Barchester Healthcare
St Thomas Care Home
Care 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
St Thomas Care Home is operated by Barchester Healthcare and provides respite and dementia care in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The home is registered for 72 beds and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; its Safe rating is Requires Improvement.
The home supports residents requiring short-stay respite provision and specialist dementia care within a purpose-built setting in the South East.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,203 |
| 2025 | — | £1,245 |
| 2026 | £1,330 | — |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Thomas Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is BRAMBLYS GRANGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01256 236598.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
St Thomas 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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