Meadowlark Care Centre

Mannachie Road, Forres IV36 2JT
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  • Meadowlark Care Centre, Forres
Meadowlark Care Centre is a Moray facility well respected in the region for the high quality of care its staff achieve in the relation to the nursing needs of up to sixty individuals at a time.

The service has been set up to incorporate the needs of residents with dementia and learning disabilities, while having appropriate technologies for a wide range of mental health and neurological conditions.

The centre has its own bar, cafe and kitchenette, has good wheelchair access and residents can have televisions in their bedrooms.

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Care Provided by Meadowlark Care Centre

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 57 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Liza-Marie McRae (Deputy Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (51)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Meadowlark Care Centre

  • 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 £1,400 – £1,700
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,400 – £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,400 – £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,400 – £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,700
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Meadowlark Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Meadowlark Care Centre Reviews (11)

9.0

Meadowlark Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.964) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Meadowlark Care Centre has 11 reviews.

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Review from Christine M (Wife of Resident) published on 9 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband is very well cared for and is shown kindness and respect. Food of a high standard and served attractively. All staff are friendly and helpful. The home is kept clean and fresh at all times. Always decorated beautifully for special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, burns
day, Mother and Father's day, St Andrew’s day etc. Very satisfied with the care my husband receives.

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Review from Annette K (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and attentive, it is so reassuring to know Mum is being well cared for as we all live so far away and can only visit periodically.
When phoning for an update on how well Mum is settling in, nursing staff are happy to ring back and answer all queries linked to her physical and mental
health and well-being. When we visit, all staff make us welcome and are happy to try and help with our requests to create a homely space for Mum. Given how difficult it is trying to find and retain staff in this sector, we feel lucky that Mum's care needs are being met and by such lovely staff.

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Review from Beth C (Sister of Resident) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Front-of-house staff are friendly and responsive to all inquiries. Management is approachable and helpful. Both the manager and her deputy keep me up to date with my Sister’s condition and welfare. The cleanliness and hygiene of the premises is excellent. Domestic staff are seen regularly performing
their duties.
Activities are organized to promote social interaction. Trips are organized outside the setting. Tenpin Bowling visits, local garden centers for lunch/coffee, and a visit to the pantomime were also organized for the residents during the Christmas activities. I could not wish for better care for my sister.
Many thanks to all the staff!

Reply from Kirstene Feenan, Marketing at Meadowlark Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review, so glad to hear you and your family are happy at Meadowlark. Best wishes, Renaissance Care.


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Review from Jane F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad isn't the easiest of residents (!), but the staff at Meadowlark have never treated him with anything but kindness and consideration. There is a lovely, happy atmosphere in the home, and I have every confidence that he is being well looked after, with real attention paid to his individual preferences
and medical needs. If there is a problem, we are notified immediately. First-class care!

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Review from Theresa M (Sister of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother always talks about how good the food is. Also, the caring is exceptional. The staff are always there if you need a chat about your relation. All staff are a pleasure to deal with. Although my brother chooses not to take part in any activities, staff are always on hand if he needs anything.

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Review from H F (Son of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meadowlark provides excellent care to my Mother and she is well looked after by the staff in all respects. Her accommodation is comfortable, the food and drink are good, and the staff are attentive and treat her with dignity. The home is also very good at keeping me up to date on my Mother's situation
promptly.

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Review from Derek M (Next of Kin) published on 1 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meadowlark staff are the most caring people I have had the pleasure to meet, they cared for my mum whilst she was in care for 2 years or so right up until Mum passed away on the 29/04/2022. I cannot find a single fault nor seen any that would cause concern, in my own opinion Meadowlark care home is
one of, if not the best there is. Carry on the great work guys so proud of you all.

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Review from Jennifer P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise and thanks for the wonderful care my mother-in-law received over the last 18 months she resided there. The staff went over and above the call of duty to make sure she was well cared for and looked after. Nothing was too much trouble. We could not fault their care or support.

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Review from Simon S (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was in their care for only 2 days but they were her last 2 days. The staff are amazing and they made my mum exceptionally welcome and supported and cared for at a very difficult end of life time. The staff also ensured that my family and I were supported up to and after my mum's death last week
7th December 2019. They liaised with the funeral directors and nothing was too much trouble for them.
It's never easy choosing somewhere for a loved one when they need specialist care, however, I would thoroughly recommend Meadowlark Care Centre in Moray as the staff there are exceptional and provide personal and professional care that is second to none.

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Review from Susan A (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Meadowlark for 3 years now. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming and the staff are friendly and helpful. My mother needs particular help as she is blind and I feel that her particular needs are not always met as a lot of the staff can't themselves imagine the problems
she has, e.g. a rug over the back of her chair, a drink not provided or out of reach, not being able to catch the attention of staff and her feeling of isolation. Aside from this, it is a well-run home with caring staff who really do want to help and care for residents.

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Review from John W (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Today, 14th December my Mum passed away after staying in Meadowlark for the last 2 months. Whilst upset at the loss of my Mum my fellow brothers and sisters are very happy that she was so well looked after in the last 2 months of her life by the very caring and sympathetic staff at Meadowlark. All of
us have been very impressed by the level of care and compassion our Mum has received. I don't want to name individuals because everyone has been great but the senior nursing staff deserve special praise.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.964)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.964) out of 10 for Meadowlark Care Centre 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.838 for Meadowlark Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (57 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 68 Ratings = 4.838

  • 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 4.126 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Meadowlark Care Centre is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 57 registered maximum number of service users is 11.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.4 = 0.526

  • 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 Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 23 Sep 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

(4)
How good is our leadership? Very good

(5)
How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)
How good is our setting? Good

(4)
How well is care and support planned? Very good

(5)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Meet the Team (1)

Liza-Marie

Liza-Marie MacRae

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2015

Liza-Marie has worked within Meadowlark for a number of years and knows the home, the residents and the community like it's her very own. These relationships are what Liza has become best known for along with her care and support for residents.


Liza supports her team to achieve their very best and adopts the same ethos for her residents, knowing that no matter what their ability, people can always achieve their greatness.


Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Care Centre

What types of Care is Meadowlark Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability & Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Meadowlark Care Centre provide?

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

How many Rooms does Meadowlark Care Centre have?

There are 51 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Meadowlark Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Meadowlark Care Centre to the centre of Forres?

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