Meadowview Care Home
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Finlay Avenue
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2PN
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £916.44 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Karen Garner is Manager at Meadowview Care Home.
Home Manager Karen has worked in various roles in the health and social care sector for over 30 years, starting in a carer role and working her way up and gaining the relevant qualifications to progress to manager. She is committed to ensuring the residents at Meadowview Care Home live life to their full potential and they receive the best quality care.
Meadowview Care Home, where residents' individual needs are prioritised to ensure their utmost comfort and happiness, offers residential care and respite care. The home specialises in caring for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on a permanent or short-term basis.
Situated within the tranquil surroundings of Penketh on the outskirts of Warrington, the single-storey home provides a warm and familiar environment. With 41 bedrooms, each room is equipped with a 24/7 call button for added peace of mind. The home is light and airy with a variety of communal areas and is surrounded by secure well-maintained garden and patio areas that are easily accessible for residents. All the bedrooms are individually decorated with many enjoying views over the gardens and neighbouring meadows.
Meadowview is distinguished by its warm, friendly, and homely atmosphere. Residents can look forward to regular outings and events, as well as a vibrant activity calendar. This includes exercise classes, arts and crafts, music sessions, and more. The beautiful gardens provide opportunities for relaxation with stunning views over a meadow, currently occupied by horses.
Meadowview is an Ashberry Healthcare Care Home, backed by two decades of expertise in providing care. As part of the Ashberry network, spanning across England and Wales, they prioritise the well-being of residents and their families above all else. Their core values — loyalty, integrity, and compassion — guide every facet of operations, deeply ingrained in the fabric of each home. Ashberry Healthcare is proud to operate with a family business ethos that is underpinned by sound care.
Meet the Manager
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, High Dependency, Independent Living, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Mixed Dementias. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Meadowview is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
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Meadowview Care Home may have once been part of a school, but our facilities are modern and comfortable, with plenty of open, communal spaces and gardens for our residents to socialise and relax. Each of Meadowview Care Home’s 41 bedrooms is located around the communal areas for a real sense of community and belonging. Most rooms overlook the gardens or meadows and are all located on a single ground floor. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 1 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Meadowview key information (1).pdf Meadowview Care Home Brochure Oct 2022.pdf |
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| Description |
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Rooms are fully-furnished, and include a bed, telephone, wardrobe, dressing table and wash basin. Our residents can also bring personal items and additional furniture to help them settle in with a little extra familiarity. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 41 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £916.44 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £916.44 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,145.55 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Region | North West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our in-house wellbeing team plans and leads indoor and outdoor activities to suit all preferences and personalities. This also includes intergenerational events with the two neighbouring primary schools, which bring joy to our residents and the children alike. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
Finlay Avenue
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2PN
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 18th January 2022 |
| Last rated | 29th October 2020 |
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| Registration Date | 3rd December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Ashberry Healthcare Limited, AL5 5EQ |
Meadowview Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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