Oak Lodge
Oak Lodge is a nursing home in Basingstoke with Outstanding CQC rating and Strong public review score. The main concern is High public financial risk and No recent inspection on record. This page shows the warning signs already visible in public records, so you can judge whether this home deserves deeper checking or whether stronger alternatives should come first.
Page refreshed June 2026 · inspection, finance, and review sources update on different schedules
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What public data shows so far
Oak Lodge already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.
What looks reassuring
- Outstanding CQC rating
- Strong public review score
- Nursing care
What needs checking
- High public financial risk
- No recent inspection on record
- Company accounts appear overdue
What this page cannot confirm
- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
Quality
Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record
Costs
From £8,675 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
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Financial Watchlist
High public financial risk in the latest company records
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If you need more confidence before you visit or involve family, Care Home Check interprets how these signals fit together and which ones should carry the most weight.
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Safety & Quality
Oak Lodge: CQC Rating & Safety
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Oak Lodge CQC Rating & Inspection History
Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Financial Health
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Costs & Funding
Oak Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £8,675 per month
From £1,995 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.
The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.
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What's Included
All-inclusive fees cover hairdressing, physiotherapy, chiropody, massage therapy, days out, and other facilities
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Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
Can support people living with
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Additional Conditions & Support
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Care Fit at a Glance
Only on RightCareHomeHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
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Nursing Procedures
Medication Support
Family Reviews
Oak Lodge Reviews — What Families Say
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Family Reviews
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Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Oak Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Oak Lodge is a care home with nursing in Basingstoke, South East, operated by Forest Care Limited since 2013. The home has 60 beds and is rated Outstanding by the national care regulator. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.
Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHomeRectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, RG23 7EL
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Neighbourhood
Transport access
4/10
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Activities & Social Life
Only on RightCareHomeSocial life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.
6 activities listed
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Dining & Nutrition
4 dining services listed
Key nutrition points first
Dining Services
Facilities & Features
4 feature groups available
Essential features shown first
Accessibility
Rooms
Lifestyle & Amenities
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Medical & Therapy
Next Steps
What should you do before making a final decision?
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Common Questions About Oak Lodge
What to test on your visit
Use this short field guide at Oak Lodge to turn public clues into practical in-person checks.
What to test on your visit to Oak Lodge
- 1Can you describe how staff continuity is maintained and how new staff are introduced to residents?
- 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 3How are new activities chosen and how do residents influence the programme?
- 4Ask how staff get to know individual residents' preferences and routines
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
Care Home Check
Where the public picture stops
This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.
The visible warning signs are only the first layer
This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.
What you can already use from this page
- Current CQC status: Outstanding
- Published weekly fee range
- Public review pattern across available sources
- Public financial risk signals from company records
What still affects decision confidence
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
Signals already visible on this page
What Care Home Check makes clear
It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.
Is this home financially sound?
We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.
See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.
What do review patterns actually suggest?
We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.
See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.
What should you ask on your visit?
Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.
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