Buckingham Lodge
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Culpepper Close
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 9DU
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,325.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Simon Meredith is Care Home Manager at Buckingham Lodge.
Anchor's Buckingham Lodge is located in the Aylesbury community, close to local amenities and with good local community links.
We provide a tailored care to up to 64 people and have the benefit of facilities, such as a hair salon, quiet lounges and private gardens.
Activities play an important role in day-to-day life at Buckingham Lodge, and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by supporting a wide range of interests.
Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support to help our residents maintain their chosen lifestyles and consider their preferences and interests.
We understand that mealtimes are an important part of the day, so our catering team works hard to ensure that we meet the nutritional needs and preferences of each of our residents.
Buckingham Lodge is operated by Anchor. Anchor provides care and housing to older people throughout England on a not-for-profit basis.
About our care homes
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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You’ll always find plenty to do at Buckingham Lodge, with a host of daily leisure activities for you to take part in. Anchor Hanover are always pioneering the use of modern technology. We provide the older people living in our care homes with access to Apple iPads as part of our on-going commitment to person-centred activities, meaningful engagement and the highest quality of dementia care |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register. |
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| Description |
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Buckingham Lodge offers a warm, safe and friendly environment, with facilities to make you feel at home in our care. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 64 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 64 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Direct Garden Access, Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Fridge, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
| Our Photos |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,325.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,325.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,325.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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With social events in the home and the community, arranged in collaboration with residents, you can make your life at Buckingham Lodge a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish. |
| Activities At Home |
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| Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Exercise Class, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
| Our Pets |
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We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy by arrangement with the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Culpepper Close
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 9DU
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 28th April 2022 |
| Last rated | 25th May 2022 |
| Reports | |
| Registration Date | 5th April 2015 |
| Service Provider | Anchor Hanover Group, WC1E 7HJ |
25th May 2022 | Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Restaurant, Shops. |
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