Lincroft Meadow Care Home

The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AA
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9.9 188 Reviews
  • 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 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 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 What's included?

Those care needs.

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)

Contact Lincroft Meadow Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (188)

9.9

Lincroft Meadow Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lincroft Meadow Care Home has 188 reviews.

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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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Review from K P (Sister of Resident) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister is very happy here and has improved a lot since she came here. The care is excellent.
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Review from Shirley H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and always somebody to help the residents.
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Review from A H (Friend of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is where the people come first and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Food is first class and rooms are very clean and tidy.
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Review from L A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very friendly and provide excellent care to their residents.
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Review from Alana D (Wife of Resident) published on 5 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot praise Lincroft Meadow highly enough. The staff are well trained, friendly, efficient and supportive. My husband had multiple medical needs and all were managed with care, friendliness and well qualified medical efficiency. The staff not only looked after the patient but also supported members
of our family through tough times, especially the management of end of life care with the support of the local GP practice. The accommodation is light and airy, but with all the equipment needed for patient care as well as comfortable furniture both in private and public rooms. It is a joy to walk into the reception area and to be greeted by the staff, who treat all residents, their family and friends, with respect and friendliness - not to mention coffee and cakes! For those who are more independent, there is encouragement to interact with friends and family in the area which means there are always friends and family visiting.
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Review from Rita M (Friend of Resident) published on 8 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been in Lincroft Meadow Care Home for 2 months now and I have seen how he has improved in wellbeing and stimulation to join in with everything. For him, who has no family, it is lovely to see him well cared for and happy. Staff are lovely and look after him well.
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Review from K L (Partner of Resident) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home is bright and well furnished. I sometimes feel the food is not always consistent and would like to see more fresh vegetables which are lightly cooked and not covered in sauces. Also, some fresh fruit (satsumas, bananas, apples) that residents could help themselves to.
Also, some more
varied activities that use the resident's minds so the day is not so long.
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Review from Anne C (Wife of Resident) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband gets excellent care. The food is first class. Unfortunately, he does not participate in the activities provided. There is quite a change over of staff over the past year. I suspect that is because the pay and hours are not good for the carers.
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Review from Donald R (Respite Resident) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My time here has been refreshing and enjoyable. The excellent food and company have made life most agreeable. Service has been very good and I should be happy to return (if I find I can no longer manage on my own) and to recommend Lincroft to others.
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Review from B F (Resident) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleasant and caring staff. Rooms and storage inadequate for any long stay. Bedside lighting extremely poor and nowhere to put a book.
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Review from Paula L (Partner of Resident) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home and staff from reception through to management. All staff polite and helpful, including cleaners and kitchen staff, good food, very clean. My partner is given the best of care possible and happy that when I am not there he is being given the best of care.
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Review from Arthur S (Husband of Resident) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the six months that she was resident at Lincroft Meadow, my wife received efficient and compassionate treatment from many staff members. She was in the late stages of dementia and died on 4th September. In these difficult circumstances, staff at all levels were unfailingly kind to her and took
great care to make her comfortable and, so far as possible, happy.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.937)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) 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 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.937 for Lincroft Meadow Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (403 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 428 Ratings = 4.937
  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 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 36 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: 15 Oct 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (6)

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.

Emma

Emma Phillips

Job Title: Non-Clinical Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

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.

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!

Charlotte

Charlotte H

Job Title: Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator Joined: 2024

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.

Kerry

Kerry Paintin

Job Title: Home Trainer Joined: 2020

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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