Meadow Lodge

Sadlers Mead, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE

01249706140

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 March 2023

Provider

Wiltshire Council

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodMar 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Wiltshire Council, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Meadow Lodge

Meadow Lodge is a residential respite service in Chippenham, Wiltshire, offering short-term care breaks for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Meadow Lodge is a residential respite service in Chippenham, Wiltshire, providing short-term care breaks for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The service accommodates up to four people at a time, and at inspection there were four people using it. The home supports people to access local communities and receive care with respect, equality, and dignity, enabling them to maintain independence and make choices about their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 March 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SN15 3PE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

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 30 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 March 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 5 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 5 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 5 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Meadow Lodge'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 Meadow Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Meadow Lodge'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