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This newly-refurbished, cosy home has been tastefully decorated for maximum comfort whilst the landscaped garden provides a restful place for residents to catch up with friends and family or simply to enjoy the outdoors with a cup of tea. To ensure residents always feel...
Care Provided by Acorn Meadow Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
Facilities
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Acorn Meadow Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Acorn Meadow 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bridge Oak Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lorna Bennett (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
Acorn Meadow Care Home Reviews (105)
Acorn Meadow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Meadow Care Home has 105 reviews.
I'm happy with the way my dad looks and I am happy with the visit today. I wish my dad had come here first and my mum has been here.
Lovely visit despite restrictions. Able to see Dad which is lovely.
Sat with Mum in a room looking at old photos, which was lovely. Staff seem very caring and supportive.
Impressed with facilities and staff. Mum seems well and in no pain or sadness. Happy with the care and atmosphere.
The Wellbeing Coordinator is very supportive and has a good relationship with residents and their activities. The resident can be difficult and needs a lot of encouragement to leave her room. The Wellbeing Coordinator has worked hard with her to gain her trust and to encourage her to be more sociable. Another member of staff, in particular, is also very good with the residents and communications.
I have only been in a couple of times recently but it's always a lovely experience. The staff are great, always have time to answer any questions and can't do enough really. My stepmum seems happy, always looks lovely and is well looked after. The gardens are beautiful and the place as a whole looks like a good place to be, very clean and lovely and warm inside.
I'm very happy to see my Dad is getting out of bed and to hear that he is eating well. He seems happy which is the most important thing.
Brilliant. 100% recommended. Lovely staff, very pleased with all dad's care.
Myself and my sisters are extremely grateful for the fantastic care they give our Dad and the support they offer the family too, would highly recommend.
Staff are so welcoming and kind.
As a family, we were very anxious about mum going in for respite. The manager put our minds at rest straight away. Every member of staff that answers the phone is friendly and helpful. We couldn't be happier with Avandale.
From coming to have a lateral flow test. Very considerate, very prompt. Following government guidelines to the highest standards. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable. Keeping residents happy and cheerful the best they can. Keeping my mother well, happy, presentable. Clean, nice room. Considerate of the deterioration of dementia.
Thank you so much for making a very difficult situation so much easier, I feel confident that mum is well looked after. The carers have taken the time to get to know mum and understand her likes and dislikes. I can see they know her and are treating her with care and compassion. Thank you.
The TV is on but sometimes DVD's should be on of their era e.g Gone with the wind, etc, David Niven etc.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments, we are pleased you rate the home as excellent for care, cleanliness, food and drink, staff and management. We would like to extend the opportunity to you to discuss the provision of activities for your Mother in person.
Excellent staff. Excellent service. Very happy with standards.
I feel if it wasn't down to certain members of staff and Dad's 1:1, then the attention Dad would receive would not be very good.
My mother spent 14 months in Avandale Lodge until she sadly passed away at the age of 95. She entered the home from hospital where she had been admitted against her will after a fall. She had always wanted to stay in her own home but unfortunately, her dementia had progressed to the extent where it was no longer possible. After the first month of adjustment, though, she gradually became comfortable and even happy (as far as her dementia would allow) and certainly came to regard Avandale Lodge as home. The family visited her regularly over the time she was resident and it struck us all that the staff without exception always treated mum (and all the other residents) with kindness, courtesy and respect at all times. We always felt she was safe, comfortable and cared for, and never doubted our choice of Avandale as the right place for her final home. During her last days, that same kindness was also extended to the other members of the family as we gathered around her. We are grateful to the whole team.
Standards have improved following concerns raised and the food is now very good.
He is well cared for and always looks happy. My only concern is the clothes I would like him to be warmer sometimes and have adequate clothes on like cardigan and socks and a T-shirt under his shirt, otherwise no complaints.
Mum has lived here at Avandale Lodge for over three years and seems happy and settled. She was recently moved downstairs which isn't as quiet as upstairs and the sitting room isn't as bright and airy as upstairs. Her bedroom is clean and comfortable and mum seems well cared for.
Bed Vacancies
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News (6) & Events (1)
- 09 Mar 2026
Residents at Acorn Meadow Care Home in Lostock Gralam, Northwich, Cheshire were treated to a spectacular afternoon of music, memories and movement as Elvis Presley came back to the building,...
- 13 Feb 2026
Residents at Acorn Meadow Care Home recently enjoyed a relaxing and uplifting nail therapy day, filled with colour, conversation and plenty of smiles. The ladies spent time choosing their favourite...
- 19 Jan 2026
HC-One’s Acorn Meadow Care Home in Lostock Gralam, Northwich, is inviting the local community to swap Blue Monday for Brew Monday by coming together for a cup of tea, a...
- 01 Sep 2026Organiser: Acorn Meadow Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Acorn Meadow Care Home
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Acorn Meadow Care Home
- 03 May 2018Recipient: Acorn Meadow Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Introducing Lorna Bennett, Home Manager at Acorn Meadow Care Home, Northwich
What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“Everyone should be kind, it goes a long way, just a simple smile can make a lot of difference to someone's day.”
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Lorna has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for residents.
Having worked at HC-One for many years, Lorna closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Lorna remarked:
“Every day is a different day, and I enjoy meeting different people and knowing and forming a bond with residents and relatives.”
Outside of work, Lorna enjoys Family walks with her little puppy and traveling.
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