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The home is an ideal environment for adults with physical disabilities, while the staff team also specialise in helping individuals living with dementia related illnesses.
The mission of all Minster Care Group accommodations is to provide a home that feels like home, without compromising on the quality of...
Care Provided by The Meadows
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Meadows for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Meadows 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
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Selby (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
The Meadows Reviews (14)
The Meadows has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.003) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows has 14 reviews.
From the initial call and risk assessment, handled in huge detail by Lucy. To ongoing emails and discussions with Helen, Lucy and the reception team (Charly and Debi).
My Mum seems very settled in the home. She is usually smiling, very relaxed, happy. The staff always get her up and mixing in the communal areas and this is so nice to see. Without fail, when we visit, they know where she is and what she's
doing. They have a handle on absolutely everything.
The place is very well staffed. Plenty of help for the residents. And everyone is genuinely caring.
I could not be more impressed.
10/10!
Thank you for your review. We are grateful to know that your mum is well settled in at The Meadows. Thank you again for recommending us, it means a lot.
I find the experience of the care and friendliness of staff & carers that is given to my auntie is very good, as she has to have a lot of help as she cannot walk & wash herself. She is very happy, loves her carers. She is a very happy lady, loves her room with her big tu.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear your auntie is happy and feels well cared for at The Meadows.
There are always activities going on, and the staff are fun and engaging with the residents.
I can thoroughly recommend The Meadows. We are very happy with Dad's care, and so is he.
Thank you for your kind words.. We are pleased to know that you and your dad is happy with our tailored-care at The Meadows. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will pass your message on to the home team.
It would benefit staff and residents if air conditioning could be installed, considering the change in climate and the hot weather we are now experiencing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you and your family is satisfied with the care at The Meadows. We take all concerns seriously and will take any necessary action required.
I feel relieved and happy mum is well cared for and looked after I live a 1 1/2 hr journey away so dont get to see mum as much as I would like but knowing well looked after helps me knowing we did the right thing.
Thank you for your kind sentiments. We always strive for maintaining the high-quality care with our person-centric approach at The Meadows. Thank you for trusting us with your mum's care.
All going well. My aunt likes her home and all the staff. She is happy with the food. Unfortunately it has been difficult for everyone to get her to join the activities but she seems happy on her own. Glad to hear she agreed to go into the garden and enjoys seeing the pony/dog from time to time! Her physical and mental health seems to have significantly improved during the past year. She seems to have mellowed and is more cooperative. I hope I can get her to see more family visitors.
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that your aunt is happy with the tailored care she receives at The Meadows. We appreciate your kind comments about the staff and will continue to focus on providing the best possible care.
Overall I'm very happy with the care and support my mum receives, she really enjoys the activities that the activity team puts on daily it's a big part of mum's life and she looks forward to going each day, the food mum has is always freshly cooked, I feel I can talk to most staff if I have any concerns regarding Mum's care.
Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that your mum is happy with the care and support she receives. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're committed to continuing to provide the best possible care for your mum.
The Meadows Care Home in Haverhill. All the staff in The Meadows are very kind, knowledgeable and knowing. The carers know my Mum has Dementia and help her in every way they can, whether it is her personal care or chatting to her whilst on her walks along the corridor. Whenever I ask for anything regarding my Mum whilst I am visiting her they are always there to assist. I have gotten to know the staff over the 3 years my mum's been there and they are all very supportive towards me. To the Management Team, Carers ( Days and Nights), Kitchen Staff, Entertainment Staff and Maintenance Staff a Big Thank You All.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at The Meadows. We are happy to hear that our team has been able to provide the care and support your mum needs. We're committed to continuing to provide the best care possible. Kind regards.
In general my mother is happy but we have one major concern in the provision of meals. The food on offer appears to be plain in colour, texture and flavour. Limited selection and variations in availability of menu choices. This is not just relative to the month selected but has been the case for most of her time at The Meadows. Sometimes the quality of menu items also is a little questionable. Opinions are mostly drawn from Mother's comments but also observations from when we have been visiting as well as looking at the menu - fish cakes and sausages seem to appear quite a lot. Seems to be an overuse of gravy with many meals as well. My final overall grading on The Meadows is based on the comments regarding meals.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad your mother is happy at The Meadows, but we apologise for any disappointment with the meals. We take your concerns seriously and will review your concerns. Kind regards.
The carers are amazing they treat everyone with dignity, and kindness, and are always friendly. The care home seems to provide nice meals. Personal care is always good. They also try and stimulate the residents with games, art, music, and singing. My lady/friend can sometimes be very outspoken but the carers do not take it personally they still give excellent care.
We are truly touched by your words. Providing a warm, and homely environment for the residents is our utmost priority. We are delighted to hear that she has settled in so well. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Kind regards
Food needs a little more choice due to her restricted diet, but staff usually find something suitable.
Access to a GP seems a bit hit-and-miss, but this may not be the fault of the home.
Very nice and friendly atmosphere.
Best regards.
Cannot fault the home, at all times look after everyone very well. Care staff are more like friends than staff. I do think it's a lot of money per week to look after a little old lady.
Kind regards.
The Meadows Care Home are all amazing caring people, from the managers, carers, maintenance, kitchen staff, everyone. All are so helpful and respect all the residents' dignity in every way. Very clean and lovely rooms, excellent food. They have activities and fun times. Thank you so much for looking after everyone. Happy New Year.
The staff showed him respect, gave him dignity in his care, and acknowledged his independent nature. My father was not just another person but an individual and they treated him so.
The Meadows is most certainly very special, their staff are exceptionally caring people, and although I live a long distance from my father and the home, I would not hesitate in choosing this home should he need long term care. My dad is now back home, stronger and happy and this is all down to the care of the staff at The Meadows.
I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for my dad. THEY ARE SIMPLY THE BEST.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows
What types of Care is The Meadows registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Meadows have?
There are 55 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Meadows?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, 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 The Meadows to the centre of Haverhill?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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