Chilton Meadows Care Home

Union Road, Onehouse, Stowmarket IP14 1HL
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9.5 76 Reviews
  • Chilton Meadows Care Home, Stowmarket
Chilton Meadows offers residential, nursing and dementia care. It also offers a space for people to rest, relax and recover after an operation or illness with short stays too. Short stays can be booked in advance of your stay, get in touch for more information.

It's a bright, spacious home, situated in a rural location on the edge of the historic market town of Stowmarket, where staff take great care to focus on the person. It’s important for residents to feel at home, so they create a friendly environment with an individually appropriate balance of care and independence.

Enjoying food is an important part of life. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients. Soon after a resident arrives at Chilton Meadows, staff discuss personal preferences and dietary needs with them.

There’s a real sense of community at Chilton Meadows. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. So whether the resident already has a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in.

Staff love getting to know residents and there’s never a dull moment. The care home puts on lots of activities that everyone can join in with and the activities are just as much fun for staff as it is for residents.

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Care Provided by Chilton Meadows Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 120 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amanda Delabruyere (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (120)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Chilton Meadows Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact for more information.


Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • On-site parking available.


Chilton Meadows Care Home Reviews (76)

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Chilton Meadows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.467) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chilton Meadows Care Home has 76 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved to Chilton Meadows in February this year. She has cancer in several parts of her body and is unable to continue living independently. From the very first moment she arrived, her care has been exemplary. The team at Constable House asked for some information about Mum's life so they could
have meaningful conversations with her. She has been and continues to be treated with the utmost respect and love. I am so happy we found Chilton Meadows where Mum is happy, comfortable, and above all, cared for in a family environment.

Reply from Rosie Smith, Customer Advisor at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for the staff at Chilton Meadows. We are thrilled that your mother has settled into Chilton Meadows so well and that you feel she is in a "family environment", this is always our aim. It is great to hear words such as "respect", "exemplary" and "love" when describing Chilton Meadows. We hope that your mother continues to enjoy her stay within the home and are sure the team will keep up their brilliant work!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On behalf of my Father, I am delighted to give a 5-star review and if there were more stars to give then my review would be higher. All facilities are good and especially all of the staff who are absolutely wonderful people and apply a first class caring service to the residents.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after and we are pleased to hear that your Father is receiving high-quality care at Chilton Meadows Care Home. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandmother has Alzheimer's and moved into the home a month ago. We couldn't be happier, she is happy, clean, and content. All the staff are wonderful, so friendly. Nana is enjoying all of the food and activities. We would highly recommend Chilton Meadows.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after and we are so pleased to hear that your Nana is enjoying the food and activities. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Nana's stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The carers in Gainsborough House are exceptional and go above and beyond to look after the residents. On the downside, the quality of the food, both ingredients and cooking leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, I would recommend Chilton Meadows.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are very happy to hear that overall you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. Our resident's health and well-being are an absolute priority, so we will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since Dad arrived at the home, the staff have been friendly and supportive. If Dad has a fall or medication change, then the nurse in charge has contacted me. My dad nearly always needs a shave when I visit which I presume is due to not having enough staff. One thing that most frustrated my family,
is that Dad's slippers always went missing, ever though they were named. We've bought five pairs of slippers. Most of the time there are none in his room for him to wear. The singing entertainment has been very good. Sometimes staff can be on the phoes too much.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear words such as "friendly" and "supportive" to describe our care. Our residents' health and well-being are an absolute priority so we will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their services.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an amazing place, everyone is very happy and friendly and always such a great atmosphere every time I visit my father-in-law.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your father-in-law with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle moved here a couple of months ago - he came with his wife (my auntie). Upon visiting, we were very pleased. Great care has been taken to provide my uncle with exceptional care! Staff were pleasant and caring! We were even invited for lunch with my uncle.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Chilton Meadow family. We look forward to seeing you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To see how my uncle has improved with care and support he has received shows how comfortable he is and demonstrates the level of care. Thank you for making his later years so enjoyable.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your uncle with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my dad has moved to the home. We have seen such an improvement in him. It's like he has had a new lease of life.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We hope Chilton Meadows care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home is excellently run in all areas. My husband is very happy there and the attention to his needs at all times is very good. The staff work very hard to accommodate all possible things to be done for all the residents. Everything that is done for the residents and my husband cannot be faulted.
My husband and I feel very lucky that he has the care that he receives from them.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your husband's stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Cannot complain, a lot of staff, most, are very helpful and friendly. Would like to say a big thank you to the activities. More of different choices are possible on menu? A lot of money, but I'm guessing down to the government.

Reply from Eden Tomlinson, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad to hear you are happy with the activities. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident since September 2023 and has settled remarkably well. This is due to the care and consideration of all the staff, both to her and us, her family. Being a small family unit it means so much to us all, and we now feel part of a much bigger, loving family. The patience and care
by all staff members is more than we could have wished for. Thank you.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We hope Chilton Meadows Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible for your mum and for you as a family. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care and that you feel like a part of our care home family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother went into Munnings House, initially for respite care in February 2023. She is now a permanent resident. The staff have been absolutely amazing. Every person there, regardless of job role, go out of their way to help. They made her so welcome and show such kindness and warmth. I was supported
also in the transition of leaving my mum. Nothing is too much trouble. I know she is cared for and happy. I couldn't ask for a better home for her.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We hope Chilton Meadows Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. It is always nice to hear words like 'kindness' and 'warmth' being used to describe our care and we are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. We hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent her last couple of months at Beech House Chilton Meadows.
From the moment we arrived everything felt right.
The staff were on hand, always alert, kind and respectful.
The accommodation is basic however, the whole building is maintained well, is kept clean and the services provided
for residents are good. Food is really up there. A menu every day which most people would be pleased to see in any restaurant. Having already been in a prior care home Chilton Meadows was a breath of fresh air. Thank you Chilton Meadows for looking after my mother, for showing her the kindness you did and for caring for her. I know she was not easy but you all appeared to manage her. A safe, kind and warm environment best describes Chilton Meadows.
Keep up the good work.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we hope Chilton Meadows care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We are pleased to know that your Mother felt looked after and comfortable. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all very helpful and very friendly. The food is good and there is plenty of it.

Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments. We are pleased to hear the staff are all very helpful and friendly. If there is anything more we can do to make your stay a happy one, please do let us know.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident since December 2022 and has been there for eight months. As a relative, I feel confident in knowing my dad is safe and happy at the care home. Although there have been some changes in staff during this time, it has always been positive. The new unit manager has a “can do”
attitude and works hard to build motivation in the staff, as well as a positive and caring environment for residents. Staff will go that extra mile, and after conversations with them, I can leave knowing my dad is in good hands. What a great team!

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after, and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Dad in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make his stay as comfortable as possible, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nan has just reached the amazing age of 100 years old. This is with the care she has been receiving from Chilton Meadows Care Home. She has been a resident for over five years and is very well looked after.
To celebrate her birthday they organised a buffet lunch and lots of decorations which was
so special. This was followed by a birthday party on the grounds outside with a singer and lots of fun and laughter.
Thank you to each and every one of you that is caring for my nan, we are forever grateful.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your nan in our care. We do hope she feels like a part of our Chilton Meadows family. We hope to continue providing your nan with the best possible care and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This was our first visit to Chilton Meadows Care Home to see our friend who had only been at the home for five days. He seemed very content and the staff treated him with respect. The staff were very friendly with us and answered our questions regarding our friend.

Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that your friend seems very content and that he is being treated with respect. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make their stay as comfortable as possible.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum spent fourteen months in Chilton Meadows Care Home after her dementia became too much for us to cope with at home. She was as settled and happy as her dementia allowed her to be and we found the staff to be very patient and caring with her even when she was sometimes agitated. We will be forever
grateful to Chilton Meadows because their help allowed us to have a relationship with Mum again prior to her passing.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are saddened to hear about your loss. We were glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. It is always nice to hear words like “very patient” and “caring” being used to describe our care. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care home. The staff are attentive and caring.
My mum has only been here a couple of months and loves it. She gets involved with all the activities. Being surrounded by lovely caring staff has transformed her life.
In her words, there is nothing to complain about she is well looked after and
the food is nice.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Chilton Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.467)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.467) out of 10 for Chilton Meadows Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 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 4.717 for Chilton Meadows Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (163 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.717

  • 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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chilton Meadows Care Home is based on 18 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 120 registered maximum number of service users is 24. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.75

  • 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: 10 May 2022

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 25 Mar 2025

Chilton Meadows offers residential, nursing and dementia care. It's a bright, spacious home, situated in a rural location on the edge of the historic market town of Stowmarket. It also offers a space for people to rest, relax and recover with short stays too. Short stays can be booked in advance of your stay, get in touch for more information.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chilton Meadows Care Home

What types of Care is Chilton Meadows Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Chilton Meadows Care Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Chilton Meadows Care Home have?

There are 120 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Chilton Meadows Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Chilton Meadows Care Home to the centre of Stowmarket?

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