Meadowfield Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2024-01-03
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about how approachable the care team is here. Whether it's a quick chat in the corridor or sitting down to discuss care needs, people feel they can talk to staff easily. The presence of the home's dog seems to bring smiles to residents' faces too.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-01-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. Dementia is a registered specialism for this home, which means inspectors will have looked at whether care approaches are appropriate for people living with cognitive decline. No specific findings about care plan quality, training content, GP access arrangements, or food and nutrition are recorded in the published text. The Good rating indicates inspectors found no significant failures in these areas.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No inspector observations, staff interactions, or quotes from residents or relatives are recorded in the published text for this home. The Good rating indicates inspectors did not find failures in this area, but the absence of recorded detail means there is no specific evidence of what good caring looked like on the day.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether care is personalised to individuals, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether the home responds to complaints and changing needs. The home has 24 beds and specialises in dementia care. No detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, complaint handling, or end-of-life planning appears in the published inspection text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. The home has a named registered manager (Mrs Alison Mary Nyari) and a nominated individual (Mr Tamby Seeneevasen) registered with the regulator. This is Meadowfield Lodge's third inspection, and the rating has been stable. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, quality monitoring systems, or how the home handles complaints and learning are recorded in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Meadowfield Lodge provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. While the home lists dementia as a specialism, families haven't shared specific details about how this care is provided. You might want to ask about their approach when you visit. 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
Meadowfield Lodge was rated Good across all five inspection domains in December 2023, which is a solid result. However, the published inspection text provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, so the score reflects the rating itself rather than rich supporting evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how approachable the care team is here. Whether it's a quick chat in the corridor or sitting down to discuss care needs, people feel they can talk to staff easily. The presence of the home's dog seems to bring smiles to residents' faces too.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff smile when they see you coming.
Worth a visit
Meadowfield Lodge, at 22 Meadowfield Road in Bridlington, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following a visit on 19 December 2023. The home is registered to care for up to 24 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in place. A consistent Good rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led is a genuinely positive baseline, and the absence of any requirement for improvement is reassuring. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report provides almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. There are no direct observations, no quotes from your parent's future neighbours or their families, and no data on staffing numbers or activity programmes. A Good rating tells you the bar was cleared; it does not tell you by how much. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask what a typical Tuesday afternoon looks like for a resident who does not want to join a group, and walk through the building at a time you have not pre-announced. Those three things will tell you more than any inspection summary can.
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In Their Own Words
How Meadowfield Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Warm staff and a resident dog bring comfort to this Bridlington home
Compassionate Care in Bridlington at Meadowfield Lodge
When families describe the care team at Meadowfield Lodge in Bridlington, the same word keeps coming up: friendly. This care home has built its reputation on simple things done well — clean, comfortable surroundings and staff who genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. There's even a resident dog who adds to the homely atmosphere.
Who they care for
Meadowfield Lodge provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
While the home lists dementia as a specialism, families haven't shared specific details about how this care is provided. You might want to ask about their approach when you visit.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff smile when they see you coming.”
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
Meadowfield Lodge was rated Good across all five inspection domains in December 2023, which is a solid result. However, the published inspection text provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, so the score reflects the rating itself rather than rich supporting evidence.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about how approachable the care team is here. Whether it's a quick chat in the corridor or sitting down to discuss care needs, people feel they can talk to staff easily. The presence of the home's dog seems to bring smiles to residents' faces too.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff smile when they see you coming.
Worth a visit
Meadowfield Lodge, at 22 Meadowfield Road in Bridlington, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following a visit on 19 December 2023. The home is registered to care for up to 24 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in place. A consistent Good rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led is a genuinely positive baseline, and the absence of any requirement for improvement is reassuring. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report provides almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. There are no direct observations, no quotes from your parent's future neighbours or their families, and no data on staffing numbers or activity programmes. A Good rating tells you the bar was cleared; it does not tell you by how much. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask what a typical Tuesday afternoon looks like for a resident who does not want to join a group, and walk through the building at a time you have not pre-announced. Those three things will tell you more than any inspection summary can.
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Let our analysis show you how Meadowfield Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Meadowfield Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Warm staff and a resident dog bring comfort to this Bridlington home
Compassionate Care in Bridlington at Meadowfield Lodge
When families describe the care team at Meadowfield Lodge in Bridlington, the same word keeps coming up: friendly. This care home has built its reputation on simple things done well — clean, comfortable surroundings and staff who genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. There's even a resident dog who adds to the homely atmosphere.
Who they care for
Meadowfield Lodge provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
While the home lists dementia as a specialism, families haven't shared specific details about how this care is provided. You might want to ask about their approach when you visit.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything clean and well-maintained, something families notice and appreciate. While the reviews don't go into detail about specific facilities, the overall impression is of a place that takes pride in its appearance.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff smile when they see you coming.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
