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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.
Very kind and attentive care. A lot of activities for the residents to take part in. Food seems to be good and regularly served. A happy atmosphere among carers. Clean and well maintained. I have been going regularly to see my friend for the five years she has been resident and have been impressed by The Meadow she is happy there.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It is wonderful to hear that you have experienced such great dignified and respectful care in the five years you have visited your friend as these are our underlying values as an organisation and what we strive for.
I will pass on your kind words to the team and thank you once again.
Regards
Deborah
Our friend has only been here a few weeks. The care seems fine and she seems quite happy here.
The home seems very nice and organised. The only problem I do have is that socks and underwear seem to go missing. I understand this can be difficult and I have addressed it with the home. They are extremely caring, very kind indeed.
Thank you Pauline for kindly writing this review. I am glad that you have experienced the warm caring service delivered at the Meadow to your friend. Apologies that some underwear has gone missing, I note you have addressed this with the home. Please do inform the manager Sirisha should this occur again.
Kind Regards
Deborah
My mother was The meadow for three week's respite care. She never really settled in but it was very difficult for her to be away from her home in Staffordshire. The home was good on the whole and staff were helpful and friendly, but my mother found them difficult to understand at times. She could have done with fewer different people coming in as she found this confusing.
Dear Catherine
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, I am glad that that you found the staff so helpful and friendly. I will feed back to the team regarding the different staff on duty to review around consistency.
Kind regards
Deborah
We couldn't have wished for a better home for him.
Dear Peter
Thank you for taking the time to express your views on the service provided at the Meadow. I will pass your wonderful review onto the team and trust that such a review will afford others reassurance when looking for a home for their loved ones.
Kind Regards
Deborah
The resident is very happy with the place and care provided by the staff and is looked after very well no complaints.
Dear Michael
Thank you for taking the time to review the services provided at the Meadow. I am glad you have given such positive feedback about your experiences there. However, please always feel free to discuss any improvements you feel we could make, as we are always open to new ideas especially from those that live there as it is your home.
Regards
Deborah
I find it very good. Staff are extremely helpful day and night, I find the food is excellent. Chef very good, entertainment is always here if I need it, they put on some very good shows, I sleep very well in this home, residents are very friendly.
Dear Frank
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, your feedback is valued and appreciated by us all.
I will relay your positive feedback to the team. However, do always feel free to discuss any recommendations for further improvements as we are always open to change and it is your home and therefore your opinion that matters most.
Regards
Deborah Langton
This was my first visit and I arrived first thing in the morning as I travel from Kent. The team were brilliant, so friendly and caring. They worked non-stop throughout the entire morning. Their passion and compassion for every resident was a joy to see. I leave here today, feeling so grateful that my mum is in such wonderful hands. It is difficult being so far away but they have made it a happy, pleasant home for my mum and all the residents. I have total respect and gratitude to the team I met here today. I could not wish for my mum to be in a nicer place with nicer people. Thank you.
Dear Daniel
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I am so glad that you are pleased with the service delivered at the Meadow and will relay this to the team with gratitude. I am sure your words will provide a great deal of reassurance to others looking for a care home for...
The atmosphere was pleasant there was nice sense of space, it was clean and the people seemed content. The staff were kind and helpful, so we were very happy when my mother was accepted into this home. I felt that it was the perfect environment for my mother to be in.
Der Angela
Thank you for your wonderful words of praise and taking the time to complete this review, it really is appreciated. I will feed back your words to the team at the Meadow, I know they work hard to provide the service you have seen and it is so rewarding when they are given this...
Good food.
Interesting activities.
Friendly.
Welcoming.
Clean (without being antiseptic!)
Lovely surroundings.
Arrived mid afternoon, security code door, welcomed to the end of a sing-song, offered tea and biscuits, everyone cheerful and now enjoying conversation and listening to Glenn Miller.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review and for putting so much detail into this. Thank you also for showing such high appreciation of the service delivered at The Meadow.
I am sure your review will help others when looking for a care home, it will also be fed back to the team which I am sure they will gratefully receive.
Regards
Deborah
This is a lovely care home, with a friendly caring environment. Lovely staff and a real community feel.
Dear Wendy
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I will relay your sentiments to the team and I am sure they will appreciate this.
Please do share with us if you think of any way we could improve even further as we are always open to change.
Kind Regards
Deborah
My mother's sudden arrival at the care home was handled with sensitivity and the minimum of fuss. The environment is bright and well cared for. It is very clean and organised in such a way that residents are safe at all times whilst being given the opportunity to move freely between shared areas. Staff are attentive without being overbearing. Care plans are detailed and accessible at all times. Family members are welcomed and encouraged to contribute to the care of residents. The management is professional at all times.
Dear Melissa
Thank you for completing this review, I am so glad your mother has settled in well. However, we are always looking at other ways to improve. If you think of any acitivities, interests or hobbies we could assist your mother with to make her experience even more enjoyable please do let us know.
Regards
Deborah LangtonArea Manager
The Meadows is located in a very pleasant area. The gardens are lovely and nearby shops are great. The staff have been exceptional with my mum, professional and caring beyond what I would ever have expected. My mum says the same and says she will miss the staff when she leaves.
My father has settled in well to The Meadow. The staff are friendly and caring. I also feel that they have a good understanding of his needs.
Dear Richard
Thank you for your wonderful review of the services provided at the Meadow, I am so pleased you are happy with the home and the care they provide for your father.
I will relay your kind sentiments to the team.
Regards
Deborah
My father has had a very good overall experience at the home since his arrival in February 2016. He seems very happy and settled. The staff are very attentive and show a lot of patience and respect towards him. The facilities and the environment are very good and it's great to be surrounded by well-kept gardens in an urban area. The other residents seem very pleasant and friendly. My father's transition from his home in Yorkshire to a residential home in London (to be close to my brother) has gone extremely well - better than expected and The Meadows has played a large part in this.
Dear Catherine
Thank you for your review of the Meadow. Our values are treating our residents as we would want to be treated, with dignity and respect. It is good to hear that your father has been supported in this way and had such a positive transition.
I will relay your sentiments to the team.
Regards
Deborah
I talked to the management team after my sister's recent visit to hospital (by no means her first) after a seizure. They convinced me of what we should do next - and more importantly of what we should not do next - in the current circumstances.
I am happy that my sister is as happy and comfortable as it is possible for her to be, granted her condition, being cared for by The Meadow. They know her, they understand her, they treat her well.
Dear Richard
Thank you for taking time to review the service delivered to your sister. It is heart warming to see such a wonderful review and know that you have the peace of mind of your sister being in a home that cares for her so well. I will of course relay your sentiments back to the team and thank you once again.
Regards
Deborah
The Meadows is an excellent care home.
Dear Stephen
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review of the services delivered at The Meadow. We are, however, always looking for ways to improve. If you ever think of anything, a hobby or interest we could build into the activities or food into the menu, please do let us know.
Kind Regards
Deborah
My partner has become more relaxed since his stay and I am also relaxed knowing he is in good hands and secure. The staff, including management, are very helpful and always caring.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is good to hear that you see your partner being so well cared for and find the management and staff team so helpful.
I will feed your wonderful sentiments back to the team.
Regards
Deborah
The management and the care support the staff are given is excellent.
Thank you for reviewing our service that you visit and giving such wonderfully complementary feedback, it is appreciated.
I will relay your sentiments to the team at The Meadow.
Regards
Deborah
My experience of The Meadow has been very positive. In particular my relative has been cared for after a bout of pneumonia with kindness and professionalism. (Unlike previous care I have experienced). The staff have made my aunt always feel safe even when she has been difficult. All in all I think The Meadow does a great job.
Dear Philip
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the Meadow. I am so glad to hear you have had such a positive experience of the care provided there and that your Aunt was so well supported during her illness.
Kind Regards
Deborah Langton
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 November 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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