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Recently refurbished from 2018 with a CQC GOOD inspection on 31/01/2019, Longmeadow is split in to 3 units. Longmeadow Unit accommodates 24 service users, Meadow View Unit accommodates 13 service users and Meadow Grange is a brand new Premier Suite accommodating 4 service users to 1 carer 24/7. Viewing and pre booking wherever...
Care Provided by Long Meadow
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Towels, linen and laundry service are provided with the service
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Long Meadow for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Long 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
- Roseberry Care Centre (England) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Layla Nicklin(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome to Long Meadow at any time. The home do ask that you respect their protected meal times unless you choose to dine with your loved one.
Parking
- Parking facilities available onsite at Long Meadow and plenty of parking in Matlock also.
Long Meadow Reviews (44)
Long Meadow has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.207) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Long Meadow has 44 reviews.
The facilities are very good with clean and comfortable surroundings.
Their room is large nicely decorated and homely.
Our loved ones are very settled and feel comfortable and supported.
many thanks for your lovely comments, i will share this with the team.
I am happy with how my husband is looked after. Its very difficult, as he has got dementia. I only want the best for my husband. The staff do a brilliant job and being and ex carers things aren't easy they can challanging.
At first I was worried about my dad going in a home, but my fears were unfounded as soon as I saw the kind and compassionate way he was treated by all of the staff on every level. Nothing was too much trouble to help him feel more comfortable and assured of warm support. I was also very grateful for the kind and understanding support that was given to me in such a friendly way. All of the staff and management do an excellent job, it is clear that they don't just view it as a job, they do genuinely care for the residents. They make a great professional team, my grateful thanks go to you all.
My mum stayed here for three weeks, and the staff have been fantastic with her. Whenever I visited, all the staff were really friendly and helpful. On my very first visit, just after my mum moved in, the staff got me a chair so I could sit quietly with my mum and spend some quality time together. Overall, it was an excellent experience. Thanks to all the staff for their wonderful care and support.
I can not praise them enough for their support with Dad but also with myself too.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for thoughtful review. Reading this will give team members a huge boost but will also help people new to care seeking, to understand how great the care is at Long Meadow.With best wishes,Honor KeatleyGroup Business Development Director
We were very concerned about moving our 97 year old Mother who is very frail. However, our concerns soon disappeared when we realised how well she was being looked after. The staff quickly understood her needs and she has settled in very well. We are kept informed of any issues. I wish we had moved her to Long Meadow sooner.
We are so pleased that your mother has settled in well and you are happy with the care provided, it is always a worrying time when you are settling your loved ones into a new environment and we are pleased that the staff keep you informed of any issues. We will pass your comments on to the manager and the staff team. Thank you.
My mum has lived at Longmeadow for just a few months but has settled in very well, she loves her room & all the staff, everyone is so caring & lovely & can't do enough to help, which helps me as a Daughter feel that Mum is well looked after, top marks from me, Thankyou to all the staff.
What a fantastic review thank you so much. Thanks also for the 5* rating - that will mean a lot to the team.It's great to read about the impact of your mum moving into Long Meadow on you as well as your mum.With best wishes, Group Business Development Director
I find all the staff friendly, caring and helpful, the manager is approachable and efficient at her job, any problems or niggles that you have will be rectified asap. The home is clean and tidy. Everyone does a very good job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It's so helpful for other care seekers to have a first-hand insight into the home and very importantly, the staff and Manager. With best wishes, Business Development Manager
My mum has been a resident since June 2023, she is well cared for. She had a fall a couple of weeks ago, she fell out of bed and injured her leg. Staff cared for her until an ambulance arrived. In hospital, they discovered she had pneumonia. She was discharged back to the home the same day under the frailty virtual ward with oxygen being made available at the home. The staff cared for her well under difficult circumstances.
Thank you for your lovely comment regarding Long Meadow. It's great to hear that the staff cared well for her following her discharge from hospital. I will make sure to pass your comments on to the staff team.
My sister has been at Long Meadow Care Home for about three months and has settled down well. The staff are kind and helpful and the home has a comfortable homely feel. She says the meals are very good. Generally, I am very happy with the way she is being cared for.
Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding Long meadow Care Home. its great to hear that your sister has settled well and is receiving excellent care and support from the staff team. I will make sure to pass your comments to the management and staff team.
Efficient and courteous staff.
The carers are always friendly and look after the residents well. It is very clean and the cleaners are around a lot to keep it that way. I feel I can speak to staff freely about things and they sort things out straight away. It's a pity they haven't more funding to do more activities in the afternoon which the residents would enjoy.
Was happy to see that my Auntie was settled, that was clear by her whole demeanour. Staff was kind and attentive and would recommend anybody looking for a care home in the Derbyshire area look no further.
They are ready to help me all the time, dressing, changing and pads etc.
Thank you for your lovely comment about Longmeadow. I will make sure to share this with the staff team.
My mother seems perfectly at ease with the staff if they should visit her during my weekly visits. She informs me that her meals are very nice. As I only visit for less than one hour per week I am basing my review and answers based on this alone.
Thank you for your review in relation to Longmeadow Care Home. I will share this feedback with the staff team.
The building although clean is in a dreadful state of repair. It is clear there has been no investment in the property for a long time. The staff are excellent but obviously not appreciated by the company they work for.
The area where my mother lives is gloomy and scruffy and poorly maintained. The administration leaves much to be desired when I'm asked to provide either cash or cheque for expenses.
Thank you for your feedback, I am sorry you feel staff are not appreciated but they really are. We are carrying out a maintenance plan for the home.
All the carers and staff are very friendly and nice to mum and always help you if you have any queries.
Thank you for your positive feedback it is much appreciated
I had an appointment to visit my mother today. All the staff I met were very helpful and wore obviously very affectionate towards Mum. Mum has advanced dementia (Alzhiemers) and therefore needs a lot of assistance since she can no longer walk unaided. I am very happy with the excellent care she received today and the excellent level of cleanliness that I saw in the home.
My wife and I cannot speak highly enough regarding the staff and management of Long Meadow. They cared so much for my mother-in-law in the last few weeks of her life when we moved her to Matlock to be near us. The home is run professionally and balances that with an open and caring manner. My mother-in-law had a large room which was well appointed and we are sure she would have been happy here long term. The current manager is worthy of particular note. She was extraordinarily helpful and kind during our first few days after first contact right up to the most difficult of days very recently. She is a real credit to the organisation. We were always made a coffee when we arrived by staff attending the hot drinks and the food was excellent, tasting properly homemade and lovely. We can recommend Long Meadow without hesitation. They really looked after a loved member of our family and we will always be grateful to the whole staff.
No stimulation for the patients. All they do is sleep or walk around. They don't get taken out to see something different. Things go missing, even if they have names on everything.
I am self-funding and find it a lot of money when some people get help. I feel more could be done for the patients.
But more staff is required.
I am sorry to hear that you feel you have had this experience with us at Longmeadow. As families, residents and staff are aware I have an open-door policy here at Longmeadow and am always available to talk to everyone who accesses the service. I would like to invite you to a review meeting with...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 March 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.
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Meet the Team (3)

I have recently joined Long Meadow, and all I can say is what a joy. The last 6 months have been a pleasure in the 24 years I have worked in social care this home has by far been the best of my career.
I have a passion for social care and for the elderly to be able to live their lives to the fullest. To enjoy their remaining days filled with laughter and joy and friendly faces.
We cannot change the ageing process but we can try and make it as comfortable, and fulfilling as possible.

I have been at Long Meadows for over 24 years.
I have a passion for caring and helping people.
I have always had a special place in my heart for Long Meadow.

My job allows me to meet and mingle with the residents in the home and families, I have the pleasure of ensuring their home runs effectively and smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Long Meadow
What types of Care is Long Meadow registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Long Meadow have?
There are 37 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Long Meadow?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Long Meadow to the centre of Matlock?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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