The Meadows Care Home

Brybank Road, Hanchett Village, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7YL

01440712498

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

25 November 2021

Provider

Minster Care Management Limited

Beds

55 beds

About The Meadows Care Home

The Meadows Care Home is a nursing home in Suffolk, providing care for older people, including some living with dementia. Further details on its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Meadows Care Home accommodates up to 55 older people, some with dementia. At the time of inspection, 43 residents were living there. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

The facility is well ventilated throughout, with air exchangers installed in areas like long corridors where natural ventilation isn't possible. Staff have invested in practical upgrades to support hygiene, including replacing furniture with washable options and acquiring steam cleaning equipment for thorough deep cleaning of vacated bedrooms. These measures demonstrate the home's commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for its residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 December 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 55 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CB9 7YL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 7 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 November 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Meadows Care Home'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 The Meadows Care Home, 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 The Meadows Care Home, 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 The Meadows Care Home'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