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Buxton House has 64 ensuite single bedrooms, divided into four wings to create a homely feel. Each wing has its own spacious lounge/diner and...
Care Provided by Buxton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Buxton House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care South
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Lauren Taylor(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Buxton House Reviews (116)
Buxton House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.716) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buxton House has 116 reviews.
All ok so far.
Thank you for your review, please don't hesitate to speak to the team should you need anything more. I hope you continue to settle into life well at Buxton House. Wishing you all the best.
When she fell unwell and the doctor confirmed that she would not recover, her care changed to Palliative Care. I would like to thank the truly wonderful staff at Buxton House and the Community Nurses, all of whom worked as a team, for the heartfelt care shown and practical help that they gave to my mum. I stayed with Mum at home for her last few precious days of life, and this care and compassion were also extended to me. What a privilege it was to be surrounded by such genuine concern. The overall holistic approach shown by this dedicated group of people is truly amazing and my mum could not have been better cared for.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and of course, your five-star review of Buxton House. Your feedback has been shared with the team at Buxton House and will no doubt mean so much to the team.
My sister seems very happy and well looked after, and the staff are always friendly and helpful. I am happy to think that my sister is able to remain in such a good environment, which enables her to have help with her anorexia.
Thank you so much for your review, feedback like this means so much to the team. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the team and wish you all the best.
I am happy with all aspects of the care given to my great aunt at Buxton House. The staff are always friendly, polite and considerate when caring for the residents of the home. The activities staff are always doing things to interest and involve the residents.
Thank you for your lovely 5 star review. I will be sure to pass all your comments onto the team at Buxton House who will no doubt be delighted. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mum has been at Buxton House for over a year now and during that time the staff have been very caring and understanding. The home is always clean and tidy. Mum really enjoys the various entertainment programmes that are laid on, especially the sing-songs. She eats well most of the time and the staff ensure that where appropriate she has plenty of gravy with her meals as well as ice-cream!
Thank you for your lovely comments - I am delighted that your mother is enjoying living with us at Buxton House. Merry Christmas to you all.
Excellent care of my father. He seems to have settled in well and has begun to familiarise himself with his room, the layout and the daily routine. He always appears to be well looked after whenever I visit him.
Thank you for your 5 star review! It's so wonderful for the team to receive reviews like these, thank you again and wishing you a Happy Christmas.
Home is always clean and tidy. Rooms kept clean.
Only issue is it sometimes takes a while to be let in.
Good communication kept between home and relatives.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your comments are much appreciated. I will be sure to pass on your feedback regarding the time to enter the home. Merry Christmas to you all.
I have been visiting a friend at Buxton House for a year now, twice a week. She has been well looked after. All the staff have been friendly and very kind.
Thank you for your review; it means so much to the team to receive feedback for all the wonderful work they do. Wishing you all the very best.
Very clean and well-kept home.
Thank you for leaving Buxton House a review. I am so pleased your husband enjoyed the food, in particular, the puddings! I will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the team. Wishing you all the best.
Cannot imagine any better care home than Buxton House Care Home. My husband was looked after in every way possible and it was also good for me to have peace of mind while we were apart.
Thank you for your 5 star review, comments such as these mean so much to the team. Wishing you all the very best.
ALways a friendly welcome when I visit. Staff very helpful with several requests for paperwork etc. required for blue badge and financial forms etc. Very happy with Buxton House and staff.
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! You're feedback is greatly appreciated and will be passed on to the team. Wishing you all the best.
The care home has improved much more since the new manager is now running it. She has helped the residents become more active, being helpful and made us welcome.
I am delighted to read your comments, thank you so much. We're very proud of the team at Buxton House and it will mean so much for them to ready your comments. All the best.
Always welcoming and friendly. Mum has settled well and appears to be happy. Staff have quickly understood Mum's needs and ways.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; the team at Buxton House will be delighted. Many thanks.
My mother has been supported with understanding, professionalism and compassion and all care for her needs has been done with respect and dignity and myself and my family would recommend Buxton House, the manager and the team to anyone considering moving a family member to a care establishment.
Thank you for your lovely 5* review! I am delighted that your mother is being so well cared for at Buxton House.
Very nice people.
Thank you for your 5* review! Wishing you all the best.
The care my mom is receiving is good and the activities provided are a real strength to the provision in Buxton House. Staff are approachable and helpful. Management are approachable and do what they can to address any concerns that may arise regarding my mum. Regular staff are obviously working very hard to sustain the level of care for residents. There is a welcoming feel on entry to the home and an open-access policy.
Thank you so much for your kind review, I am delighted that your mum is enjoying her stay with us at Buxton House. All the very best.
I was very happy with my father's stay. I could see when I collected him that he was as happy as I left him. Enjoying the Christmas festivities put on by the staff which I joined in and enjoyed. I would have no hesitation to take him again. Thank you very much all round.
Thank you for your 5-star review, I am delighted that your father enjoyed his time with us at Buxton House. Many thanks.
1st class care home. All the staff who work there go above and beyond attending to the care of residents in every way and they also take an interest and care to the resident's family, can’t praise them enough. Massive improvement and asset to the home since the appointment of the new manager in September.
Thank you for your 5 star review! Your feedback will be passed on to the team at Buxton House, wishing you all the best.
Her time there during the pandemic was made easier for all of us due to the outstanding love they showed her and us.
Thank you so much for leaving a review, I am so sorry for your loss. I will ensure your feedback is passed onto the team. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Buxton House has been home to my mum for the last three years. This week we were told she was end of life. The staff of Buxton House welcomed my sister and I to stay with my mum overnight. Took care of her with the most compassion, care and love I have ever seen. My mum passed away yesterday, we have been spoken to by all members of staff who looked after her, who have passed on their condolences and spoken with us individually. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. You're all fantastic and we are incredibly grateful to you, always.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am so sorry to learn of your mum's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Wishing you all the best.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (21) & Events (0)
- 02 Jun 2026
Dorset care home residents delighted in a memorable musical afternoon created especially for them by the BSO, Care South and JPMorganChase. Hosted at JPMorganChase’s Bournemouth campus, the midweek event included...
- 27 May 2026
Communities across the south of England gathered at Care South’s care homes to share experiences and raise awareness during Dementia Action Week. Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead for Care South,...
- 08 May 2026
A retired midwife living in a Weymouth care home visited a hospital’s maternity unit as part of a special wish to honour her 40-year career. Lin, who lives in Buxton...
There are no upcoming events for Buxton House.
Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Buxton House.
Meet the Team (1)

“I have worked in the Health and Social Care sector since I was old enough to be employed; whilst continuing to study, develop and achieve the skills and qualifications I have.
I began my career working with Care South as a Care Assistant and progressed to my present role as Home Manager of Buxton House. I initially began my journey at Buxton House and worked across the company in different locations – I am so glad to be back!
Ensuring every day is meaningful for the people we care for is what drives me and the team at Buxton House to give the best possible service.
We aim to support our residents and be involved in the care we provide; to enhance their independence in confidence, knowing we can support them with our person-centred approach.
I am proud and fortunate to be part of a fun, professional and caring team who work above and beyond expectations consistently.”
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