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Alongside professional care, residents enjoy a number of homely comforts and additions, such as quality furnishings, flat screen TVs and refreshments with homemade cakes. The home even has a beauty salon.
Care Provided by Buckingham Care 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
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
please contact the home for the fee structure
Contact Buckingham 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Crown Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Wood(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
Parking
- Buckingham Care Home offers convenient parking facilities for visitors to ensure a stress-free experience. Dedicated parking area provides ample space for both cars and bicycles, allowing guests to easily access the home. Key Features: Free Parking: Ample free parking is available on-site for all visitors. Accessible Spaces: Designated parking spaces are provided for visitors with disabilities. Safety: The parking area is well-lit and monitored for the safety of their guests.
Buckingham Care Home Reviews (75)
Buckingham Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buckingham Care Home has 75 reviews.
My mother's mental and physical health has really improved in the home. She is clearly eating well, getting the chance to interact and generally responding well. Due to where I live I can only see her every 4 to 5 months and the contrast is remarkable (and welcome). Friendly staff, clean rooms and common area.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We will be sure to share them with the whole team.
My auntie has been at Buckingham for a few years now and I continued to be hugely impressed by the level of care given. The home is always spotless and the staff are so friendly and patient. My auntie is very happy there and it brings the family a lot of comfort to know she is in such a lovely place.
Amazing comments, thank you so much. We will be sure to share them with the team.
My mother-in-law spent some time in Buckingham in February, unfortunately, she was on end of life care. Although this was a very sad time for us as a family, we were always treated with kindness and could visit whenever we wanted, our mum was well looked after and made very comfortable, by a very kind and dedicated team. I would highly recommend Buckingham to anyone you can be sure of outstanding care of loved ones
My mum stayed for 2 weeks convalescing after a spell in hospital. The care she received was exceptional. The home is very well run by an excellent management team and the care staff on every level worked tirelessly to ensure mum received the best of care both physically and mentally. I would like to thank all the staff at the Buckingham for their support during Mum's stay which gave her the strength and confidence to then return to her own home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. Reviews like this give the whole staff team a boost. It was an absolute pleasure
The staff are very helpful to my husband.
Well done and thank you.
Thank you so much for your positive review. I am so pleased we have changed your perception of care homes and happy that your friend is being well looked after.
Thank you so much.
Wendy - Manager
I have cared for my mum.. for everything!
My late father asked me and my brother never put your mum in a home! Promise we did!
Break the promise we have.. this care home is amazing the colleagues are so dedicated, kind and I feel strongly my mum has had a new lease of life!
She is in a better place than living in a house with the only engagement is often a tv.
I live in Cumbria. During lockdown, this care home has been amazing I have had face time, telephone conversations and personal contact with restrictions.
I could never look after my mum like they do at Buckingham. All the colleagues I have met have been positive, honest, caring and going the extra mile!
I will never be able to thank all the colleagues enough.
I broke a promise dad but I think it was for the best! Thanks to all.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We will relay to all the staff as they work so hard to make the home a great place to be. The residents are like family and it's our absolute pleasure to care for them.
I found Buckingham House a truly caring place. The staff were 'each one excellent'. Nothing too much trouble. All were very pleasant. I wrote a thank you letter to the local paper because I was so impressed by everything. Thank you so much.
The home is welcoming, and it has a beautiful environment. All the residents are treated with respect and dignity. They all have a great deal of fun together, and it feels like belonging to a family. It has been the most marvellous place for my mother.
My mum-in-law has been resident on Memory Lane at Buckingham for almost 3 years now, and from the start, her care has been outstanding. The staff on this unit are so patient and caring, treating each resident with affection and respect, recognising and meeting their individual, very varied needs. They have an excellent understanding of dementia and the challenges it brings to the lives of the residents, and are able to support them with compassion. We could not have wished for a better place for her to be well and truly cared for.
The care provided is both professional, yet you feel that you could be in a hotel. Activities, food and the staff deserve top marks. Keep up the good work.
My mother uses Buckingham periodically for the last two years. She goes into respite 3-4 times per year with each visit having a duration of 10-25 days. As well as herself, all family members are completely satisfied with the high quality of care she receives while staying at Buckingham.
This is just the most amazing care home; with the most dedicated staff, anyone could hope to meet. They are a family, and they bring every new resident into their arms; along with all the residents family. The support both my mum and I receive from the team at Buckingham; is immense, and I will be eternally grateful for all their care, love and support.
I love seeing all the residents too.
They're like one big family.
The staff are fantastic and keep the mood light and try everything in their power to make people’s stay there happy.
There’s nothing too much trouble.
I love feeling welcome and have never felt any different.
I would totally recommend any relatives being here.
We are very satisfied with Buckingham Care Home. Our mum seems very comfortable and settled. The caring staff seem to do all they can for Mum and treat her with dignity and a happy smile. The carers, unfortunately, are kept too busy at times.
Dad was in Buckingham House for a short while. As a family, we were reluctant to go down the care route. We needn't have been Dad was looked after so well by the staff. Warm clean friendly place. Extra pudding for Dad. All members of staff made us feel like we were part of their little family. Dad passed in November. We still keep in touch with Buckingham House. For us it was a 70-mile round trip to see Dad but he got so much lovely care we were happy to make the trip almost daily.
It’s always a difficult, worrying and desperate time when you have to make the decision to move your loved one into a home. At very short notice Buckingham Care Home accepted Dad for respite with a view to becoming a permanent resident. We needn’t have worried. They treated Dad, and us all, with the utmost care and respect. They understood. It’s hard, but they eased the way. They truly gave Dad the care and attention he needed and looked after him with care, respect, friendship, and love. They did the same to us. The staff and management are friendly, professional and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. We were lucky and thankful Dad spent his last months there. We couldn’t have found anywhere better. As a mark of how much we appreciate them, we have returned and will return again, to see the staff who always make us so welcome. We feel they are friends, and it’s true what they say, we are all their family, not just the person who is in their care. Wonderful place.
As shown below all aspects of Buckingham are good. All personnel are cheerful and very approachable and helpful.
My Mother needed to be admitted to Buckingham in an emergency situation. From the start, she and we, her family, were greeted and treated with great care and kindness. Adapting to the new circumstances was difficult for all of us but my Mother, who was very weak and frail, was well looked after throughout and we always felt supported by the managers and staff who were available to advise and get things done as needed. Overall, our experience of Buckingham was excellent. The possible improvement my Mother said she would have liked was a choice of international style dishes to supplement the standard British traditional menu.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 January 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Crown Care
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Crown Care
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Crown Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Buckingham Care Home.
Meet the Team (6)

Marie has been a dedicated Home Manager at Buckingham Care Home since 2022. With a passion for ensuring quality care and a nurturing environment, she oversees the daily operations of the care home, ensuring that all residents receive the highest standard of care.
Marie's commitment to fostering a compassionate and supportive atmosphere has made her an invaluable leader and a trusted advocate for both staff and residents. Her background in healthcare management and her empathetic approach have consistently contributed to the well-being and happiness of everyone in the care home.

Sarah is an Advanced Care Practitioner at Buckingham Care Home, where she brings over 6 years of experience in elderly care and nursing. Renowned for her compassionate approach and medical knowledge, Sarah specialises in coordinating care plans, and supporting both residents and their families. Her dedication to providing personalised, high-quality care has earned her recognition and respect within the community. Outside of her professional duties, Sarah is an advocate for continuous education and often mentors junior staff, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.

Amy is Business Support at Buckingham Care Home, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and administrative functions. With her keen analytical skills and strategic approach, Amy ensures the smooth running of the care home's business activities, from budgeting and financial planning to resource management. Her expertise and dedication have been instrumental in optimising operational efficiency and supporting the overall mission of providing exceptional care. Amy's commitment to excellence and her ability to manage complex tasks with ease make her a valuable asset to the team.

Sue has been the head housekeeper at Buckingham Care Home since 2019. With a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, she ensures the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility. Sue's dedication and hard work have made her an essential part of the team, greatly contributing to the health and well-being of the residents. Her friendly demeanour and proactive approach to housekeeping have earned her the respect and admiration of both colleagues and residents alike.

James is the chef at Buckingham Care Home, where he brings his culinary expertise and passion for nutritious, delicious meals to the residents. With a focus on creating balanced and appetising menus, James ensures that every meal meets the dietary needs and preferences of the residents. His creativity in the kitchen and dedication to quality have made dining a highlight of the care home experience. James's ability to blend flavour with nutrition reflects his commitment to enhancing the well-being and satisfaction of everyone at the care home.

Mark is the maintenance supervisor at Buckingham Care Home, where he has earned a reputation for his reliability and expertise. Responsible for ensuring the facility's safety and functionality, Mark handles everything from routine repairs to emergency fixes with efficiency and skill. His proactive approach to maintenance and his quick problem-solving abilities keep the care home running smoothly.
Mark's dedication to maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff alike makes him an indispensable member of the team.
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