The Meadway

The Meadway is a home care agency in Reading, Reading (RG30 4AA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Meadway

The Meadway provides care and support to people in their own homes across Reading. We work with older people, with people living with dementia, with people who have learning disabilities and autism, with people affected by alcohol or drug misuse, and with people who have physical disabilities or a visual or hearing impairment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather state that at the outset than have anybody come across it elsewhere. It is not where we intend to be. There is an improvement plan in place, we are working through it, and anyone considering our support should feel free to ask exactly what is being changed, who is responsible for it and what evidence there is that it is making a difference. We will answer plainly rather than in generalities. The work itself continues meanwhile and it matters to the people who depend on it. Our carers help with personal care, medication, meals, household tasks and getting out into the community. What we are concentrating on are the foundations of reliable home care, which means consistency of carers, accurate records at each visit, and proper oversight of what actually happens rather than what the schedule says should.

Care provided at The Meadway

Older person care
Dementia care
Learning disability and autism support
Physical disability support
Sensory impairment support
Substance misuse support

Covers approximately 10 miles
Last CQC inspection: 26 July 2017

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Meadway

Where is The Meadway located?

The Meadway is a home care agency based in Reading, Reading (RG30 4AA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does The Meadway provide?

The Meadway is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Substance misuse support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Meadway's CQC rating?

The Meadway is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 July 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Meadway provide dementia care?

Yes. The Meadway supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.

Questions families ask about The Meadway

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

Yes. Yes. The Meadway is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.

Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?

Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.

Do they cover our area?

Yes. The Meadway covers roughly 10 miles from Reading.

Will the council help pay?

Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.

Typical home care fees in the South East

The Meadway has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Meadway. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.