
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
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
- 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.
The food is disgusting. Carers are lazy.
The icing on the cake was Friday. A seriously ill man, needing medical attention by the hospital, was fobbed off for the best part of 10 hours.
Absolutely disgusting. I have made a report to CQC. I’m going to take legal advice for negligence.
It is really unfortunate that you were...
My mum was only with The Meadows for a short time on discharge from the hospital with a broken hip and dementia. The care she received was excellent. The staff did everything they could to help her. They were so kind to both my mum and me, and you can't buy kindness.
Thank you for your kind words I will ensure that they are passed onto all the care staff.
I have really appreciated the care the staff have shown during this difficult time. They have managed to organise some innovative socially distanced ways that have helped me to see my father, and for him to see us. A very big thank you!
Thank you for your lovely words; they are much appreciated.
Mum has been a full-term resident of here since March 2020. Despite the incredibly difficult conditions that all the staff are working in due to the global pandemic of the coronavirus, the staff have been excellent. They have tried everything they can to enable me to keep in contact with my mum including Skype calls, garden visits, window visits and most recently hallway visits. The staff are caring and very professional.
Thank you for such a lovely review; I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto the staff.
My wife is my full-time carer, and I attend The Meadows every six weeks or so for a week so that she gets a break. Having used two other care homes in the past 10-years, I find The Meadows excellent in every respect and will continue to use it as long as they will have me! It is clean, friendly, well-appointed with very caring staff. It feels like visiting an old friend when I go, so that I am comfortable, cared for and feel safe. The staff always have time for RAK's (random acts of kindness).
Thank you so much for your lovely words; I will ensure that they are passed onto all the staff.
I am pleased with the care my grandma receives, and I am confident she gets everything she needs. They have come up with many ways to keep in contact during the pandemic.
Thank you for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated.
I am confident that my dad is well looked after in a safe, caring environment. The staff are excellent and are always available to deal with any concerns I may have.
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
He came to The Meadows from the hospital where he was suffering from delirium and was unable to be cared for at home. During his stay at The Meadows, the delirium greatly eased, and he was able to return home. During his stay, the staff were kind, polite and helpful at all times, and we are really grateful for all the help you provided at this difficult time.
Thank you for your lovely review, your kind words are much appreciated.
My mother came to stay at The Meadows for a week respite. We were apprehensive but needn't be. Staff very friendly and helpful. Mum really appears to be enjoying her stay. Decided to stay for another week. I would like to say a thank you to staff at The Meadows for making a really difficult time less stressful in providing the care and support to mum that she needs.
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
When my husband had a stroke, I never thought he would have to go into a care home. When we looked at The Meadow it was ok, so we let him stay. He's been in The Meadow a few months and he's settled in. If he is ok there then so am I for him to stay. We've got to know the staff and they all seem very nice and caring, do a good job caring for their patients.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass them onto the staff.
The Meadows care home is suiting both mum and dad. They have adjacent bedrooms and when possible are placed side by side in the lounge area to hold hands. The meals are excellent and thoughtfully served. My only niggle is the amount of laundry that goes missing, particularly socks and underwear. Mum and dad are both deaf and mum can be very demanding, expecting things to be done immediately. The carers are dealing with this situation and providing an excellent service.
Thank you for lovely words, I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto the staff.
When we were told that our dad needed to go into a nursing home we were very unsure. But he was ill and needed 24/7 care. He was very unsteady on his feet and needed help with everything including his eating but now he is walking well, going to the toilet on his own, dressing himself and eating everything put in front of him. The care he has received has been excellent. The nurses and carers obviously have everything right.
My sister and I would like to thank all the staff at The Meadows, Lavender Court for the care and attention our mother received during her 18 months at the home. It was a daunting decision to make when we knew she needed more care than we could give her, but from the moment she entered the home she was settled and well looked after, and all our fears were allayed. All the staff were genuinely kind to her and dealt with any health issues she had immediately. The atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxed and we were made to feel welcome and supported by the staff, who are a credit to the organisation. We would certainly recommend the home to anyone.
Thank you for such a lovely review, I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto the staff at Lavender Court.
All the staff at both Lavender and Rose Court look after the residents very well. I visit very regularly and any problem with Mum is immediately dealt with. Residents without relatives or friends are dealt with equally well. I was worried about choosing a home for Mum and reluctant to allow her to move, but I have no complaints about the care and attention she is receiving. Thank you to all the staff who do a really good job under very difficult circumstances.
Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
What I had feared most, taking my wife (who has Alzheimer's) to a nursing home and the effect on her. When we arrived at an appointed time, I was overwhelmed with the greeting we received on arrival, a very jovial group of staff allayed my fears. She has settled in very well, everything here is done with smiles, warmth and compassion. The manager helped me through the darkest hours of my life with comfort and advice. The staff are brilliant, creating a very relaxed, comforting atmosphere. Completely redecorated this year and spotless. I was astonished the effort they put into getting everyone into the dining room they possibly can for lunch. Drinks and snacks through the day, including visitors. 5 star hotel.
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
What a fantastic home. My mother got transferred to the nursing home after a spell in hospital. All of the staff there were caring, professional and nothing was too much trouble, not only for my mother but for family too. First-class home.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
Couldn't be better, all staff very helpful and cheerful. My mother is being very well looked after and couldn't be in safer hands. The staff go out of their way to help and make all the patients smile.
Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
I can not fault this place at all from staff to management are excellent. The staff really get to know the people there and know their needs. l would recommend this place.
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to us all.
My Mum was at The Meadows for over 4 years, both at the care home and the nursing home. Mum was, to say the least, a 'character'. She had a diverse range of needs which her carers managed with great care and sensitivity giving her dignity and compassion in difficult circumstances. It is a hard decision to make having a parent in care but this was made easier for me by the way Mum was in, what became her home.
Thank you for your kind words, mum was loved by one and all and is sadly missed.
My wife says she has enjoyed her stay with you. The staff were very helpful and polite. The food was nice.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Milford Care
- 27 Nov 2015Recipient: The Meadows
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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.
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