Minster Care Group
The Meadows Care Home
Residential care home in West Suffolk, Suffolk
Operated by Minster Care Group
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Meadows Care Home is a residential care facility run by Minster Care Group, located in West Suffolk, Suffolk. It provides residential care, respite and short-stay services, and specialist dementia care for older people with support needs ranging from assistance with daily living activities to more complex requirements. The home has 55 registered beds.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Meadows Care Home Good overall, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
7 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,336 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Suffolk usually pays £1,064 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £272 a week.
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 Suffolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £989 |
| 2025 | — | £1,064 |
| 2026 | £1,336 | — |
What Suffolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Meadows Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 13 miles away. The local GP practice is HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Suffolk
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Debenham Project (Dementia - Caring for the Carers)
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Diss U3a
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at The Meadows cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01522 459261.
Part of Minster Care Group
The Meadows Care Home is one of 68 homes run by Minster Care Group 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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