Buckingham Lodge Care Home

Logo of Buckingham Lodge Care Home, a nursing home in Thetford, Norfolk, offering older person care, dementia care, physical disability support and sensory impairment support.

Buckingham Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Thetford, Norfolk (IP25 6WL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Buckingham Lodge Care Home

Buckingham Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Thetford. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and some younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Registered nurses are on site around the clock, which means clinical needs are met here rather than through repeated trips to hospital. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the gradual changes that come with frailty are handled by people who know the person. Most of good nursing care is small things done reliably. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened in the night. The other half of the job is a life worth getting up for. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. Where sight or hearing is reduced, we adapt how we communicate and keep the surroundings predictable. With dementia we rely on familiar faces and a steady rhythm. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We will not dress that up. We know what was identified, there is work in hand, and we would rather discuss it openly with anyone considering Buckingham Lodge than have it come as a surprise. Please visit, ask us direct questions and see the home as it actually is.

Care provided at Buckingham Lodge Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Buckingham Lodge Care Home

Where is Buckingham Lodge Care Home located?

Buckingham Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6WL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Buckingham Lodge Care Home provide?

Buckingham Lodge Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Buckingham Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?

Buckingham Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Buckingham Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Buckingham Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Buckingham Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Buckingham Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Buckingham Lodge Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Buckingham Lodge Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Buckingham Lodge Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Buckingham Lodge Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Buckingham Lodge Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Buckingham Lodge Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Buckingham Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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