The Meadows Residential Care Home

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Here at The Meadows Residential Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Greenford community in Ealing, providing a warm and homely environment where older people can feel genuinely safe, supported and valued.

We offer residential care and specialist dementia care, and our focus is always on getting to know each person as an individual. We take time to understand what matters to the people who live with us, from their daily routines and personal preferences through to their life stories and the things that bring them joy. That understanding shapes the care we provide each and every day.

Our team works hard to create an atmosphere that feels less like a care setting and more like a real home. We believe that moving into residential care should not mean giving up the things that make life meaningful, and we do our best to ensure that residents maintain their independence wherever possible and continue to enjoy the activities and connections that matter most to them.

Families are an important part of life at The Meadows, and we welcome them as true partners in care. We know that choosing a care home for someone you love is a significant decision, and we aim to be open, communicative and approachable at every stage of that journey.

We are pleased that our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the commitment of our whole team to providing care that is safe, caring, responsive and well led. We do not take that rating for granted, and we are always looking at how we can continue to improve and grow.

If you would like to find out more about life at The Meadows or arrange a visit, we would love to hear from you.

Common questions about The Meadows Residential Care Home

Where is The Meadows Residential Care Home located?

The Meadows Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8PS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Meadows Residential Care Home provide?

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

What is The Meadows Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

The Meadows Residential 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 23 July 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Meadows Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does The Meadows Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact The Meadows Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

More about the care at The Meadows Residential Care Home

What each type of care involves, and the questions worth asking when you call or visit.

Older Person Care

Everyday help for older people generally covers the small but important tasks that make life manageable, from support with washing and dressing in the morning through to prompting or administering medication safely and offering company through the day. The Meadows Residential Care Home is registered to provide older person care in Greenford, an area where private weekly fees across London typically fall between £1150 and £1500, while Ealing council placements are usually funded at around £850 to £1000. Families considering the home should ask how mornings and evenings are structured, whether residents can rise and retire at their own pace, and how medicines are recorded and reviewed. It is also worth asking how many staff are on duty overnight, how call bells are answered, and what happens if someone becomes unwell in the small hours.

Dementia

Good dementia care usually depends on consistency, so familiar faces, predictable daily rhythms and a calm layout that residents can navigate without feeling lost all make a real difference. Staff trained in dementia should be able to recognise early signs of distress, use gentle distraction and reassurance rather than confrontation, and adapt as someone's needs change over months and years. The Meadows Residential Care Home is registered to provide dementia care alongside its residential service in Greenford. Worth asking on a visit is how the team responds when a resident becomes agitated or tearful, what steps are taken if someone tries to leave or wanders at night, and how the home works with families and GPs when dementia advances and needs increase. Ask too how life history information is gathered and used.

Respite Care

Respite stays at The Meadows Residential Care Home should be booked as early as possible, particularly around school holidays when demand rises. Most homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks, and it helps to pack clearly labelled clothing, toiletries, current medication in its original packaging and a summary of routines and preferences. A short stay can also work well as a trial before committing to a permanent move, so ask how assessments and reviews are handled.

Residential Care

Residential care covers everyday living rather than clinical treatment, so the focus is on cooked meals, help with personal care, laundry, housekeeping and a social routine that gives structure to the week. The key difference from nursing care is that registered nurses are not based on site around the clock, so residents whose main needs are physical frailty, memory difficulties or reduced confidence tend to be well suited, while those requiring ongoing wound care, feeding tubes or complex clinical input usually need a nursing home instead. The Meadows Residential Care Home is registered for residential and dementia care and holds a good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its July 2021 inspection. Families should ask how meals are planned, how activities are arranged, and how district nurses or GPs are called in when health needs change.

Questions families ask about The Meadows Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. The Meadows Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Meadows Residential 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. The Meadows Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. The Meadows Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 23 July 2021
  • Report published: 23 July 2021

Overall: Good

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

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the London

The Meadows Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from The Meadows Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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