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 B F (Resident) published on 24 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very pleasant and caring staff. Rooms and storage inadequate for any long stay. Bedside lighting extremely poor and nowhere to put a book.

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Review from Paula L (Partner of Resident) published on 18 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home and staff from reception through to management. All staff polite and helpful, including cleaners and kitchen staff, good food, very clean. My partner is given the best of care possible and happy that when I am not there he is being given the best of care.

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Review from Arthur S (Husband of Resident) published on 16 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the six months that she was resident at Lincroft Meadow, my wife received efficient and compassionate treatment from many staff members. She was in the late stages of dementia and died on 4th September. In these difficult circumstances, staff at all levels were unfailingly kind to her and took
great care to make her comfortable and, so far as possible, happy.

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Review from Alan R (Brother of Resident) published on 5 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my sister first set foot inside Lincroft Meadow, after visiting two care homes which she did not like, she said "I like this place". Her view and ours, has not changed since she became a resident in late February 2018. All the staff are friendly, helpful and capable and this modern care home is
very clean with excellent décor and facilities and the ensuite bedrooms are of a good size. The food provided is good, ample and varied and is it a shame that my sister's breathing difficulties have resulted in her being unable to enjoy this to the full. I felt it took a little while for the care home to react to her lack of appetite and her need to have help when eating but as soon as this was recognised, the response has been swift and the resulting actions have been encouraging. The ambience of Lincroft Meadow is very good. Enabling residents to receive visitors in peaceful surroundings.

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Review from Shirley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My review relates to my mother, who was a resident in your Nursing Wing. Mum very sadly passed away on 2nd May 2018, following a very courageous battle with cancer. Mum was so lovingly cared for all the time she was a resident. In her last days of mums life staff did as much as they could to ensure
she was comfortable & pain free. Nursing staff checked her regularly at short intervals. We got a call early morning to go to mum, within the hour mum had passed away. As a family we were heartbroken, the staff came into mums room to look after her, and to look after us too. Everyone at the Nursing Home were so caring towards us. When the undertakers came to take mum, the Staff treated mum with great respect, on her final journey from her room to waiting undertakers. The Nurse on duty plus a member of your Management team went with mum to the vehicle waiting to take mum finally away. Total respect from the staff. Porthaven Care Home should be very proud of all staff at Lincroft Meadow.

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Review from Keith S (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was diagnosed with a life-shortening illness. Unable to be cared for at her own home, her GP advised that she required 24hr nursing care.
Having visited the facilities and staff at Lincroft Meadow Care Home, our decision was made. This was the place for our mum.
She arrived at the home,
to be warmly welcomed by members of the staff.
From this point on, until she passed away on 2nd May 2018, the warm, considerate total care and attention she received, was first class.
On the morning of her passing, members of staff could not have been more caring and respectful, not only in the way they looked after mum but also the care and attention they took with the family. We had as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes to mum.
When mum was leaving the care home for the last time, members of the Lincroft team accompanied mum to the waiting undertakers.
This home is a credit to all the staff and the Porthaven Group.
Our family cannot speak more highly of it.
Thank you all.

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Review from Margaret F (Sister of Resident) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home is a very nice place to live. Friendly and caring a perfect home to be cared for.

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Review from J F (Wife of Resident) published on 13 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were extremely fortunate to have a funded place for my husband who was terminally ill. He was a resident for only 3 days before he passed away. The home, the facilities and all the staff were exceptional. We particularly enjoyed the guest coffee area. Thank you to all involved - they were most welcoming
and provided personal support and care.

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Review from Timothy J (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The building is new so very clean and fresh and feels comfortable. All the staff are friendly and helpful and seem to make the extra effort for mum.

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Review from Barbara D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lincroft has proved to be a fantastic find to take care of Mum when we most needed it. The staff are attentive and very kind, giving her the reassurance she often needs. She is able to take part in lots of activities, which certainly helps her to feel more settled. The food is plentiful and of a very
good quality, and the home provided a lovely birthday tea party for her, at which many family and friends were made to feel welcome. The rooms and surroundings are ideal - spacious and with excellent furnishings.

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Review from Pamela L (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone has been very helpful, kind and reassuring both to my mother and myself. My mother seems very content and that is a great relief. she has only been in for a short while but we have all been very happy with the care and attention to her.

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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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  • Effective

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  • 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!