Porthaven Care Homes
Lincroft Meadow Care Home
Nursing home in Cherwell, Oxfordshire
Operated by Porthaven Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Lincroft Meadow Care Home, operated by Porthaven Care Homes, is located in Cherwell, Oxfordshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care across 70 registered beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home delivers 24-hour care to residents in the South East of England, supporting those requiring residential and nursing services alongside specialist dementia support and short-term respite provision.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
253 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,613 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £429 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Oxfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,138 |
| 2025 | — | £1,184 |
| 2026 | £1,613 | — |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Lincroft Meadow Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cherwell
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Bicester and District
We provide coffee & teas for the over 60's while they wait for the buses or have been shopping. Provide shelter from the weather when required and a place to get information from AGE UK.
Kidlington and District Information Centre
The provision of a free, confidential and impartial information service to all individuals, including - Local Services, Communications, travel and transport and Leisure and Tourism information.…
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How much does care at Lincroft Meadow cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01865 638176.
Part of Porthaven Care Homes
Lincroft Meadow Care Home is one of 21 homes run by Porthaven Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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