Meadowcroft

30 Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5UB
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9.8 45 Reviews
  • Meadowcroft, Shoreham-by-Sea
Meadowcroft Care Home offers residential care for up to 20 residents. The team specialises in care for the elderly, and are committed to providing person-centred care to residents wanting to spend their retirement in a safe and secure environment.

The home is spacious and bright, offering two living areas for residents to relax or socialise. All bedrooms have en suite facilities as well as a TV and telephone point and a nurse call system, giving residents peace of mind at all times.

In the spacious dining room, residents are served a variety of nutritional meals, and the kitchen team are happy to cater for dietary requirements and preferences.

Residents also have access to an accessible garden where they can sit and enjoy the sunshine in the warmer weather.

Situated in the centre of Shoreham by Sea, Meadowcroft Care Home provides good access for residents to get out and about where possible and for loved ones to visit.

Meadowcroft offers activity and entertainment over 6 days of the week and maintains community links with schools, nursery and churches.

Meadowcroft now also offers a personalised Day Care service between the hours of 09.30 and 16.30.

Care Provided by Meadowcroft

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Meadowcroft Shoreham Limited
  • Person in charge
  • Susan Briggs (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Private
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (20)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Meadowcroft

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,550
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,000 – £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,000 – £1,550
  • Our fees are determined on the size of room,location and also care requirements.The fees do not include hairdressing, chiropody or alternative therapist fees, newspapers toiletries or continence products.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Meadowcroft to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visiting is unrestricted.
    Masks are no longer worn in the Home.
    For the protection of residents please do not visit if experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID, flu or stomach flu (Norovirus)


  • Parking
  • There is a car park available and parking on Buckingham Road is permitted.


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Meadowcroft has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Meadowcroft has 45 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meadowcroft Rest Home, is a very happy rest home, full of laughter, warmth and welcoming to residents and visitors alike.
The staff are very professional and kind. Nothing is too much trouble and all the residents are well respected and cared for.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind review. We are all so happy in everything we do and I feel that it shows in how other people feel about Meadowcroft. We do our best to ensure that every person who enters Meadowcroft feel 'at home'.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Early days yet but my brother-in-law was admitted after a short stay in hospital and for a temporary stay which could become permanent.
The process of viewing the home and deciding on his admission was friendly and easy.
On admission, the staff were welcoming and accommodating. The manager was flexible
and helpful in discussing his needs.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your review. It is always difficult for someone else to view and decide on the best place for future care, so I am happy that we have supported you and your brother-in-law through this time. It is a pleasure to care for and support you both.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meadowcroft really is a wonderful home!
We love the fact that it feels like an actual home rather than a generic care facility.
The staff are so friendly and caring and have been really flexible with any arrangements that we need to make for Mum to ensure she feels comfortable.
Nothing is ever
too much trouble and they have been really supportive to us as a family.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind review. We do try to ensure that Meadowcroft still has that home from home feel, we believe that this supports the transition into care and into our residents new forever home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A care home can never replace anybody's forever home, but Meadowcroft, staff, management carers etc. provide a class alternative, short-term or long, for those requiring an alternative to their home.
The building is impressive, located in a lovely part of Shoreham, and its interior doesn't disappoint!
Rooms are light bright airy and inviting, mirroring the atmosphere within and its residents that earn a similarly glowing description.
We were unsure about placing our elderly mum into a home, whether for respite or for longer. But worries were soon dispelled as we arrived for an assessment visit and were totally alleviated after Mum was accepted into the home, settling in perfectly thanks to her staff, and the general openness of the residents. The rooms are fine rooms and the food good! There are also many activities, which one may or may not wish to join in.
A wonderful place! They have helped us in making decisions, and have been brilliant for our trying, but wonderful mum.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for such a kind, honest review. It is our absolute pleasure to care for your mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Management and all the staff do an amazing job at Meadowcroft.
The care home is accessible to visitors at all times which works well.
Mum is very happy and secure in the knowledge that she is in very good and safe hands.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind review. Our staff ensure that everyone receives the absolute best care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At Meadowcroft Care Home the care is exemplary. Each resident is valued and everyone's individual needs are met by the amazingly caring staff members. There are plenty of fun activities for residents to take part in.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you so much for your kind review. Our staff ensure that all care given is person centred. Our activities are tailored to meet each individuals interests. It is important to us that our residents and families have the care and tailored support required.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meadowcroft has the feel of a family home. The staff are very caring and go to great lengths to ensure that the residents feel "at home". The house is well decorated and comfortable and there is a wide range of activities for the residents. The visits of children from a nearby nursery school are particularly
appreciated. Relatives are included on a number of occasions and the occasional "teas" when residents can invite family and friends is an especially good idea.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind review. We do pride ourselves on ensuring that Meadowcroft really is a 'home from home'.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having worked in the area for 6 years, I knew I believed Meadowcroft to be the best care home there was available. Therefore, when I was retiring and moving back to the area, I knew Meadowcroft was where I wanted my mother to live. Even though there had been a change of ownership, the resident's care
level was still excellent, and the new management team are brilliant. As with all of the staff they are so kind, patient and understanding, and go out of their way to reassure Mum when she begins to worry and get anxious or agitated.
There are many daily activities for the residents to join in with, and very regularly, friends and family are invited in to take afternoon tea, just as you would invite someone into your own home. Mum has so enjoyed the regular visits and activities with the local pre-schoolers.
One of the staff's most endearing qualities is the effusive and genuine "Welcome home, welcome back" they give every time we return from being out for the day, or an appointment.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind words. We at Meadowcroft like to include all families in everything we do and ensure that we provide a first-class, caring service for all. We all enjoy working in our residents' homes, and spending quality time with everyone is paramount.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been in Meadowcroft for a few weeks. All the staff are so kind, friendly and helpful. The staff treat my sister with the utmost care and respect. The residents are cared for all the time and there are different activities going on most days. The dining room is set out so the residents
can sit and chat with each other. There are two sitting rooms, one large lounge at the front of the house and a smaller one at the rear of the house. These are comfortable rooms where I can sit and chat with my sister. There is a lovely garden, it will be so lovely to sit out there in the warmer weather.
Meadowcroft is extremely clean throughout and the meals are healthy and tasty. The residents have their own rooms where they can watch television, read and relax.
Overall, Meadowcroft is a very welcoming, warm place to be and I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you to all the wonderful staff and management.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind review. We believe that family are important and should be invited to join in any activities we have at Meadowcroft. It is home from home here at Meadowcroft.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would firstly like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the love and care that you have given Mum since she has been with you.
Mum loved each and every one of you and had made many friends, she loved the activities, the outings and especially the singing and a little dance.
We had complete
peace of mind that Mum was so happy in your care and that we were always made so welcome by you all, I really can't thank you enough for making Mum's time with you so lovely and special for her.
My heart breaks that Mum has passed away within the last few days, but I know that we could not have made her life any better than what you have done, she was so content and was always smiling.
We really appreciate everything you have done with Mum and making her world safe, loved and very happy.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our absolute pleasure to provide care and support to such an incredibly wonderful lady. Mum is missed by all at Meadowcroft. We hope to continue seeing you both when you are ready to visit.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt spent two weeks recuperating at Meadowcroft after her second hip replacement op. She had a lovely room on the first floor, with a stairlift, and a good view of the well-kept garden at the back - which was important to her. She likes her space and gardens. She was given a great welcome and was
well looked after by the staff and she enjoyed getting to know some of the other residents. The place is very clean and the staff seem happy. There seem to be plenty of activities if people choose to join in. Many thanks for the supportive stay!

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you so much for your review. It was an absolute pleasure to have your Aunt stay with us at Meadowcroft. She is an incredible lady and we all enjoyed having her stay at Meadowcroft.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Meadowcroft highly enough. From the moment you walk through the door, you can tell it is a happy place from the atmosphere and the smiling faces of staff and clients alike. Everywhere is spotlessly clean, the decor and furnishings are lovely and I was surprised at the amount of activities
on offer. The staff are very welcoming, nothing is too much trouble and they're always happy to answer any questions you may have. It is a big relief to know my mum is in such a lovely place and being taken good care of... Thank you all at Meadowcroft!

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind review, it is so lovely to know that you are happy with all that Meadowcroft offers. We ensure that not only are your loved ones cared about but also their loved ones too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My overall experience of Meadowcroft Residential Home has been that the care given to my relative has shown empathy to her needs, especially with good management of her dementia. I have always been given full information, especially in regard of her add-in therapy for her dementia and starting it was
delayed so a timed phone appointment with GP for me to discuss this step was made possible.
All staff are polite, welcoming and very supportive. I have stayed and joined in with some of the activities which the clients have enjoyed.
Lastly, I would like to congratulate the staff on the smooth transition to the new management team.
I am delighted that there are more outings planned since the takeover and feel that this gives the residents a boost and benefits their wellbeing.

Reply from Mark Ansell, COO at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased that you feel supported and informed. Your mother's wellbeing is paramount, we at Meadowcroft believe it is important for our residents to continue to go out and visit attractions as they used to.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been here for 2 weeks. In that time the home supported me and mostly my dad to settle in. Nothing is ever too much and the feeling in the home is very homely. Dad loves the meals and slowly joining in.

Reply from Susan Briggs, Home Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to care for your Dad. We aim to support the entire family in transitioning into care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meadowcroft Care Home is such a wonderful place for my mother to live.
Every time I visit, which is most days, I leave feeling grateful that my mother is in such a wonderful environment.
All the staff are amazing and so kind.
I absolutely recommend this Care Home for your loved ones.

Reply from susan Briggs, Deputy Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for your kind words. We love having Mum with us at Meadowcroft. Her smile brightens everyone's day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is very happy living at Meadowcroft. The activities, visits from the cubs and nursery children, singers and themed activity days contribute to her wellbeing together with the loving and caring staff.
The home is kept beautifully clean together with the new revamped garden.
Any minor problems
have been dealt with promptly and efficiently.
Overall we are extremely happy with mum's care and have recommended it to friends who are looking for care for their loved ones.

Reply from Vanessa Farmer, Registered Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. We are delighted that your mum enjoys living at Meadowcroft.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I regularly visit the residents with a dog he is always welcome and most of the residents love seeing him. I have always found the home spotless and the residents are happy to see us and love having a chat with me, the residents seem to be very happy plus the staff are always helpful to me and my dog
and love seeing us.

Reply from Vanessa Farmer, Registered Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for this review. Our residents love seeing you and the dog and look forward to your visits.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I reluctantly moved my 92-year-old mother into full-time care and was very anxious about how she would settle having lived in her home for 65 years.
From day one, she was happy as the staff are amazing and made her feel welcome, safe and comfortable.
The house is beautiful - light, bright and airy
and has a very homely feel; her en-suite bedroom is lovely with fitted cupboards and a view over the lovely, well-tended garden.

Reply from susan Briggs, Deputy Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for such a kind review. I am so happy that Mum settled so quickly into living at Meadowcroft. Your feedback is much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has thrived since moving to Meadowcroft. He took a while to settle but the team went out of their way to welcome him and make him feel at home. The home has such a warm welcoming atmosphere and all the staff are so kind and caring which made the transition from home to care home as
easy as it could be for all of the family.

Reply from Vanessa Farmer, Registered Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you for submitting this review. We are delighted that your father-in-law is thriving in our care. It is always difficult for someone entering a care home after living at home but not all care homes are the same and we are delighted that we are unique in providing generational care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with Meadowcroft. This small care home is full of lovely caring staff who have the best intentions for all the residents. We feel very happy leaving our relative here and know all their needs are being catered for.

Reply from Vanessa Farmer, Registered Manager at Meadowcroft

Thank you Karron for leaving this review. We do our best to ensure that all resident's needs are being cared for.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.786)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10 for Meadowcroft is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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 4.786 for Meadowcroft is calculated as follows: ( (331 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 407 Ratings = 4.786

  • 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 Meadowcroft is based on 34 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 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 34 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Apr 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (1)

Susan

Susan Briggs

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Susan, I have over 20 years of experience in Health and Social Care, starting as a night carer in a nursing home I soon developed my career and became a training officer, training care and nursing staff for over 15 years!

Meadowcroft is a great home that’s really fun with lots of varied activities and great home cook food and we look forward to showing you our home!


Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowcroft

What types of Care is Meadowcroft registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Meadowcroft provide?

Day Care, Convalescent Care & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Meadowcroft have?

There are 20 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Meadowcroft?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Meadowcroft to the centre of Shoreham-by-Sea?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.