
the care he has received has been first class and the staff have been friendly and attentiveBrian(Son of Resident/Service User)

The care that Mum received at Meadow View was second to noneKaren K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are very reassured Mum is in a safe and caring environment.Robert C(Son of Resident/Service User)

the care he has received has been first class and the staff have been friendly and attentiveBrian(Son of Resident/Service User)

The care that Mum received at Meadow View was second to noneKaren K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are very reassured Mum is in a safe and caring environment.Robert C(Son of Resident/Service User)

The environment at Meadow View is beautiful, with spacious bedrooms with walk-in wet rooms, a sun terrace, welcoming lounges, a salon and cinema room.
Staff are passionate about enriching their residents’ lives, and every single day, come rain or shine, every member of the team stops what they are doing to spend time doing impromptu activities with the residents.
Meadow View is a thriving, vibrant home, where residents enjoy everything from...
Care Provided by Meadow View Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly 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 care fees for residential care start from £1440 but may be in the region of 30% 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.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Meadow View Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Meadow View Residential 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Michael Kefalas(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Meadow View Residential Care Home Reviews (79)
Meadow View Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.015) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meadow View Residential Care Home has 79 reviews.
The whole building was immaculate, my brother was a lot calmer, the home was really like a 5 star hotel, so basically I cant thank the staff enough for all they do.
James
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our home welcoming, clean and well cared for, and that our team helped make your visit a comfortable experience. It means a great deal to know your loved one is feeling settled and supported. Thank you for your kind words.
My Father recently returned to meadow view after a short respite stay. Michael and the team welcomed him like an old friend and nothing was too much trouble. The amazing staff helped him settle in and we could relax again knowing he was safe and being cared for. He loves the banter with the team and genuinely enjoys the atmosphere. EVERY member of staff we have met have been outstanding and updated us regarding dad's condition and needs. I would not hesitate to recommend meadow view and it's truly wonderful staff who always go above and beyond what is expected.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your father felt warmly welcomed back and has enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and banter with the team. It's wonderful to know you feel reassured and well informed, and that he is happy, safe and well cared for with us.
I cannot praise all the staff enough. My grandmother has only recently moved here (6 weeks) and has settled in very well. Nan has a beautiful sunny room opening to the garden and loves all her carers. Everyone is so kind and caring. Nana loves to have a chat with them all. Nan is in the perfect place for us to visit regularly, which is what we all need, as she is nearly 103 years old. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your grandmother has settled so well and is enjoying her sunny room, garden access and the companionship of our caring team. It means a great deal to know she feels happy, supported.
I am gradually getting used to my new surroundings. I like my room and the garden. The staff are all very nice.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear you are settling in and enjoying your room and the garden. It's lovely to know our team has helped you feel welcome and supported in your new surroundings.
There is a lovely, welcoming atmosphere in the home, and we are so grateful that we were able to get a place for our mum.
I visited a number of care home before choosing Meadow View for my father. Our family is truly grateful for the outstanding care he received. My father arrived in 2024 in a wheelchair and poorly. A year later he was walking unaided and a happy man.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear how much progress your father has made and that he feels happy and supported. Our team takes great pride in providing personalised care that helps residents thrive, and it's truly rewarding to know this has made such a positive difference for your family.
My mother has lived at home with carers the last 7 years since her stroke. She is now having to sell her house to pay for her care. Her fear was to end up in residential care. Mum came to Meadow View with a very negative attitude. However, since Mum arrived at Meadow, the staff team have been nothing but helpful, empathetic, understanding and care for her needs. My mother has praised all the staff, is building relationships and coming to terms with the change in her circumstances. I have found the team to be helpful to us, her family, and they listen to us and act accordingly. We are happy with Mum's care.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how difficult such a big transition can be, and we're so pleased to hear that your mum is beginning to feel more settled and supported at Meadow View. Your kind words mean a great deal to us all.
The staff are incredibly caring and supportive. They display a complex understanding of dementia and utilise various tactics with the residents to ensure they eat well, stay calm, take part in activities and are happy. The staff build a rapport with residents, understand their own history, likes and dislikes for really personalised care. The home is always excellently clean, the rooms are comfortable and practical for care needs and homely. The staff are attentive also to family members by checking in and offering refreshments, making us feel like we are visiting a relative in their own home. The staff are worth their weight in gold. Definitely an amazing home. I feel they support and look after my relative as if they were their own family member - 5 stars!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words for our team at Meadow View. We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience and that our team's dedication to providing personalised, compassionate care has made such an impression. Building strong relationships with our residents...
Regularly visit a friend who lives at Meadow View Residential Care Home and have noticed a huge change in the activities taking place in the home and the little touches being introduced to enrich the lives of the residents. It is really a lovely place and the staff are really caring and kind.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you've noticed the recent changes we've made at Meadow View, we will be sure to pass your feedback to our home manager and the team. Our staff are dedicated to creating a warm and enriching environment for our residents, and it's great to know their kindness and care are shining through.
My 97-year-old grandmother spent the final three months of her life in Meadow View and the care and attention she was given was exceptional. I will be eternally grateful for their kindness and patience towards her as her health gradually declined. The staff at all levels within the home were amazing and were always quick to update me on any changes or concerns they had with her. I can never thank them enough and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a place for their loved one to be safe and well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a beautiful review for Meadow View, especially written at such a difficult time. The team will be touched to read your kind words about their care for your grandmother.
Mum received exceptional care at Meadow View. It became her home very quickly. Our family was always impressed with the level of cleanliness and organisation, communication from the friendly team was second to none. Overall we could not be happier with Mum's care in this amazing home.
Thank you for your wonderful review for Meadow View, the team will be so proud to read your comments about your mother's care.
All the team are true professionals.
Thank you for your five-star review for Meadow View, the team will be very proud to read your comments about your brother's care.
I would like to say my brother was in Meadow View Hersden for several years, the care and patience the staff showed him was amazing. We can’t thank them enough. Sadly he died but even in the end, they were the most caring anyone could ask for. I cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for your review, we are so sorry for your loss. The team at Meadow View will be touched to read your heartfelt comments about your brother's care.
Mum went into repsite at Meadow View Care Home four times before she went into permanent care in November 2023. Each time she went in she was happy to return so we knew that we had got her in the right place now. She is very happy there and is well looked after and cared for. She always seems happy when we go in to see her every week. The staff are all friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
The staff are fantastic, the chef who drops into residents' rooms and makes time to chat about what they like and dislike, others who spend time doing nails (and telling mum about their lives at the same time), others who have popped in on their day off with their friend and their baby as mum just loves babies and another who had been told where mum went for her honeymoon and stopped off to take a photo when she was on holiday, got it developed and gave it to mum. She treasures it and it’s these little things which make residents feel valued and loved.
I went in unannounced at midnight last week because Mum had been poorly and found a member of staff sitting in her room holding her hand because she was feeling low. The Meadow View team are really superb. Really glad CQC recognised the excellent manager and her team.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for the team at Meadow View. It's heartwarming to read your wonderful feedback and I'll be sure to pass on your feedback. Thank you again.
First-class service from start to finish. Very caring staff who took great care of my stepfather during his one-week respite care. Everything was very clean, lots of activities and could not fault. Ensuite rooms all well cared for and would not hesitate to place my stepfather in the home long term if the need ever arises.
Thank you for your wonderful review, we would welcome your stepfather back to Meadow View any time.
The facilities were excellent. All members of staff were helpful, approachable, knowledgeable and caring. Communication regarding my mother's condition could not have been better. Although only a resident for a short period of time we could not have asked for more from the whole team at Meadow View.
Mum mixes very well with the other residents and takes part in the activities. Meadow View is very good at communicating with the family and responds well and promptly if there are concerns. I have real peace of mind that Mum is in the best place possible.
Thank you for everything you do for my mum.
PS the food looks delicious, especially your cakes!
Fabulous visit. Dad looked well cared for. I also like the way we are let know of any falls etc to do with Dad, good or bad.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your confidence in our team at Meadow View. Best wishes, Fae
The staff at Meadow View care home are responsible and very caring. Thanks for looking after my dear wife.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 July 2025Inadequate
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeInadequate
- Well-ledInadequate
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Meadow View Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Katrina — though she much prefers to be called Kats — is one of our night Team Leaders who brings a touch of magic to Meadow View. For the past three years, she’s been calming worries, keeping everyone comfortable and somehow managing to be everywhere at once when the bells go off to ensure everyone's safety. Her long days and even longer nights are fuelled by teamwork and a strong cup of black coffee — no sugar, no milk. What she treasures most is the relationships she builds with residents: the meaningful conversations, the shared laughs, and even the occasional difficult conversations that come with the job. Through joy, challenges, growth, and the odd tear, Kats remains dedicated to the dignity and well-being of every resident.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow View Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Meadow View Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Meadow View Residential Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Meadow View Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Meadow View Residential Care Home to the centre of Canterbury?
4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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