The Meadows

Britwell Road, Didcot OX11 7JN
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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 Glynis F (Wife of Resident) published on 8 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to use this opportunity to thank all the care staff, nurses and managers of the Meadows care home. During the pandemic, their patience with families trying to stay in contact with their loved ones has been outstanding. With their already busy schedules, they managed to remain upbeat and
happy to answer questions. As a family with husband/dad/grandad being away from us has been very hard, but made easier knowing he is settled and happy. So thank you all.
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Review from Shirley L (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the staff at entrance office all very friendly and helpful with smiley faces. My mother has only been there for a short time, but on every visit, she is always happy and relaxed which is marvelous for us as a family. I can only say the staff are looking after her so well. In this very strange time
with covid 19, my visits to mum are in a very welcoming garden (each visit the weather has been kind.) I am very happy that we have chosen The Meadows for mum.
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Review from J L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My partner and I are so pleased with how you have managed the lockdown period and your continuing care towards his mum. Your staff show dedication, love and thoughtfulness towards her, and we are so grateful. Thank you so much!
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Review from H F (Son of Resident) published on 9 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I've been very impressed with the staff, especially in lockdown where I've seen the care staff go beyond their duties. They have done an incredible job helping Mum get through covid-19 and come out the other side. They are dedicated, show real compassion and such loyalty to Mum, and we can't thank them
enough. In my heart, I fell the carers are worth much more than they are paid, and their pay packet should reflect their wonderful qualities! Thank you!
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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been looked after really well at The Meadows. The staff are lovely, really kind and since she has been poorly, they have made her comfortable and looked after her really well.
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Review from Cole B (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is welcoming and light, with a pleasant view over gardens. The staff are friendly and seem anxious to help residents. The only issue is the lack of parking but you can park on the road. Overall very good home to have loved ones taken care of.
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Review from Martin S (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is extremely well looked after by all the care staff.
Everyone from the cleaning staff to the manager is eager to look after and help 24/7 and to make all residents and relatives feel part of a family.
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Meadows Care Home.
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Review from M D (Sister of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two family members looked after by The Meadows, our experience was very positive, caring and friendly. As family we were always made welcome all the time. I cannot fault the home or the staff at all.
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Review from L A (Niece of Resident) published on 17 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There has not been a single visit when we have not been impressed with the level of care that our aunt has been getting. In most instances, the visits are random and not pre-arranged. Since living at The Meadows, our aunt's life has improved along with her health and wellbeing. She has a good appetite
and is always presented and cared for beautifully. She gets good stimulation mentally and physically and within the constraints of her cognitive abilities, she is happy. Not bad for a 101 year old!.
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Review from Gillian P (Friend of Resident) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My self and a friend visit an old friend and neighbour in the home on a regular basis. On the 28th the open day was a very entertaining morning. The staff are always very friendly and always very attentive to their residents and visitors.
Always offered tea, coffee biscuits etc.
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Review from Joanne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum was a resident from April 2016 until she passed away in January 2019.
Throughout this time she was extremely well looked after by a very caring team and I was always made to feel welcome whenever I visited.
Mum was always clean and the room was bright and cheerful.
Mum was unable to feed herself
or walk but her needs were always met.
I always felt she was safe.
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Review from Angela W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When a person has lived for 92 years and independent to the last. Those last two weeks of life became so very very important. The team at The Meadows were amazing, looked after Mum as if she was their own and gave us all the help and compassion we needed. They are a team and they work as one. Thank
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Review from P N (Son of Resident) published on 10 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother caused the home no end of problems in the first few days which they handled very positively.
The rest of the 2-week stay, there were little problems and the staff and my mum seemed to enjoy her stay.
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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into The Meadows a few weeks ago following a stroke. All the staff have been friendly and have done everything they can to make him feel at home. They have also been very helpful in putting together a plan to identify the cause of the stroke, together with measures to help him rehabilitate
and make his life easier.
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Review from Ellen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care is given to my mother.
Very caring and conscientious staff.
The home is always clean and warm with a very good variety of and choice of food.
Staff are always friendly, helpful and approachable.
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Review from Shirley B (Husband of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found this home very caring and clean and the atmosphere is cheerful. I could not find a better home for my husband when I could care for him no longer.
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Review from Gladys H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only been in The Meadows for a few days. I was rather reluctant to go into any home, however, my reception could not have been better. I felt less anxious and very welcome straight away. Since then, I have been spoilt by all members of staff.
The Meadows is a very warm, clean and very safe environment.
I may, however, put on some weight as the food is so good and plentiful.
Many, many thanks to all members of staff, you are marvellous.
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Review from Laura O (Regular Volunteer) published on 5 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and are good at letting us organise activities. The resident's needs are constantly met to ensure they are happy.
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Review from Denis S (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was a resident of The Meadows for almost six weeks. During this time she was always happy and well cared for. This provided myself and my family with peace of mind. The care was excellent and if there were any concerns, I would be contacted immediately. I felt she was safe and I could relax and
enjoy my time away from her.
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Review from E T (Regular Volunteer) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The residents were all lovely and made the volunteering incredibly enjoyable. The home was clean and tidy with many animals providing a calm and welcoming environment.
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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
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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

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