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Personalised care plans are developed with residents and their relatives to enable the care team to provide personalised care and uphold the core values of dignity and respect....
Care Provided by The Meadow
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Meadow for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Meadow to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- N/A(N/A)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1997
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
The Meadow Reviews (160)
The Meadow has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.818) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadow has 160 reviews.
I am very positively impressed by the quality of care my wife is receiving, at the attentiveness to her personal needs and the readiness to meet these. I personally am enormously helped by the support I am receiving in a life changing move for me personally. I feel welcome on my frequent, almost daily, visits and I arrive and leave each time with a great sense of gratitude that The Meadow is caring so well for my wife.
Thank you for this lovely review for The Meadow, we are so pleased to have been able to welcome you and your family to The Meadow community.
My dad was recently at The Meadow for a month of respite care and was looked after very well while there. The staff were all extremely kind, patient and compassionate, both to him and to our family, and this helped make a difficult situation feel more bearable than it might otherwise have been. They worked hard to get him involved in activities and to feel a part of the community and we also appreciated how easy it was to get in touch with them about admin or care related issues. The lovely grounds were a great asset, especially when visiting with a young child.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review, your feedback and kind words are much appreciated and will be shared with the team.
A relative recently moved into The Meadow - the transition was very well supported from another care home, and he has settled in well. The communication is excellent and we feel very well informed about his health and well-being. There are regular reviews and involvement from a specialist geriatrician which was really helpful. If there are any issues that need resolving this happens very quickly. There are lots of communal activities and also individual activities e.g. music therapy that all contribute to supporting someone with dementia in a person centred way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that the transition to The Meadow was a positive experience and that your relative has settled in well. Our team takes great pride in maintaining clear and regular communication, and it's wonderful to know...
Visiting my friend who has been a resident for more than a year, I have found all the staff at The Meadow to be very caring, kind and helpful. The home could not have been better for my friend, especially since she changed rooms to one looking out to.the garden. I know that all of us who visit her feel that she is in the best possible hands.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear your friend is happy in her new garden view room and that you feel she's in the best hands. Your feedback means a lot to our team.
My brother has been 2 and a half years at The Meadow. His Alzheimer's has progressed in that time. He is now feeling confused and disoriented. The deputy manager and staff have been very helpful in organising twice weekly radiotherapy appointments recently. They have also looked after him through a lengthy chest infection. I'm thankful we devoted to choose The Meadow. Liaison with GP, local hospital and community services is excellent with weekly team meetings. Visiting friends and relatives have reported that the staff are lovely and helpful and the residents look well cared for.
My 90 year old Aunt had to move care homes as her home was closing down which was very unfortunate. Everyone at the Meadow was very helpful and made it a smooth transition both for my aunt and my family. She has settled in very well and all the staff have been very kind and attentive to her needs which I am very grateful for. The rooms and bedroom are all light and airy and my aunt enjoys the activities on offer.l
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your Aunt's transition to The Meadow was a smooth one, especially during what must have been a difficult time. It's lovely to know she has settled in well and is enjoying the activities. We truly appreciate...
I go and visit him often and always found the staff welcoming and approachable.
I feel that the care home is run as a family, the carers seem to know the needs of the residents and are always willing to help them.
I have also noticed that the carers get on very well with each other and in my opinion this is the key for the smooth running of a care home.
I strongly recommend the Meadow as my husband has been happy there for the past two years.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear that you find The Meadow welcoming and that your husband has been happy with us, for the past two years. Our team truly values providing a family-like environment, and your support means a lot. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do to further support you both.
My elderly mother moved into The Meadow in February 2025. The staff at the Meadow have been so kind and understanding and have done everything possible to help my Mum settle in to The Meadow. She really likes her room and with encouragement from the carers feels comfortable to join in activities with other residents. We as relatives always feel welcome to visit our loved ones, and are given prompt updates on health and any other issues. I am very happy with the care my mother is receiving at The Meadow.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your mother has settled in well and that she feels comfortable joining in activities, with encouragement from our team. Our aim is to provide not only the best care but also a warm and welcoming environment for both residents...
The staff are thorough, friendly, kind, helpful and above all caring. They were great when my mother-in-law was moving into the care home. They went out of the way to make sure the process went smoothly and were very welcoming. Great job.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that our team made your mother-in-law's transition into our care as smooth and welcoming as possible. Providing compassionate and person-centred care is our priority, and knowing that we made a...
A wonderful, truly caring care home. The Meadow have looked after my mother for some three years now. The staff are unfailingly friendly, cheerful, professional. They deal, in particular, with dementia affected residents sympathetically and, crucially, intelligently, knowing how best to handle them. I once heard it reported from a GP in the area that this is where they would send their own mother. I've certainly never had a moment's regret; my mother is happy here.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly grateful for your trust and continued support over the past three years. It means a great deal to the team to know that your mother feels happy and well cared for, and we are proud to support with compassion, dignity, and understanding. Your feedback is a real encouragement to us all.
The Meadow have been doing a fantastic job taking care of my parents who are both in their 90's. All the staff are very friendly and go above and beyond carrying out their duties. It's very reassuring to know that my parents are so well looked after. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We're so pleased to hear that you feel reassured and supported, and that your parents are well cared for. It's a privilege to look after them, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
My mum has dementia and lives at MHA The Meadow. She is really happy there. The staff are so kind and friendly. She has made good friends with other residents. The staff are also lovely to relatives and they're always quick to respond to any queries we have. the staff keep us informed of everything and are always welcoming when we visit. I'm so glad we chose The Meadow for my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad your mum is happy and has made good friends here at The Meadow. Your appreciation for the team and our communication means a great deal to us.
My mum has been living at the Meadow for almost five years now! It is truly her home, and the team and other residents are like her extended family.
The manager and their team work so hard and do everthing they can to keep their residents safe and happy. Caring for their emotional and physical wellbeing.
I love to go and visit and the team is always kind and caring to my family and me too. We are incredibly grateful to have found such a wonderful home for our lovely mum! Thank you everyone at the Meadow.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It's heart-warming to hear that your mum feels at home here at The Meadow and that you and your family feel supported and welcomed by our team. We're so grateful for your kind feedback, it truly means a lot to us all.
Staff always helpful and go above and beyond to help and care. Everyone is very patient and kind, and I have no concerns about my friend's care. I think the staff will always work in the resident's best interests and individualise care accordingly.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review and for your encouraging feedback about our staff. It means a lot to all of us, and we will strive to maintain the high level of service in the years to come.
Wonderful staff - they couldn't be kinder, friendlier or more helpful. My friend is very happy here, and very well looked after. It is a lovely place, with a great garden. Today we had a little party in the conservatory and it was absolutely fantastic!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It is incredibly valuable not only for us but also for families searching for the right care home. Feedback from current residents' families and friends provides meaningful insight for potential families considering us. We will continue to work hard to make you all proud.
Welcoming, friendly staff supported a group of the resident's friends enjoying lunch with her in a private room. Lovely relaxed visit. The home is really excellent. My friend has lived here for 6 years. The staff show understanding and compassion. I have visited at all times of day and night and have always found it calm and well-run.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review. Your feedback has always been valuable and we truly appreciate the support you've shown since your friend moved in with us. I will proudly share your kind words with the entire team, and we are grateful for your continued support of our home over the years.
Visited my cousin for the second time since she was placed here. The staff were helpful and good with the residents. My cousin is well cared for here.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Your feedback is invaluable in helping our team identify areas for improvement, and we greatly appreciate your kind words. We hope your future visits continue to be positive.
I have found the staff very kind and helpful, both to the residents and visitors. The home is well-managed and run. My only query relates to whether there is enough urging of residents into activities. The other query is to do with whether there is enough medical oversight on residents who have difficulties.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, it is incredibly valuable to us. As The Meadow is a residential care home, all our staff members are fully qualified and competent to perform their roles within a residential setting. They have adequate knowledge of our residents' medical...
I stayed in the care home for about 2 hours visiting a resident. Staff were all busy attending to other residents. They facilitated our visit by bringing us tea and biscuits and letting us in and out of the garden. The garden is beautiful but seems underused.
Thank you for your review and for visiting our care home. We're glad to hear that you appreciated the hospitality from our staff and our premises. Our staff are dedicated to attending to all residents' needs, and we're pleased they could facilitate your visit. The garden is mostly used on good...
As visitors, we were made very welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. Your feedback is valuable to our team members. We will be sharing it with our team, and we hope you continue to visit The Meadow.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 November 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (4) & Events (0)
- 30 Jan 2025
There’s nothing like MHA at Christmas. Our care homes, retirement living schemes, and communities are filled with tinsel, Christmas trees, and lights - a burst of light in the gloom...
- 30 Jan 2025
Working in social care is not for the faint hearted. Long hours, challenging circumstances and dealing with vulnerable individuals would put plenty of people off. Despite all this, 19-year-old Olivia...
- 30 Jan 2025
A 24-year-old care assistant working at MHA Heather Grange care home has been recognised for her tremendous work ethic and attitude and has been awarded the home's employee of the...
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadow
What types of Care is The Meadow registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Meadow have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Meadow?
Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Meadow to the centre of London?
6.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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