
The staff are absolutely amazing, they are passionate about the residents.J W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

My husband has settled and is well cared for - with excellent meals.E V(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The home is always spotless.Ken G(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The staff are absolutely amazing, they are passionate about the residents.J W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

My husband has settled and is well cared for - with excellent meals.E V(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The home is always spotless.Ken G(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The team at Bright Meadows Care Home provide residential, nursing convalescent, palliative and respite care for up to 120 residents.
All bedrooms are en suite, maintaining and promoting dignity for residents and allowing as much independence as possible. There is also a spacious dining area where residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, a café to encourage socialisation between residents and their loved ones, and a music room where residents can...
Care Provided by Bright Meadows Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 121 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.
Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bright Meadows Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bright 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
- Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Valentine(Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (121)
Visiting
- Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to their resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged. There are no restrictions or booking requirements to visit Bright Meadows Care Home; however different rules apply should there be a Covid-19 outbreak, and they ask to not visit during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.
Parking
- Bright Meadows Care Home has a private car park with ample parking, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park.
Bright Meadows Care Home Reviews (129)
Bright Meadows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.132) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Meadows Care Home has 129 reviews.
It was my wife's birthday on 19 March she had a lovely day. We went to the community room and played music with many residents and friends. My daughter and sister came we had drinks and cake it was lovely. The day after her sister came and we sat in the garden with the weather being nice. Other residents came out we had a really good time. Thanks to all the staff she had a wonderful birthday.
Thankyou for your lovely review, its a pleasure to read. We are really pleased that your wife and all of you enjoyed the birthday celebrations. . The team are always on hand to help, so please do speak to them if you have any questions. Best Wishes
Very impressed with the care home. Rooms are kept very clean and my friend is very well looked after. All the staff I have met are lovely and are very helpful. Always have a smile on their faces under very difficult conditions as my friend like a lot of the residents are not very well.
Thankyou for your lovely review, its a pleasure to read. We are really pleased that you say your friend is well cared for . We have a fantastic team at Bright Meadows who do work tirelessly to provide the best possible care and also a lovely, clean environment. Best Wishes
My husband was admitted to Bright Meadows Care Home in the middle of August 2024. I was very surprised when entering the building to my husband's bedroom, no nasty smells, everywhere is clean and bright. The whole care team greeted me with a warm, friendly smile and polite conversation. My worries and concerns have all gone. He is receiving excellent care and wants to stay forever.
Thank you for your lovely review of Bright Meadows Care Home! We're happy to know that you find Bright Meadows clean and bright, our team work hard to provide residents and their families with the best environment possible. We have a wonderful care team and it's great that they greet you with a...
The home management make a real effort to get to know him and really treat him with dignity and best of all, humour.
All staff are excellent, from the reception to care team.
Would recommend the home, excellent care. Thank you.
It's great to hear that your Dad is happy, secure and so well looked after at Bright Meadows Care Home. We have a great management team and they do love getting to know their residents so that they can provide the best of care and dignity. Thank you for your lovely review and your recommendation of the home. Kind regards, Clare.
Not the best, each time I visit it's not clean, not enough carers. Most carers are lovely and caring, some aren't. The sensory room is a great idea. The residents need more attention i.e so many carers to so many residents. I feel most of the time the carers are all together in one place, instead of being spread. This would help with things like accidents.
Thank you for your review of Bright Meadows Care Home. We are very sorry to hear that this is your experience of Bright Meadows. Our team do work hard to ensure a clean and welcoming environment and our carers aim to provide the best care possible to our residents and we apologise if you feel that...
I have been visiting my mum for one week. She is happy here which is down to the environment and the staff. Everything appears very clean and tidy. The lounge and Mum's room are bright and airy, and the en-suite is a real bonus. Overall my first impressions are very good. Never been during meal times so I can't comment on the food, but Mum said it's very good.
Thank you for your lovely review of Bright Meadows Care Home. We're so pleased that your Mum is happy at Bright Meadows and that you feel this is down to the environment and the staff; our staff do work very hard to provide the best of care and a clean and tidy environment. It's great that your Mum enjoys the food, too! Kind regards, Clare.
My wife seems settled. She has a nice room, staff very helpful, home looks nice and clean, staff also very polite. Outside areas are clean and tidy.
What a great review. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm glad your wife is settled. With best wishes, Honor.
The staff are nice and occasionally will stop and have a chat about my nan's care and how she has been doing.
Thanks so much for coming on and leaving a review. It's great that the team make time to speak with you about your nan but feel free to speak to them at any time if you have any worries or just want to know how your nan is doing. With best wishes, Honor.
Not keen on paying £4,999 per month though but think we will get help eventually.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It's good to read that you're pleased with the help and encouragement your husband receives. With best wishes, Honor.
Good, friendly atmosphere.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. With best wishes, Honor.
My dad is very well looked after and settled.
Thank you so much for writing a review. It's good to read that your dad is settled and well looked after. With best wishes, Honor.
It has taken a while but my mother is calm here and I am so happy with Bright Meadows Care Home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. It's great to read that your mother is calm and in turn, you are happy with Bright Meadows. With best wishes, Honor.
Reception staff are always welcoming and engaging.
On the whole, carers seem to lack insight into the little things, such as maintaining dignity by ensuring face is clean etc. Management are not visible enough and communication could definitely improve.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I have sent the Regional Manager, who covers Bright Meadows, a copy of your review for him to look into. With best wishes, Honor Keatley, Managing Director
My wife has been a resident for 17 months. During this time, the care home has taken very good care of my wife. The room is excellent and we have been allowed to decorate the walls with pictures and photos. The en suite room is a big bonus. The staff are friendly and very efficient, providing activities.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It's reassuring to read that your wife is taken very good care of. With best wishes, Honor Keatley Managing Director
Excellent.
Thank you so much for your review and rating. With best wishes, Honor Keatley Managing Director
Excellent staff and care home. From the minute you enter Bright Meadows, you get a warm and friendly reception (which is very important). All the staff are amazing and do a fantastic job. They know my mum very well, and we could not ask for a better team to look after her. In what are extremely difficult circumstances, it is a comfort to know she is in Bright Meadoes. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words about Bright Meadows Care Home! We are glad you feel that you get a warm and friendly reception from our excellent staff at the home. The staff love caring for your mum and it is an honour to know you are comforted by her being at Bright Meadows Care Home. We will ensure that your thanks are passed on to the staff. Kind regards, Clare.
I am very happy with the care my sister receives.
Thank you for your kind words regarding the care that your sister receives, we are very pleased to know that you are happy with it! Kind regards, Clare.
The unit is shabby in places, (lounge), chairs stained, needs steam cleaning more often. Other areas very clean.
Memory Cafe needs TLC.
Garden well maintained.
Well-being team very supportive.
Overall, very happy with the care given to my husband and the support given to me by managers and staff.
Thank you for your review of Bright Meadows Care Home. We do have a wonderful team of staff at Bright Meadows and it's great to know that you find them amazing. We're so pleased that you are very happy with the care given to your husband and the support that is given to you also. Your comments...
My mother-in-law has settled well and her needs are met. Her bedroom and all surrounding areas are always very clean, and the staff are always very attentive and pleasant.
Thank you for your lovely review of Bright Meadows Care Home! We're really pleased that your mother-in-law has settled well and that you are happy with the cleanliness of the home. Our team at Bright Meadows Care Home love caring for her! Kind regards, Clare.
I was particularly pleased with one member of staff who I found very helpful and very caring. She is a wonderful nurse.
We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience at Bright Meadows Care Home! Our team work hard to provide the best care possible and love to help. If you would be able to provide details of the nurse that you found very helpful and caring, we will pass on your comments and thanks to her. Kind regards, Clare.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Meet the Team (2)

Julie is the Home Manager of Bright Meadows Care Home.

Hello, my name is Kathryn, and I am the Administrator at Bright Meadows Care Home.
I have been working in the caring profession for 24 years. I worked as a Care Assistant for many years and was a Night Care Assistant at Bright Meadows Care Home for 4 years prior to accepting the Administration role. I pride myself in being hands-on in my role and ensuring that I develop good relationships with residents, families, and team members to ensure the delivery of quality person-centred care.
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