Meadowcroft Care Home

Meadowcroft Care Home is a residential care home in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex (BN43 5UB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Meadowcroft Care Home

Meadowcroft Care Home is in Shoreham by Sea. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We aim for an ordinary, comfortable household. Residents get up when they wake, eat what they actually enjoy and spend their days as they choose. Some are sociable and are downstairs from breakfast onwards. Others would rather have their own room, their own television and a quiet word with somebody who is not in a hurry. Both are perfectly reasonable and neither needs explaining. People usually arrive having struggled at home for a while, and the first few weeks are about settling rather than fitting in. We learn routines rather than imposing them, and we encourage people to bring their own furniture and pictures so a room becomes theirs quickly. Dementia care here rests on familiar staff, a steady rhythm and knowing something of a person's earlier life. Families often supply the detail that explains everything, and we ask for it early. Where somebody is distressed, we look for the cause. Being near the coast, a change of scene is easy to arrange and trips out are part of the normal week. Respite stays suit family carers needing a break and people recovering after illness. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Meadowcroft.

Care provided at Meadowcroft Care Home

Older person care
Dementia care
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 6 April 2023

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Meadowcroft Care Home compares in Adur

Measured against the 16 care homes for older people registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 20 places. Smaller than 10 of the 16 homes. The local average is 36 places.
CQC rating: Good. 14 of the 16 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
Latest report: 6 April 2023. 3 of the 16 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: February 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 4 of the 16 have registered more recently.
Care offered: Dementia care. Of the 16 homes, 10 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene: 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 13 of the 16 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Adur.

The local picture: Adur

What the numbers say about care for older people in Adur, in West Sussex.

What care costs in West Sussex, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care	£1,033	£1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.)
Nursing care	£1,125	£1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.)
Residential dementia care	Not published separately	£1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.)
Nursing dementia care	Not published separately	£1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.)

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

People aged 75 and over: 8,600. Rising to 9,500 by 2035, up 10%
People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 41%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 19%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. West Sussex average is 83.
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 200 beds.
Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Meadowcroft Care Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 1 February 2022, so 4 years.
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 December 2025.
Run by: Meadowcroft Shoreham Limited, which runs this service only.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Meadowcroft Care Home

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 4.3 miles away

It is about 4.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Adur Health Partnership, 0.2 miles away
Mile Oak Medical Centre, 2.2 miles away
New Pond Row Surgery, 2.4 miles away

Nearest dentists

Alpha Dental Care, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Mydentist, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
2nd Floor, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Greens Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
Bakhai Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
Boots, 0.4 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Station, 0.1 miles away
Southwick Station, 1.6 miles away
Fishersgate Station, 2.3 miles away

Around Meadowcroft Care Home

H: Meadowcroft Care Home
A: 24 hour A&E
G: GP practice
D: Dentist
P: Pharmacy
S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

Common questions about Meadowcroft Care Home

Where is Meadowcroft Care Home located?

Meadowcroft Care Home is a residential care home in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5UB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Meadowcroft Care Home provide?

Meadowcroft Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Meadowcroft Care Home's CQC rating?

Meadowcroft Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Meadowcroft Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Meadowcroft Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Meadowcroft Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Meadowcroft Care Home

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

Yes. Meadowcroft Care Home 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. Meadowcroft Care Home 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. Meadowcroft Care Home 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. Meadowcroft Care Home 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 East

Meadowcroft Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Meadowcroft Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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