Meadowbrook House

Meadowbrook House is a nursing home in Lostwithiel, Cornwall (PL22 0RA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Meadowbrook House

Meadowbrook House is a nursing home in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Qualified nurses are on duty here at all hours rather than visiting, and that is generally why families come to us rather than to a residential home. We care for older people, a great many of them living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent places. Respite in a nursing home matters more than it sounds, because it gives a family carer a genuine rest rather than an anxious fortnight spent wondering whether the clinical side is being managed. Coming here is rarely anybody's plan. It usually follows a fall, a hospital stay, or a long stretch in which a husband or daughter slowly realised they could not keep going. We try to meet families at that point with some tact, and we do not ask anybody to repeat their whole story to four different members of staff. The nursing is careful and unhurried. Medicines, wounds, pain, pressure care, and making sure people eat and drink enough. For residents with dementia we keep the day predictable and the surroundings calm, and we work at the person's pace. Lostwithiel is a quiet town on the Fowey and we get people outside when the Cornish weather allows. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ring us and arrange to look round.

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Common questions about Meadowbrook House

Where is Meadowbrook House located?

Meadowbrook House is a nursing home in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0RA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Meadowbrook House provide?

Meadowbrook House is registered to provide nursing and 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 Meadowbrook House's CQC rating?

Meadowbrook House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Meadowbrook House provide dementia care?

Yes. Meadowbrook House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Meadowbrook House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Meadowbrook House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Meadowbrook House

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

Yes. Meadowbrook House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Meadowbrook House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Meadowbrook House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

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.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Meadowbrook House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Meadowbrook House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

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

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