Source · CQC inspection

Buckingham Lodge Care Home

Type Social Care Org Region East Last inspected 13 Oct 2022

Overall rating: Requires Improvement  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Requires Improvement
Effective
Requires Improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires Improvement
Well-led
Good

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 3 should-do

Should-do actions (3)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 3
Should do
Safe
We recommend as a matter of best practice that the provider review this and ensure all information is up to date to help inform staff how they should effectively manage the risks associated with blood thinning medicines.
Should-do action 2 of 3
Should do
Safe
We recommend as a matter of best practice that the provider reviews PRN protocols making it clear what actions staff should take if PRN medicines were ineffective.
Should-do action 3 of 3
Should do
Effective
We recommend the provider consider tactile objects to support people with their sensory needs.

Location details

CQC ID: 1-10162181275
Local authority: Norfolk
Region: East

Inspection report

Type: Comprehensive inspection
Date: 13 October 2022
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 3 should-do
AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026