Oak Lodge
Care home in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Operated by Forest Care
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
Oak Lodge is a 60-bed care home in Basingstoke, Hampshire, providing nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for older people. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding ratings for Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership, and Good ratings for Safety and Responsiveness.
Oak Lodge is operated by Forest Care, a family-owned care provider established in 1981. The home delivers 24-hour nursing care alongside support for residents' physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
370 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
Oak Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, 4.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CAMROSE GILLIES AND HACKWOOD PARTNERSHIP, 3.7 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
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Viables Community Association
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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.
Part of Forest Care
Oak Lodge is one of 5 homes run by Forest Care 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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