Buckingham Lodge

Culpepper Close, Buckingham, Aylesbury HP19 9DU
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Anchor’s Buckingham Lodge is a purpose-built modern care home. It provides friendly care within a comfortable and relaxing environment. The home is finished to the highest standard and benefits from impressive facilities for customers to enjoy, such as cosy quiet lounges, well-maintained secure gardens and a café. Each bedroom has an en suite wet room and underfloor heating as standard.

The team are pleased to be continuing to welcome permanent residents and those who wish to join Buckingham Lodge for respite care or a trial stay.

The home provides residential care, which is personally tailored to meet the individual needs of customers and enhance their quality of life. Anchor works with customers and their loved ones to create detailed care plans. This ensures each individual’s health and care needs are continually met. Anchor prides itself in dementia care and provides on-going training to care staff to ensure their approach always reflects best practice. Buckingham Lodge is also a pet-friendly home.

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for those aged over 55 years. The organisation has more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people. Money is reinvested back into services and retirement properties and care homes to raise standards and continually exceed customers' expectations.
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Care Provided by Buckingham Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1525
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1525
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1525
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1525

Colleagues at Buckingham Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Buckingham Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Buckingham Lodge 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)

Contact Buckingham Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

  • Anchor
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Simon Meredith (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2015
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (64)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at Buckingham Lodge.

Parking

  • The home has onsite parking, including disabled spaces.

Buckingham Lodge Reviews (123)

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Buckingham Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buckingham Lodge has 123 reviews.

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Review from G W (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buckingham Lodge took in my mother for respite care which turned into permanent care until the time of her recent death. Throughout her time there, she was treated with the utmost friendliness and respect, and her medical needs were very well met, both by the staff and by their calling in the GP/community
nurses whenever appropriate. For periods when I was out of the country, staff sent me email medical updates without even the need for prompts. I can honestly say they went 'above and beyond my expectations and that is a testament to high-quality management and a staff ethic of professional care and compassion. The environment within the building is also excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending Buckingham Lodge at this time.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you rate all aspects of Buckingham Lodge as excellent. We really appreciate your kind feedback, which I will circulate to our team. Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and it was our pleasure to look after her. We support our resident's families and friends and are always here to answer any questions, as well as care for our residents.
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Review from Matthew W (Son of Resident) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had two weeks respite care. When I collected her, it was obvious that she had enjoyed the stay. I spoke to several staff who had clearly interacted with her during her stay and were able to tell me about the things she had enjoyed. The room (and the whole lodge) was clean and very well maintained.
Overall, a very positive experience and I will certainly use Buckingham Lodge again in the future.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you rate all aspects of Buckingham Lodge as excellent. We really appreciate your wonderful feedback and I will make sure that all colleagues at Buckingham Lodge are aware of this. We are pleased that your mum enjoyed her stay with us and look forward to welcoming her again. We tailor our care to each person living with us, by getting to know them as individuals.
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Review from Max P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for Buckingham Lodge. Dad spent respite here and we wouldn't have wanted him to be anywhere else for his permanent home. The manager is so caring and patient and manages his staff well. They all work with a smile and seem so happy in their jobs. The staff have gone above and
beyond to make my dad's transition to permanent care, a good experience and he has settled so well. Their personal care of him has been wonderful too. He is being extremely well looked after, which gives us peace of mind. Thank you.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased you rate all aspects of Buckingham Lodge excellent. It is wonderful to read your kind comments, which I will pass on to all our team. It is lovely to have your dad living with us and it is our pleasure to care for him permanently. We appreciate that placing a loved one in care is not an easy decision and we are happy to answer any questions and provide all the support we can.
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Review from Carole L (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 20 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very clean and the staff are very welcoming, not just to residents, but visitors also. We have two residents staying with you and they are being very well looked after.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge. We are pleased you rate our overall experience. We appreciate your lovely feedback regarding our team and I will ensure that they are all aware of this. Our housekeeping team strive for the highest standards of cleanliness throughout our home. We aim to provide everyone who visits Buckingham Lodge with the warmest of welcomes.
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Review from Neil C (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum enjoyed respite care so much at the lodge, it was the obvious choice when she could no longer live alone in her own home.The entire team are great and during lockdown, I had no concerns as I knew she was being well cared for. Mums final days were peaceful, the care and love she received from everyone
was superb. I am glad I chose Buckingham Lodge for my mum as I was always happy with the service she and I received. I fully recommend the care home.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased you rate our staff as excellent. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our team which I will pass on. We aim to care for each of our residents as the unique individuals that they are at Buckingham Lodge and were glad you were pleased with the support we gave your mum.
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Review from Adele H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan Betty came to Buckingham Lodge in March 2022 and was made to feel very welcome by all of the staff. She settled in quite quickly and was very comfortable in her room. All of the staff are very friendly and kind, nothing is too much trouble for them. They kept us updated on any changes or concerns
which was very reassuring for us. It is never easy making a decision to put a loved one into care but we definitely made the right decision using Buckingham Lodge.
Sadly nan passed away in August, but we take comfort knowing she was safe & well cared for right up until the end.
We have no hesitation in recommending them.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased you rate our overall experience as excellent. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our team, which I will pass on. It was our pleasure having your nan living at Buckingham Lodge and to provide the best care for her until her sad passing.
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Review from H G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into Buckingham Lodge in 2016. She has spent almost six very happy years living there very happily. I cannot fault the care she has received in those years. Sadly, she passed away on the 3rd of July 2022. Her end-of-life care was so exceptional.
Reply from Emily Difiori, Marketing Executive at Buckingham LodgeDear Heather, thank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge, and we are pleased you rate our staff as excellent. We really do appreciate your lovely feedback, which I will pass on to our team. As you know, your Mum was held in very high regard by all of the staff – I know everyone enjoyed sitting with her and listening to all of her stories. We’re very pleased that your Mum enjoyed her time living at Buckingham Lodge, and it has been our pleasure to care for her.
Kind regards.
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Review from Alan G (Brother of Resident) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been a resident since September 2021 and, during that time, has received excellent care. The staff are helpful, compassionate, friendly and very caring. I would have no hesitation in recommending the service that Buckingham Lodge provides.
Reply from Emily Difiori, Marketing Executive at Buckingham LodgeDear Alan, it has been a real pleasure caring for your sister. Thank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge at such a difficult time for the family. Thank you for your wonderful feedback regarding our colleagues, which we appreciate. We aim to provide caring and person-centred care to each individual that lives at Buckingham Lodge.
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Review from T H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was my Mum’s first experience of respite care. She was understandably apprehensive, but thoroughly enjoyed her week and said she would be very happy to go again. The staff were all lovely. Extremely welcoming, and helpful. The home seemed to be run very efficiently and professionally, nothing
was too much trouble. Mum said the food was very good, with plenty of choices and the chef was only too happy to make something if the menu wasn’t suitable. The room was nice with a good quality en suite and plenty of wardrobe/drawer space. Mum was made to feel very welcome. We will definitely use Buckingham Lodge again, and would highly recommend it.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you rate our care/support as excellent. Your kind comments are appreciated and I will pass these on to my team. Our quality food and lovely environment is complemented by our care. Thank you for recommending Buckingham Lodge and we look forward to welcoming your Mum again in the future.
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Review from T T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my family arrived at Buckingham Lodge Care Home, we were greeted with sincere and caring staff. This was our first respite break for our mum who suffers from vascular dementia. They made my mum feel very comfortable and relaxed during her stay. The staff were reassuring and very attentive, which
helped us enormously, as this is a very upsetting and difficult time for everyone. The Lodge was very clean and tidy, nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent. We, as a family would highly recommend this care home. We will definitely be returning for future respites for my mum.
Reply from Simon Meredith, Manager at Buckingham LodgeThank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. Thank you for your lovely feedback, which I will pass to our team. We aim to provide personal care and support not only to all our residents but also their loved ones. We look forward to welcoming your mum back to Buckingham Lodge in the future.
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Review from Neil W (Friend of Resident) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited Buckingham Lodge Care Home to visit a resident, who was celebrating her 80th Birthday.
I had already heard from her daughter what a fabulous place it was and how good the staff were and whilst it was only a visit, I have to agree wholeheartedly! I was delighted that the home implemented
careful covid procedures upon entry, but were also extremely welcoming. Seeing a card, presents and giant 80th Birthday badge, the staff member made a big fuss that it was another visitor for my friend and was seriously excited for her, when I said I was not expected, but was a neighbour of hers from over 20 years ago! I was led to her room and everything was meticulously clean and all the residents looked really happy. A little later, a number of staff came in with the most beautiful homemade cake, singing happy birthday! It was obvious that they cared deeply and you could see how comfortable my friend was with them. Absolutely brilliant and congratulations to all the staff!
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Review from Gary F (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Buckingham Lodge is an amazing care home, always clean and tidy and since my mother in law has been living there (over 2 years now), they have made her feel welcome and comfortable!
The staff are always friendly, helpful and lots of fun and have been great recently, when her health deteriorated and
they helped to keep her spirits up!
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Review from C H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came into the home in November 2019, after the loss of my husband. It has been a difficult couple of years due to severe depression but the carers and managers have always treated me with patience and respect. I am now feeling a lot better after getting the help I need and feel grateful to be in such
a lovely home with wonderful caring staff.
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Review from Lucy G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan has been a resident in the home for over a year now, putting someone in a home is a heart-wrenching experience especially as we were in the middle of lockdown and couldn’t settle her in or visit. My grandad had previously been in Buckingham Lodge so we knew the home and felt after visiting lots
that Buckingham Lodge definitely was the best, and we still believe this, in lockdown staff were like warriors, battling against staff shortages, a pandemic that was traumatizing the world, yet to my knowledge no residents caught COVID. I’m pretty sure they kept their whole community safe… now how many homes/communities/establishments, etc can say that. Staff are warm and welcoming and look after a very challenging client group, my nan does many activities in the day and sadly forgets them by evening, this doesn’t deter the staff they continue where they can to provide a structured day. No home is perfect, but patients are put first here, and that’s exactly as it should be.
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Review from C L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During what has been the most incredibly difficult of times, the staff at Buckingham Lodge have been amazing! When I was unable to visit my mother during lockdown, I received regular updates regarding her wellbeing from the Team Leader. These phone calls and emails, as well as photographs, were a huge
comfort throughout those weeks when we were unable to visit our families. This vital communication helped enormously. Carers face the most considerable challenges on a daily basis and to continue to provide such a great service during a pandemic is a credit to them all. Thank you so very much for your hard work and continual care and patience.
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Review from Slovko W (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at the Lodge for taking good care of our mother for these past years. A special thank you to her carers who made her stay at the home a memorable one, with lots of care and affection towards her needs, especially during the last few months.
My mother came to the home not knowing what to expect after being taken care of by her family for several years. After a short time, it was clear to see that she was welcome,d which felt very comforting and reassuring. During her stay, she had a wonderful time with her family and the staff who made it feel like a special place for her. I recall my sister during the church service, referring to Mum saying that "she was proud to call the Lodge her home".
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Review from Rachel T (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where do I start, Buckingham Lodge has made a very difficult decision easy, putting our dear mum into a home was something we never wanted to do.
Unfortunately, it got to the point we had no other choice.
From the moment Mum went there for respite, we knew it was the only place we wanted her to be.
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staff are amazing, I've never seen anything but genuine care and compassion.
Mum has struggled to settle in, but they have helped her every step of the way.
Obviously, things have been difficult in the last few months, but not once have I had any worries about the care she is receiving without us there.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you all do.
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Review from I S (Son of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring staff - always helpful and smiling.
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Review from N H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother originally went into Buckingham Lodge for respite care with a view to long term if she settled. The respite was for one month, and during this time, Mum was looked after very well. I was also given support as when I decided it was in Mum's best interest to become a permanent resident it was
still a very difficult decision to make with the usual emotions such as guilt. The staff were amazing to both Mum and me. Ten out of ten!
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Review from Becky F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was exhausted and struggling to look after Dad. We finally came to the decision that Dad needed to move into a care home, and we knew where we wanted him to be - 'Buckingham Lodge'. Shortly after making the decision, we were hit with Covid-19 and lockdown, which made the situation even more difficult,
but despite some very hard decisions and after speaking with the home manager, who gave us lots of reassurance, Dad moved in on 13th April 2020. The home itself is welcoming, bright and immaculately clean. The staff have been very supportive and have worked hard to ensure Dad's first few weeks have gone well. Although we have not yet been able to visit due to Covid-19, the staff have been available to talk to whenever needed and kept us updated with newsletters. We look forward to seeing Dad in his new environment when restrictions have been lifted. All staff have worked so hard and successfully kept their residents safe at this time, and I commend them for their efforts.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for Buckingham Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.953 for Buckingham Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (326 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 339 Ratings = 4.953
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Buckingham Lodge is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 May 2022

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 05 Jan 2026

We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Buckingham Lodge for further details.

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Simon

Simon Meredith

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

Hello!
My name is Simon, and I am the Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge.


Having worked across all of the different care sectors, I believe I have gained a good understanding of the dilemmas faced by those in our care and also an appreciation of how daunting it must be to move from the family home into residential care. The thought that I am in a privileged position to be able to influence and have a positive impact on people’s lives is very motivating and rewarding for me. If we can put the individual at the centre of all that we do, we can ensure that our residents are fully involved in all of our decision-making processes, enabling us to deliver care and support that is as individual as they are.


I am also passionate about supporting our staff to develop and to achieve to the best of their ability. If we have a happy and engaged staff team, it follows that we should have happy, well-cared-for residents and a happy home.


I look forward to meeting you soon.

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