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Family & friends:
01235 518 440New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
A warm welcome to our home
Situated in a quiet and residential street in near to Didcot town centre lies The Meadows. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia and nursing care for up to 68 residents in a welcoming, friendly and cosy environment.
Where comfort meets convenience
Opened in 2004, with good transport links to the A34 and half a mile from Didcot Parkway railway station, The Meadows is in easy reach of the glorious Oxfordshire countryside, River Thames, Vale of the White Horse and the beautiful Berkshire Downs.
A social and welcoming atmosphere
Residents can enjoy the daily social activities going on in the central communal areas with the hairdressing salon open during the week. The café and landscaped gardens are often occupied with residents to relax and enjoy time with their family and friends.
Mum moved to The Meadows in February 2024. She is so happy and settled. The care she receives is great. It has given the family peace of mind that she is now safe and well cared for! The staff are fantastic and very patient with the family and our questions. The staff activity team are excellent. There is so much going on. I attended my first residents meeting recently, senior staff were very informative and noted any concerns which was reassuring.
Daughter of Resident, The Meadows
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at The Meadows. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Arts and crafts
- ‘Pat the dog’ – a visit from a trained dog
- Coffee mornings
- 100th birthday party
- Lunch club
- Manicure and massage
- Gents’ club
- Flower arranging
- Visiting musicians
- Knit2gether
- Visit from the Beavers
- Christmas party’s
- Summer fete
- Church service
- Gardening
- Mind song (music therapy)
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
The talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join us. The menus change daily and the kettle is always on. Our chef bakes every day so there is always a fresh cake for residents, friends and families to enjoy.
Each of the households has their own small kitchen dining room where residents can take their meals if they wish. Residents are also encouraged to help prepare their own food and to make snacks whenever they choose.
Tobias Matonhodze
Home Manager
Tobias Matonhodze
Home Manager
Tobias Matonhodze has worked for the Trust for over 15 years in a variety of roles starting as a Carer at the Meadows and progressing through Care Leader and then Deputy Manager in sisters homes. Has one of the most seniors Deputy Managers in the Trust, Tobias supported other Homes, such as Chilterns Court, Langford View, Longlands and Stirling’s.
Tobias has completed his NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care, and his level 5 Diploma in Care Home Management. Tobias as also completed a Oxfordshire Leadership Development Programme that was sponsored by NHS Health Education England and Oxfordshire County Council.
Tobias likes cooking and is a avid sportsman, he goes to the Gym on a weekly basis and enjoys watching football, and he support Manchester United, which causes some laughter and banter with residents.
Tobias strives to ensure that all of the residents are well cared for and are happy and content, he prides himself on being approachable and helpful wherever possible.
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required, and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| Care Type | Fees From | Fees To |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Long Term | £1,863 | £1,863 |
| Nursing Respite | £2,003 | £2,003 |
| Residential Long Term | £1,445 | £1,510 |
| Residential Respite | £1,570 | £1,645 |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying for care page.
Key facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
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Where to find us
51.608410248174, -1.2488046276474
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Family & friends:
01235 518 440New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
