
We would, and do, recommend this Care Home.C U(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My husband had been taken cared of by all staff members and we are happy the way they treated him.Lorna S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are really friendly and supportive, and her room and en-suite are always immaculate.M B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We would, and do, recommend this Care Home.C U(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My husband had been taken cared of by all staff members and we are happy the way they treated him.Lorna S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are really friendly and supportive, and her room and en-suite are always immaculate.M B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s Buckingham Lodge is a purpose-built modern care home. It provides friendly care within a comfortable and relaxing environment. The home is purpose-built and benefits from a number of 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...
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 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
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Buckingham Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Buckingham Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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)
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 (128)
Buckingham Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buckingham Lodge has 128 reviews.
Making the decision regarding our mother's future was possibly the most difficult decision my sister and I had to make. Upon meeting the Manager this was made a whole lot easier. His understanding and attention to detail reassured us that all Mum's needs would be met. We honestly couldn't wish for a better place. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly. Visiting Mum is a real pleasure and it is lovely to see her so settled and happy. Thank you.
We were welcomed at the reception in a very friendly fashion and all the carers we met were very kind and patient. My aunt complained about one of the carers who was a bit bossy but was otherwise happy with the way she was looked after and the entertainment on offer. She complained a bit about the boring food which she found a bit monotonous.
Thank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you are extremely likely to recommend our home. We regularly hold reviews and training to ensure our staff are patient and respectful with our residents. Any communication which falls short of this is not acceptable...
My mother moved in in June 2019 and has been there ever since.
We were initially looking for a care home with other residents in mind but really it’s the staff who make it special for Mum.
As a family, we feel so happy with the care my mum has received from all staff who go above and beyond the normal care for her. If my mum is at all worried about anything, the staff are so approachable. She feels safe, secure and very cared for.
Keep up the good work Buckingham Lodge!
Staff were extremely pleasant to us and amazingly friendly to my sister.
She was able to joke with them and they responded in a jovial way.
The home is clean and well presented. Staff are approachable and have time for you. However, I find that there is a high turnover of staff which affects the overall standard of care. This is mainly seen with residents often showing an element of distress out of confusion or unfamiliarity of new faces.
Thank you for taking the time to review Buckingham Lodge and we are pleased that you are likely to recommend our home. We now have a settled staff team, with further new colleagues due to join us. In order to ensure that we have the required number of staff to provide care and safety for our residents, we do use agency staff on occasion.
The best care home in Aylesbury Vale to look after our 92-year-old relative suffering from Alzheimer's dementia. Two weeks of respite care. It is friendly, clean, relaxed, non-regimental. Lovely staff who genuinely care for all residents. Highly recommended for respite care or permanent care.
The transition between independent living at home and moving into full-time care is never going to be easy. My elderly mother has just made the momentous decision to move into Buckingham Lodge. She has been very well supported during this transition by the whole team. She tells me she is warm and comfortable and very well cared for. She has often praised the staff for their kindness and care. We have noticed the new manager is working very had to address and problems, like the use of agency staff.
My grandma has only been at the home for a short time. The service has been very good. The staff are very kind, caring and helpful. The transfer from her earlier care home was made very smooth with no problems.
Such a lovely place and people, my mum is very happy there and very well looked after. It is a nice place to visit as well, always clean and friendly. Takes the worry away when you know they are well looked after.
All the staff are friendly and have my father's best interest at heart.
My husband and I visited my sister and we found the home very clean and friendly.
All staff in the home very helpful and polite. Home nice and clean. My great-Aunt seems happy there. It would be nice if residents could go out on trips (e.g garden centres, pantomime in the winter, a country house).
During my grandmother's stay on respite, I was highly satisfied with the care she was given. All the carers were amazing and the accommodation was light, airy and clean. Every part of the home was welcoming. I would like to have seen more activities offered to the residents as advertised on the website. Overall 11/10 Thank you.
I know that she is very happy being there and feels safe.
This is really important to me and my family.
Anyone looking into care homes for their loved ones really should give Buckingham Lodge true consideration.
The care, professionalism and affection for my mother by the carers was wonderful. Many of the carers were long term employees and with her during the whole of her stay. My mothers needs changed and moved on. The dementia ground floor was suitable for mild to medium forms of dementia.
My sister-in-law has been in this home well over a year and a half, the care she gets is very good, the manager and staff are so helpful any problems they sort them. The home is kept clean and tidy. I've been a few homes with different relatives and this one is certainly the best. Everything is excellent.
My grandmother has recently joined Aylesbury Buckingham Lodge and I can highly recommend the attention to care she has received. The manager and the care team work efficiently and with the utmost care and respect for the residents. I am very happy my nan feels safe and well looked after.
My experience when at Buckingham Lodge was very good. It was clean and tidy. Staff and residents were happy.
From the moment my aunt went into the home she was very well cared for, the room was tranquil and the staff were amazing - they really cared.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 May 2022Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Buckingham Lodge for further details.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across the Three Counties are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 20 Dec 2024
Residents from an Aylesbury care home have emerged victorious in a regional Christmas cake making competition! The residents living at Anchor’s Buckingham Lodge care home on Culpepper Close won Anchor’s...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Meet the Team (3)

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.

Hello,
My name is Abbey Gallagher, and I am the Deputy Manager at Buckingham Lodge care home.
My care journey started in 2019, and I started working in the community as a domiciliary carer, where I was supporting people in their own homes. I then progressed to supervisor and care coordinator. However, I then wanted to widen my knowledge and experience and started my journey with Anchor at Buckingham Lodge in December 2019 as a care assistant. Within 6 months, I progressed to a Team leader and then, in September 2023, became deputy manager.
I have a passion for person-centred care and ensuring that all of our residents are able to be supported in a way in which they are at the heart of all the support we offer them. My favourite time of year at Buckingham Lodge is the Christmas period, when we personally centre all our Christmas presents from the home to the residents and get them gifts that are meaningful or person-centred to them. This has been a tradition that I started as a team leader during Covid lockdown in 2020 and continued ever since!
Away from work, I am married and have a one-year-old daughter who keeps me busy! I also enjoy spending any time where possible in sunnier climates and by the sea!

Hi, I am Laya, and I have been with Anchor for the past five years. I began my career with the organisation as a Receptionist at Nelson Lodge, Cambs. I later moved to Buckingham Lodge, Aylesbury, where I progressed to the position of Home Administrator.
I have always been passionate about meeting people and supporting them to the best of my ability. I have also had the opportunity to work alongside the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, which has helped me further develop my skills and understanding of the home’s operations.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my son and husband. I enjoy going outdoors, walking, and running.
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