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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.
Everything was so comfortable and clean and the staff so caring and helpful. You couldn't wish for anything better.
I spent two very happy and comfortable weeks a Buckingham Care Home. All the staff were excellent and very caring. All my visitors were very impressed by what they saw.
Everyone I have dealings with all do so in a professional manner. The carers look after my wife as if she was one of there own loved ones. The food needs to be looked at, as she enjoys her breakfast but lunch, soup, sandwiches and pudding week in and week out gets very boring, surely a menu change every 4 weeks could be arranged. She does request a change sometimes i.e. boiled egg, sausage sandwich and this works for her.
The home is run in a professional manner and the residents are well cared for. The staff work very hard and could use more bodies at times when really busy.
I came from the hospital for rehabilitation as I fell at home and broke my hip. When I got here I was frozen, the care staff gave me a nice blanket and a nice large cup of tea with three sugars. The care staff took me to my room, it was very warm they assisted me into bed. I must have fallen asleep as the next thing I knew it was morning. They were giving me my tablets, I asked if I could have a cup of tea. I said I want three sugars, they said "we know" I said please call me by my first name. The staff said, "that's ok if its ok with you." I had my tea then fell asleep again, don't know what time it was as they woke me again and asked if I wanted some breakfast. I said just a little of porridge with a lot of sugar. The care staff said "no problem." After my breakfast, they came and help me get washed and dressed. The care staff was so so nice I hadn't a bad thing to say about them all, they were all very nice. The Buckingham Care Home is a lovely place all staff are fantastic at their job.
My Mother-in-law has been in the home 4 years in April 2019. She has loved living there since the first day. The care she got when she first went into the home got her well again, I don't think she would still be with us if she hadn't gone to live there. Credit to the manager and her team who are brilliant, they don't just look after Mum but all the family too. It is a welcoming, clean and comfortable home.
I appreciate being warm and comfortable. The facilities in the room were a pleasant surprise. I would appreciate being woken up properly in the morning so that I would have breakfast at proper time.
The care varies from carer to carer.
Most carers are kind and considerate.
Food left out of reach of resident whilst in bed and residents not woken up to eat and drink - on occasion juice/water not always supplied unless requested.
One carer is absolutely brilliant with my friend on 26/09/18. She was an example other carers would do well to follow. I would like to move good to excellent next time - as I would like to end my days in this care home.
My aunt was admitted to Buckingham Care Home under very difficult circumstances. The business manager especially has been exceptional in both her communications to me and information about my aunt. I was never concerned about her care and I know she was happy at Buckingham. Thank you to all the staff.
I have always found the staff to be very helpful towards me and very kind and caring towards my mother.
We did very well to get him here.
Since going to Buckingham, myself and two sons are very satisfied, he is well cared for, showered, haircuts, shaved and kept clean together with his clothes which they wash.
He's happy, well cared for by every staff.
The staff are kind and very loving towards her.
Her room is kept clean and tidy.
She enjoys the meals provided, and her weekly appointment at the in-house hair salon.
Buckingham House is warm and friendly, and I rest easy, knowing that my Mother is looked after, and secure in her environment.
Mum has been a resident of The Buckingham for just over 2 years. Took a little while to settle in, but she had always been happy there. Some excellent caring staff, that go that extra mile.
He had a short spell in a different care home where he was very unhappy so the family were relieved to find such friendly staff.
Throughout his stay, he gradually became increasingly dependent on staff for all aspects of daily life and they were happy and willing to help.
During his last few days the care lavished on my father and also on my brother and I whilst we stayed with him was exceptional, nothing was too much trouble and they were really considerate.
A big thank you to all staff at Buckingham for their exceptional care.
My mother entered this care home in July 2015, initially for a few days respite care. She has problems walking, apart from at night when she wanders a lot without apparent pain, and dementia. Immediately the staff made her really welcome and were friendly and warm towards her as well as making sure she ate well and took her medicine. The rooms were also really nice and the whole home had a welcoming warm feel about it. As a result of this initial visit we booked my mother in there on a permanent basis and we are really pleased we did this.
My brothers and I and all my mum's visitors have always been made to feel welcome. As well as that the other people staying in the home and their visitors are also friendly and welcoming and happy to talk about what is going on. They have regular events and activities and try to make sure that residents, such as my mother with dementia, as well as those without join in as much as they can. Resident's families and visitors are also invited to join in with any event they are interested in.
All the members of staff from the carers through to the cooks and other support staff seem to know every resident by name.
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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