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Mead Road, Winchester, SO23 9RF
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15 October 2025
I am 98. After my wife died I lived alone for 10 years during which time I had a stroke and finally a dreadful fall backwards downstairs, necessitating my move to a Care Home. I had earlier sent for a number of Care Home brochures from which I felt drawn to Meadway's small size and unpretentious approach. My so-far stay of nearly 4 years leads me to thoroughly recommend it. The staff are unbelievably kind and patient, and the food is excellent. There is nowhere like your own home but you will have a hard job to find anywhere nearer than Meadway.
15 October 2025
Kind, helpful & caring staff. Clean and pleasant rooms adapted to the individual needs of residents. Particularly appropriate for residents who prefer a smaller more intimate home.
14 October 2025
Very comfortable - informed my ground floor room. All staff doing their best looking after residents to keep us comfortable providing varied activities and diet. Ready to adapt to individual requirements.
13 October 2025
My Mum is always happy to go to Meadway for respite care. She is greeted with a lovely welcome and the attention she received during her most recent stay was personalised and appropriate. Her room is comfortable and warm and she absolutely loves sitting in the beautiful garden when she can. It means that I can relax when we are away knowing she is well cared for
02 October 2025
I try and come once a week to visit a resident. I admire the staff and management how they have dealt with a resident's questioning, and have been able to settle the friend, who has recovered her 'full spirits' after a difficult period. I have always found staff friendly & welcoming. I am afraid I don't know enough to put a rating for all the categories.
22 September 2025
I'm very happy to see how well looked after my mum is. She's getting the care that she needs, in a really lovely place. The meals are delicious, and I see that her preferences are catered for. The place is immaculate and feels more like a guest house. Having seen her struggle at home, she has improved a lot since she moved here. Thanks to all the team for being so nice - it's a tough job.
17 April 2024
My friend has been a resident at Meadway for the past five months and she is very happy there. I very much like the fact that it is so small - only ten residents. I am also very impressed by the friendliness of the carers. My friend's room is very nice and the sitting room and dining room downstairs have just been redecorated and look extremely nice and welcoming. The food is good and there are quite a lot of activities if the resident wants to take part. I went to a 'relatives' meeting' a couple of evenings ago and I was very impressed by how the manager led the meeting, gave us news about recent developments and answered any questions. So far, very good!
11 April 2024
As Dad’s mobility deteriorated, he asked me to investigate a care home. A difficult decision but I had a good feeling as soon as I walked into Meadway. It has a clean and tidy interior. Dad’s room is homely and recently decorated. He has his own en-suite shower room. The food provided is excellent quality, freshly cooked on site and Dad has put on weight. I have also enjoyed a lovely cooked lunch there, the dining room has recently been tastefully decorated. The outside garden is lovely and Dad is able to get out most days, weather permitting and uses his walker around the specially designed paths. The care team are extremely professional and Dad feels at ease in their company. They work well as a team, have a great sense of humour. The management staff are very efficient and maintain the smooth running of the home. There is a variety of activities organised, which Dad has appreciated and enjoyed. I would highly recommend this small but perfectly run care home.
26 July 2023
Having been admitted recently to Brendoncare Meadway Care Home for respite care, with a view to making it long-term, my father settled in well, particularly enjoying the food and attractive gardens. The staff are friendly, extremely caring, always willing to help and treat my father with kindness and respect. Communication with management staff has been very easy and positive. My family and I would thoroughly recommend this home.
09 November 2022
The decision to move mum to residential care was made easy when we visited Brendoncare Meadway. From the outset, the manager and her team were so welcoming and we knew mum would be in safe hands. This home is a unique care model providing a step up from home in a homely environment. Perfect for our mum! The food is all home cooked and there are various activities taking place and a good rapport between staff and residents. The home's biggest asset is its staff who provided amazing care for mum at all times, including the end of life Thanks to the Brendon Meadway team we will always be grateful.
01 September 2022
I am very grateful to the helpful and friendly staff at Meadway, who recently cared for my mother. She was made to feel welcome and looked after with kindness, compassion and always with her wellbeing in mind.
01 April 2022
My mother-in-law has just received 8 weeks of respite care in Meadway. Her time there was so positive that ideally, she would have liked to have become a permanent resident. Unfortunately, her changing needs meant that she has had to move into a Brendoncare Home that could offer full nursing care. The Home Manager did everything she possibly could, going above and beyond to help meet our additional requirements and then ultimately the move into nursing care. The family really appreciate all of her assistance with the arrangements and preparation for the smooth, seamless move. My mother-in-law loved the friendly atmosphere, hugely helpful, kind staff and delicious meals. I would strongly recommend respite or permanent care in this beautiful little home. A real gem in the Brendoncare group of care homes. Thank you!
03 December 2021
I visit this resident every week, finding her content here. Grateful to Meadway.
02 March 2021
Wonderful. The culture of kindness and compassion hits you on arrival. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are amazing. The foods is very good and all of one's little food fads are catered for. My room is a good size with a pleasant busy view and the grounds are lovely. Perhaps there could be more items that are recycled, e.g. tinfoil for charity.
11 February 2021
A loyal staff makes this home very special. They are adaptable affording us a unique service. Together with a well managed home, their enthusiasm results in a group of happy elderly people.
16 December 2020
My father has been a resident at Meadway for just over a year now, and I cannot praise the staff there enough. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the standard of care is excellent, and Dad is so happy. It has been especially comforting that he has been there during these difficult Covid times - it has taken a great weight off my mind as I don't have to worry about him being in his house on his own. I was looking back at photos of him today from around the time he entered the home and recent ones, and the difference is amazing - he has come on in leaps and bounds! I would absolutely recommend Meadway to anyone.
04 March 2020
Meadway has many advantages of being small compared to other care homes since January 2018. I've had truly little to complain of. The staff in every role all work well together. Visitors comment on the warm, caring spirit here. We can all now and then have a good laugh together. Meals are excellent wholesome full of variety and individual choices are easily achieved by the willing chefs. The new manager is busy getting to know all us residents and inspires confidence. I value the monthly C/E Communion service held there.
13 January 2020
My mother has been at Brendoncare Meadway for five months. My wife and I have been very impressed with the care and attentiveness of the staff, and the ambience and cleanliness of the home. We now volunteer there. We feel our efforts are appreciated by residents and staff alike. We would commend this home as of a high standard.
08 October 2019
A truly lovely care home, sadly not a combination of words that one hears that often, but absolutely spot-on for Meadway. Mum initially went to Meadway for respite care after a nursing home stay and four years later she's still there. She has a lovely, bright, spacious room and is surrounded by her own furniture and possessions. But, as nice as the surroundings are, it's the warm, friendly and highly capable staff that make the place. Mum has always been fiercely independent and the staff support this, but they're on hand if needed. The food is excellent and the staff are always happy to make something special for mum if she doesn't like or fancy what's on the menu. Without fail, the staff are always welcoming when we visit, offering tea or coffee (and sometimes homemade cake!) it feels more like a large family home than a care home. Such a relief for the family, we're able to relax knowing that mum is well cared for and safe.
03 October 2019
Meadway is a homely, non-institutional home with a small number of residents which makes a friendly atmosphere.
Latest Reviews for Brendoncare Meadway
15 October 2025
I am 98. After my wife died I lived alone for 10 years during which time I had a stroke and finally a dreadful fall backwards downstairs, necessitating my move to a Care Home. I had earlier sent for a number of Care Home brochures from which I felt drawn to Meadway's small size and unpretentious approach. My so-far stay of nearly 4 years leads me to thoroughly recommend it. The staff are unbelievably kind and patient, and the food is excellent. There is nowhere like your own home but you will have a hard job to find anywhere nearer than Meadway.
15 October 2025
Kind, helpful & caring staff. Clean and pleasant rooms adapted to the individual needs of residents. Particularly appropriate for residents who prefer a smaller more intimate home.
14 October 2025
Very comfortable - informed my ground floor room. All staff doing their best looking after residents to keep us comfortable providing varied activities and diet. Ready to adapt to individual requirements.
13 October 2025
My Mum is always happy to go to Meadway for respite care. She is greeted with a lovely welcome and the attention she received during her most recent stay was personalised and appropriate. Her room is comfortable and warm and she absolutely loves sitting in the beautiful garden when she can. It means that I can relax when we are away knowing she is well cared for
02 October 2025
I try and come once a week to visit a resident. I admire the staff and management how they have dealt with a resident's questioning, and have been able to settle the friend, who has recovered her 'full spirits' after a difficult period. I have always found staff friendly & welcoming. I am afraid I don't know enough to put a rating for all the categories.
22 September 2025
I'm very happy to see how well looked after my mum is. She's getting the care that she needs, in a really lovely place. The meals are delicious, and I see that her preferences are catered for. The place is immaculate and feels more like a guest house. Having seen her struggle at home, she has improved a lot since she moved here. Thanks to all the team for being so nice - it's a tough job.
17 April 2024
My friend has been a resident at Meadway for the past five months and she is very happy there. I very much like the fact that it is so small - only ten residents. I am also very impressed by the friendliness of the carers. My friend's room is very nice and the sitting room and dining room downstairs have just been redecorated and look extremely nice and welcoming. The food is good and there are quite a lot of activities if the resident wants to take part. I went to a 'relatives' meeting' a couple of evenings ago and I was very impressed by how the manager led the meeting, gave us news about recent developments and answered any questions. So far, very good!
11 April 2024
As Dad’s mobility deteriorated, he asked me to investigate a care home. A difficult decision but I had a good feeling as soon as I walked into Meadway. It has a clean and tidy interior. Dad’s room is homely and recently decorated. He has his own en-suite shower room. The food provided is excellent quality, freshly cooked on site and Dad has put on weight. I have also enjoyed a lovely cooked lunch there, the dining room has recently been tastefully decorated. The outside garden is lovely and Dad is able to get out most days, weather permitting and uses his walker around the specially designed paths. The care team are extremely professional and Dad feels at ease in their company. They work well as a team, have a great sense of humour. The management staff are very efficient and maintain the smooth running of the home. There is a variety of activities organised, which Dad has appreciated and enjoyed. I would highly recommend this small but perfectly run care home.
26 July 2023
Having been admitted recently to Brendoncare Meadway Care Home for respite care, with a view to making it long-term, my father settled in well, particularly enjoying the food and attractive gardens. The staff are friendly, extremely caring, always willing to help and treat my father with kindness and respect. Communication with management staff has been very easy and positive. My family and I would thoroughly recommend this home.
09 November 2022
The decision to move mum to residential care was made easy when we visited Brendoncare Meadway. From the outset, the manager and her team were so welcoming and we knew mum would be in safe hands. This home is a unique care model providing a step up from home in a homely environment. Perfect for our mum! The food is all home cooked and there are various activities taking place and a good rapport between staff and residents. The home's biggest asset is its staff who provided amazing care for mum at all times, including the end of life Thanks to the Brendon Meadway team we will always be grateful.
01 September 2022
I am very grateful to the helpful and friendly staff at Meadway, who recently cared for my mother. She was made to feel welcome and looked after with kindness, compassion and always with her wellbeing in mind.
01 April 2022
My mother-in-law has just received 8 weeks of respite care in Meadway. Her time there was so positive that ideally, she would have liked to have become a permanent resident. Unfortunately, her changing needs meant that she has had to move into a Brendoncare Home that could offer full nursing care. The Home Manager did everything she possibly could, going above and beyond to help meet our additional requirements and then ultimately the move into nursing care. The family really appreciate all of her assistance with the arrangements and preparation for the smooth, seamless move. My mother-in-law loved the friendly atmosphere, hugely helpful, kind staff and delicious meals. I would strongly recommend respite or permanent care in this beautiful little home. A real gem in the Brendoncare group of care homes. Thank you!
03 December 2021
I visit this resident every week, finding her content here. Grateful to Meadway.
02 March 2021
Wonderful. The culture of kindness and compassion hits you on arrival. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff are amazing. The foods is very good and all of one's little food fads are catered for. My room is a good size with a pleasant busy view and the grounds are lovely. Perhaps there could be more items that are recycled, e.g. tinfoil for charity.
11 February 2021
A loyal staff makes this home very special. They are adaptable affording us a unique service. Together with a well managed home, their enthusiasm results in a group of happy elderly people.
16 December 2020
My father has been a resident at Meadway for just over a year now, and I cannot praise the staff there enough. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the standard of care is excellent, and Dad is so happy. It has been especially comforting that he has been there during these difficult Covid times - it has taken a great weight off my mind as I don't have to worry about him being in his house on his own. I was looking back at photos of him today from around the time he entered the home and recent ones, and the difference is amazing - he has come on in leaps and bounds! I would absolutely recommend Meadway to anyone.
04 March 2020
Meadway has many advantages of being small compared to other care homes since January 2018. I've had truly little to complain of. The staff in every role all work well together. Visitors comment on the warm, caring spirit here. We can all now and then have a good laugh together. Meals are excellent wholesome full of variety and individual choices are easily achieved by the willing chefs. The new manager is busy getting to know all us residents and inspires confidence. I value the monthly C/E Communion service held there.
13 January 2020
My mother has been at Brendoncare Meadway for five months. My wife and I have been very impressed with the care and attentiveness of the staff, and the ambience and cleanliness of the home. We now volunteer there. We feel our efforts are appreciated by residents and staff alike. We would commend this home as of a high standard.
08 October 2019
A truly lovely care home, sadly not a combination of words that one hears that often, but absolutely spot-on for Meadway. Mum initially went to Meadway for respite care after a nursing home stay and four years later she's still there. She has a lovely, bright, spacious room and is surrounded by her own furniture and possessions. But, as nice as the surroundings are, it's the warm, friendly and highly capable staff that make the place. Mum has always been fiercely independent and the staff support this, but they're on hand if needed. The food is excellent and the staff are always happy to make something special for mum if she doesn't like or fancy what's on the menu. Without fail, the staff are always welcoming when we visit, offering tea or coffee (and sometimes homemade cake!) it feels more like a large family home than a care home. Such a relief for the family, we're able to relax knowing that mum is well cared for and safe.
03 October 2019
Meadway is a homely, non-institutional home with a small number of residents which makes a friendly atmosphere.