The staff are courteous, the surroundings are calm and pleasant.Peter T(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing, and nothing is too much trouble for them.A B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Amazing care home. The staff are attentive and caring.Ann C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are courteous, the surroundings are calm and pleasant.Peter T(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing, and nothing is too much trouble for them.A B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Amazing care home. The staff are attentive and caring.Ann C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Chilton Meadows offers residential, nursing and dementia care. It also offers a space for people to rest, relax and recover after an operation or illness with short stays too. Short stays can be booked in advance of your stay, get in touch for more information.
It's a bright, spacious home, situated in a rural location on the edge of the historic market town of Stowmarket, where staff take great care...
Care Provided by Chilton Meadows Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 120 Service Users
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
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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
Contact Chilton Meadows 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Delabruyere (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (120)
Visiting
- We’re just two miles from Junction 49 of the A14 and a similar distance from Stowmarket train station, which has direct trains from London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Norwich and Ely.
Parking
- On-site parking available.
Chilton Meadows Care Home Reviews (105)
Chilton Meadows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.390) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chilton Meadows Care Home has 105 reviews.
The care home is excellently run in all areas. My husband is very happy there and the attention to his needs at all times is very good. The staff work very hard to accommodate all possible things to be done for all the residents. Everything that is done for the residents and my husband cannot be faulted. My husband and I feel very lucky that he has the care that he receives from them.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your husband's stay as comfortable as possible.
Cannot complain, a lot of staff, most, are very helpful and friendly. Would like to say a big thank you to the activities. More of different choices are possible on menu? A lot of money, but I'm guessing down to the government.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad to hear you are happy with the activities. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
My mother went into Munnings House, initially for respite care in February 2023. She is now a permanent resident. The staff have been absolutely amazing. Every person there, regardless of job role, go out of their way to help. They made her so welcome and show such kindness and warmth. I was supported also in the transition of leaving my mum. Nothing is too much trouble. I know she is cared for and happy. I couldn't ask for a better home for her.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope Chilton Meadows Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. It is always nice to hear words like 'kindness' and 'warmth' being used to describe our care and we are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. We hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care.
From the moment we arrived everything felt right.
The staff were on hand, always alert, kind and respectful.
The accommodation is basic however, the whole building is maintained well, is kept clean and the services provided for residents are good. Food is really up there. A menu every day which most people would be pleased to see in any restaurant. Having already been in a prior care home Chilton Meadows was a breath of fresh air. Thank you Chilton Meadows for looking after my mother, for showing her the kindness you did and for caring for her. I know she was not easy but you all appeared to manage her. A safe, kind and warm environment best describes Chilton Meadows.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we hope Chilton Meadows care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We are pleased to know that your Mother felt looked after and comfortable. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
The staff are all very helpful and very friendly. The food is good and there is plenty of it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments. We are pleased to hear the staff are all very helpful and friendly. If there is anything more we can do to make your stay a happy one, please do let us know.
My dad has been a resident since December 2022 and has been there for eight months. As a relative, I feel confident in knowing my dad is safe and happy at the care home. Although there have been some changes in staff during this time, it has always been positive. The new unit manager has a “can do” attitude and works hard to build motivation in the staff, as well as a positive and caring environment for residents. Staff will go that extra mile, and after conversations with them, I can leave knowing my dad is in good hands. What a great team!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after, and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Dad in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make his stay as comfortable as possible, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
To celebrate her birthday they organised a buffet lunch and lots of decorations which was so special. This was followed by a birthday party on the grounds outside with a singer and lots of fun and laughter.
Thank you to each and every one of you that is caring for my nan, we are forever grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your nan in our care. We do hope she feels like a part of our Chilton Meadows...
This was our first visit to Chilton Meadows Care Home to see our friend who had only been at the home for five days. He seemed very content and the staff treated him with respect. The staff were very friendly with us and answered our questions regarding our friend.
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that your friend seems very content and that he is being treated with respect. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
Mum spent fourteen months in Chilton Meadows Care Home after her dementia became too much for us to cope with at home. She was as settled and happy as her dementia allowed her to be and we found the staff to be very patient and caring with her even when she was sometimes agitated. We will be forever grateful to Chilton Meadows because their help allowed us to have a relationship with Mum again prior to her passing.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are saddened to hear about your loss. We were glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. It is always nice to hear words like “very patient” and “caring” being used to describe our care. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
My mum has only been here a couple of months and loves it. She gets involved with all the activities. Being surrounded by lovely caring staff has transformed her life.
In her words, there is nothing to complain about she is well looked after and the food is nice.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
My dad's room is filthy. I have taken many photos of this on two occasions when visiting the home. His water hasn't been changed for days. This was brought to the attention of the staff. My dad has complained that the water is not hot enough to have a shower. He has also stated that he doesn't know what choice of meals before he actually gets to the table. His room has been due for repair for months, and still, nothing has been done about it.
We take all comments extremely seriously and are very disappointed to hear that you are unsatisfied with your experience of care at one of our homes. Our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We would like to contact you so that we can discuss this in more detail and investigate...
The staff are amazing, and nothing is too much trouble for them.
The home is always spotless and doesn't smell like a lot of homes.
I really couldn't rate it high enough.
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the care your Father in Law receives.
They listened.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review.
Mum has been at Chilton Meadows Care Home for nearly a month now and is now there permanently. She is settled and so much happier getting the most amazing love and care. The staff on manning house have gone above and beyond with the care that they give my mum, she is always smiling and laughing. The care assistants are such fantastic ladies and are always there when I have questions, so they don't just care about my mum they have also supported myself and family too. One of the care assistants has always kept me updated on my mum and her progress. And we go to see Mum once a week and FaceTime at least once a week too. Looking forward to seeing Mum on their day trip to Felixstowe.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We hope Chilton Meadows Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible and we are happy to hear you feel like a part of our care home family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make Mother's stay as comfortable as possible and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Mum was in a lot of pain with her leg and was given paracetamol on my asking and taken back to her room. I am a lot happier with Mum's care since the new lady has taken over in Mum's unit. She's more involved with activities, although is unable to take part but likes watching. Mum has her hair done by the hairdresser but I would like it washed more often in between appointments. I understand Mum's room is being decorated this week which will be a big improvement. Mum's weight is steady so I understand she is eating well. Overall, I'm a lot happier with Mum's care and the staff are very nice.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. We have a genuine regard for all of our residents and we will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.
However, extremely disappointed with the lack of engagement from the senior management which has been non-existent the whole of 2022.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that your Mum is happy with our care. I will certainly pass your messages on to the Senior Management Team to make them aware of your comments.
There is always a good atmosphere at Chilton Meadows Care Home, my mum has been in Munnings House for nearly eighteen months with advanced Alzheimer’s. The staff are always caring and respectful to Mum. Communication is great, always contacting me if necessary regarding Mum's care. The food is fabulous and Mum eats very well. Mum appears very happy here and responds well to staff. She likes to sit in the office and the staff are happy to let her. I’m really happy with Mum's care, especially during Covid, the home made good decisions about visiting and I always got to see Mum. They coped well during very difficult days and I appreciate that I was able to see Mum. I would recommend this care home.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with the care your mum is given in Chilton Meadows. It is nice to hear that your mum eats well and enjoys our food. Thank you for your recommendation.
My dad was at Chilton Meadows Care Home, Munnings House for the past two years. He had Alzheimer's and I was pleased with the levels of care and attention he received. He was always well kept, enjoyed the food and in good spirits. The consistent communication between the care manager, patient and family members was very helpful. Staff went above and beyond to make sure Dad had everything he needed and kept us informed, especially throughout lockdown when we couldn't enter the home. He has unfortunately passed away now but staff couldn't do enough to help. He was very settled, made comfortable and passed away with dignity. Thank you to all the Munnings House staff and manager.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry for your loss, please accept our condolences. It is nice to hear that you feel your dad was cared for well while he was in our home and that you felt you were kept informed throughout. Thank you for choosing Chilton Meadows to care for your dad.
Overall, I am happy with the care that she receives. She is at her happiest when she is in the communal room with other residents.
She likes to take part in some of the activities.
The staff are lovely and have become like extended family!
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is wonderful to hear that you feel like our family and that your mum is happy in our home and enjoys the activities and being with other residents. Thank you for choosing Chilton Meadows for your mum's stay.
Sadly my mother has just passed away after receiving five months of care which we could never repay! Care staff were caring and professional - and compassionate at end of life. Rooms were always spotlessly clean and the food served was always of a high standard. There was a varied activities programme for those who wished to be involved. Would recommend.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. Please accept our condolences for your loss, hopefully, it is of comfort knowing how well your mother was cared for at Chilton Meadows. Thank you again for your recommendation.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 September 2024Requires improvement
- Caring Requires improvement
- Effective Requires improvement
- Responsive Requires improvement
- Safe Requires improvement
- Well-led Requires improvement
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 11 July 2026Chilton Meadows offers residential, nursing and dementia care. It's a bright, spacious home, situated in a rural location on the edge of the historic market town of Stowmarket. It also offers a space for people to rest, relax and recover with short stays too. Short stays can be booked in advance of your stay, get in touch for more information.
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