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Buckingham Lodge

Culpepper Close, Buckingham, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP19 9DU
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We would, and do, recommend this Care Home.C U(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Buckingham Lodge, Aylesbury
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)
Buckingham Lodge, Aylesbury
All the staff are really friendly and supportive, and her room and en-suite are always immaculate.M B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Buckingham Lodge, Aylesbury

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,630From £1,680
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,630From £1,680

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.

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)

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9.9

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.

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Review from Shirley (Resident / Service User) published on 16 December 2015 Submitted via Website
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I enjoyed my two weeks in Buckingham Lodge. Staff was very helpful. Had a lovely room food was very good. and will pick this one to come in again for some rest. I like the quite rooms if I want to read.

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Review from Lyn (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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Lovely calm atmosphere and friendly staff have made my mother's difficult move into residential care much easier. Food is good, layout very cosy and well thought out. For example small quiet sitting areas instead of just large communal areas. The dining area is spacious and activities take place there. Very happy with communications with the home.

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Review from Lesley F (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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My mother has just spent two weeks of respite care in Buckingham Lodge and the care was exceptional. We felt immediately welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. My mother spent most of the day in the main lounge area where at least one carer was always present and activities were undertaken. The carers treated the residents with such kindness and there was a great deal of support available. The atmosphere was very homely. Furthermore, the meals were excellent, both in terms of choice and quality. I would have no hesitation in recommending Buckingham Lodge to anyone.

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Review from Carolyn H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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The Care Team at Buckingham Lodge treat each of their residents with kindness, dignity and respect. They encourage family and friends to visit and are very responsive to feedback. The location allows for residents to walk to and from the local shops and residents are able to be part of the local community. There are different lounges including a quiet lounge, where residents are able to mix with each other and be supported by the care team to take part in different activities. I recently attended a musical afternoon where a singer performed to residents, their visitors and the care team. It was heartwarming to be part of an afternoon that the residents really enjoyed, many of them singing songs from the past and dancing.
The food created by the Chef and his team is superb and he spends time with each new resident to discuss their favourite food. The dining room is spotless and family and friends are able to come for a meal with the residents.
The team have an open door policy and we can visit at anytime but at all times the security system is in operation.

On a Friday the hairdresser provides a great service to the residents in the hair salon. My Mum really enjoys her weekly trip and this is a very important part of Mum's week.

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Review from Heather M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Buckingham Lodge are kind and caring. This is a well run Home. There are enough staff to provide proper care for the residents. The Home is well run and the Manager very helpful. We used this Home for respite care and would be happy to return and to recommend it to others.

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Review from Martin F (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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Mum moved into BL in June 2015, one of the first residents at this new care home. Everyone at BL helped Mum to settle in, they are very attentive to the residents needs and we feel that Mum is now happy and content. The building is very light and bright, Mum's room is very well equipped and decorated, there is even a small fridge incorporated into the furnishings! The food is very good, all cooked from fresh ingredients. Family are invited to join their relatives for Sunday lunch, tables in the restaurant are laid with cloth table cloths and napkins, that along with the food make Sunday lunch a very enjoyable experience. Residents are encouraged to participate in various activities so they are NOT left to sit around staring into space or sleeping. The acid test - could I live there, definitely Yes!

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Review from John F (Resident / Service User) published on 30 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Well designed and laid out with care. I like the open plan of commercial areas.

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Review from Olivia H (Wife of Resident) published on 20 July 2015 Submitted via Website
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My husband had two weeks respite at Buckingham Lodge. Over the last 5 years we have tried 6/7 different homes and this is the only one he would go back to so many, many thanks to all the staff for taking great care of him and giving me a much appreciated break with peace of mind!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 May 2022
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 27 July 2026

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

News (3) & Events (0)

News
  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (11)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Anchor
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Anchor
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Anchor

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Meet the Team (3)

Simon Meredith
Simon MeredithJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 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.

Abbey Gallagher
Abbey GallagherJob Title:DeputyJoined: 2019

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!

Laya Korambath
Laya KorambathJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2021

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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