Runwood
Lower Meadow
Care home in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Operated by Runwood
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Lower Meadow is a care home in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, run by Runwood. It provides residential care for older people and is registered for 69 beds. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive, though Well-led was rated Requires Improvement.
The home is part of Runwood's group of homes across the UK. It aims to support residents' individual needs through its care team and connections within the local community.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 July 2022 · Last inspected 15 July 2022
Inspectors found that a new management team had made improvements since the last visit and were visible and approachable to staff, people and relatives. Staff said there were enough people on duty, though they described some very busy periods, and that they worked together to meet people's needs. Risks were identified and recorded with guidance for staff, medicines were handled safely, and people were supported to make their own choices.
- A new management team that is committed to raising standards and is visible to staff, people and relatives
- Staffing levels were judged sufficient to keep people safe, and staff described working as a team
- Risks to people's health and wellbeing were identified, with guidance for staff on reducing them
- Medicines were ordered, stored and given safely, and people were supported to have choice and control
- Some care records did not accurately reflect people's needs, and risk management records were not always completed correctly, so further progress is needed
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
220 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Warwickshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £881 |
| 2025 | £916 |
What Warwickshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Lower Meadow is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Warwick Hospital, 8.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ROTHER HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stratford-upon-Avon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Alcester Cafe
Twice weekly memory cafe to support dementia sufferers and their carers.
Henley in Arden and District Dementia Cafe
Memory cafe meeting twice a month to support people with all forms of memory or dementia problems and their families and friends in the Henley in Arden and surrounding district; to alleviate…
Part of Runwood
Lower Meadow is one of 66 homes run by Runwood on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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