Barchester Healthcare
Marnel Lodge Care Home
Nursing home in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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).
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About
Marnel Lodge Care Home is a 62-bed care home in Basingstoke operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports older adults and younger adults with varying care needs, including those requiring specialist dementia support and nursing-level care. Marnel Lodge offers both permanent and short-stay placements.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
370 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,733 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Hampshire usually pays £1,245 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £488 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,203 |
| 2025 | — | £1,245 |
| 2026 | £1,733 | — |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Marnel Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Basingstoke
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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.
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For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01256 678534 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Marnel Lodge Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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