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Dedicated to enriching the lives of their residents, they provide residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care, as well as respite care breaks. These can be booked in advance, so are ideal for family carers who would like...
Care Provided by The Meadows Nursing 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 40 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly room fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly room fees start from £1914, but may be more. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Meadows Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Meadows Nursing Home 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Eilidh Kerr(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
The Meadows Nursing Home Reviews (31)
The Meadows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.565) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows Nursing Home has 31 reviews.
Very happy with the care provided and know that if we have any concerns, they will be addressed. Mam went in at the beginning of the pandemic which was very challenging for everyone concerned, but the staff were great and kept us informed throughout lockdown. Any initial issues were identified and resolved as soon as possible. IT issues remain a problem for family who do not live locally. Friendly, cheerful staff who are always approachable and willing to help. A varied programme of activities which show they are trying to cater for every resident's needs. Lots of changes (painting furniture, flooring) in the home which are great. Brilliant Jubilee celebrations. Please Sanctuary, look after your staff as well as they look after our loved ones.
Staff are very helpful, caring and obliging. Room was adequate in size and kept clean. The bathroom is kept clean, fresh and good size. The food has good variety and is tasty.
Overall, satisfied with the care provided. Could be a bit more homely, more institutional than previously, especially for upstair residents. Staff are amazing, friendly and very approachable.
Meadows care home is excellent and spotless. The carers are excellent, very pleased with the attention and care.
Placed in Meadows nursing home. The staff and home were all excellent.
Delighted with the care my husband is receiving. Very helpful and kind to me when I visit. They coped very well during the shortage of staff and the virus.
We are very happy with the care Mum receives here. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for your review for The Meadows - it is wonderful to hear how happy you are with the care your mum receives. Best wishes, Fae.
The only thing missing that I notice is that there is no internet connection since ownership changed earlier in the year. We are unable to view our Cloud photographs on Ipad. Everything else is excellent.
Thankyou for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. I will be sure to pass your feedback on about the internet onto our management - it is much appreciated. Best wishes, Fae.
This has been an extremely worrying time for people with elderly relatives in care homes with their vulnerability to Covid infection. Throughout this period, the staff have phoned us regularly to keep us informed about the situation in the home, this has helped massively in alleviating our worries. This was not a surprise to us, as since my mother became a resident in the home, we have always felt that we have been well informed of her situation and condition. We feel that we have been very fortunate that she has a place in this care home, especially over this stressful time.
My mother has been a resident at the Meadows Nursing Home since November 2018. The Matron and all her staff, from the start, have always been friendly and welcoming. They care for Mum and always make a point of recognising her needs, likes and dislikes. The recent pandemic brought difficulties for residents, staff and relatives. Government rules have been hard for everyone so I cannot praise the staff enough for their kindness and support, always keeping the family informed of Mum's welfare. The staff have been excellent throughout these difficult times and despite the pandemic, their attitude and dedication has remained positive and the level of care has been maintained at a very high standard.
Very good experience of speaking with and emails with staff. Whilst not being able to see the home on the inside due to the current Covid situation, we have a good sense of the place from the interactions.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for such kind words. Best wishes.
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: The Meadows Nursing Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Positive outcomes for residents are my top priority. I'm committed to ensuring The Meadows is a happy, clean, and caring environment, where staff are responsive and dedicated to delivering the best possible care.

She loves everything about her job, especially her daily interactions with our residents and enriching their lives with inspiring and engaging activities.
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