The Meadows Nursing Home

The Meadows, Dornoch IV25 3SF
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  • The Meadows Nursing Home, Dornoch
With beautiful sea views over Dornoch Firth and the cathedral, The Meadows is in a stunning location. But it’s the team, who treat their residents like family, which make this home really special.

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 to book a short break themselves, with the peace of mind of knowing their loved one is in safe hands and enjoying a break of their own.

Activities are a huge part of life in the home, which is often filled with music, from singers and guitarists to pipers and violinists! The lounges, which have views over the Firth, are a wonderful space to relax and enjoy activities, from gentle exercise sessions, bowling, baking and painting, to interactive games on a special giant tablet and animal visits.

With the beach a stone’s throw from the home, residents enjoy trips to the seaside, the local cathedral, shopping, coffee shops and pub lunches. The home is also opposite a community allotment and orchard, where the residents can enjoy picnics and walks in the summer.

The Meadows has a hair salon, and with a member of the team also a trained hairdresser, this room is popular for pampering.

The home’s chef prepares delicious home-cooked cuisine, from roast dinners with all the trimmings, to lighter bites and freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea.

The team is passionate about the residents and their loved ones having a very active role to play in how their home is run. There are resident ambassadors who provide feedback to the team on everything from the menu to the activities on offer and are very involved in residents’ meetings.

The private family and friends Facebook page ensures that loved ones can be involved even if they can't be there in person.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1806

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 £1806, 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.

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

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • 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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Jacqueline Macrae (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

The Meadows Nursing Home Reviews (30)

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The Meadows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows Nursing Home has 30 reviews.

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Review from H M (Sister of Resident) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Vivian C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Meadows care home is excellent and spotless. The carers are excellent, very pleased with the attention and care.
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Review from Elizabeth M (Friend of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Placed in Meadows nursing home. The staff and home were all excellent.
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Review from Joan M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care Mum receives here. Many thanks.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Meadows Nursing Home

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.

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Review from George G (Partner of Resident) published on 15 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Meadows Nursing Home

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.

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Review from Ray O (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Barbara A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Andy L (Son of Resident) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at The Meadows Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for such kind words. Best wishes.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.961)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.961) out of 10 for The Meadows Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.961 for The Meadows Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.961
  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 The Meadows Nursing Home is based on 15 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 15 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 20 Jun 2023
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Good (4)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (2)

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Jacqueline Macrae

Job Title: Home Manager

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.

Jennifer

Jennifer Macbeath

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2006

Jennifer has worked at our home for nearly 20 years. She has worked in roles across the home, including domestic assistant, care assistant and of course her true calling - activities coordinator!
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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