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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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 H C (Friend of Resident) published on 27 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting a family friend regularly for the last year. The staff and management are always extremely helpful. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. I have been here when the food is served and there is always a good choice of nutritious food. There are always plenty of interesting
activities and outside trips arranged, which our friend participates in and enjoys. The home is of such a high standard that we wanted to move a family member here. Unfortunately, his poor health meant a move would have been detrimental but the management were particularly helpful and supportive during the process. Thanks to all staff for all their help.

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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 2 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We found the whole experience of dealing with the Lincroft Meadow Care Home to be exemplary. Every member of staff made us feel very comfortable, they were very efficient and took great care of my dad.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone.

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Review from B Y (Brother of Resident) published on 21 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was very lucky to spend his last weeks at Lincroft.

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Review from Chris S (Niece of Resident) published on 14 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely care home where my relative was looked after most attentively. The care home staff were very kind and friendly. The easy access to the large garden and the bistro area with hot drinks available at all hours were particularly appreciated. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home
to others and am very grateful for the care that my relative received.

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Review from J M (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff very caring and helpful, to one another and to residents.
Food delicious, staff very helpful about special diets.
Good choice of activities. Lovely garden. High standard of cleanliness. Furniture too big for me. I am small and thin.

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Review from Karen D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend was at Lincroft Meadow for eight weeks before she passed away. During that time the staff were friendly to myself and very supportive of my friend. They took time to explain the care my friend was receiving along with how and why things were done. I know that my friend enjoyed their company.
As my friend entered her last days the support I personally received from members of my friend's care team (thank you), and management (thank you) was above and beyond what I could have imagined. I felt they too were on the journey with us and were not just there for my friend but for her friends as well. The memory of the hugs and the kind words is a lasting memory, and very precious. To know that my friend was surrounded by love and care when her friends were not at her side is a great comfort. The staff there are a great team and deserve recognition of that fact.
Thank you again.

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Review from V K (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum is very happy, the staff friendly and helpful. I, myself, feel content knowing mum is in safe hands.

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Review from L G (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Initial respite from home, loved it so much. Mum decided to become a permanent resident. Have not regretted since.

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Review from M S (Husband of Resident) published on 4 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife has received good attention from all of the staff who have helped her during her stay here so far. Thank you.

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Review from E S (Resident) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a resident patient jointly with my wife (who requires nursing care) for only the first 1 and a half weeks at Lincroft Meadow Care Home in Kidlington, I can rate the experience from the preliminaries in all respects as truly outstanding in every aspect: first contact, inspection, arrangements, management,
staff, carers, furnishings and housekeeping - all exceeded expectations and, indeed, surpassed anticipations. It's too early to assess the experience, but so far it truly deserves to be regarded as 'OUTSTANDING' - very human and humane, caring, understanding, professional and encouraging.

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Review from Ann H (Wife of Resident) published on 23 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the overall care my husband receives. The staff are friendly and very helpful.

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Review from K P (Sister of Resident) published on 7 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister is very happy here and has improved a lot since she came here. The care is excellent.

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Review from Shirley H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 13 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and always somebody to help the residents.

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Review from A H (Friend of Resident) published on 8 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is where the people come first and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Food is first class and rooms are very clean and tidy.

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Review from L A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very friendly and provide excellent care to their residents.

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Review from Alana D (Wife of Resident) published on 5 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot praise Lincroft Meadow highly enough. The staff are well trained, friendly, efficient and supportive. My husband had multiple medical needs and all were managed with care, friendliness and well qualified medical efficiency. The staff not only looked after the patient but also supported members
of our family through tough times, especially the management of end of life care with the support of the local GP practice. The accommodation is light and airy, but with all the equipment needed for patient care as well as comfortable furniture both in private and public rooms. It is a joy to walk into the reception area and to be greeted by the staff, who treat all residents, their family and friends, with respect and friendliness - not to mention coffee and cakes! For those who are more independent, there is encouragement to interact with friends and family in the area which means there are always friends and family visiting.

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Review from Rita M (Friend of Resident) published on 8 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has been in Lincroft Meadow Care Home for 2 months now and I have seen how he has improved in wellbeing and stimulation to join in with everything. For him, who has no family, it is lovely to see him well cared for and happy. Staff are lovely and look after him well.

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Review from K L (Partner of Resident) published on 30 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care home is bright and well furnished. I sometimes feel the food is not always consistent and would like to see more fresh vegetables which are lightly cooked and not covered in sauces. Also, some fresh fruit (satsumas, bananas, apples) that residents could help themselves to.
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varied activities that use the resident's minds so the day is not so long.

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Review from Anne C (Wife of Resident) published on 27 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband gets excellent care. The food is first class. Unfortunately, he does not participate in the activities provided. There is quite a change over of staff over the past year. I suspect that is because the pay and hours are not good for the carers.

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Review from Donald R (Respite Resident) published on 25 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My time here has been refreshing and enjoyable. The excellent food and company have made life most agreeable. Service has been very good and I should be happy to return (if I find I can no longer manage on my own) and to recommend Lincroft to others.

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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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  • 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!