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Oak Lodge is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. It is operated by Forest Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Oak Lodge provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in October 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Oak Lodge as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Oak Lodge is located in Basingstoke, within the Hampshire local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Rectory Road, Oakley, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7EL |
| Website | www.forestcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 2 October 2020 |
| Provider | Forest Care Limited |
Is Oak Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Oak Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-741002641
What type of care does Oak Lodge provide?
Oak Lodge provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
What is Oak Lodge's CQC rating?
Oak Lodge has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-741002641
What are Oak Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Oak Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Basingstoke?
There are 50 CQC-registered care homes in Basingstoke. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/basingstoke.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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