The Meadows

The Meadows is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon (EX39 4JE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Meadows

The Meadows is a residential care home in Bideford in Devon. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. The people living here have genuinely little in common in terms of what they need, so we plan support one person at a time and mean it. What settles an older person is not what gives an adult with a learning disability confidence, and neither resembles what helps somebody living with a long standing mental health condition. So we spend our attention on particulars: how somebody likes to be addressed, what they can do themselves and would rather we left alone, what makes a difficult day and what heads it off early. Where a physical disability or sensory loss affects how somebody gets about, we design around the person rather than expecting them to accommodate the building. Understanding how each person communicates is central, especially where speech is not the main route. What we learn is written down and shared so that everybody responds the same way, which keeps the place predictable and gives people confidence to try things. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection.

Care provided at The Meadows

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Meadows

Where is The Meadows located?

The Meadows is a residential care home in Bideford, Devon, EX39 4JE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Meadows provide?

The Meadows is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Meadows's CQC rating?

The Meadows is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 January 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Meadows offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Meadows offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Meadows

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. The Meadows is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Meadows is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Meadows offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. The Meadows supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

The Meadows has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from The Meadows. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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