England

Lower MeadowWarwickshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Lower Meadow

187 Drayton Avenue, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 9LF

01789268522

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 July 2022

Provider

Runwood Homes Limited

Beds

69 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 1 is lower.

6 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2016
GoodAug 2017
Requires ImprovementMay 2019
Requires ImprovementSept 2021
GoodJul 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Runwood Homes Limited, which runs 58 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 47 Good and 10 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Lower Meadow

Lower Meadow is a residential care home in Warwickshire, providing personal care and support for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This purpose-built residential home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 69 people, including those with dementia. At the time of inspection, 48 people were living there across two floors, each with communal lounge and dining areas. Bedrooms are en-suite with additional communal bathroom facilities on each floor.

A new management team has brought improvements to the home. Staff, residents, and relatives confirmed the managers are visible and approachable, demonstrating commitment to improving standards and ensuring positive outcomes for people living there.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 July 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 69 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CV37 9LF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 27 July 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 July 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 1 May 2019: Good
CaringPublished 1 May 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 May 2019: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Lower Meadow's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lower Meadow, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Lower Meadow, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Lower Meadow's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees