Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Choppington Road, Bedlington NE22 6LA
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9.7 56 Reviews
  • Barchester Meadow Park Care Home, Bedlington
Ideally located in Bedlington, convenient to Newcastle and Morpeth, Meadow Park provides first-class 24-hour residential care alongside expert care for people with dementia in their Memory Lane Community.

Meadow Park is proudly accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care programme. This reflects the quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by the residents at Meadow Park.

The highly-qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual needs of each resident, creating tailored care plans for each person. This dedication can be seen across the board, in cooking, hospitality and organised activities for their residents.

Professionals believe they are ideally suited to meet individual needs now and in the future and welcome visitors to the home.

Care Provided by Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Bond (Senior General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (61)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

  • 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 from £1,238
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Meadow Park Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Meadow Park Care Home Reviews (56)

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9.7

Barchester Meadow Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Meadow Park Care Home has 56 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

When a certain member of staff (which I won't name on here) speaks to a nearly 97 yr old with such a foul attitude is absolutely disgusting. This was infront of my mother who was visiting so I dread to think how she speaks to residents when visitors are not there.
Telling my elderly grandmother who
has dementia can not retain information that it's disgusting the amount of dirty laundry she's making. Also that it's ridiculous the amount of incontinence pads she was using. This was all said in an abrupt manner, she was spoken to after my mam reported it but my concern is how many residents does she do this to that can't speak up?
I will take this higher if I ever hear or see anything again.
Other than this one member of staff I can't complain about the rest as they are all fantastic just a shame one bad apple.

Reply from Feedback Team, The Feedback Team at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thanks for leaving your review. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and wish to help you right away as we understand you haven't yet raised these to the Manager, please do reach out to the home management team or if you prefer, email your concerns to us at feedback@barchester.com so we can pass these over to the home for you. Kind regards, Barchester's Customer Feedback Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good care for my wife over the past three years.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, it is a pleasure to care for her and enjoy your support within our service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandad is thriving at Meadow Park.
Moving a loved one to a care home can be stressful, but it was the best choice for his well-being. He enjoys his independence with support from caregivers as needed. He takes part in group activities that keep him active and engaged.
I am grateful to the staff
for making his transition smooth and for creating a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home.
For anyone thinking about this care home, I highly recommend it.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Meadow Park at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review and very kind words. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very helpful, friend and caring towards my dad, go out of their way to help my dad. Gets shaved and washed. Always has clean clothes. He loves the food and the staff.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review. It is an absolute delight to be part of your dad's daily life and thank you for your ongoing support and kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both parents are in Bedlington. Both are happy and well looked after. Staff are brilliant, patient, kind and supportive.
No problems, great choice of meals.
Always helpful and supportive.
Great choice of care home which has been a tough call for them both.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, the team appreciate your kindness and positive feedback. It is always wonderful when we can support both parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mam has been in Meadow Park Bedlington for almost 5 years and she has always received excellent care. She was put on end-of-life at the end of January 2024. However, she is now doing well again. I attribute my mam's recovery due to the exemplary care from all the hard-working dedicated staff. Across
the care home. Even if my mam only has weeks left to live, I know she is in the best hands. My family and I will be forever grateful to everyone at Meadow Park. Thank you.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete and submit this review. I will share your wonderful feedback with the team. It is an absolute pleasure to be a small part of Mam's life, she is a wonderful lady. Take care, and our love to you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving into Barchester Meadow Park Care Home, Mam has made the most unbelievable improvement. I cannot thank the staff enough. Six weeks ago, I thought we would lose her and here we are visiting Mam in the most comfortable and happy surroundings. She is vibrant, chatty and full of life again.
Has made new friends and enjoys her chats with all the staff. Meadow Park has brought my mam to life again with their thoughtful, caring and experience. We have our lovely mam back, all thanks to the manager and all the staff. Thank you just isn't enough.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you, Carol, for your wonderful feedback, it is a pleasure to read the review. Mam is an absolute delight to have living in Meadow Park, she has settled in quickly and has become a popular member of the community. Lovely sense of humour, bringing laughter and joy to everyone who meets her.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff have put so much effort into making this an amazing Christmas for all the residents. The full monthly timetable, the activities daily, the food, the fair, and the parties. It's all an amazing time.
They have amazing meals with chats that let them talk about their past, learning details
about each resident.
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for my mam, making her come out of her shell and truly feel comfortable.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete and submit a fabulous review. We are humbled to be part of your mother's daily life. We absolutely cherish our residents' and support life enrichment, enabling each and every one to maintain their individual personalities and biographies.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum received the best care I could have wished for.
Caring staff, good food and very clean.
She was also treated with dignity and extra loving care during her last few days.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you, Sandra, for taking the time to complete this review. We were humbled to be part of her life, and caring for her was an absolute pleasure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pleasant two weeks of respite care after leaving the hospital.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Meadow Park Care Home for two years now. I have to say the care she gets is second to none. I feel she is safe and very well looked after. The staff are caring and always cheerful. There have been two special events recently, an Oscar day and a fifties and sixties day, great work,
thank you.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good efficient staff who help with my father's needs. I am always kept informed of any incidents that occur. Thank you for your continued support.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the staff are very professional along with being a friend to the residents. My mother has been here for a year now and although her dementia has got worse in that time I feel she has the best quality of life that is possible.

Reply from Julie Bond, GM at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback regarding Meadow Park. Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and sharing your thoughts with us. Your mother is an integral part of our community and supports her peers as well as the team. Take care


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always very welcoming. Staff are exceptional with care, knowledge, relationships with residents and family members. Safe and secure which gives families great peace of mind.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

High standard of staff results in great care.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My friend is quite happy here but quite lonely at times she said she feels isolated when in her room she does not like to mix or sit in the communal lounge. The staff are all very nice but always busy, she really likes the food and is complimentary about the staff

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been here since February, and the care and attention she has received have been amazing. She is one of their oldest residents, but they are helping her to join in with everything. They always keep me informed of any issues. Totally recommend Meadow Park. An excellent team, and I would
be happy to make a recommendation to anyone who asked me.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to say a huge thank you to all the staff for taking such good care of my mother while she was in meadow park for two weeks respite care. Staff were very caring and all her needs were catered for. Thank you.

Reply from Julie Bond, General Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review. It was an absolute pleasure for us to be able to support your mother during her two-week respite stay.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was recently living in Meadow Pawk but he has just sadly passed away. I would like to thank the care staff and management for the amazing care they provided. I would 100% recommend this care home, top quality.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Please accept our condolences to you and the family at this time and thank you for taking the time to review Meadow Park, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The person I know is extremely good at their job in the care and attention that is given to the people they care for. In my opinion, it's very hard to define one person because they all do a wonderful job. Nothing is ever too much for your staff to do. It's a pity the chef is not included because she
is a great cook and the food she provides is excellent.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.733)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10 for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 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 4.831 for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.831

  • 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 4.902 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Meadow Park Care Home is based on 11 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 61 registered maximum number of service users is 12.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.2 = 0.902

  • 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: 4 Oct 2017

Overall
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 (5)

Julie

Julie Bond

Job Title: General Manager

Hi, my name is Julie, and I am the Senior General Manager here at Meadow Park.


I am proud to say that I have been part of the care sector for almost thirty years. I began my journey in care as a care assistant at the tender age of eighteen years. I have worked both day and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays and enjoyed all aspects of delivering high-quality care. I progressed from care assistant to senior care assistant and then from a unit manager to a home manager.


Twenty years as a home manager enabled me to gain a plethora of knowledge and experience in the care sector. I have achieved many qualifications and continue to learn daily.


I remain humble as a manager of a care service and I am privileged to be entrusted with the care of those we support at Meadow Park. I strive to enable and empower every resident living at the home.


Jemma

Jemma Stewart

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Hi, my name is Jemma Stewart and I am delighted to be the Deputy General Manager in Meadow Park.


My background is twenty years of working within the care home sector both residential and nursing environments. My proudest moment so far is achieving the Care Home Assistant Practitioner qualification within the Nursing Home environment allowing me to progress to become a Deputy Manager within a Residential Dementia environment. I have a Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care with a Distinction.


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Amanda Bell

Job Title: Head Chef

Hi, my name is Amanda Bell known as Mandy, I am the Head Chef here at Meadow Park. I am passionate about providing wholesome nutritious food for our residents and bringing a wealth of experience to the home. I have worked in the hospitality sector for over twenty-five years.


I am originally from Guernsey and came to Northumberland 35 years ago for a week and never left. I am married with two children and have recently become a ‘nana’. I look forward to welcoming you to our home and enjoying our dining experience.


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Susan Milner

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Hi, My name is Susan and I am the Head of Housekeeping here at Meadow Park. I have worked for Barchester for over 17 years and have worked in various roles throughout the homes in the region from care, hospitality, and laundry before becoming Head of Housekeeping at Meadow Park in 2019. I enjoy my job and strive to work to the best of my ability on a daily basis, keeping our home environment clean and homely for us all to enjoy alongside the team.


I am kept very busy at work and at home and in my spare time I enjoy taking care of my granddaughter. I look forward to meeting you when you visit our home.


Tony

Tony Brian

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Hi, my name is Tony and I am the Maintenance Manager here at Meadow Park. I have worked at Meadow Park since 2013, but have been doing building maintenance for 15 years before this. My job in the care home is to ensure that residents, staff and the public are in a safe environment.


Outside of work I enjoy cycling, running, playing and watching football.


Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Meadow Park Care Home

What types of Care is Barchester Meadow Park Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Barchester Meadow Park Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Barchester Meadow Park Care Home have?

There are 61 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Meadow Park Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barchester Meadow Park Care Home to the centre of Bedlington?

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