
"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.
Due to age and poor mobility, my friend found it difficult to continue living in her own home so we visited Lincroft Meadow. The Client Services Manager gave us the tour and was very informative. The Manager visited my friend at home and was so reassuring that my friend agreed to a two-week trial. That was eight weeks ago and my friend is now a permanent resident and comfortable and a lot more settled. The home is clean and bright. All the staff are helpful, efficient and friendly. It is a pleasure to visit my friend and enjoy a coffee in the Bistro.
My mother has been a resident at Lincroft Meadow for the past three months, transitioning from a residential care home to nursing needs, and now end-of-life care. The professionalism of the team and the carers has been excellent, and the home itself is very well thought out and smoothly run. The carers have been exceptionally kind and sensitive, and have also supported my needs. During my mother's initial weeks, they made an effort to get to know her and there was no pressure for her to participate or socialise with others - it's approached very individually. I have felt happy knowing that my mother is in safe and caring hands.
Our mother sadly moved from nursing to palliative end-of-life care whilst in Lincroft Meadows. During the many hours spent with our mother in her last days, we witnessed the professionalism and dedication of the nursing and care staff. The whole team were kind and supportive of us as a family, and gave us both space and understanding but were also available to explain and advise, which was both helpful and reassuring.
All of our staff are...
Sadly, after a very short stay at Lincroft Meadows, our mother suffered a devastating stroke. She left the hospital for end-of-life care at Lincroft Meadows, where she was supported and cared for by the professional staff. As her daughters, we were made welcome at all times and allowed to stay with our mother and use the home's facilities. We were grateful for the warmth and concern shown to our mother and ourselves by all the staff at this difficult time.
Thank you for your wonderful review and such lovely comments, especially under such difficult circumstances. It was our pleasure to have been entrusted with the care of your mum during the latter stage of her life; she is missed by all of the team here at Lincroft Meadows. I will pass these on to the team, who will really appreciate your kind words.
I spend two weeks at Lincroft Meadow. I was warmly welcomed and spent a relaxed time recovering from my car crash injuries. The staff at all times were helpful courteous and considerate and greatly helped me regain my strength. I am most grateful to them all.
So very pleased we chose Lincroft for my dad's respite care. From our initial enquiry, the response was prompt and efficient, supplying all relevant information. During his stay, all staff without exception were caring, compassionate and supportive not only of dad but to our family. If you are looking for a care home for a loved one look no further, Lincroft staff are second to none and very experienced in giving the best care and support.
I booked a week of respite care for my mother and cannot fault the support provided. Accommodation was of a very high standard, she was encouraged to attend all kinds of activities, the food was excellent and the staff very caring. Would definitely recommend.
I cannot praise everyone enough for all of their support, starting right from our initial planning to transfer my mom and welcoming her so warmly to Lincroft Meadow Care Home. It is so reassuring to see her settle so quickly. We recognise the effort that's made to get to know each person you support as an individual. It really makes a difference. And the standard of care is excellent; from attentive and good personal care, fabulous food, great housekeeping and access to varied and good quality activities. Communication with us as a family and the warm welcome we get when we visit is appreciated. We already feel like we're part of the Lincroft Meadow community.
I have nothing but praise for the staff at Lincroft Meadow Care Home and the service they provide to their residents. My father, who has dementia, moved into the care home a month ago. Our recent experiences with another care home and with an obstructive local authority had left us with a very jaded view of the care system. Lincroft Meadow overturned that view. The staff are courteous and enthusiastic about the care they provide and always eager to find out about the people they care for and what more they can do for them. The home itself is spacious and well-maintained, as are the gardens. It is also a safe environment for the residents.
I have been very well looked after since arriving here.
Thank you for your lovely comments and for choosing Lincroft Meadows. We work hard to exceed all expectations, and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.
I think they go all out to help people in their care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other people. The place is clean and tidy and the gardens are lovely to sit in and walk around. All the staff are caring and helpful in the rooms and office. The activities staff give a variety of things to do for their residents.
Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.
I have found all staff obliging and very helpful and appear very happy with their work. Everything with the home, we find first-rate in every respect.
Thank you for your glowing review. I will be sure to pass on your wonderful comments to the wider team as I know they will be extremely grateful!
I can't recommend Lincroft Meadow highly enough. They have given wonderful care and kindness to my brother. Nothing is too much trouble, and the family are kept well informed and made most welcome by all of the staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely, kind words which I will share with the wider team on your behalf.
The care is excellent, together with the food, warm and friendly atmosphere. The home has a friendly warm welcome. All the staff and management have been amazing in what has been a stressful time and I can't thank them enough.
Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.
This care home is very expensive but it has excellent all round facilities and some very kind, considerate and helpful, management and care staff.
There were some inconsistencies in the covid visiting restrictions/requirements being applied by differing receptionists but these were usually resolved by a quick word with the management, and to be fair the rules were changing quite often at the time.
I've been very impressed by Lincroft Meadow from the outset. It stood out from other care homes at the enquiries stage and two months since mum moved in it continues to impress. The home is beautifully furnished, the staff are friendly, kind, and upbeat and there is a good programme of activities for residents to enjoy. Mum has settled in well and is now thriving rather than just surviving!
Thank you very much. It has been a real pleasure to get to know your mum and to see how well she has settled in at Lincroft.
Mum needed a period of respite as her care needs had increased after a heavy cold. We received a prompt response and good advice from the outstanding Client Service Manager and our immediate concerns were swiftly dealt with. Throughout her stay, we were delighted with the attitude of the staff who helped to make her welcome and 'at home'; the food was varied and well planned, and we loved being able to walk around, go down to the garden and visit whenever we wanted. The impossible task of replicating her own home and the continuous 'one to one' care she received there was offset by our experience of a friendly, happy and comfortable care home. It was both a holiday for us and her. Many thanks.
Thank you very much for your kind words about our home.
I can only say that I am very grateful indeed for all the kindness, patience and care given to my wife over the last few months of her final illness, often under what must often have been difficult conditions. I did not see much of the catering and activities at first hand but I am confident that they would have been up to the high standards of the other aspects.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it was a pleasure to care for your wife.
Mum is really enjoying being a resident at Lincroft, she had a lovely Christmas and 90th birthday celebration and was made a big fuss of. I cannot praise the carers and nursing staff enough and neither can mum. She is very well taken care of and valued. Thank you to everyone.
We're so glad the celebrations went well! Thank you very much for your kind comments.
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.
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