Lakeside Watermead Care Home
Brambling, Watermead, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 0WH · View on map
Lakeside Watermead Care Home
Lakeside Watermead Care Home
Overview
Lakeside Watermead Care Home is situated in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, serving residents in need of various care services. The home is registered for up to 49 residents.
The home provides Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Dementia Care, and Residential Care. It also addresses needs related to Mental Health, Physical disabilities, and Sensory impairment.
Key facts
The inspection record
Overall
Requires improvement
Report published 9 September 2025
“Date of inspection 5 June 2025 to 2 July 2025. The service is a nursing home providing care and support to older people, including people with dementia. At the time of this inspection 33 people were living at the service.”
“The inspection was carried out in response to safety concerns received about the service. We found 4 breaches of regulations relating to safe care and treatment, staffing, consent and governance.”
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“Risks to people were identified but not always mitigated. The service was not working to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which failed to safeguard people. Sufficient staff were not provided to meet people’s needs and promote their safety, well-being and independence. Records were contradictory, incomplete and terminology used was not always in line with best practice.”
“Staff were suitably recruited, and systems were in place to increase the supervision and monitoring of staff. Staff felt suitably trained and had their competencies assessed for tasks they were involved with. Safe medicine practices were promoted with safe systems in place to safeguard people.”
“Governance systems were being developed, and they had started to identify shortfalls in the service.”
“The provider and manager were proactive in response to our feedback, and they took immediate actions to address the findings, to safeguard people.”
“We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the findings and to enable us to monitor progress within the service.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
Lakeside Watermead Care Home entered the official register.
Rated Requires improvement overall
Report published 9 September 2025 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 11 October 2019, rated Requires improvement
Inspected 21 March 2019, rated Inadequate
Inspected 1 October 2015, rated Good
Inspected 21 October 2014, rated Requires improvement
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is Lakeside Watermead Care Home registered for?
Lakeside Watermead Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Dementia Care and Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Mental Health, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairment.
How many Rooms does Lakeside Watermead Care Home have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What is Lakeside Watermead Care Home's CQC rating?
Lakeside Watermead Care Home is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 9 September 2025). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-18041846082.
How many beds does Lakeside Watermead Care Home have?
Lakeside Watermead Care Home is registered for 49 beds.
Who is the registered manager at Lakeside Watermead Care Home?
The registered manager is Mr Anuradha Wijekoon Godagama.
When was Lakeside Watermead Care Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Lakeside Watermead Care Home on 9 September 2025.
Where is Lakeside Watermead Care Home located?
Lakeside Watermead Care Home is located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.
When did Lakeside Watermead Care Home register with CQC?
Lakeside Watermead Care Home first registered on 27 March 2024.
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