Bucklers Lodge
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Woodcote Green
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 6HZ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,983.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Juliet Gallop is General Manager at Bucklers Lodge.
I’ve been in care for over 20 years, supporting families like yours every day.
At Greensleeves Care, we know families are making big decisions about their loved ones and we’re here to help you feel confident in those choices.
One of the ways we give families peace of mind is through our Home for Life Commitment: a resident will never be asked to leave if personal funds run out. Because our focus, as a charity, is always on people, not pockets.
We make the move into care flexible, with options such as a no-obligation trial, to experience life here before making a longer-term commitment.
Our approach to care is rooted in warmth and understanding, delivered by a skilled and compassionate team who are here to support you and your loved one feel good about care, every step of the way.
Give us a call today to talk through your needs or to arrange a visit, we’d be delighted to show you around.
A leading non-profit care home in Bracknell Forest, Buckler’s Lodge is a modern 80-bed care home located in the picturesque area of Crowthorne, Berkshire. The home is set in over two acres of grounds surrounded by unspoiled countryside and forest.
Buckler’s Lodge features state-of-the-art décor and facilities including spacious en-suite bedrooms, comfortable lounges, bistro, private dining room, library and cinema. The home provides high-quality residential and dementia care.
The home is managed by Greensleeves Care, a charitable provided consistently named as a 'Top 20' care group in England. Greensleeves Care homes offer unique assurances including a flexible trials of up to six weeks, so families can choose with confidence, and its Home for Life Commitment, which means no resident is asked to leave in the event their funds run out while in care.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, 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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Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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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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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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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 Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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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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Buckler’s Lodge is a modern, purpose-built 80-bed care home located in the picturesque area of Crowthorne and surrounded by countryside. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Dec 2021 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Bistro, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for the personal and familiar touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 80 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 80 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,983.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,109.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,983.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| 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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Restaurant
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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).
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.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
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 sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
There is a weekly menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
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.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible, suited to your abilities |
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| Timetables |
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| Sample activities.pdf |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Woodcote Green
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 6HZ
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 21st May 2025 |
| Published Date | 9th September 2025 |
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| Registration Date | 24th February 2022 |
| Service Provider | Greensleeves Homes Trust, EC3M 3JY |
Bucklers Lodge Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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