
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.
Overall good review. No complaints.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. With best wishes, Honor.
The stay at Bright Meadows Care Home, Dementia Nursing Winter Ward was far shorter than we would have liked but we received comfort from the care given.
The understanding and acceptance of Mum’s advanced dementia from the first meeting with the clinical deputy manager was such a relief and comfort.
Every member of the team we encountered made Mum's nursing personal. She was tended to beautifully and was made so comfortable.
The room was beautifully painted and dressed for Mum's arrival. The welcome and introductions were made from walking through the doors.
Entrusting someone with the care of a loved one is difficult but the whole family have agreed that this was the perfect place for Mum.
Thank you to each and every person on Winter Wing. Exceptional!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at what must be a very difficult time for you all. It will mean a lot to the team to be able to read your words and know just what a positive impact they have had not only with your mum but also her wider family. It's also very reassuring to new care seekers so thank you very much. With best wishes, Honor.
I could no longer cope with looking after my wife, and for the last 12 months, she has been looked after better than I could.
Thank you for leaving your review. Looking after a loved one at home is so hard. Our teams are trained to deliver great care but I'm sure you absolutely did the best you could for your wife, with best wishes.
I and my family are very happy with the service Mum is receiving.
What a great review, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. With best wishes, Managing Director
My husband is receiving good care from all the staff. He doesn't always like it but it needs to be done. Just lately he has started to say he wishes he could come home but that's not possible.
Thank you for sharing such an honest review. It can be very challenging when loved ones struggle with living away from home but the great care the team deliver makes it easier for everyone. With best wishes, Managing Director
The home is very well run and the staff are extremely polite, professional and helpful. Every effort is made to keep the residents entertained and looked after.
Wow - what a great review. It's great for the team to read what a difference they make. With best wishes, Managing Director
The home itself is kept very clean. The staff appear well trained and have asked me about my mum (with certain ways she behaves etc), and have listened and acted on advice or what I have said. They have all treated her with respect and dignity.
Your feedback is very much appreciated and really helps other care seekers to make an informed decision.
With best wishes.
Had some issues with her clothes going missing.
I have spoken to the home manager about your mum's clothes and we will look to resolve this. I apologise the laundry service hasn't been as we would expect.
It's great to see that you have rated us at four or five stars in all categories - thank you!
With best wishes.
My partner was content at Bright Meadows. The staff and reception are lovely and helpful. Thank you very much.
With best wishes,
Honor.
One thing that is a major concern to me is Mum's general comfort. I find she feels cold sometimes when I visit, especially her feet, legs and arms. I have bought many pairs of socks and slippers and throws over the years but Mum is frequently found without one or the other which is frustrating. I label most items.
It is frustrating for me to think of Mum being cold and upsetting knowing Mum is unable to communicate with staff.
I'm sorry to read of your concerns and will speak with the home manager to address these.
With best wishes.
Getting better - nearly there.
With best wishes,
Managing Director.
Absolutely disgusting, bad care, extremely bad management, rude no compassion. The home wants shutting down. They say care home, they don't know the meaning of it. Ignored medical needs, not qualified to care basic.
Thank you.
I'm glad your mother enjoyed her stay and we look forward to welcoming her back in the future.
With best wishes,
My husband has been in Bright Meadows Care Home for two years and the care he receives is excellent. The staff are caring and treat him with respect. It is a safe and happy place to be. Any questions I have are answered truthfully and if anything needs to be changed, it is done quickly and efficiently. Would recommend.
Many thanks for your wonderful review. It is great to read that your husband is receiving excellent care.
I'm fully satisfied with the care my wife receives at Bright Meadows. The home is always spotless.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review. It's great to read that you are fully satisfied with your wife's care.
Best wishes,
My father in law came to stay in Four Seasons Care Home in April 2022. The staff are absolutely amazing, they are passionate about the residents. Every time I ring whoever answers knows who I am talking about and give a clear concise account of how he is. I have seen the staff interact with him and it touched me so much as he is like a relative to them, The staff are. For them, it's more than a job, it's a vocation. Thank you all you are amazing.
I find that the care home is very good and sees to my husband's needs adequately. The staff are polite and very helpful indeed. If I have any queries, members of staff answer them thoughtfully and with care. Nothing is too much trouble for them. My husband has settled and is well cared for - with excellent meals.
What a wonderfully thoughtful review, thank you so much for taking the time to write it.
As always, the staff welcome you to the home with smiles and updates on the home and my husband. If I request anything in relation to my husband, the staff will give me the information straight away, or they will get the data within 24 hours of my request. It is always nice to get telephone calls with his progress and I feel I can be honest with my opinions to the staff.
What a wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit this. It's great for the team to hear what a positive impact they make.
The staff are so pleasant and accommodating. Everything is done in a very thorough and to a professional level, with everyone's interests at heart. Dad seems happy and very well cared for.
The staff members have been extremely supportive and caring and patient with my Dad especially as he is increasingly suffering from dementia. I think communication could be improved i.e using email and group texts to keep up to do with developments during COVID. (This would save the staff time in having to answer phone calls). Greater provision of evening visits would be welcomed as it's difficult to arrange when working.
Thank you for taking the time to review Four Seasons Care Home. We are always open to suggestions to improve the service. We acknowledge how difficult this last year has been for all the families of the people who live within the home. Communication is so important and we take on board the...
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.
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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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