Buckingham Lodge

Culpepper Close, Buckingham, Aylesbury HP19 9DU
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9.9 114 Reviews
  • Buckingham Lodge, Aylesbury
Anchor’s Buckingham Lodge is a purpose-built modern care home. It provides friendly care within a comfortable and relaxing environment. The home is finished to the highest standard and benefits from impressive facilities for customers to enjoy, such as cosy quiet lounges, well-maintained secure gardens and a café. Each bedroom has an en suite wet room and underfloor heating as standard.

The team are pleased to be continuing to welcome permanent residents and those who wish to join Buckingham Lodge for respite care.

The home provides residential care, which is personally tailored to meet the individual needs of customers and enhance their quality of life. Anchor works with customers and their loved ones to create detailed care plans. This ensures each individual’s health and care needs are continually met. Anchor prides itself in dementia care and provides on-going training to care staff to ensure their approach always reflects best practice. Buckingham Lodge is also a pet-friendly home.

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for those aged over 55 years. The organisation has more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people. Money is reinvested back into services and retirement properties and care homes to raise standards and continually exceed customers' expectations.

Care Provided by Buckingham Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Simon Meredith (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (64)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2015

Funding & Fees Guide for Buckingham Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,425
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,425
  • Colleagues at Buckingham Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Buckingham Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors are welcome.


  • Parking
  • The home have onsite parking, including disabled spaces.


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Buckingham Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Buckingham Lodge has 114 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This year it is our 62nd Wedding anniversary. I woke up on 8/9/2024 really sad that my husband wasn't by side. I went to visit him with his card and present and was amazed to be greeted by one of the carers with a heart. When I arrived upstairs the area was beautifully decorated with hearts and balloons
and the table was set with a lovely roast dinner and a bottle of wine. I was bowled over with the kindness shown and then to round it of a beautiful cake was presented. I was so surprised and happy that a day which I thought was going to be sad turned out to be so special. The staff are special at Buckingham Lodge always cheerful doing a difficult job. Thank you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carers always say hello to my dad and I. Carers are all so friendly. I was there the other day and the residents were singing away amongst themselves around the table, so overall, they all seem happy. I love seeing the various videos that are posted showing my dad having a good time. That makes me very
reassured.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father became a permanent resident at Buckingham Lodge back in April of this year. I decided to wait for a few months before submitting a review. Yesterday, I visited him on his 94th birthday at Buckingham Lodge and my wife and I were blown away at the fuss that the care home staff bestowed on my
father. Firstly, the chef and his colleague produced a surprise birthday cake that looked amazing and tasted delicious. Secondly, the carer that was on duty made us feel very welcome too.
After tea and cake, we wandered around the first floor which is modern, smart, clean and very spacious. Importantly, my father tells me that he feels safe and secure at Buckingham Lodge. He enjoys the food that is provided and he showed me the menu for this week which looks varied and healthy. The staff that I have met over the last few months have all been courteous and helpful.
Overall, four months down the line, I feel that we made the correct choice for my father to stay at Buckingham Lodge.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is suffering from dementia and when living alone had terrible panic attacks. Since moving into Buckingham Lodge, she has calmed down considerably. She's happy and healthy and eats much better. Buckingham Lodge is always clean and bright but the best thing for my mum is that all the staff are
so happy and patient and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and management. Very clean and comfortable. I feel that my wife is being given the best care and we, as a family, liaise with all the team to ensure we're all communicating. My wife recently had her birthday and the catering team made her a fabulous cake and celebrated her birthday. I
would recommend the care home highly. We have never experienced and problem at all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nanna has been at Buckingham Lodge for a little while now and she has settled in really well with the help of the staff and the manager, they are always friendly and supportive with my nanna and family alike, they keep you updated when she is feeling unwell or has had to see a doctor which I really
appreciate. The improvement in my nanna from living alone to living at Buckingham Lodge is amazing, she is so much brighter and happier there. I am grateful to everyone at the home for everything they do.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and his team have settled my aunt so well, this was a huge change for her at 97. The carers are patient and caring, treating them all as individuals with plenty of entertainment and impromptu singing. She is chilled and happy. I appreciate the communication, I'm always kept up to date which
is very reassuring. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After more than thirty years living alone, with the help of visiting care for the past few years, it was time Mum had the full-time care she so desperately needed. As a family, we had reservations she would settle into her new life at Buckingham Lodge. How wrong were we? She is so happy, in fact, constantly
tells us how happy she is to be living with her friends, her appetite is back and is so enjoying the delicious meals. The entertainment is giving Mum great joy, just loves a singalong with the visiting entertainers.
She so enjoys having her hair done by the hairdresser, getting her nails done and choosing a nice outfit for the day. The staff are all so caring and treat all the residents and visitors with warmth and respect.
Thank you to the manager and all the team for all your hard work and dedication.
Feel the 'sparkle' has returned to Mum's life for which we are eternally grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely cannot recommend this care home enough! Each and every one of the staff here goes above and beyond their role. Caring, compassionate, friendly, listens, and always has the time for any queries/issues. The management is faultless and very understanding. I'm happy as I know my mum is being
cared for with the utmost respect. The rooms, food, facilities, and cleanliness are all amazing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband’s grandmother resides at Buckingham Lodge. Since she moved, her general well-being has drastically improved and she has found her joy for life again. She smiles, is at peace and makes it a point each time to mention how very fortunate she feels to live there. “You know how in every place
there is that one person who gets on your nerves? Well, not here. Everyone is so lovely. They never tell me off, they are always friendly and I am really lucky to be here.” During our visits, we have found this to be true – everyone knows her by name (as well as knowing her many quirks) and they care for her with patience, respect, humour and so much love. The meals are well-balanced and healthy, with a variety of choices to cater for the residents’ tastes. The atmosphere is one of warmth and care, with many personalised touches to make it feel homely. As an extended family member who lives so far away, it gives me peace of mind to know she is happy and cared for. Thank you from the heart.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nanna is really well taken care of at Buckingham Lodge. She tells me every time I see her that the staff are all really nice, she thinks she’s lucky to be there and loves living there. The meals she’s provided are really healthy and the staff are always friendly and considerate to her. I’m really
grateful to Buckingham Lodge for taking care of her and making an environment that she’s happy in.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in this excellent care home for just over 4 years after the sudden loss of my father. I love visiting her here as it’s like a second home to me and my family. She is well cared for and the staff are friendly, approachable and hardworking! I can relax as I know she is happy, safe and
well looked after. I wouldn’t want her anywhere else.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would thoroughly recommend Buckingham Lodge to anyone looking at care for their relative. My nan spent the last 18 months of her life at Buckingham Lodge Care Home, it was a very hard decision to make putting Nan into care but Buckingham Lodge was definitely the right choice. Nan's well-being, dignity
and happiness was considered throughout and she settled in very quickly.
The staff's compassion, dedication, and professionalism was evident in every interaction we have had with them. Their commitment to ensuring her comfort, safety, and well-being did not go unnoticed, and it brought comfort to our family knowing she was in such capable hands. Their kindness and empathy extended not only to her but also to our family, always making us feel welcome at the home and involved in her care.
The home provided a variety of activities and Nan was always pleased with the food served.
Thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Buckingham Lodge Care Home about six months ago after a spell of not coping on her own at home and being admitted to hospital. I can't believe how much Mum has improved in her time in the home. Mum is now eating well after so long of not wanting to eat at all and really enjoys the meals.
She has amazing carers who look after her so well, and the relationships she has developed with everyone there are so lovely to see.
I am always kept informed of any concerns the carers may have, and they are always happy to chat about what is important to Mum and find out who she really is. I know that whenever I visit, Mum will be tidy, hair done (she loves having the hairdressers there), nails done and wearing her earrings.
There is always so much going on, and it is great to see the updates on social media of Mum joining in with the games and events that have taken place since she has been there.
I can't rate the team at Buckingham Lodge highly enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In January 2023, when my sister and I reached the sad decision that we could no longer support Mum and Dad in their home, we enquired at Buckingham Lodge regarding respite care as a taster for a permanent solution.
From that moment on, the manager and all the wonderful staff made us very welcome. Mum
and Dad settled in immediately and are now very well cared for happy permanent residents.
All the staff are very friendly, approachable and caring. There are lots of activities and the food is amazing.
Thank you Buckingham Lodge for making a difficult decision for us easy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum and Dad have now been in Buckingham Lodge Care Home for nine months and we are delighted that it has now been confirmed that they can stay there. Having initially moved into Buckingham Lodge for a period of respite care, they both settled in really quickly and the team of carers and team leaders
were so caring and supportive that it quickly became clear that this was a great place for them and they both wanted to stay. The team are all really kind and patient, they respond quickly and efficiently to patients' needs and always have time to chat to us when we visit. The communication from them about any health concerns has been timely and helpful and it is incredibly reassuring to know Mum and Dad are so well looked after.
All of the teams play their role, the housekeeping team ensures Mum and Dad's rooms are clear and fresh and the catering team do an amazing job - the food is fantastic!
Thank you to all the teams - you do a brilliant job!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I placed my husband who has Alzheimer’s into Buckingham Lodge for some respite. I booked 11 days. He settled well and really enjoyed his stay, he felt he could have stayed longer!
The room was lovely, the bathroom clean and spotless, the food menu looked very appealing indeed!
My husband joined in
all the activities, there’s so much going on, which is great. He enjoyed the activities and company. He’s returned home tired, but a very happy man!
The staff are so caring and helpful. The manager is very approachable and easy to talk to. There is such a happy atmosphere in the home.
I’m very keen for my husband to go back for another stay and have put in dates already.
I cannot fault the care and kindness my husband received.
Big thank you to everyone!

Reply from Simon Meredith, Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review of Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. We appreciate your kind comments regarding the great experience your husband had at Buckingham Lodge and we look forward to welcoming him back again soon. We are very pleased that you rate the facilities, activities and food so highly. We ensure that there are activities for each person who lives with us to enjoy and care at hand to support individual needs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Buckingham Lodge for just a couple of months. I am extremely pleased the way she has settled. This is due to the staff and management. Nothing is too much trouble, whenever we ask for anything it is done straight away. The efficiency is commendable. Mum has enjoyed music, dancing, chair
exercises, arts and crafts, games and spending time in the garden. The food is second to none, Mum is Coeliac and the measures that have been put in place are fantastic. The housekeeping staff are wonderful, team leaders and carers are great! So friendly and helpful. I am very impressed by the communication with me which is extremely important. They are attentive, caring and show compassion to the residents, working extremely hard every day. The manager, from day one of meeting him, has been efficient, helpful and supportive. He goes out of his way to ensure everything is running smoothly. I know my mum is safe and well cared for. Massive thank you to everyone at Buckingham Lodge.

Reply from Simon Meredith, Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review of Buckingham Lodge. We appreciate your kind comments regarding our team and the service your mum has received. It’s great to hear that your mum is very settled and you’re happy with the way you and your mum have been supported, especially in regards to catering. All our activities are arranged with our residents’ input, to ensure that they spend time as they wish – so it’s great to hear your mother has enjoyed participating in these.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is very settled and happy at Buckingham Lodge.
The care and support she receives has been excellent.
The food is delicious, and there are lots of activities too.

Reply from Simon Meredith, Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review of Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you rate our care and support as excellent. We are very pleased that your mother is happy living at Buckingham Lodge and enjoys the food. All our activities are arranged with our residents’ input, to ensure that they spend time as they wish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank the manager and his staff (very special people) for looking after my wife and the other guests. The staff are very professional. My wife is happy there, better than I could make her. Thank you from the heart.

Reply from Simon Meredith, Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review of Buckingham Lodge and it’s lovely to know you’re happy with the care received from all staff. We appreciate your kind comments regarding our team. We are very pleased that your wife is happy living at Buckingham Lodge and for the heart-warming feedback. We are here to help and support our residents and their loved ones and provide care unique to each individual who lives at Buckingham Lodge.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.928)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10 for Buckingham Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.928 for Buckingham Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (286 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 306 Ratings = 4.928

  • b) 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 Buckingham Lodge is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 May 2022

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Requires improvement
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 03 Mar 2025

We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact Buckingham Lodge for further details.


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Meet the Team (1)

Simon

Simon Meredith

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello!


My name is Simon, and I am the Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge.


I am originally from Lancashire but moved to Buckinghamshire at the age of 18 years. I have spent all of my career working in adult social care, mainly in the charitable and not-for-profit sectors.


I’ve worked across all of the different care sectors, and I believe I have gained a good understanding of the issues that people in our care experience, as well as an appreciation of how daunting it must be to move from the family home into residential care. The thought that I am in the privileged position of being able to influence and have a positive impact on people’s lives is very motivating and rewarding for me.


I am also passionate about supporting our staff to develop and achieve to the best of their ability. If we have a happy and engaged staff team, we should have happy, well-cared-for residents and a happy home – everyone matters!


If we can put each individual at the centre of all that we do, we can ensure that our residents are fully involved in all of our decision-making processes, enabling us to deliver care and support that is as individual as they are.


Away from work, I am married with two children and a dog. If I am not at Buckingham Lodge or at home (or out walking the dog), I can be found following the mighty Preston North End around the country.
   
I look forward to meeting you soon.


Frequently Asked Questions about Buckingham Lodge

What types of Care is Buckingham Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Buckingham Lodge provide?

Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Buckingham Lodge have?

There are 64 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Buckingham Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Buckingham Lodge to the centre of Aylesbury?

1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.