
The word ‘care’ in a care home isn’t sufficient to describe the care, love and attentionAndrew K(Friend of Resident/Service User)

We would not hesitate in recommending Oak Lodge to anyone looking for care for a relativeMary B(Niece of Resident/Service User)


The word ‘care’ in a care home isn’t sufficient to describe the care, love and attentionAndrew K(Friend of Resident/Service User)

We would not hesitate in recommending Oak Lodge to anyone looking for care for a relativeMary B(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Oak Lodge is an award winning, CQC ‘Outstanding’ (October 2020) care home offering 24 hour residential and nursing care for up to 60 residents, both permanent and respite. Set within a 300 acre Hampshire countryside estate and purpose built on a former farm complex, it blends modern facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere and a family focused, person centred approach.
The home has earned multiple accolades, including 'Residential Home of the...
Care Provided by Oak Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our all-inclusive weekly fees cover a range of complementary services, including physiotherapy, chiropody, hairdressing, and massage therapy. There are no extra charges for respite care, no administration fees, no deposits, and no hidden costs. What you see is what you pay, giving you complete peace of mind.
NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC):
The NHS will usually contribute towards your fees if you require nursing care from a registered nurse (this only applies to permanent care, not respite). FNC is provided irrespective of whether your fees are self-funded or Local Authority funded. It is dependent upon a needs assessment and will be arranged by the home with the NHS (subject to your consent) following admission. Payment is usually backdated to the admission date or the application date as applicable.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oak Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oak Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Forest Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Grace Adan(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Oak Lodge Reviews (143)
Oak Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oak Lodge has 143 reviews.
My mother has been at Oak Lodge since December 2020, although she now can't do anything for herself, they treat her with the utmost respect and preserve her dignity. They ensure that she is not in her room all day, but is moved to the lounge area daily, where she can see and hear all the activities, and even where singing is involved, join in. All the staff are amazing, caring and attentive, and have absolutely no doubt that she is in the best possible hands, day and night.
All of the staff at Oak Lodge are wonderful, so friendly and caring. I cannot praise them enough. They have all helped my husband settle in and feel at home. There is such a lovely atmosphere. They have also given me the confidence that he is very well cared for. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to Grace and all the team.
I have peace of mind that he is well cared for by friendly, professional, and caring staff. All his needs from hairdressing to chiropody to having his preferred daily newspaper available are catered for (and at no extra cost!)
His room is light and airy with a view of open countryside. The communal areas are bright and, more importantly, spotlessly clean.
Oak Lodge puts on many and varied daily activities to suit all tastes for the residents to enjoy - or retire to a quiet area should they so choose.
Mealtimes have always been very important for Dad and he is quick to point out that both the variety and quality produced in the kitchens are top notch.
All the staff are cheerful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Medical needs are addressed in an exemplary manner.
Fom a visitor's perspective, Oak Lodge is in a lovely open countryside location, there are ample parking spaces.
The home is a welcoming, warm and safe environment and any needs and requests were always accommodated with understanding. It is extremely well led, and the cleanliness of the rooms and communal areas is excellent.
The activities and facilities are varied and the coffee lounge is bright and airy with lovely views. It is a wonderful place for the residents to sit with friends or visitors when it is not possible to sit outside.
We will certainly not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone looking for somewhere where their loved ones will be safe and well cared for.
My mum has lived at Oak Lodge for 3 years and I have always been impressed by the level of care given. From the very start all the staff seemed to know her and understand her needs, adapting to her as she has become more frail. She is always treated with respect and dignity, and enabled to enjoy her life in the home.
When she first moved in she was able to join in many of the varied activities and, although she is less inclined to now, she is always encouraged and helped to do anything she wishes to do. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday and I was overwhelmed by the support I received in organising a small celebration.
I have rarely had to raise any concerns but have found that staff are usually already aware and dealing with any issue.
It gives me great peace of mind to know that Mum is in such a lovely, caring environment.
Oak Lodge is clearly a well managed and happy place and always feels bright and airy and sweet smelling! and the gardens are a lovely place for us to sit with my mother on our visits in the summer (especially when we visit with our son's little dog!).
All the staff are fantastic, always friendly and helpful to both my mother and us, addressing us by name on our visits and contacting us when necessary.
Although my mother has dementia, which sadly will never change, it has become noticeable that she is declining a lot slower than before she moved to Oak Lodge, and we have no doubt that this is due to the staff providing lots of varied entertainment and catering for her varied needs, for which we are very grateful.
Oak Lodge - Forest Care is expertly managed and all the care team are wonderful. Since joining Oak Lodge my mother is content with her dementia. It seemed the right decision to start her at Oak Lodge before there was an accident and this has proved the right decision as she has made good friends, is settled into the daily routine and enjoys the events. Prior to starting, my mother would often ask what she had done wrong or what she was expected to do next? There is none of this worry at Oak Lodge because as a resident with dementia she benefits from continual social contact and activities. It is a huge relief to see my mother happy and thriving in the warm and welcoming environment. I went to see 10 care homes in the area before selecting Oak Lodge and would not have my mother in any other care home. The staff are amazing and look after my mother with genuine care and attention to keep her happy.
My Mum has been in Oak Lodge for nearly 4 years and all of the time the staff have treated her with love and care. I live away and cannot visit her as much as i would like, but i know she couldn't have better care than in Oak Lodge and i am very grateful to all the staff who look after her. She now has Dementia which is heartbreaking, but they all cope with the situation amazingly.
My Mum has been in Oak Lodge Care Home since August last Year and the Care she has received has been Amazing. The Management and Staff are very attentive and there are always activities/events on to keep the residents occupied. The change in my Mum is very noticeable and it has given my family peace of mind knowing she is being well cared for.
The home is kept beautifully, clean and attractive and above all, welcoming.
all staff have been very caring and understanding of mum's needs.
Paying particular attention to her likes and dislikes and with the option to join in with activities if she wishes, she is encouraged but not forced and I have been so pleased to see her joining in. The manageress is always happy to discuss any issues and resolve them promptly.
Oak Lodge has many bright and airy spaces, the dining area is like a restaurant and the food is excellent. Rooms are very clean and comfortable and gardens and surrounding area is beautiful.
Not only have the staff and especially the Manageress been so nice to mum, but also very supportive and nice to me too at a time of tough changes in our lives.
I would be extremely happy if mum could continue living here and i'd be happy to recommend Oak Lodge to anyone
Oak Lodge is a caring, welcoming care home. The staff welcome you with a smile and a hello and are always willing to assist; top class care provided at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oak Lodge and its first class service.
In addition they have visitations from a host of different furry/feathered friends: alpacas, guinea pigs, birds of prey and so on.
School children regularly visit for chats, singing and making cards, and singers, musicians and dancers also entertain.
I am so blessed that she's enjoying her new home, thank you Oak Lodge for providing outstanding care and support to mum.
She has made so many friends and enjoys all the activities that are provided, from gardening, crafts, musicians, singers, nursery group visits, and she has joined the choir.
The care is exceptional, the setting in beautiful grounds is perfect and the catering is amazing. We would love to thank everyone at Oak Lodge for everything they do for her .
Everything is included, nothing is too much trouble and there is nothing more I could ask for.
Know that mum is so very well cared for and has settled in well since arriving in July 2023.
She in turn feels she receives great support and care.
Know that on my arrival I am well informed and updated on any issues that staff or mum might currently have.
I'm in turn always greeted as "a friend/family member" which makes me feel very welcome too.
Oak Lodge is a 5 star residential home and I have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone considering a care home for themselves or a relative or friend. I cannot think of one thing which isn't carried out to a very high standard. The home is situated in glorious surroundings which are well maintained and have the wow factor on arrival!
My dear 88-year-old elderly mother recently completed a five-week respite stay at Oak Lodge. I cannot speak highly enough of the love, care, patience and personal attention which she received during her stay. Oak Lodge itself is a home of the highest quality, very well kept, set in beautiful surroundings, offering a quality of care and kindness which is embedded in all staff, at all levels, from the top down. My mother, with early-stage dementia, and not entirely appreciating the full extent of help she needs, is not the easiest character to manage and work around. Everyone at Oak Lodge settled her in beautifully, and she had a wonderful time, she could not have been treated with greater care and consideration. All of the management and staff are friendly, helpful and straightforward, the administration is first-class. I would highly recommend Oak Lodge to anyone seeking top-quality care for a loved one in a beautiful, countryside setting with excellent modern facilities.
Mum and Dad were always in fresh clothes, and medication was meticulously given. Home-made cake mid-afternoon.
There's plenty of fun too; one day two penguins came to visit and one called Widget sat on Dad's lap.
Then they waddled off to explore the home! As Dad said: 'At Oak Lodge you can still have amazing new experiences even when you're 93!'
But the staff make this place; in truth, I have never been anywhere with so many kind, patient, and competent
people under one roof. I've learned a lot from them.
I'm so glad that Mum and Dad's last months were made so comfortable, and in turn, this leaves me feeling very happy.
The family made an informed choice when we applied to Oak Lodge for residence for my 90-year-old wife in 2022, and we have been very well rewarded for the trouble we took to find the best home for her. She quickly settled and greatly appreciates the care that she is receiving. We've been particularly grateful for the way that Oak Lodge has liaised with us as a family and the support the staff have given me personally in adjusting to living without my wife, whom I've known for nearly 80 years.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 January 2020Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 22 July 2026Residential Care / Nursing Care / Respite Care
News (10) & Events (0)
- 16 Jul 2026
We are delighted to announce that Forest Care has been named one of the UK’s Top 10 Small Care Providers by online care finder Lottie in the Lottie Awards 2026....
- 13 Jul 2026
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- 05 May 2026
Forest Care’s Spring 2026 newsletter highlights: A lively season of animal visits, baking, cultural celebrations, wellbeing activities and special days, alongside flight simulators, music, museum trips and community connections. We...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Oak Lodge
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Forest Care Ltd
- 29 Nov 2019Recipient: Oak Lodge
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Oak Lodge.
Meet the Team (5)

Grace has worked for Oak Lodge since 2001. Grace is passionate about providing quality care. She cares deeply about the Residents and staff alike and has created a climate that motivates each individual.

Jacqui began working at Oak Lodge in 2009. She loves the interaction with residents, families and staff ensuring they are happy and well looked after.

With an extensive background in nursing, Flora has worked at Oak Lodge for 18 years and is responsible for managing the clinical care of the residents in the home. This involves supervising the nurses, senior carers and carers to ensure residents receive person-centred care in accordance with their assessed needs and plans of care, and ensuring their mental, physical and emotional well-being.

Lubo is our passionate and dedicated Handyman who works very hard fixing things and making sure our home runs smoothly. This involves ensuring that any maintenance/repair works are carried out promptly and efficiently with minimum disturbance.
Lubo is your man if you require shelving, pictures hung on a wall, carpet cleaning or any general maintenance to make your room as comfortable as possible.

Tracey has worked at Oak Lodge for over 18 years. Having started as a weekend Chef, then taking on more hours, finally working as Head Chef for the past 5 years.
In her own words “Good food and nutrition are important to everyone, especially the elderly. I am passionate right from the start of the planning, ordering, cooking through to serving the food to our residents. I carefully consider each of their likes and dislikes and enjoy seeing empty plates and well-nourished residents. I’m proud to be part of the residents lives here and responsible for their well-being, nutritionally”.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Lodge
What types of Care is Oak Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oak Lodge have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oak Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Oak Lodge to the centre of Basingstoke?
5.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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