Buckingham Lodge Care Home
Nursing home · Thetford
Buckingham Close, Carbrooke, Thetford, IP25 6WL
Run by Kingsley Buckingham Lodge Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2023
- 6.2Our score
- Beds73
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01953 773114
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Responsive
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 January 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Buckingham Lodge Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-10162181275
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Buckingham Lodge Care Home
Buckingham Lodge Care Home offers nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for older people and adults with additional support needs near Thetford. Staff are on duty 24 hours a day, with nurse-call bells in bedrooms and links to visiting professionals such as district nurses, chiropodists, GPs and opticians.
Residents receive care programmes shaped by their interests, background and preferences, alongside activities, trips out and visiting entertainers. The home promotes community life through events and daily engagement, while bedrooms include en-suite facilities and residents can bring familiar belongings. Families may visit at any time because there are no set visiting hours.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Thetford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster HouseThetford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dorrington House (Watton)Watton | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Thorp HouseThetford | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kalmia & MallowThetford | 1.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Ashill Lodge Care HomeThetford | 3.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Kingsley Buckingham Lodge Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Court Care HomeHolt | Inadequate | 3.8 | |
| Olney Meadows Care HomeOlney |
What stands out
What stands out
- No set visiting hours
- Regular visiting professionals
- Activities and community events
Ask about
- Care funding depends on individual circumstances and assessment
Suits: Families seeking 24-hour care with flexible visiting
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Buckingham Close, Carbrooke, Thetford, IP25 6WL
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Questions families ask
Is there staff available during the night?
Yes. Staff are on duty 24/7, and each bedroom has a nurse call bell within the resident’s reach.
Can family visit without fixed visiting hours?
Yes. There are no set visiting hours, and family members are welcome to visit at any time.
Do health professionals visit the care home?
Yes. District nurses, chiropodists, GPs and opticians visit regularly, with additional links to external professionals when needed.
Can residents go outside into the gardens?
Yes. Residents have access to secure, spacious gardens at any time, with assistance available for those who need it.
Can I look around without booking an appointment?
Yes. Visitors can look around at a convenient time, while an appointment can be arranged to speak with the manager.
How much does Buckingham Lodge Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Buckingham Lodge Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Norfolk council paid on average £1,199 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.