Lincroft Meadow Care Home

The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AA
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9.9 171 Reviews
  • Lincroft Meadow Care Home, Kidlington
Lincroft Meadow Care Home is an exceptional home in the heart of Kidlington in Oxfordshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for individuals with a range of differing health needs. As well as having an experienced and passionate team of carers and nurses, Lincroft Meadow provides comfortable, modern and spacious surroundings perfect for delivering the very best care.

The home features a café perfect for spending time with family and friends as well as an array of communal facilities for the comfort and enjoyment of everyone. Each resident benefits from their own private bedroom with an en suite wetroom and many rooms have access straight into the lovely landscaped gardens that surround Lincroft Meadow. A cinema, hair salon and private dining room provide those extra special touches for Lincroft Meadow residents and loved ones to enjoy.

Residents at Lincroft Meadow can enjoy a busy schedule of weekly activities tailored to their interests as well as regular trips out on the home's minibus.

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Care Provided by Lincroft Meadow Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elaine Ratcliffe (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (70)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Lincroft Meadow Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

  • Those care needs.

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time.


  • Parking

  • Ample parking available on site.


Lincroft Meadow Care Home Reviews (171)

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9.9

Lincroft Meadow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lincroft Meadow Care Home has 171 reviews.

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Review from Emma B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was a resident at Lincroft Meadow for eighteen months until his passing. The first year gave him a fantastic boost as he had the companionship and stimulation he had missed during Covid - he loved going to the cinema and joining in with all the activities. His last few months of deteriorating
health were sad and challenging but a silver lining was knowing he was being so well looked after. The staff went above and beyond to make sure he was safe and was treated with dignity. Their communication with the family was excellent. In the final days they were all incredibly flexible and respectful which meant we all - and the dog - could say our goodbyes. We are deeply thankful that the staff were able to make so many adjustments and take on so much additional caring to enable Dad to stay at Lincroft until the end of his life.

Reply from Elaine, Home Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

We truly appreciate you taking the time to write such a tremendous review during your time of bereavement. Thank you for your incredibly kind words, and for entrusting us with his care. We were honoured to have been able to spend time supporting and caring for him. He will be sadly missed by all of the team.


You are all welcome to come and enjoy a coffee with us and share those special memories anytime.


Elaine and all of the team at Lincroft Meadows


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Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very lovely home my mum is a fuss pot and loves it here. A few staffing issues however on the whole a wonderful place for an 84 year old to be Some exceptional members of care and nursing staff managed brilliantly through lockdown well done Lincroft

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you for your kind words about our home, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review.


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Review from M S (Resident) published on 12 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Client Services Manager and all the staff lovely, food excellent. Only problem needs a show gel and shampoo holder.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you very much for your review, we really enjoyed you staying with us. Hope to see you at one of the Friendship Cafes soon!


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Review from C M (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 4 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The resident for whom I had powers of attorney spent the last four months of her life at Lincroft Meadow, so this assessment relates only to that short time and to the limited use which she was able to make of facilities at the care home.
Both I and other members of her support group were impressed
by the attractive, spacious, well-planned layout and rooms at Lincroft Meadow, the calm and welcoming atmosphere, the helpful attitude of the management, and the high standard of committed, professional nursing care which our friend received.
The charges at this care home are relatively high, but we thought that they were justified by the service and that our friend got value for money.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review.


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Review from Rebecca T (Friend of Resident) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely home, with kind and caring staff, residents are treated with respect and kindness. Nothing is too much trouble for residents, they have a fantastic Christmas program planned with a great activity team. There is a whole home approach to all care within the home. The home is very special
and will always hold a special place in my heart. Would throughly recommend.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words about our home, they are very much appreciated by the whole team.


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Review from J O (Husband of Resident) published on 25 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lincroft Meadow is excellent in all areas. It’s a real home from home. My wife is very happy and well looked after and I am always made very welcome. The staff are lovely and I have no complaints at all.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, your kind words are very much appreciated by all the team at Lincroft.


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Review from Sarah B (Niece of Resident) published on 5 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not thank everyone enough for all the care and support. It is invaluable.
Everyone is friendly and positive my uncle has had the best care I could have wished for.
It is a beautiful home I feel he is always in safe hands.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words about Lincroft. It has been our pleasure to care for your Uncle.


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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 14 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit the home regularly and I am always impressed with the care and facilities.
I would highly recommend.

Reply from Elaine Ratcliffe, Home Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of our home and for your lovely comments which I will share with the team.


Best wishes.


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Review from Marilyn W (Resident) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy here.

Reply from Elaine Ratcliffe, Home Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

And we are happy to have you here! Thank you for sharing your personal experience.


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Review from John S (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mother moved into Lincroft in May, initially for respite care, she has been looked after with care and attention. The initial period was hard for her as she had to reconcile her move from independent living but the care, patience and attention shown by the team was exemplary. She is now settled
and thriving - and has developed a liking for the in-house gym!

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. It has been an absolute pleasure to get to know your mother and to assist her to settle into life at Lincroft.


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Review from Jayne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lincroft Meadow has provided my dad with a happy and settled home. As a family, we are so reassured he is in a safe, secure and happy environment. Lincroft Meadow is a very special place and we have witnessed many amazing acts of kindness to my dad and other residents by caring professional staff. Throughout
the pandemic the manager has kept the family informed of the steps they are undertaking to provide a Covid safe environment while still accommodating communication between residents and their family and providing visits in a safe environment. The team at Lincroft provide a full timetable of activities that dad enjoys. Residents well-being really seems to be the focus at Lincroft. The manager keeps us well informed on what is happening at Lincroft and recently we were invited to attend a meeting to discuss what would be happening at Lincroft in the next few months. Lincroft is a very special place. Thank you.

Reply from Elaine Ratcliffe, Home Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you for sharing your experience of our home. I'm glad you feel Lincroft Meadow is a special place as I feel the same! I have been the home manager since we opened in 2018 and it still makes me very proud to hear feedback like this. I will pass on your kind words to my team.


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Review from Andrea D (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lincroft have been excellent in all areas through my mum's transistor into residential care. The weekly activities and leisure programme is amazing, offering a diverse range of activities to stimulate the residents.
The gardens and displays are so colourful and fun.

Reply from Elaine Ratcliffe, Home Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you so much for your feedback. The team work exceptionally hard to ensure there is always something going on at Lincroft Meadow!


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Review from Sarah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has received outstanding care and kindness from all staff during her stay at Lincroft Meadow. She is treated with dignity and is part of the Lincroft family. Staff are very supportive of her and the family.

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Review from W B (Resident) published on 7 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lincroft Meadow is an excellent care home. This is my first visit and I have been impressed by the level of service and the food.

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Review from Keith M (Son of Resident) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to her frailty on admission, my mother was only at Lincroft for a relatively short period of time but from my first contact to arrange her admission and throughout her stay, I was so impressed with both the efficiency yet total helpfulness of the administration and the obvious attention and concern
that the carer staff displayed in their dealings with both my mother and myself. I would recommend Lincroft Meadow to anyone.

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Review from K D (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 22 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first thoughts are about our excellent carers. They are always helpful, kind and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. They do much to enhance our lives. Other residents are kind and friendly and I have been able to spend happy times participating in all activities.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to the team here!


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Review from R W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident at Lincroft Meadow for just over a year. I can not praise all of the staff enough, their support and care is the very best. They have taken the time to get to know my father and our family, we are always greeted by our first names usually followed by a memory which my father
has told them about us - a very personal touch. The activities provided are stimulating and the gardens have greatly helped my father adjust to his new surroundings.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. It's heart-warming to read your kind words and they are much appreciated by all the staff.


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Review from Barbara A (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everyone at the home has been so kind and helpful to us since both my mother and sister became residents there last year. Recently they helped the family celebrate my mother's 100th Birthday and worked hard to make it a memorable day for all of us. They have all helped to make a difficult time so much
easier for us.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you very much for leaving a review, we're so pleased the celebrations were enjoyed by all.


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Review from Paul G (Husband of Resident) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the staff very helpful and looked after my wife as if she was family.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you for your review of our home, we really appreciate your kind words.


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Review from Linda B (Sister of Resident) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For the few times I had visited my brother in the care home, as he was admitted during covid 19, I found things to run smoothly as regards to the procedure for visiting. He has settled into the care home well and certainly enjoys the food as often talks about how much there is to eat. Although this
was the first care home we visited as it was convenient, I would suggest that others are also visited as we could have saved a lot of money compared to new ones that are opening in the district. Reception staff are very welcoming and the carers are very polite and nothing seems too much trouble as regards to the welfare of the resident, as I am not able to visit at the moment I sometimes phone for a general update on my brother's wellbeing and they are happy to update me and they help him out when I phone to speak to him.
I wasn't able to have a full tour of the care home, due to covid, but from what I saw, I was more than happy.

Reply from Suzanne Morgan, Client Services Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Lincroft Meadow Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 47 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.932 for Lincroft Meadow Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (519 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 555 Ratings = 4.932

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lincroft Meadow Care Home is based on 47 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 47 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Nov 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (4)

Elaine

Elaine Ratcliffe

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Elaine Ratcliffe, and I am the Home Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.


I joined the Lincroft Meadow team when our home was still a building site, so I have truly been here since the beginning! It was wonderful to see our home develop, but the most special moment for us was when we opened our doors and welcomed our very first residents.


I have worked in the care sector for 17 years, starting as a care assistant and working my way up to management roles. I am passionate about caring for our senior community, and I'm proud that my team share the same values.


My door is always open, so do pop in and see us whenever you'd like!


Sheryl

Sheryl Despi

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Sheryl Despi, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.


I work alongside Elaine, the Home Manager, to ensure that the quality of care delivered in our home is nothing short of excellent. I am a registered nurse by profession and have worked in the UK for more than 15 years. Like every member of our team, I am passionate about providing the best possible care for our residents.


Suzanne

Suzanne Morgan

Job Title: Client Services Manager

Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is Suzi Morgan, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.


Having worked in the care industry in a variety of roles for over sixteen years, I joined the team at Lincroft Meadow four years ago and can honestly say it is the nicest home I have ever worked in. There is a genuine team spirit here at Lincroft Meadow that makes it a pleasure to come to work every day.


My role as client services manager involves supporting people through the process of choosing a care home, and I find it incredibly rewarding to be able to provide guidance, reassurance and compassion at what is often a difficult time for individuals and their loved ones. I love the opportunity to be able to help every step of the way, from touring our home and moving to take advantage of everything we have to offer our residents.


Please do not hesitate to book a visit if you are considering a move either sometime soon or in the future – a warm welcome awaits you!


Rebecca

Rebecca Goodgame

Job Title: Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Rebecca Goodgame, and I am the Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator here at Lincroft Meadow.


Before joining the team at Lincroft Meadow I was a pastry chef for one of the Oxford Universities. After a while, I started my own cake business, which I ran from my home for two years.


My grandma lived in a care home, and I always admired the activities department and everything they organised to enrich the lives of their residents. Because of this, I decided when I saw this role advertised that it was time for me to give back to the community, so I applied!