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.

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

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

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.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Simon Meredith (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2015

Room Information

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

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome.

Parking

  • The home have onsite parking, including disabled spaces.

Buckingham Lodge Reviews (118)

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Buckingham Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.959) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from S P (Sister of Resident) published on 10 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I visited my sister and we found the home very clean and friendly.
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Review from A K (Great Great-Niece of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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).
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Review from Vicky A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from E P (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I visit my great grandmother, the facilities are clean and tidy, everyone seems happy and cheerful. Nan is always saying how wonderful all the staff are and how lovely the food is.
I know that she is very happy being there and feels safe.
This is really important to me and my family.
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Review from Rebecca R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During a very difficult time in the family’s lives, Buckingham Lodge welcomed not just Gran but all the family with open arms. The team, from the management through to the chefs, are kind, considerate and not forgetting great fun. They have made a huge impact on Gran’s life by offering a safe haven
and comfortable surroundings. The new manager has had a positive drive on the daily activities for residents which have much improved. It’s lovely for family to be able to join in and visit at any point and be a part of the open days and special events. We find great comfort knowing that should Gran’s condition deteriorate she can remain here as further advanced care and assistance can be provided. Any requests she or we have had and any queries have been dealt with immediately and with great understanding.
Anyone looking into care homes for their loved ones really should give Buckingham Lodge true consideration.
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Patricia K (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lisa P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from S S (Friend of Resident) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience when at Buckingham Lodge was very good. It was clean and tidy. Staff and residents were happy.
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Review from Ann H (Niece of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Ronald B (Son of Resident) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was resident in Buckingham Lodge for 18 months. I have high praise for the facilities which are modern and spotless. The staff are delightful and charming. First class home with a nice atmosphere.
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased that my mum is in this "home". Knowing how the staff "care" for her puts my mind at rest. I leave after visiting knowing that she is in "safe" hands. The staff constantly go out of their way to ensure that all of the residents have as much of a full-filing and enjoyable life as possible.
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Review from Lewis A (Son of Resident) published on 29 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident in this home from Feb 2016. He died in his room in November aged 86.
I wish to thank all the helpers and management for making his stay such a happy and pleasurable experience and in particular the last week.
He felt as if he was part of one big happy family and was always
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A big thanks to the caterers as my father put on over one and a half stone during his stay.
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Review from Fiona B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother in law was slightly reluctant when she first went into Buckingham Lodge but over the last two months, she has settled well.
The difference in her from sitting at home in front of the television to now taking interest in what is going on around her and even joining in is absolutely lovely
to see.
The staff and residents are all so friendly and she is so well looked after by the staff.
The district nurse and the doctors' visits are all taken care of.
I can only highly recommend the home!
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Review from Anthony C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful caring staff wonderful care home.


The rooms are airy, comfortable and cleaned every day.


The menus are changed every day which makes you feel hungry just looking at them.


The gardens and surrounding areas are well kept and it's a pleasure to sit outside when the weather is suitable.

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Review from B H (Resident) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have settled in very well. Pleasant and cheerful staff. Most comfortable room. Lovely surroundings. Made friends with other residents.
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Review from Helen L (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Buckingham Lodge in December 2015 for respite care but she settled in so well that we decided to make it a permanent move.


The home is clean and modern but it has a very homely feel. It is also very well thought out with some quiet lounges and a beautiful, secure garden.


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is excellent and made from fresh ingredients. Visitors are also able to enjoy a meal with their relative - Sunday lunch is recommended!


There are daily activities which help keep all the residents engaged. Mum especially enjoys singing and dancing!


The staff are all very attentive and caring. Mum always looks very well looked after and we feel that she is very happy and content at Buckingham Lodge.

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Review from Marcia K (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has spent several months in Buckingham Lodge and we have only moved her because of the distances from the family. She had been extremely well looked after, the staff are very caring and patient and have an excellent understanding of the issues elderly residents face.
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Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose this care home for my mother after visiting several in the area and gaining personal recommendations. I was impressed by the welcome I received and by the value for money. The staff are supportive and gentle and have complete respect for my mother who could be described as difficult.
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is clean and very comfortable and feels homely. The home is in the centre of a vibrant community, which is important. I am particularly impressed with the care planning element. My mother is healthier than she has ever been.
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Review from Ashley D (Cousin of Resident) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited numerous homes throughout the Country over many years, this is one that I would most certainly select as of the highest standard.
It is welcoming, spacious, well cared for, and all the staff act in a thoroughly professional manner.
Always aware of treating all residents in an appropriate
manner to meet individual needs.
The best accolade that can ever be given is to ask the question, if I was in need to move into residential accommodation where would I choose for myself, and without doubt it would be Buckingham Lodge.
Buckingham Lodge sets the standard and is an excellent example of a well run home.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.959)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.959) 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.959 for Buckingham Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 293 Ratings = 4.959
  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 25 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 25 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
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 15 Sep 2025

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.


I am originally from Lancashire but moved to Buckinghamshire at the age of 18 years. I have spent all of my career working in adult social care, mainly in the charitable and not-for-profit sectors.


I’ve worked across all of the different care sectors, and I believe I have gained a good understanding of the issues that people in our care experience, as well as an appreciation of how daunting it must be to move from the family home into residential care. The thought that I am in the privileged position of being able to influence and have a positive impact on people’s lives is very motivating and rewarding for me.


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


If we can put each 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.


Away from work, I am married with two children and a dog. If I am not at Buckingham Lodge or at home (or out walking the dog), I can be found following the mighty Preston North End around the country.
   
I look forward to meeting you soon.

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