Meadowlands Care Home

Abernant Road, Aberdare CF44 0PY
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  • Meadowlands Care Home, Aberdare
Meadowlands care home, located in a peaceful area of Aberdare in South Wales, provides personalised nursing dementia care to older people.

Boasting a welcoming and spacious setting, the purpose-built home feels different to a traditional care home, and has been designed to be similar to a family home environment, helping residents to feel relaxed in the surroundings.

Each member of the professional care team is committed to offering the highest quality care to residents, whilst also providing support and guidance to their loved ones. The home manager leads by example, going above and beyond to ensure every person feels comfortable and safe at the home.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Gardens

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1008

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Meadowlands Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sandra Vernal (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (52)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Meadowlands Care Home Reviews (81)

9.6

Meadowlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.562) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meadowlands Care Home has 81 reviews.

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Review from M C (Niece of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service, staff very friendly and treat my auntie with great respect and dignity
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Review from M G (Sister of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly and accommodating. Visiting sister for 18 months. Staff have overcome many changes and challenges during this time, they are an asset to the company. A difficult job at the best of times.
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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home looks after my mother well and also are welcoming and kind to my visiting father.
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Review from Julie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't thank the staff for the love and care that they give to mum. Mums been there since January and has settled in so well, she is well cared for and comfortable. It's clean comfortable and the food options are excellent. Seeing mum so settled reassures us as a family. Thank you so much we appreciate
everything you do for mum
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Review from B L (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the outset the staff have been excellent, efficient and compassionate. They clearly treat everyone with dignity and care.
They all actively engage with family members and this has helped my family come to terms with the transition. We believe that the new home for mum will enable her to receive
the care she needs and the dignity she deserves.
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Review from V P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
I'm deeply disappointed with the standard of care at this home. The visitor book is not monitored and not signed by everyone, raising serious concerns about security. The facilities are sparse and feel bare, offering no sense of comfort or warmth. There is a clear lack of stimulation or engaging activities
for residents. Staff appear very young and inexperienced, and sadly, often give the impression that they simply don't care.
Vegetarian options are virtually non-existent-meals are just the standard dishes with the meat removed, which is unacceptable. On one visit, I witnessed a drink spilled on the floor and staff sitting nearby doing nothing about it, even after being informed.
It feels like only the bare minimum is being provided here. It's heartbreaking to see a loved one in such a bleak and uncaring environment. Families entrust homes with the well-being of those they care about most-this place is failing that responsibility.
Reply from HC-One Limited, Administrator at Meadowlands Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to meet with us, we take all feedback seriously and use this to improve the service we provide our wonderful residents. It was lovely to receive the warm kind positive feedback when we met and the wonderful compliments regarding the kind care in the home.

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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother since coming to Meadowlands home has been amazing shes more settled mentally. I can't say how much I appreciate the staff here their amazing.
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Review from D B (Wife of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are more than happy to do anything that is asked of them they are kind + caring to both myself and the resident spouse.
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Review from D B (Wife of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are caring and friendly and good at what they do. The food is very good and more than enough for all, they welcome me at all times with a smile and a cup of coffee. The home is clean and so is my husband and always dressed and clean whenever I visit.
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Review from P C (Brother of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are really friendly, helpful and courteous. My sister is treated with care, compassion and dignity. I came to visit whilst the staff were putting on a Christmas sing-a-long, everyone was having a great time, residents, staff and even the guests! My sister is in great hands.
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Review from S L (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always welcome to visit and staff very friendly.
Can't think of any negatives although occasionally have to wait outside the front door to be let in, but this is obviously a positive regarding security.
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Review from E T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support my mother receives is very good. Always friendly staff and plenty of welcome. My mother needs are met fully and the reviews are very very person centered for her care plan for the future. Thank you to everyone in the care home.
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Review from Mark D (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has only been here for a short period but in that time we have seen an improvement in her legs. All the staff have been fantastic with mam and both me and my especially my dad, who has been made very welcome and put to ease with regards to mams care.
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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care, my mother has been here for 12 months, brilliant staff.
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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and pleasant every time I arrive. They are also very good to my mother.
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Review from H E (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff gave Dad a lovely welcome from day one, so lovely to see Dad is settling and we as a whole family can't thank you enough for the effort made on Dad's birthday.
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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff lovely and very helpful. Dad seems settled and very well cared for. Dad has been welcomed by all the staff and obviously been made to feel safe to have so quickly settled here. The effort made here for his birthday was so appreciated by us all!
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Review from Gillian B (Wife of Resident) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we have found the staff to be very attentive to my husband's needs. From what we have seen, he is treated with warmth and kindness. There is good communication between staff and ourselves also.
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Review from A B (Husband of Resident) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very helpful. They look after my wife well and activities are very good.
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Review from Joyce W (Sister of Resident) published on 1 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can only praise and thank the staff in Meadowlands for the love and care given to our brother during his time there. This love was also extended to his family.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.562)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.562) out of 10 for Meadowlands Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.562 for Meadowlands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 219 Ratings = 4.562
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Meadowlands Care Home is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Sandra

Sandra Vernal

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Sandra Vernal


Home Manager at Meadowlands, Aberdare


“Mark Twain said; ‘Kindness was the language that allowed the blind to see and the deaf to hear it crosses all barriers. I would define kindness as going that extra mile for people and showing consideration for others in all of your actions.”


As a Mental Health Nurse, Sandra has gained over thirty years experience in caring for people. She considers herself to be very fortunate in that, the career she chose many years ago, she still has a passion for and sees it as a privilege to support individuals in maintaining the best possible quality of life.


Having worked with HC-One for many years, Sandra closely shares the company’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.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Meadowlands.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Sandra remarked:
“Welcoming new Residents and their families to the home, getting to know them and helping them to settle into their new environment and life at the home.”
Outside of work, Sandra likes to wind down by reading a good book, watching a great movie or shopping, she is a bit of a science-fiction geek and is proud of it!


If you would like to find out more information about Meadowlands, Sandra has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal chat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlands Care Home

What types of Care is Meadowlands Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Meadowlands Care Home have?

There are 52 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Meadowlands Care Home?

Gardens is one of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Meadowlands Care Home to the centre of Aberdare?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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