Shear Meadow
Residential care home · Hemel Hempstead
London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RJ
Run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds4
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01442 864484
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Shear Meadow
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-3991672193
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Shear Meadow
Shear Meadow provides outcome-focused residential support for adults with learning disabilities, including people who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. The service is designed around individual strengths, preferences and goals rather than a fixed routine.
Its support sits within Cygnet’s wider specialist care offer, with a focus on keeping the person at the centre of planning and helping people develop towards their desired outcomes. The service is also connected to qualified clinical support, including assessments for ADHD and several mental health conditions elsewhere in the organisation. Shear Meadow is therefore suited to adults who need a tailored residential setting with structured support for learning disability and complex needs. outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities defines the service.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hemel Hempstead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highview LodgeHemel Hempstead | 1.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Ashlyns Care HomeBerkhamsted | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra Care HomeHemel Hempstead | 2.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| The Lodge Care HomeHemel Hempstead | 2.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Jasmine HouseHemel Hempstead | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkern LodgeStevenage | Good | 8.0 | |
| ChasewaysSawbridgeworth | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Hansa LodgeRainham | Good | 8.0 | |
| GablesColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| FairwaysIpswich | Good | 8.0 | |
| ConifersDerby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marion HouseDerby | Good | 8.0 | |
| BirchesNewark | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cherry Tree HouseMansfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| PinesMansfield Woodhouse | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glyn HouseStoke-on-trent | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Morgan HouseStoke-on-trent | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Outcome-focused residential support
- Support shaped around individual goals
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RJ
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Questions families ask
How much does Shear Meadow cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Shear Meadow for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £2,400 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Shear Meadow whether it takes residents funded by Hertfordshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.