Meet the Marnel Lodge Care Home Team
Our wonderful team comprises nurses, carers, activities coordinators, chefs, housekeepers and more. These people are here to ensure that residents enjoy their time at the home and are supported to live life to the fullest. Meet some of our staff below:

Anju Susan Abraham
General Manager
Hi. I'm Anju and I am the General Manager here at Marnel Lodge. My team and I look forward to welcoming you into our home.
I am a highly motivated, Quality Driven RN working in Marnel since 2017, with 8+ years’ working in hospital ,in-patient and out-patient clinic settings and 6+ years in care settings. Focused on efficiency without compromising compassion. In 2019 achieved appreciation from North Hampshire Urgent Care Certificate of Commendation in recognition of the exceptional professionalism and commitment to residents advocacy . I am happy to be a leading part of Marnel team. I have got great enthusiasm , positivity and confidence to effectively lead and supervise the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the set targets.

Deepthi Murali
Deputy Manager
I am a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. I joined Marnel in August 2021. My journey in nursing has been guided by a profound commitment to patient care and a relentless pursuit of excellence in every aspect of my practice. I believe in the core values of nursing passion, empathy, integrity and advocacy. I am committed to providing person-centred care that respects the dignity and individuality of each resident.

Deborah Adedigba
Community Nurse Manager
I am a pragmatic nurse with over nine years of experience in adult nursing. I have been working with the Marnel Lodge team since 2022. I am dedicated to my job, making sure every resident I come into contact with gets the very best of my clinical, empathetic and person-centered care.

Sarah Yarney
Activities Coordinator
I have worked with the elderly for more than forty years in various roles, gaining varied knowledge and experience. I have been a relative at Marnel Lodge for ten years and worked as an admin assistant for a year and a half. I have now taken on the exciting role of Activities Coordinator at Marnel Lodge and I am looking forward to working with the residents, families and the Marnel team to start some new activities and adventures.

Julie Willows
Head of Housekeeping
I have worked at Marnel Lodge since 2011 as the Head of Housekeeping. I love my job and it's my passion to keep the home clean and tidy. I love helping others; it’s my great passion.

Tracey Evans
Hairdresser
Hello. My name is Tracey and I am the hairdresser here at Marnel Lodge.

Simi Cyriac
Community Nurse Manager
An enthusiastic and hardworking individual who has 8 years of experience in nursing and dementia care. I give my best to deliver person-centred care to those I support and meet their needs with the passion and commitment they deserve.

Diane Hemming
Administrator
I joined the team in April 2021 and my role here at Marnel is to look after the home’s finances. I have always worked in administration and I have been in finance for many years, which I really enjoy. This is my first role in a care home and I am loving getting to know the residents and their families. My door is always open and I am always happy to help.

Symoun Genobatin
Head Chef
Hi, my name is Symoun and I am the head chef here at Marnel Lodge. I joined Barchester in 2022 working in a sister Barchester home before moving to Marnel Lodge. Before that, I worked for a fine dining restaurant which is where I gained my skills and confidence. I love being able to make our residents happy through the love of food and take pride in every dish.

Tracey & Kayleigh
Hairdressing & Chiropodist Team
Our Hairdressing & Chiropodist Team are always happy to help residents.

Barchy
Travel Buddy
I joined the Marnel family in May 2019. My true passion is to travel with my friends. So far, I have lots of holidays booked, but if you wish to take me somewhere special, I will not refuse. Please follow me on Instagram (barchy19) to see my recent discoveries.”
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Food & Nutrition
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Carter Drive, Off Popley Way, Basingstoke, RG24 9US
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marnel Lodge Care Home offers Nursing care, Residential care, Dementia care, Respite / Short stay, Services for under 65.