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Meadowlark Care Centre is a Moray facility well respected in the region for the high quality of care its staff achieve in the relation to the nursing needs of up to sixty individuals at a time.
The service has been set up to incorporate the needs of residents with dementia and learning disabilities, while having appropriate technologies for a wide range of mental health and neurological conditions.
The centre has its own...
Care Provided by Meadowlark Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Meadowlark Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Meadowlark Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Renaissance Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Liza MacRae(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
Meadowlark Care Centre Reviews (13)
Meadowlark Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.337) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meadowlark Care Centre has 13 reviews.
Very happy overall, regards care - mum appears settled and happy, especially when there is music on. The staff are very caring and professional. Food is also good, we are often offered tea, coffee etc if we are there when the trolley comes round.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear your mum is happy and settled, especially enjoying the music. It's lovely to know you feel supported by our caring team - and we're always happy to offer a cuppa when you visit!
Meadowlark is a lovely place, very friendly and relaxed enough to have fun ! My husband would not be the easiest to care for but he is always very well looked after , he has a wicked sense of humour and loves to have fun and banter with everyone he is very happy and is always treaded with respect and kindness. It is so reassuring to know that he is being kept so clean as is the whole building always improvements going on in and outside. It is so important to us as a family that he is so well cared for in such a lovely place. Perhaps we don't get the chance to say thank you to the behind the scenes staff enough they provide such a vital service in what they do , so thank you ! we as a family are always made so welcome it is just home from home so important.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you are made to feel welcome and we will aim to continue to create a fun and homely environment.
The recent redecoration, and referbishment have added to the ambience and peaceful atmosphere.
Cleanliness is very apparent with cleaning personnel always visible
No complaints on that score.
Thankyou for your continued support. We strive to provide high quality care and welcoming environment.
My husband is very well cared for and is shown kindness and respect. Food of a high standard and served attractively. All staff are friendly and helpful. The home is kept clean and fresh at all times. Always decorated beautifully for special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, burns day, Mother and Father's day, St Andrew’s day etc. Very satisfied with the care my husband receives.
When phoning for an update on how well Mum is settling in, nursing staff are happy to ring back and answer all queries linked to her physical and mental health and well-being. When we visit, all staff make us welcome and are happy to try and help with our requests to create a homely space for Mum. Given how difficult it is trying to find and retain staff in this sector, we feel lucky that Mum's care needs are being met and by such lovely staff.
My dad isn't the easiest of residents (!), but the staff at Meadowlark have never treated him with anything but kindness and consideration. There is a lovely, happy atmosphere in the home, and I have every confidence that he is being well looked after, with real attention paid to his individual preferences and medical needs. If there is a problem, we are notified immediately. First-class care!
My brother always talks about how good the food is. Also, the caring is exceptional. The staff are always there if you need a chat about your relation. All staff are a pleasure to deal with. Although my brother chooses not to take part in any activities, staff are always on hand if he needs anything.
Meadowlark provides excellent care to my Mother and she is well looked after by the staff in all respects. Her accommodation is comfortable, the food and drink are good, and the staff are attentive and treat her with dignity. The home is also very good at keeping me up to date on my Mother's situation promptly.
Meadowlark staff are the most caring people I have had the pleasure to meet, they cared for my mum whilst she was in care for 2 years or so right up until Mum passed away on the 29/04/2022. I cannot find a single fault nor seen any that would cause concern, in my own opinion Meadowlark care home is one of, if not the best there is. Carry on the great work guys so proud of you all.
I have nothing but praise and thanks for the wonderful care my mother-in-law received over the last 18 months she resided there. The staff went over and above the call of duty to make sure she was well cared for and looked after. Nothing was too much trouble. We could not fault their care or support.
It's never easy choosing somewhere for a loved one when they need specialist care, however, I would thoroughly recommend Meadowlark Care Centre in Moray as the staff there are exceptional and provide personal and professional care that is second to none.
My mother has been a resident at Meadowlark for 3 years now. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming and the staff are friendly and helpful. My mother needs particular help as she is blind and I feel that her particular needs are not always met as a lot of the staff can't themselves imagine the problems she has, e.g. a rug over the back of her chair, a drink not provided or out of reach, not being able to catch the attention of staff and her feeling of isolation. Aside from this, it is a well-run home with caring staff who really do want to help and care for residents.
Today, 14th December my Mum passed away after staying in Meadowlark for the last 2 months. Whilst upset at the loss of my Mum my fellow brothers and sisters are very happy that she was so well looked after in the last 2 months of her life by the very caring and sympathetic staff at Meadowlark. All of us have been very impressed by the level of care and compassion our Mum has received. I don't want to name individuals because everyone has been great but the senior nursing staff deserve special praise.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 08 September 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
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Meet the Team (1)

Liza has worked within Meadowlark for a number of years and knows the home, the residents and the community like it's her very own. These relationships are what Liza has become best known for, along with her care and support for residents.
Liza supports her team to achieve their very best and adopts the same ethos for her residents, knowing that no matter what their ability, people can always achieve their greatness.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Care Centre
What types of Care is Meadowlark Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Meadowlark Care Centre have?
There are 57 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Meadowlark Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Meadowlark Care Centre to the centre of Forres?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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