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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.
Very pleasant visit.
Overall we are satisfied with the care mum receives, most of the staff are excellent but some, only a few, let the rest down.
Thank you for your review – we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our staff. We believe you have now had an opportunity to discuss this with the Home Manager and trust you are satisfied with the outcome. Please do not hesitate to get back in touch with us if you have any further concerns.
Staff are friendly and approachable and keep us informed of any issues. Bank staff are not so well informed ie not always putting thickner in mum's drinks, but again this is down to low levels of staff.
All good No probs.
The staff are really friendly and talk to the residents a lot. If you ask them how your relative is they will tell you and obviously know a lot about their residents and what they do each day. They help keep the residents calm in they're agitated. My Grandma is clean and looks a lot better than when she first came in.
Not an easy place to visit but always amazed at the kindness and affection showed to residents. Very confident leaving our loved one in your care.
No complaints at all my husband is well cared for. More than happy.
Happy with everything. The manager is wonderful.
The staff are kind, patient and lovely with my dad.
This was mainly evident from the high number of agency staff being deployed, particularly at weekends. Overall I considered that this would have an adverse impact on the residents in terms of continuity of care and safety.
Since the inspection report, it is evident that greater effort has been put into this area and I am pleased that the home now appears to be adequately staffed and the carers appear to have some quality time to spend with individual residents. I am less concerned about my mother's safety than I was pre-inspection.
The staff do a really good job and are pleasant and kind with everyone if you live or visit. Making it as much as possible, a clean and really nice place to visit.
My mum was admitted to Avondale Lodge care home in November 2017 for respite care. I can't fault the home and the staff because they have been fantastic. The staff are all so nice and friendly and the care is excellent. In February 2018, we were told my mum can stay permanently. Mum has dementia and is very confused and I especially like the entertainment that's organised there. Thank you.
I came to know the staff as friends. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.
My brother was a resident at Avandale Lodge Care Home, whilst he was there he received good treatment from the friendly care staff , the home always kept me well informed and I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone who had similar problems to my brother (Dementia and Nursing care requirements as he was unable to look after himself).
Also I would like to say that they are very prompt to let us know if anything is wrong.
Excellent care/nursing home. Nice staff.
I am pleased with everything at the home. I am quite happy with the way they look after my wife.
I visit my sister-in-law for an hour weekly, therefore my observations are limited. Residents physical needs seem to be met well and they are treated with dignity. The lounges are kept clean and tidy. Emotional support is given by the staff. Probably due to staffing levels staff cannot always be present to meet residents continence needs. Perhaps a little more stimulation to residents who cannot actively take part would be welcome. The upgrade of facilities looks very good. I am unable to comment on meals or management issues.
Thank you for your positive feedback about Avandale Lodge Care Home. We are pleased that you are happy with the care provided at Avandale and that you think the refurbishment looks very good. I will pass on your comments to the staff team who always appreciate feedback on the work they do. Please...
I feel very relieved to have found this care home for my mother, she has been given professional care and understanding here. She had to be moved from a basic care home to one that offers dementia care, and it is quite clear that her support has really increased since moving to Avandale Lodge Care Home. I give particular thanks to the staff for their patience and kindness.
My husband has been a resident in Avandale Care Home for over 4 years. In this time, I and my family have found the care has been first class. The staff are very caring and kind and not only to the resident but to family as well.
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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Acorn Meadow Care Home.
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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