The Meadows

The Meadows is a residential care home in Bideford, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 14 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Blue Opal. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2021, the CQC rated The Meadows Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Meadows has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Devon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,075 a week for residential care and £1,568 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to The Meadows include Bidna House, Cheverells Care Home and Lakenham Residential Care Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.