
I've always found all the staff very friendly and approachable. Nothing was ever too much trouble.Carol W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always there to offer support when needed. I always know my relative is safe and secure.J D(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Despite a 50-mile round trip for me to visit, I wouldn't have wanted him anywhere else.M W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I've always found all the staff very friendly and approachable. Nothing was ever too much trouble.Carol W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always there to offer support when needed. I always know my relative is safe and secure.J D(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Despite a 50-mile round trip for me to visit, I wouldn't have wanted him anywhere else.M W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

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...
Care Provided by The Meadows
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 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
- 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
Funding & Fees
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
- Milford Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Squire(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (103)
The Meadows has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows has 103 reviews.
All the staff are caring and helpful and hardworking and they keep the dignity.
Thank you so much for this kind review - we are so pleased to have your mother and you as part of our community here at the Meadows.
My wife has dementia and I could not care for her properly myself. She is very well looked after and I enjoy visiting to spend time with her. It is always clean and everybody is helpful and nice.
You are such a valued part of the...
My mother has been in Lavender Court for over ten months. As her needs have increased the home has responded promptly and always kept me informed. The Meadows care has my absolute trust that they are acting in my mothers best interests. Mum can be difficult at times, she is clean, well fed and her room is kept clean. I visit every three days.
Thank you so much for your kind words and trust. It means a great deal to all of us at Lavender Court and the Meadows to know that you feel confident in the care your mum receives. She is such a valued part of our home, and we're glad to see her settled and well-supported as her needs have...
My mum has been at the care home since July and the level of care has been first class.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your mum has been happy and well cared for since moving to The Meadows Care Home. She's an absolute joy to have here, and we're so glad she's part of our Meadows family.
Mum has come on leaps and bounds since coming into The Meadows. Mum has put on weight and through the care and dedication of carers and nurses mums pressure sore has nearly mended. The carers work closely with the nurses and family. You only have to query something and it is quickly followed up and worked on. I can safely say that with mum being in The Meadows I can rest at ease knowing full well mum is being looked after.
Your kind words mean a great deal to all of us. We truly value the close partnership we have with you and your family, and it's...
I would say this feels like home to my mother. The regular staff are wonderful and treat everyone with dignity. They try so hard to find out what the residents like/dislike and treat everyone as individuals. There is lots of humour and love in this home. All the regular staff deserve awards. I'm a little concerned about the lack of commitment by some of the bank staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mother feels at home here and that our regular team members have created a caring, respectful, and joyful environment. Your kind words mean a great deal to the staff who work so hard to ensure...
Since the new manager started the staff seem happier and more relaxed the atmosphere has definitely changed for the better. Some decoration has been done, but a lot more is needed. Some of the areas are quite dull and outdated. The main staff are as amazing as ever - I do feel that some of the residents need more specialised care that another home can offer and it does have an effect on the rest of the residents living there.
We...
My mother spent 10 days with you at The Meadows (Rose Court). She was very comfortable and well looked after by all the staff.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for your very kind words, I will ensure that they are passed on to all the staff.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service, your kind words are very much appreciated.
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.
Thank you for your lovely review it is very much appreciated
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.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to all the staff.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Milford Care
- 27 Nov 2015Recipient: The Meadows
Meet the Team (1)

I began my caring career at 19 years old as a care assistant and worked my way up to being a Home Manager over a decade ago. When I found Milford Care in 2023, it was like coming home.
Our ethos and values are so unique, and our passion for what we do makes Milford Care a very special place to be a part of. I love that every day is different at the Meadows, there is a diverse and unique community of people here, and I love to celebrate that.
I thrive in a busy environment with lots to do, and the Meadows is just that! I love to bring positivity and laughter to our home.
Outside of work, I love to keep busy, spending time with my family and singing in a choir based in Belper.
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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