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Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home

Buckingham Close, Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk IP25 6WL
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An excellent outcome thanks to the hard work from everyone involvedM D(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home, Thetford
Caring is relaxed and adaptable to the needs of the momentJ S(Husband of Resident/Service User)
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staff were welcoming and friendlyChristine H(Niece of Resident/Service User)
Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home, Thetford

Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home is a purpose built care home providing a friendly and supportive environment for older people requiring general or dementia nursing care. The home is situated in the bustling market town of Watton, a few miles south of Norwich and is easily accessible from the A11, A47 and is on the main bus route from Norwich.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of older people requiring general... 

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Care Provided by Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 73 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,350 - £1,549£1,350 - £1,549
Residential Dementia Care£1,350 - £1,549£1,350 - £1,549
Nursing Care£1,350 - £1,549£1,350 - £1,549
Nursing Dementia Care£1,350 - £1,549£1,350 - £1,549

* Subject to successful assessment

Contact Buckingham Lodge Nursing 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 choose 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

Person in charge

  • Bethany Dawson (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (73)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)

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Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.726) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home has 90 reviews.

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Review from Amanda K (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Karen L (Regular Volunteer) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Diane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Diane B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Gary C (Husband of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Neville H (Friend of Resident) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A J (Friend of Resident) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Rex I (Friend of Resident) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from W M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Shirley E (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Lynette O (Friend of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Karyn H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Angela L (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from H R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from P T (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Christy T (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 January 2023
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveRequires improvement
  • ResponsiveRequires improvement
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (4)

Bethany Dawson
Bethany DawsonJob Title Home Manager
Akhona Ndhlovu
Akhona NdhlovuJob Title Deputy Manager
Millie Sadd
Millie SaddJob Title Administrator
Adrian Maudling
Adrian MaudlingJob Title Receptionist

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home

What types of Care is Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home have?

There are 73 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Thetford?

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

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