The Meadows

76/78 Mansfield Road, Alfreton DE55 7JL
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The Meadows in Alfreton are immensely proud to hold the Quality Premium Award from Derbyshire County Council and to have consistently achieved excellent scores in the annual NHS audit of nursing care (98.46% in the most recent audit).

The Meadows is a purpose-built care home surrounded by landscaped gardens. An inviting patio is much used by residents, particularly on a warm and sunny day.

Home-cooked meals cater for all dietary and cultural needs, and snacks and hot and cold drinks are available 24 hours a day. And of course, family and friends are welcome to join their relative for meals.

On the social front, an activities coordinator organises entertainment and in-house activities to suit all tastes, including baking and crafts, flower arranging and much more.

Above all, highly experienced nurses and carers are devoted to making residents feel both nurtured and at home.

The team are proud to constantly receive positive testimonials for their hard work.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Rachel Squire (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (62)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)

The Meadows Reviews (99)

9.8

The Meadows has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows has 99 reviews.

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent 10 days with you at The Meadows (Rose Court). She was very comfortable and well looked after by all the staff.
Reply from Sheila Barwick, Senior Manger at The Meadows

We would like to thankyou for taking the time to submit a review of our care home. We are so pleased your mother enjoyed her stay and felt comfortable and well looked after.

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Review from Angela T (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Staff at The Meadows both Rose Court and Lavender are amazing. They ensured that the run up to Christmas was exciting for the residents and on Christmas Day you could really see the total effort that was made from food, decorations, presents and the overall experience.


We were lucky to visit

when they had entertainment and even a visit from Santa. Well done to the manager and his team.
Reply from Peter Ansell, Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we certainly do love our festive periods with our staff and residents here at the meadows! Especially when Family and friends come along too!

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Review from K D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having my mamar play such a crucial role in my life it was not an easy decision for my myself and family to move her to a care home. However the support of the manager and the staff has been outstanding and seeing my mamar settle in so well over these past couple of months has been so reassuring that
she is getting the best care she deserves. The manager has been able to answer any questions and has gone out of his way to ensure that my family and I have felt reassured.
It is clear when you visit that the staff care so well for the residents and there's often activities and entertainment happening. I can't thank the management and staff enough for the care and support all the residents and their families receive.
Reply from Vicki Colabella, Admin Manager at The Meadows

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you are happy with the care your grandmother is receiving and I will be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to our Home Manager and our dedicated staff. Please continue to come to us with any questions you may have, we will gladly help. Kindest regards.

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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has spent a few months in The Meadows so far following an acute stroke in May. Dad being in a care home has been an adjustment for us all (he is 68), but the manager and his friendly, helpful team have really helped this go as smoothly as possible. The staff have really made Dad feel at home.
They try to make light of situations with him and build rapport. The food is brilliant, which is great as it has really encouraged Dad to eat. This is brilliant as he had to have a peg feed fitted in hospital due to his oral intake being so low. Now he is doing really well and will hopefully be able to have this removed soon.
One nurse in particular has been extremely supportive and provided exceptional support to us as a family. The manager himself has really supported us as a family as we face an uncertain trial period of Dad returning home. He has always responded to my calls and emails and I could not be more thankful for this level of support at such a difficult time for us all.
Reply from Vicki Colabella, Admin Manager at The Meadows

Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear you are happy with the services we provided for your dad and we will forward your kind words to our staff members. Thank you again for entrusting The Meadows with your dad's care and we wish him all the very best back at home. Kindest regards.

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Review from B D (Husband of Resident) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife, who has a diagnosis of advanced vascular dementia, entered The Meadows in early January and from day one she has been treated exceptionally well, because of her condition my wife gets confused and withdrawn when confronted with change, but the staff, who are all kind, caring and friendly, have
shown a great deal patience and understanding with her and she now seems to be settling in nicely. From the first meeting with the manager, he has shown an awareness and understanding of my wife's condition and her future care requirements, he has also been supportive and informative, always available to answer any questions or queries I've had, as indeed are all his staff. I feel reassured that my wife will be well looked after at The Meadows.
Reply from Peter Ansell, Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your kind words regarding our staff and myself. We consistently aim at the meadows to provide the best care and support that celebrates the residents we are fortunate to have live with us. I will feed back your comments to our team as they will be very grateful to know their hard work and caring personas are having such a positive impact on the loved ones of those we care for.

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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with the care home, my father is a resident and I am happy that he is cared for at all times, the staff are always polite and friendly and the home always has a warm, homely atmosphere. I understand the staff work so hard but always make time for everyone, I met the new manager and he
was very welcoming and easy to talk to, I never met the previous manager but the new maanger went out his way to meet and greet me which is lovely. I work in the same sector so I know time is precious but nothing was to much trouble. The only thing I would like to change if possible is the size of my father's bedroom but it is made nice for him but feel he would benefit from a larger space. Great staff, great manager and a lovely home from home environment.
Reply from Peter Ansell, Manager at The Meadows

Thanks for your lovely comments. We have enjoyed getting to know your dad and the family. I will be in touch in regards to the size of your father's room and see if we can find one more suitable for him.

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Review from Mandy T (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was given 1 month to find another care home/nursing home in October 2023. Reason being mum had 3/4 grade pressure sores and 14 investigations going on with previous home.
The turn round at this new nursing home is something short of miracle, excellent home.
Reply from Vicki Colabella, Admin Manager at The Meadows

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us this feedback. We are delighted to hear you are happy with the care your mum is given and the service we provide. Kindest Regards.

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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is currently residing in your care home. Having suffered from a severe stroke late last year and spent over three months in hospital, it came as a great relief to all of us that she was accepted into Rose Court. We knew the home quite well as my Grandma had been in there for a while until
she passed away eleven years ago. Some of the staff are still working there and remember my mum and dad from their regular visits. Mum is now very settled and as happy as she can be with all her disabilities. The staff are truly wonderful and very caring not only to mum but all the residents. We couldn't have chosen a better place for her. Thank you.
Reply from Vicki Colabella, Admin Manager at The Meadows

Thank you very much for your lovely review and valuable feedback. We are pleased to hear that your mum has settled in well and that you are happy with the services and care we are providing for your mum. Best wishes

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Review from M W (Wife of Resident) published on 21 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband had been using The Meadows, Lavender Court for a few years for respite breaks. When the time came to be a permanent resident last May, that's where he wanted to be. Despite a 50-mile round trip for me to visit, I wouldn't have wanted him anywhere else. Excellent care and a lovely atmosphere.
When he moved to the nursing side, Rose Court, the good quality continued. In his final months, he was treated with dignity and compassion. I cannot praise all of The Meadows staff highly enough, nurses, carers, cooks and cleaners.
Reply from Michelle Sanders, Registered Manager at The Meadows

Thank you so much for your kind words, which we are thrilled to share with our team. We feel privileged to have been able to care for your much-loved husband at The Meadows.

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Review from Ellen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After 4 years as a resident at The Meadows, my mum passed away in January. She had excellent end-of-life care and her immediate family was able to spend quality time with her in her final hours. I have always had an exceptional relationship with the staff and I would not hesitate to recommend The Meadows.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you so much for your very kind words, I will ensure that they are passed on to all the staff.

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Review from Tracey S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my mum was only in The Meadows care for three weeks before she died, I was very impressed with the care she received. All the staff were very kind, especially during her last few days, which I think was a great comfort to her.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely review; your kind words are very much appreciated, and I will ensure that they are passed on to the staff.

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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at the Meadows cared for my mum for over 3 years, with care, compassion, and understanding every step of the way, from when we phoned looking for help at short notice, to her passing away. Mum was very much treated as an individual during her time at the Meadows, and at the end of life, the
team ensured that her wishes and best interests were respected, for which we were very thankful and it allowed her to pass peacefully as she would have wanted. Thank you to the whole team for the care given during mum's time with you.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your kind words they are very much appreciated and I will ensure that they are passed on to all the staff team

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Review from G S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father came directly from hospital and was taken care of immediately and I was updated by staff at The Meadows Dad settled quite well, although his eyesight stopped him from joining in with activities. Everyone was very friendly and helpful with Dad. Unfortunately, he was only with them for 13 days
when he suddenly passed away.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for taking the time to review our service, your kind words are very much appreciated.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was looked after with care, comfort and love ewhen he was at the end of his life and the year he was in Meadows.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely review it is very much appreciated

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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for taking good care of my father, especially these last few months. You have shown compassion in his fading life. Thank you for everything to did for him. He was at times difficult but you managed to carry on with care and in a professional manner.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely review, I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to all the staff.

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Review from E P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff they are always helpful and happy outlook assisted with everything mum needed, and right up to the end on hand immediately. Feedback from nurses and staff amazing could not have asked for better. Was made to feel like part of the team and very supportive.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely review, I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to all the staff.

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Review from Christina S (Wife of Resident) published on 9 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband had 2 weeks of respite in The Meadows Care Home and the care he received was great.
My husband was encouraged to join in activities which he had never done. I was asked if they could put photos on the social media page which I said yes and I was happy to see him smiling cutting up carrots
and apples which he has never done. Thank you to all at The Meadows.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely review, I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to all the staff.

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Review from John C (Cousin of Resident) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin, who is diagnosed with dementia, has been in residence at The Meadows since December 2022 and settled in very quickly after admission. I am my cousin's only relative and I know she is now in an extremely safe, welcoming and friendly environment. All personnel at the home are very caring and
accessible, always available to discuss any issues or medical health concerns that may arise.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely review, your kind words are very much appreciated and we will ensure that they are passed onto all the staff.

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, as my mum has quite advanced vascular dementia, she cannot remember even coming into your care, so it is difficult for us to comment. The only thing she keeps mentioning is having her nails painted and my cousin visiting her in his kilt etc, he is a bagpiper and had done a funeral. She
came out with hardly any of her clothes she went in with. I realise it is difficult once they are in the laundry, so next time I will bring her a linen basket to put her dirty washing in and I will wash it when she comes home.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your review, I'm sorry to hear about your mum's clothes going missing, we are in the process of having meetings with staff regarding clothing and have issued them with laundry marker pens to hopefully reduce clothing going missing. We look forward to welcoming your mum again on her next planned respite date.

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Review from Debbie P (Niece of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt was only with The Meadows for a short time before she passed away. In that time, she always had nice things to say about the staff, the food and how comfy her bed was. She enjoyed lunch at a pub nearby one day, to my surprise. The Meadows is always decorated at special times of the year and
residents get involved, no matter what their handicap may be. The maintenance man was very helpful when putting up pictures and TV in her room. We were always welcomed when visiting and had tea when we wanted. Care and support were always available and the staff with a sense of humour too.
Reply from Lindsay Adlington, Deputy Manager at The Meadows

Thank you for your lovely words, they are very much appreciated and I will ensure that they are passed on to all the staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.781)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10 for The Meadows is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.781 for The Meadows is calculated as follows: ( (162 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 201 Ratings = 4.781
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Meadows is based on 17 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 17 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.

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Michelle

Michelle Sanders

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2013

Since leaving school at the age of 16, I have worked in adult social care, with both the elderly and those with learning disabilities.


I started my career as a care assistant with Nottinghamshire County Council and worked my way up to a management position over a period of 15 years. During this time I completed my NVQ Level 4 in Care and Level 4 in Management and then went on to complete my Leadership and Management in Care Services Award.


I left Nottinghamshire County Council after 22 years looking for a new venture and joined the team at the Meadows as their Registered Manager in 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows

What types of Care is The Meadows registered for?

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

How many Rooms does The Meadows have?

There are 62 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion 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, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Meadows to the centre of Alfreton?

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

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