The Orders of St John Care Trust
The Meadows Care Home
Nursing home in South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Meadows Care Home is operated by the Orders of St John Care Trust and provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care in South Oxfordshire. The home is registered for 68 beds and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports older people with varying care needs, from those requiring assistance with daily living activities through to nursing care and specialist dementia support. It also offers respite care for people needing short-term accommodation and round-the-clock support.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 250 m away
- Fire station about 250 m away
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1 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 £1,310 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 £126 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 | £1,310 | — |
What Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Meadows Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in South Oxfordshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Millstream Day Centre
We provide interaction, meals and an exercise class for customers in and around Benson, Ewelme, Berrick Salome, Roke and Preston Crowmarsh. Activities are usually located in the Millstream Day…
Age Concern Chalgrove Area
We provide Day Centre facilities for Chalgrove and surrounding villages for the frail and elderly
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
Daybreak Oxford
The Charity, Daybreak Oxford, provides Day Clubs where adult members who are living with a dementia can enjoy a safe, caring and stimulating environment with activities suited to their needs. The…
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…
Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at The Meadows cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01440 841212.
Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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