
Mum has settled well. Very caring and thoughtful staff. Approachable. Good facilitiesJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We as a family, cannot thank all staff enough. Medowcroft is highly recommendedPaul W(Son of Resident/Service User)


Mum has settled well. Very caring and thoughtful staff. Approachable. Good facilitiesJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We as a family, cannot thank all staff enough. Medowcroft is highly recommendedPaul W(Son of Resident/Service User)


Meadowcroft is a seventy-one capacity care home located in Thame, dedicated to person-centred methods and offering quality care for old age-related care needs and adults diagnosed with dementia.
Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care Trust are respected in the care sector for a flexible range of care provision, making the most of voluntary sector contributions in order to help vulnerable adults achieve a more dignified lifestyle.
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Care Provided by Meadowcroft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 71 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Meadowcroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Meadowcroft to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Olaniyi Eniayewu (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Meadowcroft Reviews (113)
Meadowcroft has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.565) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meadowcroft has 113 reviews.
The whole of my experience has helped and it benefits.
It's a pleasure having you here with us. We are so glad you feel it has benefited you. Do let us know if there's anything else we can do to make your home with us even better.
My mother has been living at Meadowcroft for just over two years. I continue to be impressed by the positive attitude of the staff, who work very hard - sometimes in challenging situations - to ensure the safety, happiness and comfort of the residents. This includes the onsite hairdresser who understands the morale-boosting effect of a haircut for her clients. Staff also arrange a wide range of activities which residents care partake in if they wish. Medical cover is excellent, with a nurse on duty 24/7. The local GP visits weekly. Residents also have access to optical, audio and physio services at home. I am grateful that Mum is living somewhere where I know she is being properly cared for and when I know she is safe.
Wow, what a fabulous review. Thank you for taking the time to write us such a comprehensive review encompassing the many areas of our home. We pride ourselves in ensuring that all staff always make everyone feel welcome. It's so nice to hear that we have achieved this with your mother. We love having your mother with us, so please do reach out if we can help her further.
They understand how anxious she has become after a series of serious falls whilst she lived alone and go out of their way to help her rebuild her confidence.
They keep me up to date about any change in her health and well-being and are always happy to talk to me about her.
Meadowcroft is a warm and sociable home and the staff give 100% to the residents, we are very lucky to have them in our area.
We love having your mum live with us and we have noticed how much her confidence has built since she arrived. Thank you so much for your lovely words about our home - we do work tirelessly to ensure it's the best it can be for all our residents. Do come and say hello next time you're visiting your mum.
All facilities at Meadowcroft are very good except for activities, these are very poor. Most times that I visit, residents are sat in the lounge in front of the television. There doesn't seem to be any stimulation. Coffee morning has a local pop station playing music, this could be improved with music that the age group remembers ie Vera Lyn, 1940's/1950's music, videos of old films or musicals.
Many thanks for your review and for the suggestions to improve the activities. I have forwarded this to the home manager for action.
I found Meadowcroft Nursing Home to be amazing. My dad was admitted there for his end of life. The staff were caring, compassionate and respectful to both Dad and the rest of the family. The nursing unit were so knowledgeable and understood Dad's complex medical needs right from the start. They were professional but also incredibly caring towards Dad. The whole home and Dad's room was clean, tidy and well-kept. All the staff made a really hard, difficult and sad situation more bearable. I would recommend this home to anyone in need of nursing care.
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a great review. It was an honour to care for your dad. I will show the team at Meadowcroft, they will be so thrilled to read how highly you rated the nursing care here. Thank you for recommending our home!
My dad was in Meadowcroft for end of life care, spending the final few weeks of his life there. From the moment we started trying to get him a bed, we were helped with compassion, professionalism, dignity and respect. The staff were amazing and went over and above in getting us and Dad everything we needed, including a 'brandy', when Dad was in his final house (for us not him!). They did everything they could to ensure Dad was comfortable. I stayed with Dad for several nights towards the end and was made very comfortable during that time.
Thank you for your review. It was an honour caring for your dad and we are pleased to hear that we were able to make his last days the most comfortable they could be and provide support to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Welcoming surroundings.
Thanks for your lovely review. I will pass on your comments to the Meadowcroft team.
Only comment: support of outside NHS staff was slow and disorganised. Medication prescribed on Thursday could only be administered at 19.00 on Saturday! This is through no fault of the care home.
Very happy with the care provided - the staff are incredibly kind and caring and are very patient with my Nan. Every effort is made to help her socialise and do a little more, which can be tough at times. I feel happy and confident that she is in good hands with staff who can provide the increased care and support she now needs. Management are also great - they have been compassionate and caring throughout what has been an exceptionally tough couple of years, providing support to both me as an essential carer but also to the wider family.
Staff do their very best to lift her spirits. I thank them very much.
We were more than happy with the excellent care our aunt received during her time in Meadowcroft. She was extremely happy in the home and considered the staff as her extended family. She was always treated with respect and loved it when they had a laugh with her. The staff were exceptional with their care always listening to her needs. The support they gave us, especially during the last week of her life helped us tremendously.
COVID restrictions have limited my opportunity to fully assess your service provided to my mother. What I have witnessed is a very caring environment where individual needs are met to the best of abilities available. If I have a negative point it is understaffing in the facility. Those present go above and beyond the call of duty to do their utmost to maintain the service provided. Sadly, Mum was unable to take advantage of activities due to COVID.
With a guilty heart, I had to put my mum into Meadowcroft as I was unable to see to her needs at 100. After 2 falls her mobility was compromised and her world shrank. On being made an essential caregiver, I could see on my twice weekly visits the level of care, devotion and patience given by the staff, especially under COVID with less staff and time for residents. My mother would have enjoyed more activities and interaction with people but COVID stopped that. As her health declined the staff, especially in her last hours were absolutely magnificent and I too was helped and supported at all times by the staff which was a godsend.
Everything that has happened to me since arriving here has been superlative - the encouragement I have had from all your staff has been the driving force at getting me properly well again. I arrived on crutches and just 5 weeks later I am walking with no sticks. I cannot believe what I have given in terms of the environment, understanding and help - spectacular. Thank you!
Home was clean and smelt fresh.
Resident was well cared for.
The staff had kindly arranged for a cake to celebrate the resident's wedding anniversary.
The staff had obviously taken the time to get to know the resident.
Information was communicated well.
COVID restrictions adhered to.
I would like to say my sister was not here long but they did wonders for her. The care and love they showed her and myself was exceptional. Very well run and caring home. Thank you from my heart.
Mum has dementia and has always been treated with great care and kindness at Meadowcroft. She has a lovely cosy room, the meals are very appetizing and are served in the dining room which is like a small restaurant. There are plenty of activities and outings for residents to keep them motivated and the Christmas festivities and especially Christmas Dinner is amazing. There is a very pretty garden to take advantage of when the weather permits. When circumstances are such that you cannot take care of your loved one yourself at home, Meadowcroft with all its facilities is the ideal solution with the professional friendly and homely atmosphere.
This care home is superbly managed and has a strong caring team in place. Individuals are treated with respect and time is taken to get to know the individual, life experiences and concerns. All staff members are friendly and willing to help resolve any problem the resident has. A lighthearted atmosphere with laughter is encouraged. A first-class operation from everyone involved.
The staff are always welcoming and make time to chat when I ring. When we visited for the first time after lockdown, the staff were very efficient in checking us in and doing the covid test. We had a good visit with my aunt and the staff seemed very gentle with her and very compassionate as she was a little emotional after not seeing us for 4 months.
They will discuss honestly policies and anything to do with my wife.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Meadowcroft.
Meet the Team (6)

Ola became Home Manager at Meadowcroft in July 2026, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Having joined OSJCT in 2020 as a Domiciliary Carer at Mayott House, he has progressed through the organisation, moving to Isis House where he developed his career from Carer to Care Leader and then Head of Care.
With a strong clinical and academic background, Ola holds an MBBS, master’s degrees in Healthcare Management and Public Health, a Level 7 NVQ in Health and Social Care, and is currently studying towards a PhD in Public Health and a master’s in Psychology. He is passionate about ensuring residents receive the best possible care and support, while empowering colleagues to develop their skills and deliver compassionate, person-centred services.
Ola is looking forward to getting to know the residents, families, and team at Meadowcroft, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. He is committed to building strong relationships and believes that “when residents feel heard, and teams feel supported, we can create a community where everyone can thrive.”
Outside of work, Ola enjoys spending time with his family, watching football, and engaging in academic research.

Timea joined the Trust in 2016 as a bank carer before leaving to pursue a career in office management. She later returned to take care shifts and eventually became a Bursar when the vacancy became available.
Timea enjoys the variety of the bursar role while still having the chance to interact with residents, which she loves. She is excited to bring her organisational skills, creativity, and energy to her role.
Outside of work, Timea enjoys spending time with her young family, drawing, and exploring her artistic side. She also speaks several languages, which she enjoys using in her daily life.

Scott holds an NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Dementia and a level 2 in Leadership and has worked for The Orders of St John Care Trust since 2011. He got promoted to one of Meadowcroft’s Care Leaders and is now the Dementia Lead.
As the Dementia Care Leader, Scott's role consists of running a household and leading a team, looking after vulnerable people with many different health conditions, and providing person centred care to support the day to day living of individuals. As the Dementia Lead, he works closely with staff, residents and the admiral nurse team to help the team at Meadowcroft provide outstanding dementia care.
Scott has always been interested in a career in care. He enjoys getting to know all about the residents’ lives, their likes and dislikes, what makes a difference to them and what helps to put a smile on their face. This passion and drive was recognised on two different occasions when Scott was awarded ‘Young Carer of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ at OSJCT’s Oxfordshire Employee Awards.
In Scott’s spare time he enjoys listening to music, playing games, socialising and going walking.

Jobin is the Care Leader at Meadowcroft, joining the Trust in 2009. He started working in the care sector in 2008 and began his career as a Health Care Assistant and has subsequently worked his way up to Care Leader. His role is to ensure the residents here have an active and purposeful life.
Jobin said "Meadowcroft is a sociable and a great part of our local Thame Community as most of the residents are from the nearby area. I love how involved we are. I am so proud to work alongside a great team. We are one big Meadowcroft family."
Outside of his work hours, Jobin spends time with his family and spend lots of his time cultivating vegetables in his allotment and at home. Jobin also loves cooking.
Jobin is happy to be part of Meadowcroft which in his opinion, is the best care home in the area and beyond!

Paul is a chef at Meadowcroft in Thame. He joined the Trust in May 2021, and has worked in care homes for the last 10 years. He gained NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality at Henley College, and has worked in catering all his life.
Paul has a young Labrador – Charlie, that enjoys his walks!

Francesca joined the Trust in 2018 as a carer and has since progressed to become an Activity Coordinator, having also gained experience in housekeeping.
She loves her role and looks forward to spending time with residents, enriching their lives through meaningful and engaging activities. Francesca enjoys incorporating her personal interests, particularly baking and cooking, into activities for residents.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her young family.
Francesca works part-time alongside the full-time Activity Coordinator, Grace.
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