
An excellent outcome thanks to the hard work from everyone involvedM D(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Caring is relaxed and adaptable to the needs of the momentJ S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

staff were welcoming and friendlyChristine H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

An excellent outcome thanks to the hard work from everyone involvedM D(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Caring is relaxed and adaptable to the needs of the momentJ S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

staff were welcoming and friendlyChristine H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

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...
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 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
- 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
* Subject to successful assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 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
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
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)
Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (89)
Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home has 89 reviews.
I find the staff really helpful and friendly they welcome my husband and shake his hand . My husband suffers from dementia and laughs and the staff always remember him and give him a wave .the rooms are very clean and comfortable, the nurse always make sure on medication before I leave, my husband has been going 4 weeks a year for the last 3 years and I have not had any issues very nice place would recommend it
It was a pleasure looking after him. He bring joy to us other residents. Thank you for the feedback
Since this sad event, the staff have looked after Mum very well, encouraging her to join activities, offering time, and support. She was moved to a new room and maintenance staff helped make this as homely as possible. Buckingham Lodge is a very caring place, staff show exceptional kindness to Mum and I am always made to feel very welcome when I visit.
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to look after your family. We will continue to deliver exceptional care for residents in our care
Excellent care home from the place itself down to the staff. Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter, the workers there are so sincere and it shows they love what they do, and truly care about the residents. The food and the decor of the place is exceptional.
The staff are very friendly, understanding and caring to both the residents as well as the residents families and everyone is treated with dignity. The staff work hard to keep the residents safe and occupied, encouraging them to take part in many activities for body as well as mind. The food is prepared, cooked and served on the premises by in house chef and staff. My mother loves all the food!
Overall Buckingham Lodge in my view is both very well managed and run by all the staff and gives all my family peace of mind that my mum is safe, supervised and well cared for socially and medically.
My daughter is very happy living in the care home.
We moved our friend from Essex to be nearer to us and can honestly say, it's the best thing that we did for him. The level of care from all the staff was very good, everyone was so friendly and settled him in very quickly. He thoroughly enjoyed the activities, much to our surprise, as he was quite a solitary man. When we first viewed Buckingham Lodge, we were impressed with the cleanliness and decor and how generous the residents' rooms were. Sadly, my friend's stay was only to be for six months but he was happy and looked after.
Overall, everything has been lovely. My wife has been here for over three years. The staff are friendly and they take good care of my wife. The home is always clean and tidy. My wife is now on a pureed diet and shake but when she first came, she very much enjoyed her food.
On the whole, this is Dad's home now and he is very settled here.
Love the idea of the monthly newsletter.
Everyone is very polite and friendly.
The food was excellent as was the attention of the staff.
I was sad to leave!
The home and staff have been very good with my dad, always friendly and helpful. Very impressed with the place.
Buckingham Lodge is the most remarkable place. The moment you enter you're greeted by kind caring staff, who do care about the residents and enjoy their jobs. They take an interest in the resident, their likes/dislikes hobbies, etc., and then talk to them about them. They somehow make time to answer all questions/queries/concerns you or the resident may have. Residents and visitors are treated with dignity and respect. Everyone is so friendly. My Dad thought he was in a 5-star hotel, it truly is that good - nothing is too much trouble. They enabled me to go back from being a carer to a daughter and for that, I am eternally grateful!
Thank you for the kind words. We will continue to look after our residents to the highest standard. I will pass comments on this to my colleagues.
My mum has been staying at Buckingham Lodge since 21 December 2023. I have found all the staff to be very friendly and caring. Mum is looked after very well. The room is large and everywhere is kept very clean. Nothing seems to be too much trouble.
Thank you for the lovely feedback. Our team at Buckingham will make every attempt to improve the quality of care for our residents.
Our overall impression of Buckingham Lodge is pretty good. The visually smart interior, excellent food, very welcoming staff and more importantly the feedback we get from our mother is always very positive. Slight concerns however on personal care. More assistance required in the toilet area we feel. My dad is incontinent so more prompting and pad changes during the day would be good. My mother suffers with oedema so leg elevation and gentle exercise would be beneficial. I appreciate you are often short-staffed but these are areas of possible improvement we feel.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. I would like to assure you that with the implementation of our new management structure, we have made substantial enhancements to our staffing levels. Your suggestions regarding areas for improvement have been promptly addressed. If you ever wish to discuss these changes or any other concerns further, please feel free to come and talk to us.
My friend was a resident at Buckingham Lodge for four years. She didn't have any visitors but always said that the staff were excellent. She was always treated with kindness, dignity and respect by all staff who always went the extra mile, especially when she needed shopping done for herself. She was very happy at Buckingham Lodge, she had no family apart from me.
My father was well looked after while he was at Buckingham Lodge, and I would recommend this care home to others.
My grandad was at Buckingham Lodge before he passed away! He was very happy there and was treated so very kindly by everyone at Buckingham Lodge. I would definitely recommend Buckingham Lodge to anyone, and I already know they would be very happy there.
A house becomes a home when it is filled with kindness, love and respect, which are all the attributes that the carers at Buckingham Lodge possess whilst providing the best care for their residents. My mum is happy and feels at home - the carers are her extended family. I am forever grateful for the professional care and attention provided for my mum. Thank you to all the carers - you all do an amazing job.
Thank you very much for the kind words. We are working together to achieve the best outcome for our residents. They are our family.
Very up to date facility. Light and bright. Great staff, and warm atmosphere. I'd highly recommend Buckingham Lodge to everyone whose family needed that extra help. I know my family and my aunt herself appreciate the care she receives. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you very much for the lovely comment. We will continue to work hard to maintain our high standards.
Modern building with up-to-date facilities. Clean and warm. My father-in-law is content, treated with kindness and care. Carers show him respect and he is content and feels safe. His family are welcomed and kept advised of his condition. Have dealt with questions in a timely and diligent manner. More than satisfied with the home. Thank you.
Everyone is very pleasant and hard-working even though covid.
I think this says it all.
Thank you, everyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 January 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (4)

I joined Kingsley in October 2025. I have worked in healthcare for 14 years, starting as a healthcare assistant. I have a passion for high-quality care and a positive culture, making the care home the best home for our residents. I have had the benefit of working in a wide range of environments, including care homes, learning disabilities, live-in care and most recently mental health. I completed my MSc in Mental Health Nursing with my aspirations to become a care home manager. I have horses and dogs that fill all my spare time. I enjoy going on a ski holiday each year.

I’m Akhona, the Deputy Clinical Manager at Kingsley since February 2026. My nursing journey has been fulfilling, and I’m excited to be part of this dynamic team. I qualified as an overseas nurse in Zimbabwe in 2015 and have been in England for six years, gaining intensive experience in the care sector. This includes six years in various roles, with four years as a Clinical Lead in North Yorkshire. I hold a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing Sciences and am nearing the completion of my Master’s in Mental Health at Southbank University, London, while pursuing a CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice Level 7 (RQF) with Learn Direct. My clinical skills include tracheostomy, catheterisation, RIG placements, and both surgical and non-surgical wound management. Outside of nursing, I have a passion for writing books, reading, and part-time farming, with a love for horticulture. I’m dedicated to providing comprehensive care and excited to collaborate with my colleagues to make a positive impact on our patients’ lives at Kingsley.

Hello! I’ve worked at Buckingham Lodge since 2018, I started on a bank contract as a Housekeeper whilst I was in high school as I moved into college I started to learn more within the home such as Kitchen Assistant, Laundry, Support Worker and Senior Support Worker. I am now enjoying my role as Home Administrator.
Everybody is so supportive and I know who to turn to if I need some help. There are also lots of training opportunities that I utilise to expand my knowledge in various areas.
In my spare time, I enjoy attending various car shows and spending time with my family. I also like to organise Car Shows that we hold here at Buckingham Lodge.

I've been with the company for five years and it has been a great experience. I enjoy dealing with family members and making the admission of their loved ones an easy transition for them.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy novels and spending time with my grandson.
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