The Meadows

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The Meadows is a residential care home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS37 5DW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Meadows

The Meadows is a residential care home in the Bristol area, looking after older people who need help with everyday living rather than nursing care. We offer permanent places and respite stays, and we support residents living with dementia and residents with a visual or hearing impairment. A care home ought to feel like somewhere people live rather than somewhere they have been placed, and the difference shows up in ordinary details. Getting up at an hour that suits you. Your own furniture and pictures around you. Being asked rather than told. Carrying on with familiar habits for as long as health allows. For residents with a sensory impairment we attend to the practical things that make communication work: good lighting, clear contrast, sitting where your face can be seen, and taking the time to be understood rather than hurrying past. Those small adjustments decide whether somebody joins in or gradually withdraws, and they are easy to neglect. For residents with dementia we rely on familiarity and patience, giving people time to respond in their own way rather than filling the silence for them. Respite guests join the household properly from the day they arrive. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. You are welcome to come and look round, speak to the people who live here, and judge the home on what you find rather than on what we have written.

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 Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5DW. 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, Dementia care, Sensory impairment support, Respite 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 11 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Meadows provide dementia care?

Yes. The Meadows supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

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?

Yes. The Meadows is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

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?

No. The Meadows is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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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