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In a stunning purpose-built home surrounded by nature in Crowthorne, near Wokingham, Buckler’s Lodge is a vibrant and welcoming 24/7 community of care where residents and their...
Care Provided by Bucklers Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are set based on the specific care needs of each individual. Fees come with Greensleeves Care's unique Home for Life financial assurance and, as a not-for-profit home, every penny goes towards high-quality care, never shareholders. Give the home a call today for more details.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bucklers Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bucklers 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
- Greensleeves Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Juliet Gallop(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (79)
Bucklers Lodge Reviews (41)
Bucklers Lodge has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.437) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bucklers Lodge has 41 reviews.
My parents moved into Buckler's Lodge in March 2022 and have settled very well. They are well cared for by the staff, who are exceptionally kind. Since they moved in, I have particularly observed significant improvement in the physical and mental well-being of my mother. Currently, there are not many residents and the activities are quite limited, although I am sure that more will be introduced as the number of residents increases. However, the staff engage with my parents throughout the day and the beautiful surroundings of Buckler's Lodge mean that they spend time in various parts of their new home, including the gardens.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 31 Jul 2026
Residents, families and members of the local community enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon when Buckler’s Lodge care home in Crowthorne hosted its annual summer fete. It was a packed event with...
- 12 Jun 2026
We're proud to share that Greensleeves Care has been named among the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026. With more than 60 colleagues currently undertaking apprenticeships across our homes,...
- 13 Mar 2026
Residents, families and members of the local community came together to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Buckler’s Lodge care home in Crowthorne with a lively birthday party filled with music,...
There are no upcoming events for Bucklers Lodge.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Greensleeves Care
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Greensleeves Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Greensleeves Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Bucklers Lodge.
Meet the Team (9)

I have spent most of my working life in leadership roles, but it is within the care sector that I have truly found my purpose. I began my career as a Nursery Nurse before moving into leisure and healthcare management, and for the past 20 years, I have worked within CQC-regulated care services.
Throughout my career, I have held a variety of roles, from Registered Manager positions to turnaround and interim roles, helping services improve standards and create positive, sustainable change. I am proud to have supported four care homes in achieving a ‘Good’ CQC rating, including services within Bupa and Avery Homes, and to have helped improve a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating to ‘Good’ within 15 months at Castle House Group in Battersea.
Providing high-quality, person-centred care is at the heart of everything I do. I am passionate about ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and individuality, with care tailored to their unique needs and life experiences. I believe in being a visible, approachable, and hands-on leader, supporting both residents and staff to create a positive and welcoming environment.

My role at Buckler's Lodge is to offer support and advice to families who are looking for care for their loved ones. There is no greater reward for me than helping people on this journey into finding the right home. Away from work, I love to spend time with my family and friends.

I'm the Support Service Manager at Bucklers Lodge with over 11 years of experience in care.
I'm passionate about wellbeing and delivering person-centred support, ensuring every resident feels valued and at home.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my two children and our dog, and in the summer, you'll often find me at steam rallies with my partner and his 100-year-old steam engine.

I joined Bucklers Lodge in October 2025 and manage a floor supporting residents with late-stage dementia.
I am a Registered General Nurse with an active PIN. Before moving from the NHS into care homes in 2005, I worked at both Frimley Park Hospital and St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey.
I love my role and am passionate about working with my team, who are supportive and dedicated to providing high-quality care.

I joined Bucklers Lodge as a Unit Manager in January 2026.
On the floor, we support some people who have early-onset dementia as well as those requiring general health and care support.
The teamwork here is excellent, and there is a clear sense of direction and understanding of what is expected, which I really value.
Previously, I worked in two care homes within Berkshire, starting as a Care Assistant. I completed my medication training and progressed to Senior Carer and Team Leader roles.
Bucklers Lodge is a friendly and welcoming place to work, and I have felt supported since joining the team.

I joined Greensleeves Care in February 2024 and work on the residential floor, where I enjoy building positive relationships with residents and working closely with my team.
I have completed a Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care Management, and I am also a Level 4 Care Practitioner, with experience in medication management and palliative care. I am proud to be part of a team that offers residents the reassurance of a true “home for life” environment.

I joined Buckler’s Lodge in November 2024 as a Care Assistant, after working in care since 2020 following a long career in air freight logistics. I really enjoy the warm atmosphere at Buckler’s Lodge and love that it feels like a true home. I have built a great bond with my colleagues and especially enjoy spending time with and interacting with the residents.

I joined Buckler’s Lodge in March 2024 as a Care Assistant, having previously worked in domiciliary care, providing end-of-life care to people in their own homes.
This is my first role within a care home, and I enjoy building strong relationships with residents and having the opportunity to support them on a one-to-one basis. I find Buckler’s Lodge to be a welcoming, bright environment with a supportive management team.

I joined Bucklers Lodge in March 2023. Originally, I ran a hair and beauty business in South Africa before moving to the UK in 2019.
After moving here, I worked as a live-in carer supporting a couple in their home.
I love my residents and really value the interactions we have together every day. Bucklers Lodge is beautiful — it feels like working in a luxury hotel.
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