
"Thank you" for looking after my mum who is so precious to me.Niki P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I assure you this care team is the gold standard.Gill G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very friendly staff and always on hand when needed.Shane B(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

"Thank you" for looking after my mum who is so precious to me.Niki P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I assure you this care team is the gold standard.Gill G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very friendly staff and always on hand when needed.Shane B(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Lincroft Meadow Care Home is an exceptional home in the heart of Kidlington in Oxfordshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for individuals with a range of differing health needs. As well as having an experienced and passionate team of carers and nurses, Lincroft Meadow provides comfortable, modern and spacious surroundings perfect for delivering the very best care.
The home features a café perfect for spending time...
Care Provided by Lincroft Meadow Care Home
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
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.
This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.
For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.
Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lincroft Meadow Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lincroft Meadow Care Home 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
- Porthaven Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Elaine Ratcliffe(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site.
Lincroft Meadow Care Home Reviews (193)
Lincroft Meadow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.852) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lincroft Meadow Care Home has 193 reviews.
I started visiting Lincroft in February 2023. We attended the monthly toddler group and loved it. Seeing all the residents' faces light up was just so lovely. At the time, my children were 5 months and 3 years old. We have been coming every month since. We have built some lovely friendships with the residents and my children love coming. We often visit at any opportunity, we are always so warmly welcomed. The staff are exceptional! It's a truly wonderful place to visit. The residents always appear very happy.
It has been great to have you visit us for so long - these intergenerational friendships are so important, and we are glad to be able to facilitate them. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!
She is so well cared for and we know she is safe and well. Very friendly staff and always on hand when needed.
Thank you for your five star feedback. I am glad to hear our team have been supportive and that you feel your mother-in-law is in safe hands.
There's always something going on to keep the residents entertained and we like to join in too!
The staff here are amazing - it's like one big family and it makes such a difference to the residents here. We know that nan is happy and safe here and that is priceless.
I am glad to hear you feel welcome at Lincroft Meadow and enjoy taking part in the activities on offer with your nan and daughters. We always want our home to feel like an extension of your family, so I am glad to hear you feel this is the case.
From my first meeting with the Client Services Manager, I felt welcomed and knew that my Father would be valued and cared for at Lincroft Meadow. Time was taken to understand his physical, emotional and spiritual needs and to learn much about the man and his life history. I was impressed that on my initial tour, conversations were had with every resident we met and an interest was taken in each individual. We were offered a room promptly and given help and support with a difficult transfer from a hospital in Wales. My Father was made immediately welcome and his needs assessed. Sadly, he passed away after five weeks but he, and we, were made to feel a part of the community and enabled to celebrate Xmas together. The care my Father received on Snowdrop was exemplary; I was impressed with the quality and communication of the staff and their relationship with the GP, facilitating the best medical care. At a difficult time, the staff also cared for us which was special and much appreciated.
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review during this difficult time. It was an honour to have your father with us, and we cherished the time we got to spend with him learning about his life. Please know you are always welcome at Lincroft Meadow.
Great variety of food and drinks & service with a smile. :)
Thank you for your feedback. We always say we want our residents' loved ones to feel as a part of our home as they do, so it is great to hear you feel welcome at Lincroft Meadow and enjoy attending our events and regular activities!
The lovely touches that were done especially for the children made the time very special. Thank you to the Client Services Manager and all of her team.
We look forward to the next event.
Thank you for joining us! It is great to hear you and your family had a good time. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
My nan loves it here. Always happy and enjoys the events. Very well cared for. Staff are always very helpful.
It is wonderful to hear your nan is happy at Lincroft Meadow. It is a pleasure to have her with us!
Mum has been at Lincroft Meadow Care Home since February when she stayed for respite care when Dad went into hospital. Unfortunately, Dad passed away and Mum's stay became long-term. We cannot praise the staff enough for helping Mum who has dementia to settle in at what has been a very difficult time. The care and kindness shown is fantastic. We were worried about Dad's funeral but the staff were amazing. They reserved a quiet area for family members to meet beforehand and thoughtfully provided refreshments. A staff member also discreetly attended the service in case we needed support with Mum and was there to welcome her back afterwards. This took a lot of the worry out a difficult day. It is a relief to the family to know Mum is being so well cared for. There are lots of lovely activities organised at the home and we appreciate the staff taking the trouble to gently encourage Mum to join in. If we need to talk anything over, there is always someone available. Thank you Lincroft.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, especially as we know how difficult the last few months have been for you all. Everyone here at Lincroft has enjoyed getting to know your Mum and her lovely family. It's a pleasure to see your Mum now happy, settled and joining in with activities.
It is without a doubt the best care home I have encountered both in my career in the NHS and on a personal level for other family members.
It is great to hear our team were able to help your mother settle into life at our home.
My mum moved to Lincroft Meadow in August from another care home as she needed greater nursing care. I wish we had moved her sooner. Sadly my mum died after only 4 months at Lincroft but the impact on the quality of her final months was huge. Lincroft Meadow is such a wonderful place. The facilities are fantastic and the staff warm, compassionate and caring. My mum loved the varied activities on offer and the wonderfully bustling cafe downstairs and gorgeous gardens which made frequent visits with my young children so easy, allowing my mum to spend precious quality time with her grandchildren (which is not always easy in a care home setting). What made Lincroft Meadow stand out for me though was their holistic approach to care, not only did they look after my mum with compassion and kindness but they also looked after her family, supporting us wonderfully when Mum first arrived and later in her final weeks. I honestly could not recommend Lincroft Meadow highly enough.
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review during this difficult time. It was an honour and a pleasure to care for your mum. Please know that you are always welcome at Lincroft Meadow.
In addition to the amazing care, the facility is very well kept, always clean and warm, great food choices and very tasty. Mum enjoyed her total experience very much; she often told us how she really liked living in the 5-star hotel!
As a senior nursing administrator and a nurse of over 40 years, I assure you this care team is the gold standard.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. It was our absolute pleasure to care for your lovely mum. We miss her wonderful sense of humour and all the help she gave our nursing team! Do feel free to pop in and see us next time you're visiting your brother.
My mum has been in respite care in Lincroft for the last 3 weeks and right from the start she has received the best care. The staff are so kind and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. She recently celebrated her birthday and they laid on a lovely afternoon tea in the private dining room, including a lovely cake and Prosecco. (Dietary requirements all catered for too). We are all very impressed with Lincroft and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone seeking care for a relative. They go the extra mile to make the residents feel at home. Thank you.
It is fantastic to hear your mum enjoyed her birthday celebrations! Do feel free to visit us again soon for coffee, cake and a catch-up.
The staff were all very welcoming and caring. He enjoyed participating in the activities particularly the outing in the minibus to a Palace to see the lights. I was impressed by the fact that the staff took his individual needs into consideration. There is a very nice atmosphere in the home, very welcoming. He would be happy to have a return visit.
I am glad to hear we were able to provide your husband with a pleasant respite stay and that he enjoyed joining our minibus team for a festive outing.
From our very first visit to Lincroft Meadow we were given such a warm welcome and were so reassured by the lovely atmosphere and how happy all the residents were. The staff team were so supportive and worked tirelessly to make sure my mum's move to the care home was as smooth as possible in difficult circumstances. The home has beautiful facilities, spacious light rooms and a lovely garden. The staff are friendly, kind and treat the residents with compassion. There is also a fantastic programme of daily activities to keep residents active and stimulated. I would highly recommend Lincroft Meadow.
Thank you for leaving us such a fantastic review. It is great to hear you would recommend our home to others.
My Aunt has now been at Lincroft for nearly a month now and so far we have had a superb experience with everything! All of the staff are very friendly and always willing to help with anything that you need. Overall very happy.
Thank you for your 5-star review. I will be sure to pass your brilliant feedback on to the rest of the team.
Lincroft Meadow Care Home greets you with an open, bright and welcoming sense of homely comfort. The light and airy rooms are matched by the very attentive and kind staff, nothing is too much for them, always willing to help or stop for a chat. It really is a home-from-home. Well done to you all.
Thank you for your kind feedback. It is wonderful to hear you feel welcome in our home.
This has been life-saving for me. It's wonderful to wake each morning and have kind, caring staff to help me. It's lovely to have all the company. I really enjoy all the activities and can't fault the place. The meals are varied and all excellent. I don't have to worry about anything living here as it's all taken care of.
Thank you for leaving such heartfelt feedback. I am glad to hear that you enjoy being part of the Lincroft Meadow community - it is great to have you with us!
My husband is in Lincroft for the 5th time to give me the respite I need. I'm so thankful for the welcome he gets each time. The staff are very caring, both of him and me. I'm thankful to have found a home that copes with dementia clients.
It is a pleasure to see your husband whenever he comes to stay with us, and I am glad to hear we can provide you with some respite when needed.
After visiting several care homes for my aunt who was in the middle stages of dementia, it was immediately obvious that Lincroft was way superior to any others - with the cafe downstairs, lovely garden, and fantastic staff. My aunt was very happy there, in a room with some of her own furniture and pictures around her. She improved during her stay which was just lovely for all of us, seeing her humour and memory return as she got more stimulation. The staff spent time talking with her and she was certainly very fond of them. When she got ill and had to be hospitalised with an infection antibiotics could not cure, Lincroft welcomed her back to see her through her last few days surrounded by their friendship and care. Being able to spend time with her there in the last few days and hours was so helpful to all of those who wanted her to be at peace in the end. We cannot thank Lincroft and all the staff enough for their sensitivity and care throughout the last months of her life.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review of our home. I truly feel that Lincroft Meadow is a very special place because of our residents, team and families who support us in so many ways. I feel so proud reading your review and knowing that you got to have some special memories with your aunt during such a difficult time.
Residents can do anything to fill their time and interests and are fully supported by the enthusiasm of the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your experience at Lincroft Meadow. We really do appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to our team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 October 2025Good
- 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 (22) & Events (1)
- 27 Jul 2026
Congratulations to Daniel on being awarded our most recent Employee of the Month. Daniel was nominated by our colleagues, residents and relatives for always being cheerful and compassionate and for...
- 14 Jul 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Top 10 Medium Provider by later life care platform Lottie. Lottie's winners are selected based on a robust, data-driven...
- 26 Jun 2026
Here at Lincroft Meadow we are delighted to share images of our fabulous new knitted meadow that is now proudly on display at the front of our home. The stunning...
- 21 Aug 2026Organiser: Lincroft Meadow Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (14)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 01 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lincroft Meadow Care Home.
Meet the Team (6)

Hello, my name is Elaine Ratcliffe, and I am the Home Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.
I joined the Lincroft Meadow team when our home was still a building site, so I have truly been here since the beginning! It was wonderful to see our home develop, but the most special moment for us was when we opened our doors and welcomed our very first residents.
I have worked in the care sector for 17 years, starting as a care assistant and working my way up to management roles. I am passionate about caring for our senior community, and I'm proud that my team share the same values.
My door is always open, so do pop in and see us whenever you'd like!

Hello, my name is Sheryl Despi, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.
I work alongside Elaine, the Home Manager, to ensure that the quality of care delivered in our home is nothing short of excellent. I am a registered nurse by profession and have worked in the UK for more than 15 years. Like every member of our team, I am passionate about providing the best possible care for our residents.

Hello, my name is Emma, and I am the Non-Clinical Deputy Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.
I have been working in care since 2009, and I started my care career working in extra care and domiciliary care, providing care to people in their own homes. I have been a supervisor in an extra care setting for two years. In 2015, I moved to working in a care home and became a team leader. I have experience in dementia, nursing, intermediate and residential care.
I am passionate about working in care, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to make a difference in our residents' lives every day.

Hello, my name is Suzi Morgan, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Lincroft Meadow.
Having worked in the care industry in a variety of roles for over sixteen years, I joined the team at Lincroft Meadow four years ago and can honestly say it is the nicest home I have ever worked in. There is a genuine team spirit here at Lincroft Meadow that makes it a pleasure to come to work every day.
My role as client services manager involves supporting people through the process of choosing a care home, and I find it incredibly rewarding to be able to provide guidance, reassurance and compassion at what is often a difficult time for individuals and their loved ones. I love the opportunity to be able to help every step of the way, from touring our home and moving to take advantage of everything we have to offer our residents.
Please do not hesitate to book a visit if you are considering a move either sometime soon or in the future – a warm welcome awaits you!

Hello, my name is Charlotte Hewett, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Lincroft Meadow.
Having studied Sport and Exercise Sciences for Health, I have developed an understanding and appreciation of the value of meaningful activities on an individual’s physical and mental wellbeing. Since working at Lincroft Meadow, it has been a delight to see our residents engage in the different activities we organise and the positive impact this has on their lives.
My team and I are passionate about offering a wide range of activities that cover a variety of interests, helping our residents improve their physical, social, and mental well-being. As a team, we strive to provide person-centred activities for all of our residents.

Hello, my name is Kerry, and I am the Home Trainer here at Lincroft Meadow.
I have over 15 years of experience in health and social care, from being a private carer to working in domiciliary care, and for the last nine years, I have worked in care homes. I joined Lincroft Meadow as a Health Care Assistant in 2020 and have been a Home Trainer since 2022.
I aim to ensure our team have the training and support necessary to provide our residents with top-quality care. In my role, I promote person-centred care and always speak to our residents for feedback. I love working with our team in the home, and not only sharing my knowledge and experience but learning from them too. I believe that small changes matter and can benefit an individual in all areas of their life.
I have a variety of qualifications, including a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a Level 2 in Health and Social Care and a Level 4 Advanced Moving and Handling Trainer. Since August 2025, I have been undertaking my Level 4 Learning and Skills Mentor qualification.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Lincroft Meadow Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Lincroft Meadow Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.