Meadowlands Care Home

Abernant Road, Aberdare CF44 0PY
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9.7 75 Reviews
  • Meadowlands Care Home, Aberdare
Meadowlands care home, located in a peaceful area of Aberdare in South Wales, provides personalised nursing dementia care to older people.

Boasting a welcoming and spacious setting, the purpose-built home feels different to a traditional care home, and has been designed to be similar to a family home environment, helping residents to feel relaxed in the surroundings.

Each member of the professional care team is committed to offering the highest quality care to residents, whilst also providing support and guidance to their loved ones. The home manager leads by example, going above and beyond to ensure every person feels comfortable and safe at the home.

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Care Provided by Meadowlands Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sandra Vernal (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (52)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022

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Meadowlands Care Home Reviews (75)

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Meadowlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.690) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Meadowlands Care Home has 75 reviews.

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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good overall care and respect for my mother. Peace of mind for family. If we can't visit we know she'll be fine anyway.

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Review from N D (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Meadowlands were excellent. The care was faultless. We are so grateful to them.

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Review from Angela R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all staff for the wonderful care and compassion shown towards my mother who sadly passed away there on 27/12/15. Mam was not there very long having been discharged from a long stay in hospital. However having had a nightmare experience with my late Father some years back in another
local place we could rest easy with the standard of care and attention being given here.
Mam had complex needs and issues but everyone did their utmost to look after her and she was treated with great care, compassion and dignity. This helped me greatly despite knowing Mam wouldn't sadly last much longer and she was able to pass away in her room peacefully.
I would be more than happy to recommend Meadowlands and have already done so to others, It is a very difficult job nursing sick elderly and infirm people however the humanity and compassion as well as understanding of needs by staff was excellent.

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Review from Kelvin E (Son of Resident) published on 9 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We found the home via an internet search and met the manager during a visit to Meadowlands. We were very impressed when the manager came to see out mother for assessment and decided to request a bed ASAP! The home is clean and looks well run. We are very happy so far.

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Review from Phillip E (Son of Resident) published on 9 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Assistance we received from the care home manager excellent.
Care home facilities I found was excellent and I expect my mother to be very well looked after. I would recommend Meadowlands to anyone I feel needs the same care as my mother.

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Review from Gareth D (Cousin of Resident) published on 3 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My cousin was at the home for a short period of time but the care was excellent.

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Review from Linda T (Cousin of Resident) published on 3 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In the very short time our cousin was a resident at this home, the care was excellent and of a very high standard.

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Review from Andrea P (Friend of Resident) published on 28 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found the home very pleasant. Staff friendly and very professional.

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Review from David W (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was asked if mam wanted to go to another home (masonic) but as far as I'm concerned my mam is having good care here at Meadowlands and couldn't have any better. When the one to one care stopped I was a bit anxious but the care is exceptional. If mam has any falls or any concerns I'm contacted immediately
even for the slightest thing. Overall I am very happy with all her care. I assume she will live a few more years happy at Meadowlands.

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Review from L T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad came to Meadowlands in September from the hospital and he has come on wonderfully, he is more contented and much more happy.
The staff in Meadowslands in Aberdare are wonderful and can't do enough to make my father feel at home.

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Review from Beverly E (Sister of Resident) published on 18 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a warm welcome from staff, spotlessly clean. My sister's needs are all met. I am very pleased with the care in all areas.

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Review from Jean J (Sister of Resident) published on 16 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has resided at the above home for the last 4 years. The staff are excellent nothing is ever too much trouble. This has been such a big help to me and my family especially her daughter knowing that she is being cared for with the utmost respect and dignity. I have no hesitation in recommending
Meadowlands Care Home to potential family.

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Review from Janet C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

First visit to home staff were very helpful, they showed me around my father-in-laws room. The nurse answered all questions I put to her and my father-in-law seemed happy.

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Review from Carol D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are extremely caring and helpful. Everyone is so friendly.

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Review from Elizabeth H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well looked after. The staff are caring and cheerful.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.690)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.690) out of 10 for Meadowlands 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.690 for Meadowlands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (125 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 174 Ratings = 4.69

  • 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 Meadowlands Care Home is based on 15 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 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 15 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.

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Sandra

Sandra Vernal

Job Title: Home Manager

Introducing Sandra Vernal


Home Manager at Meadowlands, Aberdare


“Mark Twain said; ‘Kindness was the language that allowed the blind to see and the deaf to hear it crosses all barriers. I would define kindness as going that extra mile for people and showing consideration for others in all of your actions.”


As a Mental Health Nurse, Sandra has gained over thirty years experience in caring for people. She considers herself to be very fortunate in that, the career she chose many years ago, she still has a passion for and sees it as a privilege to support individuals in maintaining the best possible quality of life.


Having worked with HC-One for many years, Sandra closely shares the company’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident.


She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Meadowlands.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Sandra remarked:
“Welcoming new Residents and their families to the home, getting to know them and helping them to settle into their new environment and life at the home.”
Outside of work, Sandra likes to wind down by reading a good book, watching a great movie or shopping, she is a bit of a science-fiction geek and is proud of it!


If you would like to find out more information about Meadowlands, Sandra has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal chat.