The Meadows

The Meadows is a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 5QP).

About The Meadows

The Meadows is a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people with learning disabilities and autism and people living with mental health conditions. Nursing care exists for people whose needs cannot safely be met elsewhere, and that carries real responsibility. Our nursing team manages medication, physical health, mobility and nutrition alongside the particular needs each person brings, and we work closely with GPs, community teams and the specialist services involved in somebody's care. Supporting people with a learning disability or a mental health condition asks for more than clinical competence. It asks for patience, for consistency, and for staff who do not take a difficult day personally. It also asks that we go on seeing the person rather than the diagnosis, which is easy to say and easy to lose sight of when somebody is unwell. We try to build routines people can rely on and relationships that hold up when things are hard. Respite stays are available alongside longer arrangements. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and have not yet been given an overall rating. We say so plainly and welcome enquiries from families and from professionals looking for a placement.

Care provided at The Meadows

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Meadows

Where is The Meadows located?

The Meadows is a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Meadows provide?

The Meadows is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does The Meadows offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Meadows

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

No. The Meadows is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

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

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Meadows 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?

Yes. Yes. The Meadows supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 East

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

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

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