Lincroft Meadow Care Home

The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AA
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  • Lincroft Meadow Care Home, Kidlington
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 with family and friends as well as an array of communal facilities for the comfort and enjoyment of everyone. Each resident benefits from their own private bedroom with an en suite wetroom and many rooms have access straight into the lovely landscaped gardens that surround Lincroft Meadow. A cinema, hair salon and private dining room provide those extra special touches for Lincroft Meadow residents and loved ones to enjoy.

Residents at Lincroft Meadow can enjoy a busy schedule of weekly activities tailored to their interests as well as regular trips out on the home's minibus.
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Care Provided

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 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

Those care needs.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Elaine Ratcliffe (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (180)

9.9

Lincroft Meadow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lincroft Meadow Care Home has 180 reviews.

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Review from K D (Resident) published on 19 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love it here!
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Review from Sharon Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my mother has been at the care home they have treated Mum with both respect and dignity. The activities team were warm and welcoming to Mum, and I was pleased that Mum has joined in with most of the events the team has to offer. I like the way the home keeps the family of the resident, informed
of the welfare of the resident as well as with all aspects of the Home. My mum has settled in well to the home, and I am more than pleased with the care that she is receiving.
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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All good. no complaints. Very flexible with regard to extending respite care, particularly as it overlapped with the Coronavirus crisis, and I could not get home help required to facilitate a return home.
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Review from John M (Sister of Resident) published on 23 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been a very happy resident for several months, I saw her after the first six weeks of her stay, and was amazed how healthy and talkative she was (compared with when she went in; she had become very introverted/quiet due to spending a great deal of time on her own). I think my ratings show
a true picture of all the outstanding facets of the home, management and staff.
I was particularly surprised last week when receiving a phone call from a member of staff who arranged a call for me to speak to my sister; much appreciated by both of us, (especially as I live on my own).
Keep healthy and keep safe.
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Review from A L (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is friendly, professional and caring. They have put our family at ease whenever we need to talk ore discuss any issue they have, bending over backwards to help. If I could sum up how they make us feel it would be professional, caring and respectful.
I would recommend this home to my friends.
Thank you!
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Review from M L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we have been extremely pleased with the care given to our family member. After a few very unsettled months, coming into Lincroft has been the best thing for my father-in-law. The staff, from managers to carers, have been amazing. We are constantly praising Lincroft as we believe they provide
the best care he's received to date.
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Review from Dilys L (Resident) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only been here for a short while but I am quite astonished at the level of care, attention and help I have been given. I already feel settled and at home and hope to make Lincroft my home for a long time. (Fingers crossed!)
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Review from Louise T (Niece of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Uncle has been in Lincroft since October 2019 after a hospital stay and deciding to move into a nursing home, what a gem Lincroft is, it's a beautiful home, with lovely surroundings, a beautiful bistro area where residents, their family and friends can all enjoy a choice of hot/cold drinks and yummy
cake!
All the staff that we've met over the last five months have been so very kind, caring, attentive to my uncles nursing needs and helpful to us all in getting my uncle used to the new way of life his new home!
The activities run twice a day, with lots to keep everyone amused, my uncle enjoyed his visits to the gym at the home greatly.
The chef cooked meals fresh every day and with my uncle being on a very restricted diet, I know it was challenging on occasions, but he succeeded!
The nurses are all lovely and have cared for my uncle so well, we feel that Lincroft is a safe, happy and contented place to be and my uncle was very happy!
Reply from Elaine Ratcliffe, Home Manager at Lincroft Meadow Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so pleased your uncle has settled in so well and that he is enjoying life at Lincroft Meadow so much. Best wishes.

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Review from H B (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lincroft Meadow provides a very high standard of care in an excellent set of facilities with compassion and sensitivity. Their response to any concerns I have raised has invariably been prompt, professional and caring. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
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Review from H C (Friend of Resident) published on 27 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting a family friend regularly for the last year. The staff and management are always extremely helpful. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. I have been here when the food is served and there is always a good choice of nutritious food. There are always plenty of interesting
activities and outside trips arranged, which our friend participates in and enjoys. The home is of such a high standard that we wanted to move a family member here. Unfortunately, his poor health meant a move would have been detrimental but the management were particularly helpful and supportive during the process. Thanks to all staff for all their help.
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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 2 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found the whole experience of dealing with the Lincroft Meadow Care Home to be exemplary. Every member of staff made us feel very comfortable, they were very efficient and took great care of my dad.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone.
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Review from B Y (Brother of Resident) published on 21 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother was very lucky to spend his last weeks at Lincroft.
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Review from Chris S (Niece of Resident) published on 14 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely care home where my relative was looked after most attentively. The care home staff were very kind and friendly. The easy access to the large garden and the bistro area with hot drinks available at all hours were particularly appreciated. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home
to others and am very grateful for the care that my relative received.
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Review from J M (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff very caring and helpful, to one another and to residents.
Food delicious, staff very helpful about special diets.
Good choice of activities. Lovely garden. High standard of cleanliness. Furniture too big for me. I am small and thin.
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Review from Karen D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend was at Lincroft Meadow for eight weeks before she passed away. During that time the staff were friendly to myself and very supportive of my friend. They took time to explain the care my friend was receiving along with how and why things were done. I know that my friend enjoyed their company.
As my friend entered her last days the support I personally received from members of my friend's care team (thank you), and management (thank you) was above and beyond what I could have imagined. I felt they too were on the journey with us and were not just there for my friend but for her friends as well. The memory of the hugs and the kind words is a lasting memory, and very precious. To know that my friend was surrounded by love and care when her friends were not at her side is a great comfort. The staff there are a great team and deserve recognition of that fact.
Thank you again.
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Review from V K (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mum is very happy, the staff friendly and helpful. I, myself, feel content knowing mum is in safe hands.
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Review from L G (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Initial respite from home, loved it so much. Mum decided to become a permanent resident. Have not regretted since.
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Review from M S (Husband of Resident) published on 4 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has received good attention from all of the staff who have helped her during her stay here so far. Thank you.
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Review from E S (Resident) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a resident patient jointly with my wife (who requires nursing care) for only the first 1 and a half weeks at Lincroft Meadow Care Home in Kidlington, I can rate the experience from the preliminaries in all respects as truly outstanding in every aspect: first contact, inspection, arrangements, management,
staff, carers, furnishings and housekeeping - all exceeded expectations and, indeed, surpassed anticipations. It's too early to assess the experience, but so far it truly deserves to be regarded as 'OUTSTANDING' - very human and humane, caring, understanding, professional and encouraging.
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Review from Ann H (Wife of Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the overall care my husband receives. The staff are friendly and very helpful.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Lincroft Meadow Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 44 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 44 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 4.944 for Lincroft Meadow Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (495 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 522 Ratings = 4.944
  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 Lincroft Meadow Care Home is based on 44 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 44 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: 2 Nov 2018

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (4)

Elaine

Elaine Ratcliffe

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2017

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!

Sheryl

Sheryl Despi

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017

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.

Suzanne

Suzanne Morgan

Job Title: Client Services Manager Joined: 2019

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!

Rebecca

Rebecca Goodgame

Job Title: Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Rebecca Goodgame, and I am the Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator here at Lincroft Meadow.


Before joining the team at Lincroft Meadow I was a pastry chef for one of the Oxford Universities. After a while, I started my own cake business, which I ran from my home for two years.


My grandma lived in a care home, and I always admired the activities department and everything they organised to enrich the lives of their residents. Because of this, I decided when I saw this role advertised that it was time for me to give back to the community, so I applied!

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