Home Meadow

Comberton Road, Toft, Cambridge CB23 2RY
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9.4 78 Reviews
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Home Meadow is located in Toft, a quiet village in West Cambridgeshire and has views across the countryside. The home offers a relaxing and peaceful environment, with many rooms having views over the grounds and beyond. The gardens are stocked with trees, shrubs, roses and bedding plants that provide year-round colour and interest, whilst large windows flood the rooms with light. There are also secluded courtyard gardens that provide a quiet sun-trap where residents can sit sheltered from the wind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

This warm, bright and welcoming home offers both residential care and a day care centre. The home comprises four attractive wings, namely Snowdrop, Primrose, Fuchsia, and Bluebell. Each wing has its own lounge and dining area as well as kitchen and bathroom facilities. Bedrooms are spacious, well-furnished and decorated to a high standard and residents are encouraged to bring items of their own furniture and possessions to complement those already provided, and to make their room feel personal and individual.

Care staff are trained to the highest standards and chosen not only for their skills, but also for their warmth, friendliness and caring attitude. Staff are available constantly to provide professional care that respects the rights and dignity of the individual.

Residents are regularly assessed to ensure their needs are met. Appointments can be made with a visiting optician, dentist, and chiropodist. Home Meadow also has an in-house hairdressing salon that provides all the usual services plus manicures and hand massages.

Catering staff provide delicious meals and snacks throughout the day and special diets can be catered for.
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Care Provided by Home Meadow

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 49 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1470
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1470
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1520
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1520

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Home Meadow to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Noby Jacob (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (49)

Home Meadow Reviews (78)

9.4

Home Meadow has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.420) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Home Meadow has 78 reviews.

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Review from H S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For anyone looking for a care home for their friend or relative, here goes... My father-in-law has been in Home Meadow since December 2016 and has never looked better! It took a good while for him to settle in and we cannot thank everyone enough for all the patience, care, understanding and the positive
approach that has been shown over this time. There are plenty of activities for folk to take part in - if they want to, and quiet spaces as activities aren't for everyone. Home Meadow make every effort to accommodate requests or suggest an alternative that works for everyone. Since March 2020 we have been able to keep in touch with my Father in Law - whether it be by phone, FaceTime or a socially distanced visit. Thank you, Home Meadow, for all that you do.
Reply from Laura Adams, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Thank you for the lovely review; it has been a pleasure getting to know Dad and hearing his wonderful stories.
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Review from Colin B (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Before shutdown, the atmosphere at Home Meadow was always warm and friendly. Since March, the staff have made visits as pleasant as possible, and I am sure the residents still feel safe and contended.
Reply from Laura Adams, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Many thanks for your review. It's been lovely seeing mum's face light up when you visit.
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Review from Linda J (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mother receives at Home Meadow is second to none! I am extremely satisfied that she is given the utmost care and kindness from everyone.
Reply from Laura Adams, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Thank you for your kind words.
Your mum truly is a joy to care for.
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was cared for at Home Meadow from December 2018 until his death this May. He was happy and well cared for during this time. Activities were arranged to keep him stimulated and occupied - including taking him swimming! As a family, we were always made welcome when we visited. During the last
difficult months when we were unable to visit due to covid-19, knowing he was looked after and cared for made a huge difference to us all.
Reply from Laura Adams, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Thank you, your Dad was a lovely man. I know I speak for all the staff here when I say it was a pleasure.
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Review from Tracy S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not praise this care home enough! My Nan has been a resident here for a couple of years now. The staff take the time to get to know each resident and make sure they do their absolute best to offer care and enriching activities to meet her individual needs. The management are always visible and
recently took the time to sit down with myself and my mum (the resident’s daughter and granddaughter) to go through her care plan and find out about my Nan a bit more (she now sadly has dementia). A thousand star rating wouldn’t be enough for Home Meadow.
Reply from Laura Adams, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Thank you for your lovely comments. It was lovely meeting with you and your mum and getting to know about Nan. Nan makes me smile on a daily basis.
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Review from Bashar L (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident in the Fuchsia wing for almost a year now and although it took her quite a few weeks, if not months, to settle in, she's been very well taken care of throughout. If anything, her level of care has improved under the new management as of last December, for which I'd like to commend
both management and staff, day & night, without singling out any one individual, as they have all worked in an exemplary fashion and continue to care for Mum to the best of their knowledge and ability. I recommend Home Meadow in Toft without any reservations.
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Review from W R (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm writing this review to explain and help others in making the right decision if thinking of choosing Home Meadow. My Mum is a resident in Primrose Wing. Mum is so very happy and very well cared for. The period I would like to write about is Christmas, and especially Christmas day. Reception was so
pretty, decorated with a large Christmas tree. Christmas activities were so well planned so everyone had something to look forward to. I went to spend Christmas morning with Mum and it was such a happy atmosphere, carols playing, a member of staff was dressed as Father Christmas, handing out present to all the residents, lovely special gifts to them from Home Meadow. Well done to all the staff that were working Christmas Day, plus a really big special thanks to all the staff and volunteers at Home Meadow.
Reply from Laura Adams, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Thank you for your lovely comments. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your mum. Many thanks.
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Review from Hilary P (Friend of Resident) published on 27 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elderly friend went into Home Meadow in early February this year (2019), at his own suggestion. He does not want to be in a care home because it represents his loss of memory and cognitive function. Despite this he has nothing but praise for Home Meadow, he says 'the grub is excellent' - and we can
see how well he is eating - 'the staff are kindness itself', and we can see with what care and respect he is treated, and he finds his room homely and pleasant, despite his sadness at not being in his own home.
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Review from Fiona G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I cannot say enough about the staff and carers at Home Meadow. They have taken excellent care of my father for 2 years. They have expertise in dealing with people with dementia. They keep the patients as busy as possible. Above all, they are so compassionate and patient. I am so grateful.
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Review from H Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are caring and do the best possible in, sometimes, difficult circumstances. (Shortage of staff at weekends doesn't make it easy for those on duty).
Mum seems generally contented. She likes being made a fuss of.
Reply from Patience Mvubu, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Good afternoon
Thank you so much for your feedback, I can assure you I cover the weekends with the same number of staff I cover with during the week. I am going to work closely with the team to…read more
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Review from N S (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always found the staff very welcoming, greeting us warmly. They clearly all have a good relationship with the clients when we have observed them. We go to visit all times of the week (unannounced) and the clients are always happy and there is always a family feeling at the home at all times.
A very well done to all the staff, they all work extremely hard to ensure everyone is happy. Thank you.
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Review from Jackie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Comments for Dementia Area (Primrose).
Whilst the ratio of staff to residents is complied with, an extra staff member would be useful to all.
Can more be done to reduce the smell of stale urine when you enter the area?
The staff know the personality of our mum, which is lovely.
The pictures on the
walls and books etc give a homely feel.
The staff are very welcoming and definitely treat residents with respect.
Reply from Patience Mvubu, Home Manager at Home Meadow
Thank you very much for your feedback, the matter you have raised is in hand but as this has now been absorbed by the walls over the years it will need time to completely get rid of it as my Domestic…read more
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Review from Angela T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Toft Home Meadow Care Home is good. The staff are caring and very hard working. The food is good and nutritious. Relatives are very welcome. There are regular activities including art, singing and games.
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Review from Guy Manning S (Resident) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is always very clean. The staff are always helpful and caring. Laundry staff are very, very good to me. Meals are excellent. I have a funny stomach but this is always taken care for in my meals. I cannot fault the home in any way. Entertainment is always taken care of, regardless of age.
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Review from R B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is very friendly and relaxed. Residents are encouraged to so what they can and help when needed. In the mornings there can be a jolly atmosphere during activities. Visitors are always welcome.
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Review from June C (Partner of Resident) published on 12 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My partner went to Home Meadows 2 years ago.
A new manager has recently taken over and things have improved greatly. She is very caring, listens to your concerns and had made life much more comfortable for my 91 years old partner with vascular dementia.
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Review from I S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad says the food provided is good and he always gets his second helping if he likes something served, particularly. All the staff are very caring and go out of their way to help him and me and to accommodate his special needs. The most important thing to me is they really take excellent care of
him he is safe and happy at Home Meadow.
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Review from Susan S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home Meadow is very friendly and family orientated. My Mum was very happy and well looked after here. We were able to visit any time. All the staff were friendly and very efficient. Everywhere was clean and well organised. The residents have lots of activities and entertainments. The staff treat them
as their own.
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Review from William C (Son of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Today 30/3/2018 at 06.30 we got a phone call to say Dad was on his way to A&E again. This time for stitches to his face. Fell out of bed apparently. His bed is less than one foot off the ground and nothing to bang his face on!
Since being in Home Meadow he has been to A&E many times which is concerning
us as to how this is being run, staff turnover is 60 to 70%.
This care home seems to cover up all the time and we feel lied to all the time. He is never taken out on trips and has to sit in a chair all day as he has lost the use of his legs and eyesight. His belongings are taken from his room on a weekly basis even though we ask to keep his door locked.
Our overall opinion is that if you are thinking of sending a loved one here you should think again.
2/10 is our rating for this care home and needs lots of improvement.
They asked us to take our first review down with promises of improvements. Unfortunately, this one stays.
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Review from Debbie J (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Home Meadow are wonderful. They genuinely care and do everything they can to make the residents feel like they are part of a family home. I couldn't have hoped for a better environment for my 90-year-old Mother to be in, she has been there for 6 months.


Christmas is a special time at

Home Meadow and the build-up has been amazing. There are Christmas trees and decorations everywhere and there have been countless entertainers and extra activities. Christmas Day was lovely and all the staff who were working were either dressed as Santa or one of his/her elves or were bedecked with tinsel. Each resident was given a gift from the home, it is the only gift my Mother commented on! The food was fantastic with every trimming you could think of, the chefs at Home Meadow are truly brilliant.


Whilst Christmas has been made really special for the residents the most important thing about Home Meadow is that the quality of care and the facilities is top notch every day.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.420)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.420) out of 10 for Home Meadow is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.420 for Home Meadow is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.42
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Home Meadow is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 registered maximum number of service users is 9.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Sep 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 13 Oct 2025

We provide permanent and respite accommodation for individuals with residential, respite, palliative and residential dementia care needs. Our services include basin with WC en-suite rooms and basin provision rooms. Additionally, we offer privately funded, local authority, and NHS-funded placements.

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Awards / Recognitions (10)

Meet the Team (2)

Noby

Noby Jacob

Job Title: Home Manager

I am a Registered Nurse with an NVQ Level 5 and have completed mentorship training. I enjoy the new environment and meeting new people, as it allows me to learn and share knowledge. I enrich the residents' lives by spending time and getting to know them.

Helen

Helen Hensman

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2024

I enjoy that no two days are the same in the Care Home, and I always strive to go above and beyond to make residents' time as comfortable as possible. I hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification.

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