
such kindness, compassion, professionalism and with great humour too within a beautiful settingP P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a beautiful home with amazing views sited on a lake but the real magic here is the staffLinda B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


such kindness, compassion, professionalism and with great humour too within a beautiful settingP P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a beautiful home with amazing views sited on a lake but the real magic here is the staffLinda B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Lakeside Care Home is located in Watermead Village, just under a mile from Aylesbury. Situated in 80 acres of parkland next to a wildlife lake, the home offers stunning countryside views throughout the year. The two lakes, connected by the river Thame, create a peaceful sanctuary for local wildlife. The home was carefully designed to cater to the needs of the elderly, with a focus on comfort and safety. It...
Care Provided by Lakeside Watermead Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Full details will be discussed on an individual basis
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lakeside Watermead Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lakeside Watermead Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Portman Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anu Godagama(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Open Visiting, protected mealtimes are in place but exceptions can be made if you wish to assist a love one or travelling a distance.
Parking
- Free parking is available outside Lakeside at Watermead Care Home.
Lakeside Watermead Care Home Reviews (49)
Lakeside Watermead Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.148) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lakeside Watermead Care Home has 49 reviews.
The manager was also very helpful in assisting us with the procedure/system of how to get mum into the care home.
Thank you for the kind review I will pass your review and comments to the staff.
I have felt safe here, I was made to feel so welcome. Staff and management so lovely and helpful. I have never felt so happy, I love the views. I felt very secure, staff are all happy.
Very daunting at first, but after a few days everyone was friendly and made me very welcome. Staff, carers, nurses were very kind and dedicated. Their attention was very caring, nothing was too much trouble, helping as much as possible. Very hard work. What they achieve is amazing.
Thank you for your kind review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay
My mother was transferred to lakeside because of her failing mobility, health and weight. She was 97 and needed more intensive care generally. In the 6 months she was there she gained weight and seemed very happy. Mum passed away at the home 20-2-16, with the family around her for the last 36 hours. The care and dignity mum and the family were shown was outstanding. Nothing was to much trouble. Lakeside is a place where, after visiting your loved one, you come away feeling content and confident you are leaving them in good hands.
On my first visit I was immediately impressed with the quality of welcome and readiness to be helpful without intrusion. Staff smiled as I passed them wherever they were working and readily responded if I had a query. All visits were the same. It was always a pleasure to visit my friend. I like the way that the majority of staff responded to my friends and her needs efficiently and respectfully. I also found management equally ready to respond to requests for information or action and felt that they genuinely were doing the best they could under any circumstances to deal with the situation in hand. This is a human nursing home.
Mum has recently moved to Lakeside where she is extremely happy and content. She has a lovely comfortable room which has stunning views across the lake. She also has her own toilet/shower room attached. The family of staff are amazing, from the manager to the cleaners, chef and carers, everyone finding the time to make mum's stay as pleasant as possible - even calling the doctor in promptly when mum was poorly. Both mum and the other residents are looked after and supported well depending on their individual needs; the staff being good listeners, caring, friendly, patient and kind. There always seems to be different activities happening in the main lounge; it is a happy place. It is reassuring to know that mum is being so well looked after during her time here. If I become too old/infirm and unable to look after myself, then this is the type of nursing home that I would like to end up in. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
The management set the tone that is cascaded throughout the whole team.
The facilities are excellent as are the staff. From the nursing team, carers and housekeeping team. The activities are greatly welcomed. Thank you everyone.
I experienced constant attention from the moment I arrived from the professional nurses and management teams and the friendly and courteous carers. Carers who occasionally had to accept rudeness from some frustrated residents were particularly impressive. The food was particularly good, varied and cooked to the highest standard and seemingly endless offering of drinks throughout the day. The care home was really well established in a very nice area and built to a high standard and kept up to date in functionality, equipment and cleanliness. It was very difficult if not impossible to fault anything to everyone concerned.
The staff here are wonderfully attentive, caring and treat my mother with such kindness and dignity. The food is excellent and varied and just the right amount for a smaller appetite. My mother's room is lovely, with a view of the lake, although (sadly) she takes little interest in what she can see. It is managed extremely well and communication appears a strength.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (47) & Events (0)
- 06 Jul 2026
With the beautiful summer weather continuing, our residents have been making the most of every opportunity to spend time outdoors. Whether relaxing in the garden, enjoying a gentle stroll or...
- 06 Jul 2026
There was a fantastic atmosphere in the home as residents gathered to enjoy a traditional supper of egg and chips with a refreshing cold beer while watching the England World...
- 04 Jun 2026
The lovely weather gave us the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors working in our garden areas and tidying the balcony. Residents enjoyed helping to keep our outdoor spaces looking...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 29 Jan 2015Recipient: Lakeside Watermead Care Home
- 29 Jan 2015Recipient: Lakeside Watermead Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lakeside Watermead Care Home.
Meet the Team (7)

I've been the Care Manager at Lakeside at watermead care home since February 2025. I feel very lucky to have worked in health care for most of my adult life. Most of my career has been in the areas of mental health, learning disability, behaviour therapy, neurological care and rehabilitation as a Registered Nurse, before progressing to healthcare management. I have over 10 years’ experience within the care home sector, which for me has been the most rewarding of the healthcare specialities I have worked in.
I am passionate about enriching the lives of every resident we care for, and I know that at Lakeside at Watermead we deliver high quality care and experiences for our residents. My vision for Lakeside at Watermead Care Home includes constantly striving for the highest quality care possible, delivering activities to support good physical and mental health, serving nutritious and delicious food, creating a sociable community, and responding to every resident's individual needs and preferences, within a safe, homely environment.

Registered Nurse

Rudylin manages the office which is responsible for the efficient running of the administration at Lakeside at Watermead Care Home and provides invaluable support to the Home Manager, the residents and their relatives.

With over 11 years of dedication, I’ve had the privilege of growing with the organisation, starting as a care assistant, and progressing to a senior carer and nurse assistant. Additionally, I’ve received training in moving and handling and now a trained moving and handling assessor.
I’m passionate about my job role and take great pride in supporting not only our residents but also the families and my colleges. Recently, I’ve transitioned into an administrative position, where I strive to apply the knowledge and skills, I’ve acquired over the years to deliver great care and support.

Darryl acknowledges the importance of mealtimes to our residents and leads our team of skilled chefs in the preparation of nutritional and appetising meals. All meals are freshly cooked in our kitchens from locally sourced suppliers and the daily menus are planned to ensure that meals are well-balanced and offer a varied diet.

Started as Housekeeping 18 years ago and became head of housekeeping. Recently moved to General maintenance role.

My Name in Tracey, I have worked at Lakeside for nearly 27 years. Started as a Team leader in the home and did that for 18 years which I absolutely loved. During that time I support various departments within the home.
Then I moved permanently to become the activity coordinator, which I enjoy, to promote general health and wellbeing of the residents to provide and assist residents to access wide range of activities both group and 1:1 basis.
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