Forest Care Ltd in Hampshire | 3 Care Homes

Review of
Oak Lodge
from Sharon G (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Dad has lived at Oak Lodge for six months.
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.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from S D (Friend of Resident) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the minute we enquired about respite care for a friend following a hip operation, to the minute we walked out the door to take her home, we were impressed by the professional and friendly approach of all the staff. Throughout the stay, every member of staff always had a smile, found time for a

chat and treated residents with respect.
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.

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Review of
Elm Lodge Care Home
from John H (Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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4-star hotel quality, facilities include hairdresser, small cinema, several lounges, also a tea and coffee and snack lounge. All areas are spotlessly clean, good choice of food, including a large English breakfast. Lunch and dinner always started with a tasty home made soups. A two-choice menu for lunch

and dinner, with other options available. Nothing ever too much trouble for management and staff in all areas. All friendly, patient and helpful and all calls answered promptly. Large rooms for residents with good ensuite facilities, including wet room.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from Christine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from Kevin M (Son of Resident) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have been really glad we found Oak Lodge for my mother's care, and in the 3 1/2 years she has been there, has always said that she was happy living there, which removes a great weight off our minds.
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.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from Lynn R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review of
Elm Lodge Care Home
from P P (Respite Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My daughter and myself previously viewed Elm Park when I needed 2 weeks respite care, and I would come here. I am very pleased I did. In fact, I will come here permanently as the staff and clientele are so friendly.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from D B (Son of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review of
Rowan Lodge
from M O (Wife of Resident) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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A very friendly care home with a family atmosphere. The staff are lovely and kind and always pleasant. Food is very good. Health care is good. Care jas neem good during the outbreak recently. My husband is well looked after which saves me a lot of worry.

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Review of
Rowan Lodge
from Patricia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My father has been in Rowan Lodge care home since July 25, he has been looked after by the care staff wonderfully, entertainment staff keep him engaged and the kitchen staff & chefs deliver excellent food.
He is also in need of nursing care which is also offered, the nursing staff are commendable and

treat him with respect and understanding.
I would recommend Rowan Lodge wholeheartedly.

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Review of
Rowan Lodge
from David K (Husband of Resident) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am very grateful for the excellent and comprehensive care which my wife received while she was resident in Rowan Lodge for seven months in 2025. That care has significantly improved her general health, mobility and alertness, and has enabled her to return to her own beloved home a few days ago. I

should also like to praise the staff in all levels at Rowan Lodge for their unfailing helpfulness, courtesy and friendliness to the residents and their visitors. During my visits I was always favourably impressed by the effective management of Rowan Lodge, its cleanliness and its attractive environment. I would certainly recommend Rowan Lodge as very suitable for anyone needing respite of long-term care.

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Review of
Rowan Lodge
from H R (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am very pleased with dad's care so far. I have made very regular visits and always the care home is clean, well staffed and welcoming. At a difficult time for the family we feel fully confident in the level of nursing, care and support dad has received. A very well run care home with an excellent

reputation.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from L M (Sister of Resident) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I don't think I could think of a nursing home in which my sister would receive better care. Her physical needs are considerable and they are all met with, not only professional competence, but with a smile and a joke. The staff are kind and considerate and, importantly, treat her with respect.
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home is kept beautifully, clean and attractive and above all, welcoming.

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Review of
Elm Lodge Care Home
from Claire J (Wife of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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From the start of our journey, being shown around, it has been so lovely, staff are so caring and so thoughtful, nothing is too much trouble for them. They are all so supportive. The food is excellent and its so clean and fresh there. Thank you all at Elm Lodge. The journey is a tough one but the staff

help you through it.

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Review of
Elm Lodge Care Home
from L J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Since my mother arrived at Elm Lodge, the management team and staff have been thoughtful, very caring, patient, with nothing being too much trouble with anything Mum has requested. The facilities are very special, along with the whole team. We are very happy with all aspects of Mum's care. What a find!

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Review of
Elm Lodge Care Home
from Jonathan J (Son of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The Elm Lodge team are superstars and constantly go above and beyond to care for my Mum. They recently pulled out all the stops so that she could attend my Brother's wedding. We were therefore incredibly lucky to have her there and she starred in all of the photos, which is incredible as she's wheelchair-bound

and doesn't speak very often now due to her Alzheimer's. She was smiling all day, which is the best possible outcome. I just want to say a huge thank you, to all the staff, for your continued, unwavering care. Mum is a better person for being where she is. I cannot rate Elm Lodge highly enough - you don't need to look anywhere else if you're on the journey to find care for your loved one.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from Maxine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum has been in Oak Lodge for 4 weeks respite with the hope of later becoming a full time resident. Mum has dementia and obviously finding it all very different and a bit anxious at times,
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

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from Angie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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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.

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Review of
Oak Lodge
from Rohini K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother has been at Oak Lodge for about 3 years and I am so very glad that she's a resident there. All the Oak Lodge staff- admin, nurses, carers, maintenance etc...genuinely seem to care for her, and it's situated in a beautiful environment. She feels safe , looked after, and has made lots of friends

there, enjoying a wealth of different activities, from poetry reading, singing in their choir to floor curling!
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.

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