
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.
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.
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.
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 content.
A big thanks to the caterers as my father put on over one and a half stone during his stay.
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!
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.
I have settled in very well. Pleasant and cheerful staff. Most comfortable room. Lovely surroundings. Made friends with other residents.
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.
The food 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.
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.
The room 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.
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.
My father in law has been a resident at Buckingham Lodge care home for just over 3 months now and has settled in extremely well. He tells us the staff are lovely and my husband and I both agree with him. We feel reassured that he is well looked after, is safe and living in a clean and modern accommodation. Buckingham Lodge has a friendly welcoming atmosphere and we are able to visit at any time, share a tea or coffee in the dining or cafe area or just sit in the lounge and chat. We would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone.
From my initial requests for information, through to providing a trial run of residential care for my Mother, to finally supporting her in the first weeks of full residential care, they have been very helpful and supportive.
The service is first rate and they cannot do enough for the residents, always making them feel at home. It is also very pleasing that they allow a lot of freedom to residents, who are capable of getting around and also provide entertainment and trips out. I never thought my Mother would be so happy.
B.Lodge always looks clean and well maintained and provides a safe environment, lots of planned activities to keep residents engaged.
Very good medical support from the local GP Surgery on Buckingham Park.
From the moment I looked a Buckingham Lodge (BL) as a possible home for my nan, I knew it was the right place. The atmosphere is very homely & filled with happy faces, both staff & residents. My nan has been at BL for 2 months now. She arrived a shadow of her former self but since being at BL her confidence has grown enormously & every time I visit I see more & more of my nan again. The staff are fantastic & treat my nan so well. They encourage her & the other residents to take part in activities & be involved without over-powering them into something they don't want to do. Nan has gained weight & looks really well. She has made friends with many of the other residents & her sense of humour is certainly back. The focus of BL is to support the residents in being as independent as possible, which for someone like my nan who is a very independent & proud lady, is perfect. It's a joy to visit my nan & as her family we know that when we leave she is safe, well looked after & among friends.
I am impressed with the care all the staff give to my husband. The interior of the home is very comfortable.
My dad has only just moved into Buckingham Lodge but we are finding friendly and caring, efficient staff, excellent home- cooked meals, cleanliness of a high standard.
Buckingham Lodge gives a welcome vibe as soon as you set foot in the door. Nothing is too much trouble and the home is always clean and well maintained. My mother is really happy and looks on Buckingham Lodge as home. Good to see activities and interaction with staff.
As a Family, we were very anxious and unsure of the process when planning on moving our relative 120 miles from her home town to Aylesbury. However, I cannot commend the staff at Buckingham Lodge Care Home enough. They all made the process so easy, reassured us throughout and have made us feel more than welcome since our first visit.
The care they provide is great, all members of staff are genuinely caring and are keen to know the individual residents history and interests to make the transition as smooth as possible. The staff are very proactive with improving mobility, helping residents interact and calling the GP when necessary.
The home itself is modern, accessible and well kept, the corridors are wide and bedrooms/bathrooms are spacious. There is plenty of homely lounge space and a varied timetable of daily activities which the staff encourage residents out their rooms to participate in. All the staff are enthusiastic and take part in the activates with the residents.
The food is lovely, a daily menu is displayed and there always seems to be a great variety throughout the week. They also have healthy snack and hydration stations which are a great way of encouraging residents to keep their fluid intake up.
Overall, we are more than pleased that we moved our relative into Buckingham Lodge Care Home and we would thoroughly recommend it to other Families.
I was very worried and nervous about admitting my mum to a care home. She had fiercely resisted the possibility of having to leave her home of 60 years and I wondered how I was going to overcome this as she has Alzheimer's and is no longer able to live an independent life. I called to see Buckingham Lodge and was immensely impressed with the quality of the building, furniture and fixtures. I was given a very warm welcome and made to feel that my mum's needs were paramount. Mum was assessed in her own home on the Tuesday and I took mum on the Thursday. I stayed for lunch, which was delicious and cooked on site. There were healthy snacks and drinks available all day for the residents to help themselves to. Tea and cake/biscuits were served in the afternoon. I was given a comprehensive list of things needed on arrival and the paperwork was made as easy and painless as possible. My mum settled really well very quickly and when I left, she was sitting in an armchair chatting to some new friends. I can't wait to visit tomorrow.
My Mother who has lived with us for the past 8 years now has Parkinson's and due to my wife's poor health I was no longer able to care for mum properly, We visited and researched several homes and the whole family concluded that "Buckingham Lodge" was the easy winner with superb facilities, excellent rooms wonderful staff and management teams and all at a fraction of the cost of other homes in the area. We and my mum were made to feel important and felt confident that mum would be well cared for. We are also able to visit any time of day or night (within reason) and been offered to stay for meals whenever we visit (as long as we let them know in advance).
The whole family are extremely happy with the care mum is receiving and have no worries about her continued safety, welfare and happiness.
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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