
"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 live some distance away and when unable to visit, staff have kept me up to date and have asked for, and listened to, my views. Her health has deteriorated quite rapidly and staff have responded in a caring and professional manner. A specialist bed was provided and adaptations have been made as her needs have changed. The nursing staff liaise with the local GP and have arranged for me to meet with the GP when I have requested this.
Covid compliance and health and safety are taken seriously without being oppressive.
All staff - reception, care, housekeeping, nursing and management are friendly and welcoming and staff make themselves available to speak to me when I have queries or concerns.
I expected my mother to tolerate being in a care home at best. However, she often comments on how kind everyone is and I believe she feels safe and secure.
Thank you very much for your kind words about Lincroft, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
My husband became a resident in Lincroft Meadow on his discharge from hospital. He was extremely ill when he arrived and unfortunately died after only 4 days. The home was the silver lining to a very grim period. I am sure he received the very best care and was made as comfortable as he could possibly have been. The staff were cheerful, efficient and above all caring. I am not sure how much my husband was aware of but I am sure that I could not have got through this dark period of my life so well without knowing he was in the best possible surroundings receiving the best possible care.
Thank you very much for leaving a review at this difficult time.
My dad was a resident at Lincroft Meadow for eighteen months until his passing. The first year gave him a fantastic boost as he had the companionship and stimulation he had missed during Covid - he loved going to the cinema and joining in with all the activities. His last few months of deteriorating health were sad and challenging but a silver lining was knowing he was being so well looked after. The staff went above and beyond to make sure he was safe and was treated with dignity. Their communication with the family was excellent. In the final days they were all incredibly flexible and respectful which meant we all - and the dog - could say our goodbyes. We are deeply thankful that the staff were able to make so many adjustments and take on so much additional caring to enable Dad to stay at Lincroft until the end of his life.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to write such a tremendous review during your time of bereavement. Thank you for your incredibly kind words, and for entrusting us with his care. We were honoured to have been able to spend time supporting and caring for him. He will be sadly missed by all...
Very lovely home my mum is a fuss pot and loves it here. A few staffing issues however on the whole a wonderful place for an 84 year old to be Some exceptional members of care and nursing staff managed brilliantly through lockdown well done Lincroft
Thank you for your kind words about our home, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
The Client Services Manager and all the staff lovely, food excellent. Only problem needs a show gel and shampoo holder.
Thank you very much for your review, we really enjoyed you staying with us. Hope to see you at one of the Friendship Cafes soon!
Both I and other members of her support group were impressed by the attractive, spacious, well-planned layout and rooms at Lincroft Meadow, the calm and welcoming atmosphere, the helpful attitude of the management, and the high standard of committed, professional nursing care which our friend received.
The charges at this care home are relatively high, but we thought that they were justified by the service and that our friend got value for money.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review.
Really lovely home, with kind and caring staff, residents are treated with respect and kindness. Nothing is too much trouble for residents, they have a fantastic Christmas program planned with a great activity team. There is a whole home approach to all care within the home. The home is very special and will always hold a special place in my heart. Would throughly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind words about our home, they are very much appreciated by the whole team.
Lincroft Meadow is excellent in all areas. It’s a real home from home. My wife is very happy and well looked after and I am always made very welcome. The staff are lovely and I have no complaints at all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, your kind words are very much appreciated by all the team at Lincroft.
Everyone is friendly and positive my uncle has had the best care I could have wished for.
It is a beautiful home I feel he is always in safe hands.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Lincroft. It has been our pleasure to care for your Uncle.
I would highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of our home and for your lovely comments which I will share with the team.
Best wishes.
I am very happy here.
And we are happy to have you here! Thank you for sharing your personal experience.
Since my mother moved into Lincroft in May, initially for respite care, she has been looked after with care and attention. The initial period was hard for her as she had to reconcile her move from independent living but the care, patience and attention shown by the team was exemplary. She is now settled and thriving - and has developed a liking for the in-house gym!
Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. It has been an absolute pleasure to get to know your mother and to assist her to settle into life at Lincroft.
Lincroft Meadow has provided my dad with a happy and settled home. As a family, we are so reassured he is in a safe, secure and happy environment. Lincroft Meadow is a very special place and we have witnessed many amazing acts of kindness to my dad and other residents by caring professional staff. Throughout the pandemic the manager has kept the family informed of the steps they are undertaking to provide a Covid safe environment while still accommodating communication between residents and their family and providing visits in a safe environment. The team at Lincroft provide a full timetable of activities that dad enjoys. Residents well-being really seems to be the focus at Lincroft. The manager keeps us well informed on what is happening at Lincroft and recently we were invited to attend a meeting to discuss what would be happening at Lincroft in the next few months. Lincroft is a very special place. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience of our home. I'm glad you feel Lincroft Meadow is a special place as I feel the same! I have been the home manager since we opened in 2018 and it still makes me very proud to hear feedback like this. I will pass on your kind words to my team.
The gardens and displays are so colourful and fun.
Thank you so much for your feedback. The team work exceptionally hard to ensure there is always something going on at Lincroft Meadow!
My mother has received outstanding care and kindness from all staff during her stay at Lincroft Meadow. She is treated with dignity and is part of the Lincroft family. Staff are very supportive of her and the family.
Lincroft Meadow is an excellent care home. This is my first visit and I have been impressed by the level of service and the food.
Due to her frailty on admission, my mother was only at Lincroft for a relatively short period of time but from my first contact to arrange her admission and throughout her stay, I was so impressed with both the efficiency yet total helpfulness of the administration and the obvious attention and concern that the carer staff displayed in their dealings with both my mother and myself. I would recommend Lincroft Meadow to anyone.
Our first thoughts are about our excellent carers. They are always helpful, kind and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. They do much to enhance our lives. Other residents are kind and friendly and I have been able to spend happy times participating in all activities.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to the team here!
My father has been a resident at Lincroft Meadow for just over a year. I can not praise all of the staff enough, their support and care is the very best. They have taken the time to get to know my father and our family, we are always greeted by our first names usually followed by a memory which my father has told them about us - a very personal touch. The activities provided are stimulating and the gardens have greatly helped my father adjust to his new surroundings.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. It's heart-warming to read your kind words and they are much appreciated by all the staff.
Everyone at the home has been so kind and helpful to us since both my mother and sister became residents there last year. Recently they helped the family celebrate my mother's 100th Birthday and worked hard to make it a memorable day for all of us. They have all helped to make a difficult time so much easier for us.
Thank you very much for leaving a review, we're so pleased the celebrations were enjoyed by all.
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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