- Dementia Care
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Family & friends:
01980 623 506New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
A warm welcome to our home
Set in its own grounds, a few minutes walk away from the centre of Amesbury, is Buckland Court. The historic city of Salisbury, with its famous cathedral, the monuments of Stonehenge and Old Sarum are all just a short car ride away.
Ground-floor living with garden views
All rooms at Buckland Court are on the ground floor, giving easy access to the lovely and nurtured grounds, which include internal courtyards for residents' enjoyment. The six lounges provide plenty of communal space to enable you to enjoy quiet time, relaxing or to provide a social space to meet friends and family.
Lively days, quiet moments
Residents can enjoy the daily activities going on in the central communal areas with the hairdressing salon open during the week. The cinema room is used partly for activities but also for individual and personal use. The relaxing, well tendered and nourished garden is perfect to unwind in, or to participate in some green fingered activity and spruce up the raised plant beds.
Fantastic team who genuinely cared about my mother during the last few weeks of her life. Nothing was too much trouble. Communication was excellent. A truly professional service by lovely people. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Daughter of Resident, Buckland Court
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, at OSJCT, we feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Buckland Court. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pubs, sporting events, National Trust properties, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Music therapy sessions
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal church services
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
The talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join us. The menus change daily, and the kettle is always on. Our chef bakes every day so there is always a fresh cake to enjoy.
Each of the households has their own small kitchen dining room where residents can take their meals if they wish. Residents are also encouraged to help prepare their own food and to make snacks whenever they choose.
Sandra Pocock
Home Manager
Sandra Pocock
Home Manager
Sandra has been the manager at Buckland Court since November 2020 having joined OSJCT at Bartlett House in 2012. Prior to joining the Trust, Sandra worked in the care industry for Hampshire County Council for 16 years.
She started her career as a care assistant where she completed her NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care. Sandra continued her personal development completing the NVQ level 4 in Health & Social Care and NVQ4 in Leadership & Management.
Sandra prides herself in offering a warm and homely environment to care for the residents at Buckland Court. Each member of staff receives training, so they have the skills to offer an excellent standard of care to all residents.
When she’s not working, Sandra spends time gardening or walking her cocker spaniel. She enjoys relaxing with her family and riding pillion on her husband’s motorbike.
Dawn Bialan
Deputy Manager
Dawn Bialan
Deputy Manager
Dawn joined Buckland Court as Deputy Manager in June 2025. Dawn has worked in Health and Social Care for over 30 years starting as a care assistant.
Dawn has completed her NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Advanced Management Certificate Level 5 and is currently working towards CIPD Level 7 in Strategic People Management.
Person centred care is at the heart of Dawn’s principles, driving her approach in delivering compassionate, effective, and personalised care to each and every individual resident.
In her spare time, Dawn loves spending time with her family, friends and four dogs, travelling, and walking!
Nicky Riggs
Team Leader
Nicky Riggs
Team Leader
Nicky Riggs is Care Leader at Buckland Court. She joined OSJCT in 2009 and has worked her way up to Care Leader. Starting off as Carer, Nicky felt a sense of belonging and felt like she was making a real difference to the residents' lives.
After a couple of years, Nicky was given the opportunity to become Shift Leader which she really enjoyed. A few years after that Nicky then became Care Leader which entailed guiding new members of staff and organising shifts, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, attending reviews, and supervising staff members.
Nicky enjoys her role and says it can vary from assisting the Home Manager, to budgeting, recruitment, occupancy and rotas. The role also includes giving care, assisting with feeding, dependency paperwork and updating care plans.
Nicky says that Buckland Court feels like an extension of her family and that includes both staff and residents.
Gemma Walker
Care Leader
Gemma Walker
Care Leader
Gemma has been working for the Trust for nearly 10 years and is also the Dementia Lead for Buckland Court. Gemma feels like a part of the family working at Buckland Court and knows that it’s a place of work where she belongs. Gemma is passionate about caring for the residents and is always smiling and ready to face any challenges that may arise. Gemma has helped support many fabulous outings with the residents, but her favourite has to be the Trust's Christmas parties as Gemma loves Christmas. In Gemma’s spare time she likes to spend time with her family, 16 guinea pigs and 2 rabbits.
Leanne Crompton
Head Chef
Leanne Crompton
Head Chef
Leanne Crompton is the Head Chef at Buckland Court, and has worked for the Trust for 6 years.
She loves her job, as seeing the residents enjoying their food and socialising at mealtimes is really satisfying. They strive hard for inclusion at Buckland Court and this includes their meals. Leanne and her team work hard to make sure that the meals they make suit everyone's tastes and dietary requirements.
Outside of work, Leanne's husband and two children keep her busy, but she does find time to play in the local Netball team, and this helps her unwind and stay fit!
Billie Wicks
Activities Co-ordinator
Billie Wicks
Activities Co-ordinator
Billie joined Buckland Court as Activities Co-ordinator on 22 April 2025. Previously, Billie worked as a Carer in a variety of settings including supporting people with mental health conditions.
Billie has not worked as an Activities Co-ordinator before and says that what she enjoys about the role is ensuring that the residents have fun. ‘They wait for me to arrive in the morning, and I love seeing the smiles on their faces when they see me.
‘I have developed a really good relationship with the residents at Buckland and tailor the weekly activities according to their choices, hobbies and interests.
‘What I enjoy about working at Buckland is that the staff are all really helpful and friendly.'
Amy Foster
Administrator
Amy Foster
Administrator
Amy joined Buckland Court on 21 January 2025. Previously, Amy has worked as a Carer and in retail.
‘What I like about the role is that Buckland is within walking distance of my home. I have grown really fond of the residents and love interacting with them and catching up with the staff.
'I have been made to feel really welcome at Buckland and have settled into the role well. The support and training I have received has been fantastic.'
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required, and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| Care Type | Fees From | Fees To |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Long Term | £1,250 | £1,295 |
| Dementia Respite | £1,360 | £1,425 |
| Residential Long Term | £1,135 | £1,250 |
| Residential Respite | £1,245 | £1,355 |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying for care page.
Key facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
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Family & friends:
01980 623 506New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
