






The Meadows is registered for sixty-eight residents and a team of skilled and friendly carers provide residential, early-stage dementia and nursing care for older people.
Care homes from The Orders of St John Care Trust are well respected in Lincolnshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire where the voluntary sector charity has a strong presence after seeing healthy growth since it first opened homes in 1992.
All residents are supported in the pursuit of...
Care Provided by The Meadows
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
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 The Meadows for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Meadows 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
- Mugove Matonhodze(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
The Meadows Reviews (107)
The Meadows has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows has 107 reviews.
My Mum now has a permanent care placement in the Meadows in Didcot. The Meadows is both friendly and welcoming, from the receptionist Lily to the Manager Tobias, ably supported by Jackie. Mum is enjoying the variety of activities organised by Jan and Megan. Jan and Megan are always happy and show great empathy and understanding to all residents. The care staff are attentive and kind to the residents and supportive to family. So glad my Mum's new home is the Meadows, what a great team.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in well at The Meadows and that you've found the home friendly and welcoming from the very start. It's wonderful to know she is enjoying the activities and that you feel supported and reassured by the care...
My mother has been a resident of the meadows for just under 2 years. The past year I would say she feels settled and safe and is vey happy. It took her a while to settle in because she missed her home, but all the staff made her feel very welcome and made the process easier. Mum enjoys the activities and its good to see her joining in and laughing and chatting to everyone. She was struggling at meals times, but the staff have done everything they can to help her enjoy her meals. The Meadows is very clean and well maintained and if I have any concerns I can talk to someone and I'm reassured that they will handle any concerns I have.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your mum is now settled, safe, and happy at The Meadows, especially after what was clearly a difficult adjustment at the beginning. It's lovely to know she's enjoying the activities, joining in with others, and that...
Fantastic support and welcome from Jackie, Tobias and his team. Only day 2 and my mother is very happy and feels at home already!
Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review of our home. We are so grateful to receive such a fabulous update from you about your mother, we're so glad she feels at home already. Excellent news! If there is anything we can do further please reach out - it would be our pleasure.
My father in law has been in The Meadows for almost five months now. He has settled in well. We can see how clean he is, how well he looks. He can be quite rude due to his dementia but Ruth and the staff are very good with him. Sorry I had to say Ruths name as she goes above and beyond for all the residence.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home, it's so appreciated. It's a pleasure caring for your father-in-law and he really has settled in well. Thanks for mentioning our team member, Ruth. She really is fantastic isn't she?! Please let us know if we can be of further service.
My father has been a resident for three months in this time we have found so much improvement in dad. He looks a picture of health gained weight. SO clean and well looked after. The whole team in Popp ward are excellent "angels"Ruth is outstanding with her communication skills which I made this dad in actual home really upset me. But when I visit I know I have made the right choice. Thank you all so much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such heartfelt feedback. We're delighted to hear about the positive changes you've seen in your dad and how well he is doing - knowing he looks healthier, has gained weight, and is so well cared for is incredibly reassuring. Your kind words about the...
My Dad has been there for nearly a year and it is without doubt the best decision he has made.
He has a delightful room overlooking beautiful gardens.
There are always members of staff around to assist the residents and provide meals, snacks and tea, sort the washing , as well as a friendly ear if they need any other support.
Meghan and her team provide a whole range of activities and always keep family informed of what's going on.
Jackie and Tobias provide excellent support and advice regarding financial and other matters and the fees are quite reasonable compared to other homes..
The Medical Team are amazing and ensure the residents are always well cared for.
Many of the staff have been working at the Home for many years- which tells you a lot about The Meadows.
They absolutely deserve 5 stars if not more- thank you everyone. I am very, very grateful my Dad is in your care.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for the trust you have placed in us to care for your Dad, and it means a great deal to know that he is happy, settled, and enjoying his surroundings. Your words about the care, support, and environment at The Meadows are...
We had to put our dad in as an emergency. He has never bee happier. The staff have been marvellous. They are so caring and kind. The food is out of this world. It is always clean and tidy in the home. Dad is always clean and tidy when we see him. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. We as a family are very happy that dad is safe, happy and being looked after. Dad has been here a month now and can't thank you enough. Not meet management yet but my sister has.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We understand how difficult it can be to make an emergency decision, so it's incredibly reassuring to hear that your dad has settled in so well and is happier than ever. We're delighted that you've found the team to be caring and kind, that the home is...
My Father has been in the meadows for a month and the care has been excellent it's clean, the staff are kind, he enjoyed the food and loved the activities he often thought he was in a hotel. We worried that the would hate it but he said he was happy, comfortable and often thought he was on holiday. The kindness at the end towards the family showed true compassion and genuine care.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home, we are so pleased to read how highly your father rated the care and team here at The Meadows. It was an absolute pleasure caring for him, since the moment he arrived he brought such a lovely energy and we adored him. We are so sorry for your loss - our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Above and beyond care for our mum who recently passed away from cancer and our dad who was a resident for over 2 years when diagnosed with vascular dementia. Their care for both was impecable.
We are so sorry for your loss, it was a pleasure caring for your mum - she will be missed by the team here at The Meadows. To say our care is impeccable has made our day, we always endeavour to provide care that goes above and beyond - thank you so much. for our 5 star review.
I cannot praise Meadows staff enough for their love care and attention to both of my parents during their final years. I would thoroughly recommend them.
Thank you for this lovely review of our home. It was an absolute pleasure caring for your parents, thank you for trusting us to care for them, they are both missed by everyone here. We appreciate the recommendation, thank you so much. If you are ever in the area, please do pop in and join us for tea and cake, you will always be welcome here.
The Meadows Care home has given Mum a home from home life style. She loves it there & we are very happy with their care & affection for her. She is treated with respect & as an individual. As her medical condition has changed so has the help she receives. This is given in a calm & reassuring manner. The great variety of activities provided by the home & wonderful staff, have given Mum & us such enjoyment. We are always included in this inclusive home. We feel so fortunate to have her living at The Meadows.
Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review, it is so appreciated. It really is a pleasure caring for your mum, we've been with her supporting her as her care needs have changed and she continues to make us smile everyday. Seeing her interact with other residents and team members having a...
The care home staff work extremely hard to keep my sister happy. My impression is that the carers and nurses are often under a lot of pressure. Perhaps additional carers and nurses would relieve some of the pressure and allow more precious one to one time with residents. The receptionist goes above and beyond and has helped many, many times. When she is on holiday we all notice the gap she leaves. Access via the front door is much harder at weekends and the evening because she is not there. The manager is always very helpful, polite and has high levels of empathy with the residents. He sets a good example and always does his best. The activities staff are very energised and work hard to keep residents entertained. It would be good if weekend activities could be increased. The deputy manager and registrar is very helpful and knowledgeable. She is a very good role model. Thank you for all that you do everyone.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you feel our team is providing such a positive experience for your sister. Your kind words about our carers, nurses, reception staff, management, and activities team are greatly appreciated, and we will be...
The staff is well trained and professional. Mum is happy and always well kept. They go beyond their duty to ensure mums is safe and when ever we visit which is very oftern, mum is happy well kept doing activities, cleaned and looking very well kept. The staff are extremely friendly and management is superb. We cannot express how happy we are with the care home, simply professional, kind, and they go beyond to ensure mum is safe, we are kept updated of all that is happening. A big thank you to the staff and management for running the care home so professionally with compassion and skill.
We are so grateful to receive such a fantastic 5-star review. It's an absolute pleasure caring for your mum - if we can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. From everyone here at The Meadows, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Always greet my mum by her name when we go for a walk around.
Manager has an open door policy and you can discuss anything with him. He involves himself in the activities.
They have just had a refurb and the places look lovely, However the bedrooms could do with the same TLC.
There are a good variety of activities in the heart of the home, pictures shared. But never see evidence of the activities being taken to those unable to leave their rooms.
They have an amazing size garden which has had work and time spent on it. Does lack a few visual and sensory areas,
Whether its a care home or any environment there is always room for improvement. The Meadows is striving for this with the support of management, staff and residents families and I feel are on the right path.
Very happy with the Meadows.
Thank you so much for your lovely, detailed review - we are so grateful for the feedback. We note your point on the bedrooms and will ensure this is fed back to our Property team. We have some great things planned for 2026, hope you can join us.
In November, I was notified by Meadows' staff that my aunt by marriage and for whom I have POA, was unwell. The staff sought medical assistance and out of hours support attended. Her situation was assessed, I was notified and also attended. Fortunately my aunt recovered. The staff at The Meadows were wonderful and acted swiftly and appropriately, in line with my wishes.
Thank you for your feedback of our home, we really appreciate it. If we can be of further assistance to your aunt, please let us know as we would be happy to help.
We were impressed from day one. The staff are really careing and friendly. My mother is really happy in the home and has no complaints what so ever. The food is excellent and plentiful. The home is really clean and taken care of. We have been made very welcome and are impressed at the entertainment that is put on for the residents.
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review, we are so grateful. Thank you for your kind words about our home, the care we provide, food and activities - our team here will be so thrilled to read this. It's a pleasure caring for your mother. If we can be of any further assistance, please dont hesitate to ask.
We needed to put my mother into respite are at short notice. The staff at the Meadows were very helpful in getting this sorted quickly and efficiently. Particular thanks to Tobias for his professionalism and help.
Thank you so much for your very kind words, it's really appreciated. It was a pleasure caring for your mother - we really enjoyed meeting here. If we can be of further service in the future, please reach out. We also have a number of events running up to Christmas which your family is more than welcome to attend.
My mum has been on poppy ward for a number of years. The staff are respectful my mum is well looked after and generally seems quite happy. The cleaing staff on poppy are really nice and my mum gets on really well with them. My dad was also on poppy ward and could be a difficult person to deal with at times but the staff were really good with him he has since passed away and they were all very respectful to him and us as family.
Thank you for your review of our home, we really appreciate it. Its an honour caring for your mum, she has been with us a good few years and is most definitely part of our Meadows family, she makes us smile everyday. Thank you for also giving us the opportunity to look after your dad, he is greatly missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do further for your mum.
From my point of view I was always made to feel welcome when I visited. The garden and first floor balcony are a real asset enabling visitors and residents to enjoy the outdoors. More generally the recent refurbishment has improved the facilities but it is the management, nursing and care teams who make the home the happy and positive place it is.
Please accept our condolences from everyone here at The Meadows. It was such an honour caring for your mother - she will be greatly missed. Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review especially during this difficult time, we are so thrilled to read your fabulous comments including how responsive...
Mom moved to The Meadows in Sept 2024, after concerns that the home she was ins ability to support her needs. We knew Mom was approaching end stage and wanted to ensure she had the best care possible. From the moment Mom arrived she was treated with warmth, kindness and love. As Mom was non-verbal and unable to do anything for herself this was hugely important to us. As a family we were very involved in Moms care and all spent a lot of time on Poppy with her. The staff showed the same warmth and kindness to us all. Mom passed away 3 and a half weeks after moving in but it was the best three weeks she'd had in over a year, she was cared for with so much respect, dignity & kindness that those short weeks felt like years. We all felt like part of the Meadows family. The staff made the last few weeks and days of Moms life beautiful and dignified and for that we are eternally grateful.
Firstly, please accept our condolences from everyone here at The Meadows. We absolutely loved caring for your mum, even for a relatively short period of time she made a real impact on us all and will be missed. We really appreciate your kind words about our team and it makes us so proud that your...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 January 2024Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for The Meadows.
There are no upcoming events for The Meadows.
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 The Meadows.
Meet the Team (1)

Tobias Matonhodze has worked for the Trust for over 15 years in a variety of roles starting as a Carer at the Meadows and progressing through Care Leader and then Deputy Manager in sisters' homes. Has one of the most senior Deputy Managers in the Trust, Tobias supported other Homes, such as Chilterns Court, Langford View, Longlands and Stirling’s.
Tobias has completed his NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care, and his level 5 Diploma in Care Home Management. Tobias also completed an Oxfordshire Leadership Development Programme that was sponsored by NHS Health Education England and Oxfordshire County Council.
Tobias likes cooking and is an avid sportsman, he goes to the Gym on a weekly basis and enjoys watching football, and he supports Manchester United, which causes some laughter and banter with residents.
Tobias strives to ensure that all of the residents are well cared for and are happy and content, he prides himself on being approachable and helpful wherever possible
Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows
What types of Care is The Meadows registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Meadows have?
There are 68 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Meadows?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Meadows to the centre of Didcot?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact The Meadows to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. The Meadows has an Enhanced Service -more info.