Brize Meadow Lodge

Miles Drive, Brize Norton, Carterton OX18 1NZ
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9.9 23 Reviews
  • Brize Meadow Lodge, Carterton
Brize Meadow Lodge in Carterton has 66 en-suite bedrooms and a warm welcome for residents.

Caring staff give care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible.

The care home has a variety of fun activities.

Healthy, tasty food to meet special dietary requirements are available for residents.

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Care Provided by Brize Meadow Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 66 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Frances Payne (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (66)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Brize Meadow Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,719

  • Brize Meadow Lodge Offers An All-Inclusive Fee Package. It Gives Peace Of Mind And Allows Residents To Enjoy Our Facilities And Services Without Having To Worry About Extra Costs.
    The Fee Includes Monthly Hairdressing, Chiropody, A Varied Activity Programme, Entertainment, Trips Out, And Newspapers And Magazines Plus More.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Brize Meadow Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • The well-being of residents is a priority, and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with their family and friends in any way possible. Brize Meadow Lodge are pleased to welcome visitors into their home, with no limit on the number of visitors for each resident. The home pride themselves on having an open-door policy.


  • Parking

  • Brize Meadow Lodge has plenty of onsite parking for visitors.


Brize Meadow Lodge Reviews (23)

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9.9

Brize Meadow Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brize Meadow Lodge has 23 reviews.

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Review from B S (Respite Resident) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had a good time staying here. Was only for 2 weeks of respite care, but I am going before I can't manage on my own. The staff are very friendly and helpful, it is like a hotel. Could do with different activities some weeks. Needs a few different fillings in sandwiches.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Your input is helping us shape and develop our home. We look forward to discussing the activity schedule and sandwich options at our next monthly residents meeting where our residents can share with us what they would like to see more of, any changes they would like implemented and also speak directly with the kitchen manager and lifestyle teams.


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Review from Brenda M (Resident) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A nice break from the hospital to home. Very enjoyable. The stay has helped me back to my feet.

Reply from HC-One Limited, Administrator at Brize Meadow Lodge

We'd like to extend our appreciation to you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. Positive ratings and comments like this provide a real boost to our colleagues who work tirelessly to deliver the kindest possible care to residents. We appreciate your support and will strive to continue to uphold the highest standards for residents, visitors, and colleagues.


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Review from Arthur D (Partner of Resident) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Accommodation clean and comfortable, like a luxury hotel. Staff all seem professional, caring and helpful. Food seems attractive and looks nutritious and varied. All in all, I am impressed with all aspects and consider it fortunate to have a care home so close to home (approx. 5 miles).

Reply from HC-One Limited, Administrator at Brize Meadow Lodge

We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise; they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them! Thank you, once again, for your kind words.


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Review from Tom E (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used Brize Meadow for respite several times over the last couple of years for my parents who are in their nineties. Due to an infection and their increasing needs they moved in permanently in November 2024, where the staff helped with the transfer of my mum from hospital directly to the home.
I have been very grateful for the enormous care that my mum and dad have received throughout this process. They are now settled and content and looked after excellently. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and their commitment to ensuring that their stay is comfortable. As has been mentioned elsewhere, the home is bright and feels like a high class hotel. The atmosphere is calm, comfortable and welcoming and the staff display a genuine affection and care for the residents. Would give 7 stars if I could!

Reply from HC-One, Administrator at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the quality of care your parents receive at Brize Meadow Lodge care home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise; they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team.


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Review from Miranda L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother, aged 103 years, stayed for six weeks. We were delighted with the whole standard of care.
Facilities, food and cleanliness were excellent. A special mention to staff who went above and beyond. Always cheerful and kind.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Brize Meadow Lodge

We'd like to extend our thanks for your kind words following your mum's short care break with us at Brize Meadow Care Home. Positive feedback, such as this, is always so gratefully appreciated and will mean a lot to our kind care team. Please do let us know if we can offer any further support to you and your family.


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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mum moved to Brize Meadow Lodge in August this year, the staff could not have done more to support her and our family. The management team have shown patience and flexibility as we continue to navigate our way through securing funding, sharing their knowledge and experience of the systems in
place to support us while in the process of selling Mum's house. The management team and carers work tirelessly to establish relationships with residents based on trust and respect. They are always quick to respond when there is an issue and their understanding of and insight into Alzheimer's disease on my mum's behaviour has been invaluable. My mum feels safe and secure at Brize Meadow Lodge and I am confident that she is well cared for by a team that puts the needs of their residents at the heart of all they do.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the quality of care your mum receives at Brize Meadow Lodge Care Home and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Again, thank you for your positive comments.


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Review from Fiona S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been well looked after in the eight months that she has been residing in Brize Meadow Lodge. The staff are wonderful and the management are caring, kind and very approachable. It is more like a family home with a good feeling. My mum likes all the staff, particularly three members of staff.
The rooms are fabulous - more like a posh hotel and Mum is so happy to have her own shower.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about our home. At Brize Meadow Lodge, kindness is at the heart of everything we do and are so pleased to hear your mum is happy and settled here. Kind words like these are testament to the hard work of our colleagues so we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.


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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Brize Meadow Lodge for nearly three months having respite care, prior to us moving her to a retirement apartment. We have been very happy with most aspects of the care home and even my mother, who has always been hard to please, has been unable to find fault. The only area for
improvement would be communication. Acknowledgement of emails would have been reassuring and there were times I should have been informed when something had arisen. Would have liked regular care updates and Mum would have appreciated more organised trips from the care home.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We are so pleased your mother enjoyed her respite stay with us at Brize Meadow Lodge and we appreciate her feedback about the trips out which we will be sharing with our team.


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Review from Louise B (Friend of Resident) published on 4 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was extremely impressed by this care home on both occasions that I visited a friend who is a resident there. It is a very welcoming environment in terms of the very pleasant decor and furniture. The level of quality of care was excellent as far as I could see. I was amazed that meals are served to
visitors at no extra charge - and they are very good too!

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Review from Sally N (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brize Meadow has the feel of a four-star hotel. I knew this was the place for Mum the moment I walked through the doors. There is always a friendly welcome, and the staff and carers could not be more kind and helpful. Mum has said how happy she is there.
I have been able to stay for lunch with Mum
on occasion, and I know some family visits when tea and cake are being served!
There is something happening most days which Mum enjoys, and I am enjoying seeing my mum again as a daughter and not her carer any more.

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Review from Rodrick N (Son of Resident) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

From pre-respite to the present day, they could not do enough. In fact, have gone above and beyond. The only reason they haven't got 100%, is I can't believe any place could be!

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Review from Diane J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with how Dad is looked after, his care is amazing. Perhaps a little more to do is the only thing I could comment on.
Well done team and thank you.

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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care manager, staff are excellent, friendly and caring. Food great. Good staff.

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Review from B B (Wife of Resident) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had a distressing experience with a care home where my husband (who has Alzheimer's disease) stayed for respite care, I was reluctant to place him in residential care. My opinion changed when, on the recommendation of one of my husband's carers, my daughter and I visited Brize Meadow Lodge. As
soon as we arrived, we had good vibes about it. After one week of respite care, we could see that he was being well looked after. He has now been a permanent resident for 3 months. We are very pleased we made this decision, as he looks well and content in their care.

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Review from Jemma W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We just wanted to say a big thank you to the managers and all the other staff who have supported our Grandma to settle into lovely Brize Meadow Lodge recently. We have had a few visits to Brize Meadow to meet with management prior to her moving there and the support and patience they offered really
was second to none. Always so welcoming, taking time to listen and offering advice as we needed it. It has been a big step to get to where we are today and we couldn’t have done it without this support. As a family, we are comforted that you will be taking the best care of her, in the beautiful, welcoming home and lovely staff she is surrounded by. She has commented herself on how great and lovely all the staff have been and that nothing is too much trouble. Thank you!
Kind Regards.

Reply from Charlotte Jackson, Customer Care Administrator at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for sending such a lovely review. As a relatively new home, it is lovely to hear that we have hit the ground running and have such a strong personality as a home, with our wonderful team being such a credit to us. We know that moving from a home to a care home is a big step for the whole family and we are proud to be there to support you all the way. It’s lovely that your grandma has settled in so well and we hope to see you again soon.


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Review from Sue Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't fault anything about the care home and staff. They are all so friendly and caring. The home is always welcoming and clean - smelling lovely, unlike other homes we visited. Mum is looked after really well and is great at coping with her dementia outbursts.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all the care team at Brize Meadow Lodge Care Home. Mum has now passed (in hospital on 29/10/2023) however prior to her visit, she was supported and cared for by your team. She enjoyed her puzzle and talked of going home to 'Brize'. Some really five-star treatment for Mum (my brother's
words).
Thank you on behalf of all our family.

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Review from Steph F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, welcoming home. It feels like a luxury hotel with very friendly staff. A beautiful place to spend your last years.

Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review.


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Review from H C (Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is like a hotel. We are well looked after. Staff are all very nice, kind and helpful.

Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review.


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Review from Claire H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Right from the beginning the level of care given to both my grandad and to us as a family, made a difficult decision a lot easier.
The home is immaculate, the staff are fantastic. My grandad has settled in so well and we are very well looked after too when we visit.
The food is amazing, activities
are plentiful. Laundry is done for them, doctors will visit, hairdresser on site, grounds are well maintained.
I cannot thank the amazing team enough for what they do.

Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Brize Meadow Lodge

Thank you for sending a review, we are so pleased your Grandad has settled well. We know it can be difficult when a loved one moves to a care home so we will always do anything we can to make this a smooth transition for both the resident and their family. Once you see how much we can offer it makes the decision a lot easier!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Brize Meadow Lodge 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.897 for Brize Meadow Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 273 Ratings = 4.897

  • 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 Brize Meadow Lodge is based on 23 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 23 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.

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Meet the Team (4)

Frances

Frances Payne

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2023

Frances is the manager at Brize Meadow Lodge


Jack

Jack Tunley

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Joined: 2023

Jack is the Front of House manager at Brize Meadow Lodge


Daryl

Daryl Reading

Job Title: Regional Director

Joined: 2023

Daryl is the Regional Director for Brize Meadow Lodge and all our Southeast Homes.


Stacey

Stacey Gardner

Job Title: Activities Co Ordinator

Joined: 2023

Stacey organises the activities at Brize Meadow Lodge Care Home.


Frequently Asked Questions about Brize Meadow Lodge

What types of Care is Brize Meadow Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Brize Meadow Lodge provide?

Own GP if required is an additional type of care provided.

How many Rooms does Brize Meadow Lodge have?

There are 66 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Brize Meadow Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Brize Meadow Lodge to the centre of Carterton?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.