Oak Priory
Castle Grove, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PN
Castle Grove, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PN


Managed by

A new generation of housing provider
We offer high quality, attractive and secure accommodation for couples and single people over the age of 55.
Manager's Description
"This retirement living development offers people over 55 the opportunity to live an active life independently for longer, in a safe and secure development with the flexibility of tailoring your care a..." Show more "This retirement living development offers people over 55 the opportunity to live an active life independently for longer, in a safe and secure development with the flexibility of tailoring your care and support packages to your need, as and when required." Show lessMain Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership and Leasehold
Care provider: Key 2 Care
175 flats. Built in 2016. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Garden, Hairdressing salon
Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Stoke-on-Trent
Social Care Authority: Stoke-on-Trent
Architects: PRP Architects
Info updated: 29/07/2015
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"High quality accommodation designed to provide a secure and safe environment for the over 55's. Furthermore, the onsite facilities-bistro, gym/wellnes..." Show more
"High quality accommodation designed to provide a secure and safe environment for the over 55's. Furthermore, the onsite facilities-bistro, gym/wellness centre and shop-and the spacious common/reception area are fantastic." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"High quality accommodation designed to provide a secure and safe environment for the over 55's. Furthermore, the onsite facilities-bistro, gym/wellness centre and shop-and the spacious common/reception area are fantastic." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"The design of the building is spacious, welcoming, attractive and friendly. Residents have a large array of activities, meeting spaces, and social are..." Show more
"The design of the building is spacious, welcoming, attractive and friendly. Residents have a large array of activities, meeting spaces, and social areas. They have the added benefit of having resident carers, housing managers and maintenance teams on hand." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The design of the building is spacious, welcoming, attractive and friendly. Residents have a large array of activities, meeting spaces, and social areas. They have the added benefit of having resident carers, housing managers and maintenance teams on hand." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Brilliant facilities and friendly staff "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"It is truly amazing. Oak Priory is tranforming older peoples lives and communities."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Very spacious, clean and promotes independence"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"State of the Art, Modern, inclusive environment."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I have visited this scheme and it has a lovely atmosphere with big open and fresh spaces and great facilities. It is a very safe and secure environmen..." Show more
"I have visited this scheme and it has a lovely atmosphere with big open and fresh spaces and great facilities. It is a very safe and secure environment for the residents and the staff are really welcoming and friendly too." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I have visited this scheme and it has a lovely atmosphere with big open and fresh spaces and great facilities. It is a very safe and secure environment for the residents and the staff are really welcoming and friendly too." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"The facilities are amazing and not what I would call "the norm". I was blown away when I first visited the site, and it made me feel 'at home' straig..." Show more
"The facilities are amazing and not what I would call "the norm". I was blown away when I first visited the site, and it made me feel 'at home' straight away. A credit to all those who have been involved its planning, design and construction." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The facilities are amazing and not what I would call "the norm". I was blown away when I first visited the site, and it made me feel 'at home' straight away. A credit to all those who have been involved its planning, design and construction." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"A brilliant atmosphere to work "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Great staff great place"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"My sister has only lived here for 3 weeks and I have found all the staff from the maintenance crew to the top management extremely helpful. Also she h..." Show more
"My sister has only lived here for 3 weeks and I have found all the staff from the maintenance crew to the top management extremely helpful. Also she has made several friends." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"My sister has only lived here for 3 weeks and I have found all the staff from the maintenance crew to the top management extremely helpful. Also she has made several friends." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017

"Fantastic staff, friendly, helpful and caring. Lovely and clean and airy."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Everyone at Oak Priory is lovely. Lovely people to work around & very organised."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"When visiting reception are really helpful, carers always well mannered"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Everyone always helpful when visiting, especially reception staff and carers. Lovely place. "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I work here and the staff members and residents are lovely to be around. Reception staff are very helpful and informative. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I work here and it's a good place to work all the staff are lovely to be around along with residents , reception staff are really helpful "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Very well run scheme"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Kirstie is a fantastic Scheme Manager and The place is marvellous and everybody is friendly especially the reception staff"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017

"Kirstie is a fantastic Scheme Manager and The place is marvellous and everybody is friendly
"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017

"Kirstie is a fantastic Scheme Manager and works tirelessly to ensure the Residents have an enriching and enjoyable retirement. Also, the Reception sta..." Show more
"Kirstie is a fantastic Scheme Manager and works tirelessly to ensure the Residents have an enriching and enjoyable retirement. Also, the Reception staff are always very friendly and really tie the rest of the other teams together. Oak Priory ROCKS!!!" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Kirstie is a fantastic Scheme Manager and works tirelessly to ensure the Residents have an enriching and enjoyable retirement. Also, the Reception staff are always very friendly and really tie the rest of the other teams together. Oak Priory ROCKS!!!" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017

"The Reception staff are always very friendly and really tie the rest of the other teams together."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Fantastic Community Links"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Oak Priory is a wonderful facility which has provided us with an excellent link for our students. It is very welcoming, with lovely community spirit."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"For the facilities available and sociability aspects in place for the vast number of residents."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"The scheme has positively transformed the immediate location providing a development of scale that compliments its surroundings. The scheme has a dist..." Show more
"The scheme has positively transformed the immediate location providing a development of scale that compliments its surroundings. The scheme has a distinctive design and sense of place which suggests that's in longevity in the community is assured." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The scheme has positively transformed the immediate location providing a development of scale that compliments its surroundings. The scheme has a distinctive design and sense of place which suggests that's in longevity in the community is assured." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"it provides a much needed quality housing offer but with so much more besides. It feels like you have entered a hotel complex and all the staff are ha..." Show more
"it provides a much needed quality housing offer but with so much more besides. It feels like you have entered a hotel complex and all the staff are happy to work there." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"it provides a much needed quality housing offer but with so much more besides. It feels like you have entered a hotel complex and all the staff are happy to work there." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Fantastic development which delivers excellent facilities to the local community"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"seems a great place to live"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Oak Priory is a a revolution in the local area providing top class accommodation, care and support services to older people. Excellent partnership wor..." Show more
"Oak Priory is a a revolution in the local area providing top class accommodation, care and support services to older people. Excellent partnership working between Sapphire and the City Council enables excellent services for residents." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Oak Priory is a a revolution in the local area providing top class accommodation, care and support services to older people. Excellent partnership working between Sapphire and the City Council enables excellent services for residents." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Oak Priory is a stunning building, modern design containing fantastic facililties for local residents."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"This is a fantastic scheme with loads of facilities for the residents all on site built to the very highest standards "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"It is what the area has needed, and is very good place to live with all the care & assistance. "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"A welcoming & intimate feel despite the scale of the development"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Feels and looks like a place you want to stay"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Very aesthetically pleasing building, the architectural features are outstanding and the overall construction of the job from the way the sun reflects..." Show more
"Very aesthetically pleasing building, the architectural features are outstanding and the overall construction of the job from the way the sun reflects of the glass on a warm summers day to the details and effort gone into external works all around the building." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Very aesthetically pleasing building, the architectural features are outstanding and the overall construction of the job from the way the sun reflects of the glass on a warm summers day to the details and effort gone into external works all around the building." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Really warm welcome and fantastic range of facilities for residents."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"A great facility with all the amenities that could be needed"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I helped out at at SAFFA event at the scheme with students from the local special needs college. The place is brilliant and has a great staff team."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Oak Priory is a warm and welcoming place to visit - in more ways than one. It is well-equipped, thoughtfully designed with some excellent facilities. ..." Show more
"Oak Priory is a warm and welcoming place to visit - in more ways than one. It is well-equipped, thoughtfully designed with some excellent facilities. Independent living at its best." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Oak Priory is a warm and welcoming place to visit - in more ways than one. It is well-equipped, thoughtfully designed with some excellent facilities. Independent living at its best." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Lovely building, great atmoshpere."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Stunning design, with fantastic facilities for the residents and local community. Well thought through to allow residents to stay self sufficient for ..." Show more
"Stunning design, with fantastic facilities for the residents and local community. Well thought through to allow residents to stay self sufficient for longer." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Stunning design, with fantastic facilities for the residents and local community. Well thought through to allow residents to stay self sufficient for longer." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017

"The scheme is finished to such a high spec. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Its a great scheme for the residents and the community - and though new it's fast becoming the heart of the community. It's made such a difference to ..." Show more
"Its a great scheme for the residents and the community - and though new it's fast becoming the heart of the community. It's made such a difference to people already." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Its a great scheme for the residents and the community - and though new it's fast becoming the heart of the community. It's made such a difference to people already." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017

"It is a fabulous scheme, well designed with the residents in mind. The communal space is flexible and can be used to accommodate lots of different use..." Show more
"It is a fabulous scheme, well designed with the residents in mind. The communal space is flexible and can be used to accommodate lots of different uses. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"It is a fabulous scheme, well designed with the residents in mind. The communal space is flexible and can be used to accommodate lots of different uses. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by

A new generation of housing provider
We offer high quality, attractive and secure accommodation for couples and single people over the age of 55.