Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Choppington Road, Bedlington NE22 6LA
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  • Barchester Meadow Park Care Home, Bedlington
Ideally located in Bedlington, convenient to Newcastle and Morpeth, Meadow Park provides first-class 24-hour residential care alongside expert care for people with dementia in their Memory Lane Community.

Meadow Park is proudly accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care programme. This reflects the quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by the residents at Meadow Park.

The highly-qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual needs of each resident, creating tailored care plans for each person. This dedication can be seen across the board, in cooking, hospitality and organised activities for their residents.

Professionals believe they are ideally suited to meet individual needs now and in the future and welcome visitors to the home.
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Care Provided by Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1311

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Meadow Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

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

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Julie Bond (Senior General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (61)

Barchester Meadow Park Care Home Reviews (67)

9.7

Barchester Meadow Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.729) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Meadow Park Care Home has 67 reviews.

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Review from Norma A (Wife of Resident) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband Jim has settled in no bother he has made friends. He joins in with all the activities and enjoys them. In fact he has a better quality of life than he did at home as he would not do anything other than watch T.V. He has more company than he had at home and enjoys it and he loves all the staff
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you so much for taking the time to complete and submit this review. Your kind words are very much appreciated and will be shared with the team. It is a pleasure to be a small part of his life. Take care
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Review from E B (Sister of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visiting my brother who is currently enjoying respite care at Barchester, I was first greeted by you wonderful staff who were so friendly. I was immediately put at ease with the wonderful comments and updates regarding him; comments were so complimentry of how he had settled in.
The facilities were
exceptional, bright, cheerful with a wonderful homely atmosphere. I was so impressed.
My brother emerged from the dining room having eaten a hearty lunch. He had a wonderful lighthearted air to him, which I've not see in years. He loves it there.
We sat for over an hour laughing, talking like of which I haven't seen or enjoyed for such a long time.
You seem to have re-awakened the spirit within him - just like the good old days.
Thank you!
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete and submit this wonderful review. It is an absolute pleasure to have your brother with us at this time, he is a pleasure to be around and we are privileged to be a small part of his stay. Take care
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Review from Elizabeth W (Sister of Resident) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Today I visited Barchester Meadow Park to visit my brother who was staying for respite. Previous visits with him at his home he barely spoke a word. Today he was bright, happy and smiling, talkative too! What a great change.
Barchester staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete and submit this lovely review. It is with great pleasure we can support your brother at this time. I will pass your kind words to the team. Take care
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Review from Anne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a very hard decision for Mam to go into a Care Home due to her dementia and her care needs progressing. Initially it was recommended that she had respite care with being in hospital long term as Dad was her main carer and he was unable to meet her new needs. The Care my Mam receives is excellent,
I can not thank the staff at Meadow Park enough for the care and compassion they give my Mam, the staff go above and beyond to make sure my Mam is looked after. We are now hoping that she can stay there on a long term basis. Thankyou for looking after my Mam x
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you so much for taking the time to complete and submit this wonderful review. Your comments are truly appreciated and meaningful. Your Mam is an amazing lady and it is a pleasure to be a small part of her daily life with the support from you as her family.
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Review from Russell E (Husband of Resident) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not speak any higher; they are all very good in what is not an easy job. The home is well looked after.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete this review and sharing with us. Your feedback is wonderful and will be shared with the team. It is lovely to hear you are happy with all areas of meadow park. Take care
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Review from Jean R (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care my Mother received was excellent... she could be difficult and not easy to deal with!! However the staff treated her with care and respect and gave myself and family the reasurrence that we needed!! I could not have found a better place for her!! Thanks to all the staff at Meadow Park
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Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you Jean for taking the time to complete this review, your kind words and support throughout your Mother's journey with us here in Meadow Park. Keeping you in our thoughts and sending you our love always. Take care
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Review from Tracey L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fabulous! It's was very hard to accept that Mum needed full time care due to her dementia but the staff at Meadow Park go above and beyond. The staff and the manager are like part of our family now. The manager is always there and listens to you no matter how busy she is.
Mum is looked after
so well and she is happy and contented there. It is such a lively and happy place and the staff are always having a fun time with the residents.
Thank you for looking after Mum and being there for me too.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete and submit this wonderful review. I will pass your lovely comments onto the team. Take care
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Review from David K (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff very friendly food good always very helpful when needing something done would recommend to other families looking for a care homes for a family member.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams
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Review from H D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This has been a very challenging time especially for my mam but things have been made so much easier to deal with due to the support and care provided by Meadow Park. From day one my mam was made to feel welcome, supported, and part of the community. First impressions of the home is that it presents
a homely environment, the staff are friendly on hand to answer questions and supportive to residents and family. Management have an open door policy and available to speak to if required six weeks on and I am happy and relieved to see that my mam is receiving the care and support she needs. I would happily recommend Meadow Park for respite or full time care.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams
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Review from Carol M (Wife of Resident) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are all lovely, nothing a bother to them, very helpful 100%. Meals well presented, excellent choice and all fresh. Dignity at all times.
Home well kept, and cleanliness at all times. Spacious home to walk round, plenty activities. Day rooms airy & bright to sit in and watch the world go by out
of windows if you need a bit of quiet time. Gardens well kept and lovely to sit in and sometimes help out.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete this wonderful review. It was our pleasure to support both you and your loved one to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Your kind words will be passed to the team. All the best
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Review from N A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the staff enough for their quick action following a sudden decline in my dads health. They stayed with my dad until emergency services arrived and keep me updated at all times. After a short stay in hospital my dad returned to the home that he now calls his home. I have no hesitation to
recommend this home. The staff at the home are amazing and its piece of mind that my dad it getting well looked after.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Thomas S (Husband of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are excellent, caring & thoughtful, even though turnover appears high a very high standard is maintained. A suggestion is to try to keep same staff when possible on the dementia 1st Floor to maintain the resident carer relationship and if possible always female staff. Special mentions to 4 staff
members in particular for their initiative and caring roles.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager - NE & Scotland at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from K L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
When a certain member of staff (which I won't name on here) speaks to a nearly 97 yr old with such a foul attitude is absolutely disgusting. This was infront of my mother who was visiting so I dread to think how she speaks to residents when visitors are not there.
Telling my elderly grandmother who
has dementia can not retain information that it's disgusting the amount of dirty laundry she's making. Also that it's ridiculous the amount of incontinence pads she was using. This was all said in an abrupt manner, she was spoken to after my mam reported it but my concern is how many residents does she do this to that can't speak up?
I will take this higher if I ever hear or see anything again.
Other than this one member of staff I can't complain about the rest as they are all fantastic just a shame one bad apple.
Reply from Feedback Team, The Feedback Team at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThanks for leaving your review. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and wish to help you right away as we understand you haven't yet raised these to the Manager, please do reach out to the home management team or if you prefer, email your concerns to us at feedback@barchester.com so we can pass these over to the home for you. Kind regards, Barchester's Customer Feedback Team.
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Review from Sandy M (Husband of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good care for my wife over the past three years.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete a review, it is a pleasure to care for her and enjoy your support within our service.
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Review from Francesca R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Grandad is thriving at Meadow Park.
Moving a loved one to a care home can be stressful, but it was the best choice for his well-being. He enjoys his independence with support from caregivers as needed. He takes part in group activities that keep him active and engaged.
I am grateful to the staff
for making his transition smooth and for creating a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home.
For anyone thinking about this care home, I highly recommend it.
Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Meadow Park at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for your review and very kind words. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from H W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both parents are in Bedlington. Both are happy and well looked after. Staff are brilliant, patient, kind and supportive.
No problems, great choice of meals.
Always helpful and supportive.
Great choice of care home which has been a tough call for them both.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete this review, the team appreciate your kindness and positive feedback. It is always wonderful when we can support both parents.
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Review from A Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mam has been in Meadow Park Bedlington for almost 5 years and she has always received excellent care. She was put on end-of-life at the end of January 2024. However, she is now doing well again. I attribute my mam's recovery due to the exemplary care from all the hard-working dedicated staff. Across
the care home. Even if my mam only has weeks left to live, I know she is in the best hands. My family and I will be forever grateful to everyone at Meadow Park. Thank you.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete and submit this review. I will share your wonderful feedback with the team. It is an absolute pleasure to be a small part of Mam's life, she is a wonderful lady. Take care, and our love to you all.
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Review from Carol P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since moving into Barchester Meadow Park Care Home, Mam has made the most unbelievable improvement. I cannot thank the staff enough. Six weeks ago, I thought we would lose her and here we are visiting Mam in the most comfortable and happy surroundings. She is vibrant, chatty and full of life again.
Has made new friends and enjoys her chats with all the staff. Meadow Park has brought my mam to life again with their thoughtful, caring and experience. We have our lovely mam back, all thanks to the manager and all the staff. Thank you just isn't enough.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you, Carol, for your wonderful feedback, it is a pleasure to read the review. Mam is an absolute delight to have living in Meadow Park, she has settled in quickly and has become a popular member of the community. Lovely sense of humour, bringing laughter and joy to everyone who meets her.
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Review from Kim R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff have put so much effort into making this an amazing Christmas for all the residents. The full monthly timetable, the activities daily, the food, the fair, and the parties. It's all an amazing time.
They have amazing meals with chats that let them talk about their past, learning details
about each resident.
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for my mam, making her come out of her shell and truly feel comfortable.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you for taking the time to complete and submit a fabulous review. We are humbled to be part of your mother's daily life. We absolutely cherish our residents' and support life enrichment, enabling each and every one to maintain their individual personalities and biographies.
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Review from Sandra P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum received the best care I could have wished for.
Caring staff, good food and very clean.
She was also treated with dignity and extra loving care during her last few days.
Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care HomeThank you, Sandra, for taking the time to complete this review. We were humbled to be part of her life, and caring for her was an absolute pleasure.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.729)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.729) out of 10 for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.879 for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 174 Ratings = 4.879
  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 4.85 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home is based on 14 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.85
    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 61 registered maximum number of service users is 12.2, which has been reached with 14 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: 28 Aug 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (6)

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Julie Bond

Job Title: General Manager

Hi, my name is Julie, and I am the Senior General Manager here at Meadow Park.


I am proud to say that I have been part of the care sector for almost thirty years. I began my journey in care as a care assistant at the tender age of eighteen years. I have worked both day and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays and enjoyed all aspects of delivering high-quality care. I progressed from care assistant to senior care assistant and then from a unit manager to a home manager.


Twenty years as a home manager enabled me to gain a plethora of knowledge and experience in the care sector. I have achieved many qualifications and continue to learn daily.


I remain humble as a manager of a care service and I am privileged to be entrusted with the care of those we support at Meadow Park. I strive to enable and empower every resident living at the home.

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Jemma Stewart

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Hi, my name is Jemma Stewart and I am delighted to be the Deputy General Manager in Meadow Park.


My background is twenty years of working within the care home sector both residential and nursing environments. My proudest moment so far is achieving the Care Home Assistant Practitioner qualification within the Nursing Home environment allowing me to progress to become a Deputy Manager within a Residential Dementia environment. I have a Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care with a Distinction.

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Mandie Walker

Job Title: Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator Joined: 2025

Hi, my name is Mandie, and I am the Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator here at Meadow Park.


I am delighted to be part of the team at Meadow Park. I have worked in the care sector since 2005, both as a care assistant and a lifestyle coordinator. I have taken family breaks to raise my children and care for family members, always returning to care homes.


The best part of my role is that every day is different, and getting to know residents' personal biographies and their passions is rewarding and humbling. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. You will find me at the touchline watching the children playing football, and I spend hours walking my cocker spaniel.

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Amanda Bell

Job Title: Head Chef

Hi, my name is Amanda Bell known as Mandy, I am the Head Chef here at Meadow Park. I am passionate about providing wholesome nutritious food for our residents and bringing a wealth of experience to the home. I have worked in the hospitality sector for over twenty-five years.


I am originally from Guernsey and came to Northumberland 35 years ago for a week and never left. I am married with two children and have recently become a ‘nana’. I look forward to welcoming you to our home and enjoying our dining experience.

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Susan Milner

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Hi, My name is Susan and I am the Head of Housekeeping here at Meadow Park. I have worked for Barchester for over 17 years and have worked in various roles throughout the homes in the region from care, hospitality, and laundry before becoming Head of Housekeeping at Meadow Park in 2019. I enjoy my job and strive to work to the best of my ability on a daily basis, keeping our home environment clean and homely for us all to enjoy alongside the team.


I am kept very busy at work and at home and in my spare time I enjoy taking care of my granddaughter. I look forward to meeting you when you visit our home.

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Tony Brian

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Hi, my name is Tony and I am the Maintenance Manager here at Meadow Park. I have worked at Meadow Park since 2013, but have been doing building maintenance for 15 years before this. My job in the care home is to ensure that residents, staff and the public are in a safe environment.


Outside of work I enjoy cycling, running, playing and watching football.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

What types of Care is Barchester Meadow Park Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Barchester Meadow Park Care Home have?

There are 61 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home?

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, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barchester Meadow Park Care Home to the centre of Bedlington?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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