Lower Meadow

Lower Meadow is a residential care home in Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire (CV37 9LF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Lower Meadow

Lower Meadow is a residential care home in Stratford upon Avon. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss, and we support younger adults as well. Respite stays are part of what we do. A home is judged by its worst shift rather than its best, so that is where we put our effort. Enough staff on at night. Somebody who knows a resident well on every shift, not just the busy ones. Handovers that pass on what actually matters rather than what fits the form. For residents living with dementia we hold the routine steady and learn the life behind the person. Knowing that somebody ran a shop, or taught, or lost a brother young, changes what we can say when they are distressed. Where a person's sight or hearing has gone, we agree how we will make ourselves known and we stick to it. Walking in and talking is a small discourtesy that makes the whole encounter harder. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. The sharper question is whether somebody who has lived here a year still feels at home, and we ask it.

Care provided at Lower Meadow

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Lower Meadow

Where is Lower Meadow located?

Lower Meadow is a residential care home in Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9LF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lower Meadow provide?

Lower Meadow is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Lower Meadow's CQC rating?

Lower Meadow is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 July 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lower Meadow provide dementia care?

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

Does Lower Meadow offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Lower Meadow

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

Yes. Lower Meadow 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. Lower Meadow 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. Lower Meadow 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. Lower Meadow 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 West Midlands

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

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

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