Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
from £1330/wk
Dementia care homes in Basingstoke
6 homes
There are 6 dementia care homes in and around Basingstoke on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,545 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Cherry Blossom Manor Care Home, with 77 beds.
- care homes
- 6
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 83%
- typical residential fee
- £1,545/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Hampshire council pays
- £1,245/wk
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Care homes in Basingstoke (6)
All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.5 miCQC Good
from £1733/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
from £1289/wk
Distance from the town centre: 3.3 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1590/wk
Distance from the town centre: 4.3 miCQC Good
from £1569/wk
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingfield Court Care Home | Good | £1,289 | 52 | 3.2 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cherry Blossom Manor Care Home | Good | £1,569 | 77 | 3.9 mi | — | 4.3 mi |
| Dashwood Manor Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,590 | 70 | 3.7 mi | — | 3.3 mi |
| Homefield House Nursing Home | Good · Sept 2019 | On request | 24 | 0.4 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| Marnel Lodge Care Home | Good | £1,733 | 62 | 0.9 mi | — | 1.5 mi |
| St Thomas Care Home | Good | £1,330 | 72 | 1.0 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Basingstoke in numbers
83% of Basingstoke’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Basingstoke costs about £1,545/week, while Hampshire’s published usual rate is around £1,245/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £300/week (about £15,600/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Dementia care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,545 |
| Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,245 |
| Largest | Cherry Blossom Manor Care Home (77 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Homefield House Nursing Home (October 2020) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 5 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 6 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Basingstoke and Deane (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £368,739 |
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Requires improvement1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Hampshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Hampshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Basingstoke and Deane
The average house price in Basingstoke and Deane is £368,739, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £368,739
- Detached
- £656,770
- Semi-detached
- £395,112
- Terraced
- £304,394
- Flats & maisonettes
- £186,461
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Basingstoke
- Green Surroundings
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 11% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Flood risk!
Flood warning area nearby — 2 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Groundwater.
370 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime151
- Anti-social behaviour51
- Criminal damage & arson36
- Public order32
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: Environment Agency.
Community & connection in Basingstoke
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Basingstoke Neighbourcare
Enhance older people's independence: volunteer car drivers transport people with limited mobility AND in genuine need to a range of medical appointments and to social activities, ensuring a safe…
0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1154382)
Charity
Viables Community Association
We promote the benefit of people in the Viables area by organising activities and events to advance education and provide facilities for recreation and leisure-time occupation. With partners,…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177363)
Charity
Hook Shed
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit of men and women living in and around Hook, Hampshire, to combat loneliness and social isolation arising as a result of their age, infirmity,…
3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1195578)
Charity
Age Concern,tadley and District
To promote the wellbeing of all older people and help to make later life fulfilling and an enjoyable experience. We organise and run a lunch club with entertainment and outings. A chiropody…
6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (246182)
Charity
Tadley Elderly Day Care
Provision of respite day care for elderly people in a safe and friendly environment and relief for their carers. Activities are designed to provide stimulus and enjoyment for the clients.
6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1192821)
Basingstoke: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+63.8%
Projected change in Basingstoke and Deane, 2025 to 2035 (4,603 to 7,539). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+24.1%
Projected change in Basingstoke and Deane, 2025 to 2035 (35,253 to 43,748). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Boots (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
21
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 34 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Basingstoke
- St Michael's Hospice (North Hampshire) · 1.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published May 2026). CQC page
- Duchess of Kent Hospice · 13.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
- Naomi House Children's Hospice · 13.5 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Basingstoke
- Care homes near Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital · A&E · 1.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Basingstoke a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Basingstoke
Basingstoke suits families seeking a lively, suburban retirement setting with established services and a strong over-65 community. The town's population share of older residents (22.4%) sits well above the national average, signalling a maturing area with experience in later-life care. Care-home choice is modest — five homes with mostly good CQC ratings — and fees sit broadly in line with South East norms. It's not a quiet retreat, but it offers convenience and company.
Health & support
- Medical access: Your GP and local pharmacy are within easy reach; the town centre and suburbs are well-served, and larger hospitals in the South East region are accessible.
- Safety: Recorded crime ran to 370 offences in early 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage among the most common. This sits above some quieter retirement areas — a fair consideration if personal security matters greatly to you.
- Family & connection: Think about how close your relatives are; Basingstoke is a commutable distance from London and the wider South East, which suits some families well.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Five homes ranging from around 52 to 77 beds offer a modest choice; care fees sit broadly in line with South East averages, though you should compare individual homes' pricing directly. No obvious affordability advantage, but no premium either.
- Transport: The town is car-dependent for some journeys, though it has rail links to London and Reading. Buses serve the local area, and many everyday services cluster within reach.
- Housing options: Five care homes provide limited choice compared with larger towns; you may find fewer specialist options (dementia, respite, or palliative care) and less flexibility in size or style.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Twenty-nine parks and 23 allotments offer genuine scope for outdoor life and gardening interests. Forty-nine restaurants and cafés, plus 28 pubs and bars, mean social eating and drinking are well-catered for locally.
- Community: Eleven supermarkets and a range of everyday shops support independent living. With a quarter of the population over 65, you're likely to find memory cafés and peer-led groups, though you should check individual homes and local Age UK branches for current activity.
- Climate: South East England winters are mild by UK standards, but Basingstoke can be grey and damp in winter; summers are warm and dry.
Things to weigh up
- Crime rate: The recorded-crime figure is notably higher than in some quieter retirement areas, particularly for violent crime and anti-social behaviour. This may or may not affect your day-to-day safety, but it's worth factoring in if you value a very low-crime setting.
- Limited care-home choice: Five homes is a modest range; if you have specific needs — dementia support, short-term respite, or particular care philosophy — you may find fewer options than in a larger centre.
- Busy suburban feel: Basingstoke is a thriving town, not a peaceful village retreat. If you prefer a quieter, village-based retirement, you may find the bustle and traffic less appealing.
Questions about care homes in Basingstoke
How many dementia care homes are there in Basingstoke?
AskBart lists 6 dementia care homes in and around Basingstoke, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Basingstoke rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Basingstoke cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,502 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Basingstoke?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Basingstoke?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Basingstoke:
Near Basingstoke
- Dementia care homes in Nr Hook 3
- Dementia care homes in Hook 2
- Dementia care homes in Alton 3
- Dementia care homes in Fleet 5
- Dementia care homes in Whitchurch 2
- Dementia care homes in Shinfield 5
- Care homes in Alresford 1
- Care homes in Brockenhurst 2
- Care homes in City of Portsmouth 3
- Care homes in City of Southampton 10
- Care homes in East Hampshire 19
- Care homes in Eastleigh 12
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.