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Carers offer residents and their families the support they need during what many find some of the most trying times of their lives. Families are truly grateful for the personal support they receive, when faced with one of life's very difficult decisions and the team pride themselves on...
Care Provided by Queens Meadow Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 59 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees charged cover all of a resident's care needs, meals and activities.
However, there are additional costs for hairdressing, chiropody and dentistry.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Queens Meadow Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Queens Meadow Care Home 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
- Hill Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachael Smith (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
Visiting
- The home encourages family and friends to visit. However, they operate protected mealtimes in order to help residents focus on the nutritious meals prepared by the catering team. The home asks that visitors avoid arriving during meals.
Parking
- Ample parking onsite.
Queens Meadow Care Home Reviews (131)
Queens Meadow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.362) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Queens Meadow Care Home has 131 reviews.
Pleased with the service overall.
Thank you for your lovely review of our home. We are all delighted to hear that you are happy with the service. We will share the review with our staff team as I know that they will also be thrilled to read your kind words.
On returning to visiting after covid and my father-in-law being transferred to the dementia unit, after his wife, who also resided at Queens Meadow, had passed away, I felt standards had declined in the home and had to, on a couple of occasions formally complain to the manager who thankfully took the complaints very seriously and implemented new routines and documentation of daily care plans, visible for the family to see and question. I believe not only did my father-in-law benefit from this, but other residents also. I feel the staff had more motivation and connected with us as a family again. Covid has a lot to answer for. I feel we are on track again.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home with such honesty. It is great to read that you feel the staff have connected with you as a family again. We always strive to offer excellent care and thank you for giving us the chance to improve this for your father-in-law. It is good to read that...
I was happy with Queens Meadow Care Home, until my father was moved upstairs to the dementia unit. In my opinion, standards dropped dramatically. I felt the room smelt of urine and on some occasions, the cleanliness of my father was unacceptable e.g unshaven, dirty fingernails, excrement on him and bedding. Thankfully after complaining to the manager, she implemented plans to record daily hygiene/bathing/shaving. I have worked closely with the manager and have reported good and bad after visiting. I now feel standards have improved and staff are more interactive. It is much more pleasant to visit now.
Thank you for your honest review. We are happy we were given the chance to improve our care for your father and you have seen improvements. We will continue to work alongside you to ensure the standards do not drop again and yourself and your father will remain happy with our services.
Mother-in-law is comfortable in the surroundings. The staff are very friendly and caring. Very pleased with Queens Meadow Care Home.
Thank you for your review of our home. We are all delighted to hear how happy you are and that you feel your family member is comfortable in the home's surroundings. We will share the review with our staff team as I know that they will also be thrilled to read your kind words.
Using a care home is a first experience, which I think is a safe and well-run care facility, which I am pleased with.
Thank you for your review of our home. We are all delighted to hear that you feel it is safe and well-run. We will share the review with our staff team as I know that they will also be thrilled to read your kind words.
Very clean and tidy with very polite staff. Everyone seems happy and nothing is too much trouble.
Lovely home, everyone is so approachable and friendly. Such a warm friendly place. The manager and her team have provided us with such support over this difficult time. It took a lot to choose a home and we are so glad we choose Queens Meadow.
My mum's stay was very good, nurses very polite. Mum was very happy being here.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is much appreciated. We will share your kind words with our staff team. Wishing everything of the best.
My mam went to Queens Meadow Care Home for some respite. I can say the staff was absolutely amazing, nothing was a trouble and bent over backwards to pleased my mam, she came on wonderful staying in there. I can't recommend this home enough, and my mam would stay again. The care was brilliant, and so was all the staff.
We were thrilled to read your lovely review of our home; thank you so much for taking the time to do it. It was great to read that your Mam would stay with us again. We will share your kind words with our staff team, who will be delighted to read how much you appreciated the care that they delivered. Take care and keep safe.
Absolutely lovely people caring for my mum. 10/10.
We really appreciate your wonderful five-star review, it is great to hear how happy you are with the care your mum receives at our home, the whole team loves caring for her. We will share your review with our staff as I know that they will be really touched by your praise. Take care and keep safe.
Mum was a resident at Queens Meadow from June 2018 until her death in September 2021. My parents-in-law had also been residents here, so my sister and I were confident Mum would be safe, happy and well cared for. We were not disappointed. Mum was encouraged to maintain as much of her independence as possible - something which was very important to her - with staff ensuring she was always safe. Residents had plenty of opportunities to take part in activities such as quizzes, bingo and carpet bowls. Before COVID, there were often visits by entertainers and Mum loved to join in the singalong. Mum also enjoyed trips to the seaside, a petting farm/zoo and local parks. In the last few months, as Mum became more frail, we were able to visit more frequently, provided we had a negative lateral flow test. The staff were incredibly supportive of Mum and us in her final weeks; my sister and I couldn’t have asked for more. You have our eternal gratitude for your devoted care for our precious mum.
Thank you for taking the time to do this wonderful review, it was such a joy to care for your mum, she was a very special lady, and we are so glad we could support you in her final weeks. We will share your kind words with our staff team as they will be deeply moved. Take care and keep safe.
I was treated with respect and courtesy, and nothing was too much trouble for the carers.
I've just spent 12 days in Queens Meadow having been discharged from Hospital and needing Physiotherapy. I can't rate the staff highly enough they made my stay very welcoming, assisted me with every need, nothing was too much trouble. All the residents were treated with dignity and respect. Would highly recommend this home.
I would like to say a huge thank you to all staff at Queens Meadow for doing a SENSATIONAL job always, but especially during these sad and unprecedented times. My sister in law and husband are both being cared for during these difficult times when no visits are safe or allowed. Which must make days so much longer for all staff. I'd like to give a huge special shout out to one of the staff and say a special thanks to you for your caring professional approach to our loved ones who can be difficult. And your care and patience when they want to speak with us and when need things. You have helped us understand a disease that we struggled with knowing little about, but nothing is ever a problem for you. Massive thank you.
I feel I must comment on the excellent care she has received especially, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This care home has remained virus-free since lock-down action was taken on 12th March. As a family, we were so anxious that we were unable to see our mother who is 88-years-old, as, during the run-up to the pandemic, she had been unwell and was very frail. Our worst fear is that we may not see our mother again or be able to comfort her if her health deteriorated further, as we visit her 6-days a week in normal times.
We are very thankful for the wonderful support we have received from the Queens Meadow team who have reassured us of our mother's progress and welfare during telephone calls.
Staff have remained cheerful and upbeat despite being under exceptional pressure to ensure the safety and care of all residents in their care.
You should all be rightly proud - well done, and God Bless.
My mam has been a resident at Queen’s Meadow for eight years. From day one, she has been treated with awesome friendship and professionalism by all staff, from the manager, down to all ancillary staff. If I could recall all the names of the staff I’ve encountered - then I would. But as I am unable to remember them all, I will not list any of their names as I think they are all truly wonderful. Friendly, helpful, caring, informative and professional: these are are their guiding principles and they all perform these qualities so well.
I am extremely happy with the compassionate and professional care given to my mother, who been a resident for over 2-years. The staff are very tactile and interactive, and I know for sure that Mam is safe, well and comfortable.
We can not praise the staff at Queens Meadow enough. When we could go and visit my mother in law, who is bedridden, we always got the warmest welcome from the staff. They would come into the room when we were there and talk to my mum in law and you can see a reaction in her eyes. They always make sure her hair looks lovely, clean nightwear and even a spray of perfume. While they have been on lockdown we have rung each day and they let us know how she is, and also ask how we are doing. They know we are struggling not seeing her, and she is too poorly to go on video calls. One of the staff had her 30th birthday holiday away cancelled, while she was on holiday from work, she knocked at our door one evening with another member of staff to bring us a gorgeous card with a wooden heart to say they are missing us. We know that she is getting as much love and support that they can. Can not thank them enough. Total heroes.
I would like to put in writing just how grateful our family are for the excellent care and attention Mam has received in these very difficult times of lockdown. One of us rings every day to check how Mam is and the staff are always friendly, helpful and chatty and they set our minds at ease knowing Mam is being well looked after. Their decision to lockdown early was by far the best course of action to take, and I firmly believe this has helped save the lives of our loved ones. We will be forever in their debt, and we want all of them to know how much we love and respect them, now more than ever. Keep up the excellent work.
Cannot express in words how our family are so grateful for the love and care my mam has received from all the staff at Queens Meadow. My mam will be 97 years of age in June 2020 we have been unable to see her for several weeks owing to the lockdown but it has been made easier knowing that the staff are treating her with love and affection. This is demonstrated to us when we video call her and see how happy and relaxed she is in their company. I know Mam has dementia so probably she is blissfully unaware of what is going on outside, however the fact she is made to feel safe and comfortable is all credit to the wonderful staff that ensure that her total needs are met at all times. I can't wait to see her again and also to be able to thank those special people in person. Queens Meadow Care Home made an important decision to lockdown early. It was probably a hard decision to make but it was one that I believe saved lives. Actions speak louder than words... Thank you to all concerned.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 August 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Hill Care
- 14 Jul 2014Recipient: Queens Meadow Care Home
- 09 Sep 2013Recipient: Queens Meadow Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Queens Meadow Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

“Person-centred care is always putting the needs of the resident first.”
As a Health Care Professional, Rachael has many years of experience in providing care and support for older people, helping to enrich their lives in the process. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest possible standards of care and quality of life for Residents.
Rachael uses her experience to motivate the team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Rachael said, “The Residents, the people. Hearing laughter in the home and supporting Residents to fulfil their hopes and dreams. Everything is possible with the right love and support behind you.”
If you would like to find out more about Queens Meadow, Rachael would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you over the phone to answer any questions and provide further information.
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