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The Meadows is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bideford, Devon. It is operated by Blue Opal Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Meadows provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Meadows in January 2021 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Meadows is located in Bideford, within the Devon local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Anstey Way, Instow, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4JE |
| Phone | 01271 861124 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 8 January 2021 |
| Provider | Blue Opal Limited |
Is The Meadows registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Meadows is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120687727
What type of care does The Meadows provide?
The Meadows provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact The Meadows?
You can contact The Meadows by phone on 01271 861124, or visit them at Anstey Way, Instow, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4JE.
What is The Meadows's CQC rating?
The Meadows has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120687727
What are The Meadows's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Meadows's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Bideford?
There are 28 CQC-registered care homes in Bideford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bideford.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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