CQC rating
Not yet rated
No rating published yet
? SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm? Not yet rated
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life? Not yet rated
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful? Not yet rated
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs? Not yet rated
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care? Not yet rated
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How it compares in Kent
The Meadows is in the Not yet rated tier ? , with 22 other homes in Kent.
79% of rated homes here are Good or Outstanding (England: 82%).
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S : Requires improvement E : Good C : Good R : Good W : Good Rated 7 years ago
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Kingsley
Herne Bay, Kent · CT6 6BZ · Residential care home · 9 beds0.7 km
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S : Requires improvement E : Good C : Good R : Requires improvement W : Requires improvement Rated 3 months ago
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The Laleham
Herne Bay, Kent · CT6 5JN · Residential care home · 60 beds0.8 km
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S : Requires improvement E : Requires improvement C : Requires improvement R : Requires improvement W : Requires improvement Rated 4 years ago
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5 care homes in total: 4 Requires improvement, 1 Not yet rated.
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S : Requires improvement E : Good C : Good R : Good W : Requires improvement Rated 5 years ago
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S : Requires improvement E : Good C : Good R : Good W : Requires improvement Rated 3 years ago
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The Chilterns
Westgate On Sea, Kent · CT8 8SA · Nursing home · 24 beds
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S : Requires improvement E : Requires improvement C : Requires improvement R : Requires improvement W : Requires improvement Rated 5 years ago
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About The Meadows Optima Care Limited runs The Meadows, a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent with room for 10 residents. Its CQC registration covers older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is a small home for Kent, where the median is 24 beds.
It is one of 5 homes run by Optima Care Limited . 0 of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in June 2025. 90% of homes in Kent also score 5.
The home is waiting for its first CQC rating. New registrations and changes of owner are the usual reasons.
