totnes, Devon (TQ9 5HU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Priors Piece

Priors Piece in Totnes is a residential care home supporting adults living with mental health conditions, including younger adults working towards greater independence. What we offer first is stability. For most of the people who come to live here, very little has been settled for a long time, and a predictable place with familiar staff and a routine that does not change without warning does more good in the early months than anything else. Everybody has their own room and their own way of going about the day. Staff are here at every hour to help with practical matters, to prompt and support with medication and to talk when that is what is needed. We work closely with the mental health professionals involved in each person's care so that the approach stays consistent rather than shifting. Much of what we do is deliberately ordinary, because ordinary things are what rebuild confidence. Cooking, shopping, looking after your own room, managing money, keeping appointments and getting out into Totnes are all things we do alongside people rather than for them. Progress is uneven and we do not treat a bad week as a failure. Respite stays can be arranged where appropriate. If you are looking for a placement, please contact us and come and see us.

Care provided at Priors Piece

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Priors Piece

Where is Priors Piece located?

Priors Piece is a residential care home in Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Priors Piece provide?

Priors Piece is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Priors Piece's CQC rating?

Priors Piece is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Priors Piece offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Priors Piece offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Priors Piece

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Priors Piece is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Priors Piece is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Priors Piece offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Priors Piece supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Priors Piece has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Priors Piece. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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