The Meadows
Residential care home · Bideford
Anstey Way, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JE
Run by Blue Opal Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2021
- 7.4Our score
- Beds14
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01271 861124
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 January 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Meadows
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-120687727
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Meadows
The Meadows is a residential care home in Bideford (North Devon), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 14 residents. It is run by Blue Opal Limited. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bideford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidna HouseBideford | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cheverells Care HomeBideford | 1.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Lakenham Residential Care HomeBideford | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Northam LodgeBideford | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The WarrenBideford | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the effective key question (inspection of 8 January 2021).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Anstey Way, Instow, Bideford, EX39 4JE
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Questions families ask
How much does The Meadows cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Meadows for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 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 The Meadows whether it takes residents funded by Devon 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.