Care fees at Generals Meadow are all inclusive, with the exception of standard charges such as Hairdressing, Chiropody, Newspapers and private telephone.
Transport and chaperone service is included for all local medical appointments for example GP, hospital, dentist etc.
Generals Meadow also has a wheelchair adapted vehicle which can be loaned free of charge to friends and relatives.
Generals Meadow does not charge additional fees if a residents care needs change.
Please feel free to visit the home at any time and the team will do the best to accommodate your visit.
If able to make an appointment for a private tour, the home can ensure that a convenient time and day to suit is booked in, and allow sufficient time to discuss any requirements.
Tours of the home to include a meeting to discuss care needs can last about 1 hour.
There is plenty of parking in St. Clare Road. Also have a driveway for dropping off and collecting visitors and clients safely by the front entrance.
Generals Meadow has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Generals Meadow has 36 reviews.
Review from Neil C (Son of Resident) published on 3 February 2025
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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2024
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Review from David T (Son of Resident) published on 23 December 2024
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Review from Justin W (Son of Resident) published on 20 December 2024
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Review from Sandra P (Niece of Resident) published on 19 December 2024
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Review from C J (Niece of Resident) published on 19 December 2024
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Review from Mandy R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2024
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Review from Vivien B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2023
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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2023
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Review from Carol C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023
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Our families who lived outside the UK really suffered whilst covid travelling restrictions were in place, which is why we implemented a 'video chat' and iPad video call/messaging facility at the start of the pandemic to aid effective communication. The soft iPad cushion that you recently purchased for your mother is appreciated, and it's lovely to be able to finally welcome you in person as travel restrictions are now easier. Thank you for the lovely comments about the team and hope the cats and your husband are well!
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Review from Beth H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2023
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Your mother certainly went through the mill, contracting COVID in the hospital back in December 2020. We follow a good daily routine which she prefers works for her, and although she isn't one for joining in group activities, the staff will take her out for walks in the garden and have one to one chats. Thank you for your review.
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Review from Emma L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Reading reviews like this makes me so proud of what we achieve as a team at Generals Meadow. You are always a welcomed visitor especially when you bring the dogs (the other residents enjoy this too!), and your Mother-in-law really enjoys it when you take her out for breakfast.
She is more of a social butterfly these days and always says thank you for everything we do for her. She is the 1st into the minibus on the weekly trips out and has also made some good friends at our sister home, Bradfield Residential Home.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2023
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Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Generals Meadow
The team at Generals Meadow would like to thank you for this review. Your mother is such a special person and loved by everyone as she is a kind person who always thinks of others. She appears happy and contented, which is also lovely for us to see as well.
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Review from Sue M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 September 2023
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Your review is appreciated, especially the comments about the staff who work at Generals Meadow. Your mother-in-law is a welcomed addition to the home; she is always polite and grateful and, indeed, makes full use of the garden and conservatory!
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Review from Mick M (Son of Resident) published on 3 February 2023
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Review from Douglas L (Son of Resident) published on 21 November 2022
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Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Generals Meadow
Thank you for your review of Generals Meadow. It's a pleasure to have your mother with us - she certainly seems to enjoy the company and activities.
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Review from Diane H (Friend of Resident) published on 9 November 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to provide such a positive review of Generals Meadow and our staff.
Your comments will be passed on to the rest of the team.
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Review from Beth B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Generals Meadow
Your heartfelt review encompasses everything we strive towards, and we are a home that will always do our best to accommodate and adapt to changes to a person's care needs.
Thank you for the acknowledgment of the challenges we have faced in recent years and how we have managed them. It has not been easy.
It is due to a truly amazing, caring, dedicated group of people working together at Generals Meadow we have all the ingredients for happy residents such as your beloved Nan.
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Review from Hilary F (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022
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It's lovely to hear your feedback that your relative is happy and safe under our care. We take a lot of pride in our appearance and facilities to give our residents and visitors the best experience possible.
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Review from Clive W (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2022
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A big thank you for your feedback from all the team at Generals Meadow.
As you said, it's the team of dedicated staff and health professionals, including your father all working towards a common goal and not giving up.
I remember when he first moved to GM from another local care home he affectionately said "I would love to walk again David", and a year later he has achieved his goal! (Now we will need a new one).
The ripple effect on your father's happiness, confidence and overall well-being cannot be described. The input from you, his family also has a big part in supporting his wishes.
Thank you for sharing your experiences, it is most appreciated.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for Generals Meadow is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.885 for Generals Meadow is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 165 Ratings = 4.885
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Generals Meadow is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 19 registered maximum number of service users is 3.8, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 6 Jul 2022
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Joined: 2012
Lesley has been working at Generals Meadow since 2012, starting off as a Domestic and Night Care Assistant.
She has progressed over the years through her NVQ Level 2 & 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care taking roles as Senior Carer and Assistant Manager.
Since the ownership of Generals Meadow changed in 2018, Lesley has developed her knowledge and experience, worked and achieved a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management, awarded in 2023.
Lesley lives locally and has admirably brought up her children whilst still being a working parent, she has 6 children with two who still live with her and her husband.
Her hobbies and interests include holidays with her family, seeing her grandchildren and socialising with her friends and colleagues.