The Meadows

Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN
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  • The Meadows, Didcot
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 active lifestyle and personal interests, while benefitting from a care philosophy that prioritises dignity and independence alongside health, safety and security.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1565
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1955 – £1955
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1630 – £1710
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2100 – £2100

Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
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.


Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Meadows to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact The Meadows to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (101)

9.6

The Meadows has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows has 101 reviews.

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Review from Leanne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from Eva B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsWe 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.
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Review from E M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from B V (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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 lovely time always melts our heart. We're so pleased you feel that you're so fortunate that your mum lives here, this has made our day. If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
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Review from S H (Sister of Resident) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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 sure to pass them on.
We also value your suggestions regarding additional staff and weekend activities. Feedback like yours helps us to continually improve the care and support we provide to all our residents.
Thank you once again for your thoughtful comments and for recognising the hard work and dedication of our team.
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Review from Clarry D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsWe 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.
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Mum has been there for a couple of years. The thing I like the most on Poppy house hold is the staff they are warm, friendly and approachable. This includes all supporting housekeeping staff.
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from A B (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from Ann C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from Marie K (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank 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.
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Review from Karen L (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is a scary thing moving a relative into a care home, but I know it is the right decision to be at The Meadows. My father chose it and although he still finds things that aren't right for him, I think the staff have gone out of their way to get to know him, his hobbies, humour and his needs (which
are sometimes quite demanding). Thank you for helping him settle and supporting him so efficiently.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you for your kind yet honest words about our home and the experience of moving a loved one into a care home. We are so grateful your father chose us and it's been fantastic getting to know him and ensuring we provide the best person-centred care for him. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do him, we'd be happy to assist.
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Review from Jacquie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother lived at the Meadows for 2 years up to her death in June 2025. During this time she required a lot of personal care and assistance. Mum had not wanted to move into a care home but she was made very welcome and settled quickly. Our family were very pleased with the care and respect she was
shown. We also found the team were very responsive to any suggestions we made and her care plan was adapted to her specific needs and wishes. The nursing and care teams really got to know her and her preferences for what she liked to eat and drink, the clothes she liked to wear and the TV/radio programmes and activities she enjoyed.
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of at The MeadowsPlease 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 our team is and the care our team provided. Everything we do is for our residents, so we are more than happy to listen to and implement resident family feedback. You and your family are always welcome here - please pop in and say hello if you are ever in the area, our kettle is always on.
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Review from Amanda A (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsFirstly, 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 mum had some great weeks with us before she passed. At The Meadows the feeling of being a family is what we strive for here so for you to say that you felt like part of it, really makes our day. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for your family, and we hope you will still visit us if you so wish for coffee and cake -the kettle is always on.
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Review from David C (Son of Resident) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the summer of 2022, my mum's respiratory illness was progressing so rapidly that full-time nursing care was becoming necessary. My brothers and I contacted several nursing homes in the local area. The Meadows stood out in terms of making my mum feel so welcome, and she clearly had great confidence
in the care home manager during her preliminary meetings with him. My brothers and I shared this confidence and upon visiting The Meadows there was no doubt that Mum would be happy and extremely well looked after. Upon moving into the home, Mum was only expected to live for a few weeks, but she absolutely thrived at The Meadows, spending nearly two years there before she eventually succumbed to her illness. The care she received was first-rate, but what really shone out was the love that the staff had for my mum. I feel honoured to have witnessed so much loving care bestowed upon my mother by so many staff members and have no hesitation in unreservedly recommending The Meadows.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you so much for a truly outstanding review, we are so grateful. We really enjoyed caring for your mum and getting to know you and your family whilst she resided here. As you say, she really thrived with us and that was so amazing to see. Your mum was so special to us and she will be missed greatly. You and your family are always welcome to come and see us for tea and cake, or at one of our events. Please accept our condolences from everyone at The Meadows.
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Review from Nigel M (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We find The Meadows a very warm and welcoming place and whenever we visit mum we are always greeted with smiling faces and happy conversations and all staff that we have day to day contact with are friendly and polite. Right from the outset we knew the home would be a special place for mum to live and
have never felt anything but satisfaction with her care and well-being and if any concern has ever been raised it has always been dealt with in a swift, professional manner. A big thank you to all involved, your caring is very much appreciated.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you so much for your lovely review, we are very grateful for the wonderful feedback. I have sent this to the team, who will be so chuffed. We love caring for your mum. If there is anything we can do for her or her family, please let us know.
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Review from Steve C (Son of Resident) published on 31 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother decided she wanted to move from her bungalow to a care home, choosing The Meadows in Didcot on the recommendation of a friend. Due to her medical condition, she was in need of nursing care, which The Meadows provided. On moving in, her life expectancy was just two weeks.
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in the decision to move to The Meadows; she even 'interviewed' the care home manager and chose her own room. She had much better care in The Meadows than my brothers and I could provide for her at home. Her life was undoubtedly extended by her experience there and family could visit at anytime.
She lived for almost two years in The Meadows, well beyond her predicted life expectancy. The Meadows dealt with her passing with dignity. The care she received during her time there was exceptional. I recommend The Meadows Care Home to anyone seeking good care in a relaxed atmosphere.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you for taking the time to share your family's experience of The Meadows - it means a lot to us. We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honour to care for your mother, and to support her in making her decision around her needs; we welcome prospective residents and their families doing thorough research to make sure they make the decision that is right for them. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything more we can do to support your family.
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Review from V S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved to The Meadows in February 2024. She is so happy and settled. The care she receives is great. It has given the family peace of mind that she is now safe and well cared for! The staff on Bluebell are fantastic and very patient with the family and our questions. The staff activity team are excellent.
There is so much going on. I attended my first residents meeting recently, senior staff were very informative and noted any concerns which was reassuring. Looking forward to 2025!
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you so much for taking the time to write us a really detailed review. We are so thrilled to read how happy you are with your mum's care and our home since she arrived earlier this year. It's a real pleasure caring for her. See you at the next residents' meeting, it's great having you join. Best wishes for 2025.
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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was placed at The Meadows for last-minute respite care when my mum was rushed to hospital. The team at The Meadows have been extremely caring and attentive towards my grand since his arrival. Everyone on the team is friendly and welcoming to our family - it's like coming home when we visit
and see everyone's smiling faces. The staff seem to really love working at The Meadows. The care my dad is receiving is so reassuring and heartwarming. As a family, we all agree that The Meadows was a real lucky find. We all agree that The Meadows was a really lucky find. We'd like to thank all members of the team for their love and care.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you for leaving us such a lovely review, the team here at The Meadows really appreciate it. We pride ourselves on creating a homely feel so it's fantastic to read that you feel we are a home from home. Please come and visit us anytime. Thank you once again for your very kind words.
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Review from P M (Wife of Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been at The Meadows now for over 3 years. From day one, he has been happy and well cared for. The management, carers, nurses, entertainment staff and kitchen staff do a wonderful job. Putting a loved one in a nursing home is such a big decision to make and is so wonderful to see how well
they are cared for.
Thank you all at The Meadows for all your hard work. God bless you all.
Reply from Helen Dearing, On behalf of the team at The MeadowsThank you for giving us a five star review, we are so thrilled! It's a real pleasure caring for your husband, as well as getting to know you over the last three years. It is a big decision and we are thankful you chose us. If there is anything we can do further for you both please let us know.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.619)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10 for The Meadows is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.619 for The Meadows is calculated as follows: ( (200 Excellents x 5) + (74 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 291 Ratings = 4.619
  2. 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 The Meadows is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 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 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Jan 2024

Overall Good

  • 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. View Latest Report

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Tobias

Tobias Matonhodze

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2008

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.

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