Meadow Bank Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds120
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-04-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families speak warmly about how staff keep them involved in their loved one's daily life. Regular updates help relatives feel reassured, and the team finds creative ways to maintain those precious connections when face-to-face visits aren't possible.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-04-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2025 inspection. This covers care planning, healthcare access, staff training, and nutrition. The home is registered as a dementia specialist provider, which means staff training in dementia care should be a core expectation. No specific detail about dementia training content, care plan review processes, GP access arrangements, or food quality was recorded in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied with what they observed during the visit. However, the published report does not include specific observations such as whether staff used preferred names, knocked before entering rooms, or responded unhurriedly to residents. No resident or family quotes were recorded in the available text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2025 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to preferences, and end-of-life care. A 120-bed specialist dementia home should have a structured activity programme with dedicated coordinators and provision for people who cannot participate in group sessions. The published report does not describe any of this in specific terms, and no detail about end-of-life planning processes was included.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2025 inspection. The home has two registered managers listed, Mrs Caroline Daley and Mrs Anne-Marie Frances Potter, alongside a nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby. The home is operated by HC-One No.1 Limited, a large national provider. Having two registered managers at a 120-bed site may reflect the scale of the home, though it also raises questions about continuity and clarity of leadership that are worth exploring on a visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides dedicated care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the team brings experience and understanding to their approach, recognising that each person's journey is unique. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Meadow Bank Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in November 2025, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detail, so the Family Score reflects Good overall without the stronger evidence that would push it higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families speak warmly about how staff keep them involved in their loved one's daily life. Regular updates help relatives feel reassured, and the team finds creative ways to maintain those precious connections when face-to-face visits aren't possible.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows real attentiveness to residents' changing needs. Staff notice the small details that matter and respond quickly when health needs shift, keeping families informed along the way.
How it sits against good practice
Getting to know the team at Meadow Bank could be your next step in finding the right care.
Worth a visit
Meadow Bank Care Home in Preston was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 18 November 2025, with the report published on 19 December 2025. The home is a 120-bed nursing home specialising in dementia care and care for adults over 65, operated by HC-One No.1 Limited. A Good rating across every domain is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors did not find significant safety concerns, poor leadership, or failures in care standards during their visit. The main uncertainty here is the level of published detail. The available inspection text contains domain ratings but very limited specific observations, direct quotes from residents or families, or examples of practice in action. This means the Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you much about what day-to-day life is actually like for your parent. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit overnight, how often care plans are reviewed and whether you will be included, what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes. A visit during a mealtime or activity session will tell you more than any report.
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In Their Own Words
How Meadow Bank Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Thoughtful staff who keep families connected through difficult times
Nursing home in Preston: True Peace of Mind
When visiting becomes difficult, staying connected matters more than ever. Meadow Bank Care Home in Preston understands this deeply. The team here works hard to bridge the gap between residents and their families, especially when circumstances make regular visits challenging.
Who they care for
The home provides dedicated care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the team brings experience and understanding to their approach, recognising that each person's journey is unique.
“Getting to know the team at Meadow Bank could be your next step in finding the right care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Meadow Bank Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in November 2025, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detail, so the Family Score reflects Good overall without the stronger evidence that would push it higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families speak warmly about how staff keep them involved in their loved one's daily life. Regular updates help relatives feel reassured, and the team finds creative ways to maintain those precious connections when face-to-face visits aren't possible.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows real attentiveness to residents' changing needs. Staff notice the small details that matter and respond quickly when health needs shift, keeping families informed along the way.
How it sits against good practice
Getting to know the team at Meadow Bank could be your next step in finding the right care.
Worth a visit
Meadow Bank Care Home in Preston was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 18 November 2025, with the report published on 19 December 2025. The home is a 120-bed nursing home specialising in dementia care and care for adults over 65, operated by HC-One No.1 Limited. A Good rating across every domain is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors did not find significant safety concerns, poor leadership, or failures in care standards during their visit. The main uncertainty here is the level of published detail. The available inspection text contains domain ratings but very limited specific observations, direct quotes from residents or families, or examples of practice in action. This means the Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you much about what day-to-day life is actually like for your parent. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit overnight, how often care plans are reviewed and whether you will be included, what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how the home keeps families informed when something changes. A visit during a mealtime or activity session will tell you more than any report.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Meadow Bank Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Meadow Bank Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Thoughtful staff who keep families connected through difficult times
Nursing home in Preston: True Peace of Mind
When visiting becomes difficult, staying connected matters more than ever. Meadow Bank Care Home in Preston understands this deeply. The team here works hard to bridge the gap between residents and their families, especially when circumstances make regular visits challenging.
Who they care for
The home provides dedicated care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the team brings experience and understanding to their approach, recognising that each person's journey is unique.
Management & ethos
The care team shows real attentiveness to residents' changing needs. Staff notice the small details that matter and respond quickly when health needs shift, keeping families informed along the way.
“Getting to know the team at Meadow Bank could be your next step in finding the right care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
