The Meadows

Oak Farm House, Acle Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DD

07487831001

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

14 October 2026

Provider

Beeshaw Care Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2018
Requires ImprovementOct 2026

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2026.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Beeshaw Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 The Meadows

The Meadows is a residential care home located in Norfolk, East of England. Its registered care categories include learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 8 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Requires Improvement, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Beeshaw Care Limited.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Meadows, 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 The Meadows, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Meadows'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