Priors Mead Care Home
Priors Mead Care Home is a residential care home in Reigate, Surrey (RH2 7DR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Priors Mead Care Home
Priors Mead Care Home is in Reigate. We provide residential care for older people and offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We keep things straightforward. People usually come to us because managing at home had become hard work, and what they want back is some ease. Meals they do not have to plan or cook. Help when washing and dressing has become a struggle. Somebody who notices when they are not themselves. Company when they want it and quiet when they do not. Residents carry on running their own lives as far as they are able, choosing their routines, arranging their rooms and deciding how much of the day to spend downstairs. We encourage people to bring their own furniture and pictures, because a room that looks like yours makes settling in far easier than one that looks like anybody's. The first few weeks matter a great deal and we do not rush them. We learn routines rather than imposing them, and we ask families to tell us about the person rather than only about their needs. Knowing somebody was always up at five, or has never liked a crowd, saves a lot of confusion later. Respite stays suit family carers needing a proper break and people recovering after illness or hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round Priors Mead and ask us the awkward questions.
Care provided at Priors Mead Care Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 June 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Priors Mead Care Home compares in Reigate and Banstead
Measured against the 57 care homes for older people registered in Reigate and Banstead. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 17 places. Smaller than 39 of the 57 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 42 of the 57 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 12 June 2025. 13 of the 57 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 38 of the 57 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5. The same rating as 4 of the 37 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Reigate and Banstead.
The local picture: Reigate and Banstead
What the numbers say about care for older people in Reigate and Banstead, in Surrey.
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 (Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772.) |
| Nursing care | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 (Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 (Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,600. Rising to 18,300 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,700. Rising to 7,000 by 2035, up 50%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 71%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 115. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 3 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 53 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.3 miles: Oakhill House 64 Chart Lane Reigate Surrey. Application for a 10 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 4 March 2026. Approved with conditions 5 June 2026.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Priors Mead Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 19 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 3 out of 5. Generally satisfactory. Last inspected by the local council on 29 June 2026.
- Run by
- Nightingale Retirement Care Limited, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. All 3 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Priors Mead Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, 1.6 miles away
It is about 1.6 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Reigate Station, 0.8 miles away
- Earlswood (Surrey) Station, 1 mile away
- Redhill Station, 1.1 miles away
Around Priors Mead Care Home
- H: Priors Mead Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
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Common questions about Priors Mead Care Home
Where is Priors Mead Care Home located?
Priors Mead Care Home is a residential care home in Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7DR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Priors Mead Care Home provide?
Priors Mead Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Priors Mead Care Home's CQC rating?
Priors Mead Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Priors Mead Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Priors Mead Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Priors Mead Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Priors Mead Care Home 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 Mead Care Home 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 Mead Care Home 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?
No. Priors Mead Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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 East
Priors Mead Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Priors Mead Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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