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Situated near Epping Forest and Wanstead, the care home has skilled, trained staff who ensure residents' dignity is maintained.
Staff aim to create a home for residents where they feel welcome, safe and truly cared for.
Each resident has a personalised care and support plan bespoke to them, with their wishes, best interests...
Care Provided by Forest View
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Forest View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forest View 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Forest View Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Oksana Shakhunova(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Parking
- Off Street Parking
Forest View Reviews (21)
Forest View has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.374) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest View has 21 reviews.
My mother has been a resident at Forest View for three years. She now has advanced dementia but throughout her stay she has always been cared for with compassion and kindness. As her needs have changed, the management and staff have adjusted things to help her live as comfortably as possible and to keep her occupied when she could no longer join in with the communal activities. The family who own Forest View are very hands on with the day to day care and running of the home and I think their caring attitude runs right through to all the wonderful members of staff. The home itself is very well kept, always clean and airy, with nicely furnished rooms. The garden has a mix of flower beds, seats and wheelchair friendly paths, and is a lovely place to spend some time outdoors. We are so glad we found Forest View when we needed it, and we could not have found a better home for Mum
Absolutely have no hesitation in recommending the care home. My mother has been here for 2 1/2 years. Mum thrived in the first month of residing at Forest View. The care home is inviting and warm and the staff truly care. My mum is very happy and comfortable there, obviously in the beginning, she wanted to come home. Mum was only meant to be there for respite but when I saw the level of care and the proximity to my home I thought this was the best place for Mum. if there are issues communicate with the staff to resolve which they do efficiently. I truly hope Mum will stay here until her end to earthly life ends
The door is always open, staff are always on hand and happy to help.
Thank you Forest View, my dad is very much at home with you.
My relative has been a resident for over three years now. During this time I have pleasantly observed how management has been taking and implementing decisions to improve the environment of the residents thereby making them more comfortable. I also wish to commend the staff for the caring and dedicated manner in which they discharge their duties. I also find it comfortable to communicate with management and staff with regards to the welfare of my relative. From my observation, my relative has been cared for in a manner I am pleased with and would recommend this service to anyone who is looking for the same.
He is happy engaged and well cared for . Carers and management have taken time to get to know him and provide excellent csre and engagement .
I visited 8 care homes before choosing Forest View .
Small friendly outstanding family care home
-Living in Forest View has given him a new lease of life he is engaged and interested in the multiple activities and people n the home.
-The home smells and looks clean .is bright and open.
-Staff take time to get to know him and every effort is made to find appropriate interests.
-The staff are friendly caring and compassionate
- The home is small family run .
-The team listen and involve carers
There is access to GP dentist nurses podiatry hairdresser etc
Mum spent a few years at Forest View before passing at the Home in November 2024. We felt blessed to have found this home. The staff are lovely, very patient, kind and caring. The home is small so it receives the best hands-on management. The chef cooks lovely meals, mum was on pureed food and these were made with care. Mum's room was always clean and the same applies to the rest of the home. I witnessed (and participated!) in some activities, these were fun and fully inclusive. I would thoroughly recommend Forest View.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate it.
My 87 mum had been at Forest View Care Home since December 2019, she had a few admissions to hospital whilst she was at the home but sadly she passed away September 2024. Forest view was a lovely family run care home and the staff were also caring and lovely. In the time my mum was there it was like being part of a family. If I did have any issues with the care of my mum they would deal with the issue and listen to my concerns. I couldn't have asked for a better home for my mum to spend her final years. The activities provided for the residents was always first class. In the time my mum was there the garden has been landscaped, and they have continued to add interior improvements to the home keeping the home clean and updated.
Thanks so much for leaving us a lovely review.
My mum was a resident for a year before her care needs changed and she required nursing care. Forest View was a proper 'home', small, very friendly where we knew all the staff and they knew Mum. They never employ an agency and the care is second to none. I will always be so glad Mum was able to live there when she did and only wish all care homes were like Forest View.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review. I’ll make sure the whole team sees it. Thanks so much.
Our experience of our loved one's care at Forest View was unfortunately, not at all positive and they are now residing at a care home that is able to provide an appropriate standard of care. Our loved one's health deteriorated rapidly and in addition to local authority safeguarding being involved our complaint about their care was also followed up by the LGSCO. Many of the carers employed by Forest View are committed and show kindness and compassion towards the residents and the chef cooks some nice meals, so we have respect for a lot of the staff and the work that they do. We are very happy now that our loved one is able to live where their health has improved and we can see what a good care home looks like; it is worth paying a little more to make sure your loved one is well cared for.
We are very proud of the service we offer at Forest View and agree with you that our carers are incredibly kind and caring. It is disappointing that you and your friend’s positive experiences are not reflected more in your comments. For the majority of their 9 month stay at Forest View, we felt...
Forest View is a fairly small, family owned/run home, and this helps to give it a very cosy and personal feel. My mother enjoyed her time there, was well looked after, and was comfortable. Staff are friendly and often long-serving, which is reassuring when continuity is so helpful for most residents. I was able to relax a bit, in the knowledge that my mum was safe, comfortable, happy and cared for.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We were delighted to have your mum stay at Forest View and so pleased that both she and you were happy here.
My sister moved into Forest View in July 2022, although it was initially a challenging transition for our family, she settled in much quicker and better than we had imagined. Evidence of the care she is receiving from both management and staff. I witness regularly the genuinely compassionate relationship the manager has with her. My prior experience with the wonderful care and assistance a previous family member received during their time at Forest view is one of the reasons I chose this facility again.
We trust Forest View's expert and consistent care, they are easily contactable. I received regular updates, and being a small family-run business it offers a rich personable home-from-home experience with great facilities; location and ease of access to nearby public transport parks
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to leave us a care review, it is much appreciated.
Kind regards
Would recommend the home to future residents
Provides good clean value for money
I am unable to provide additional information since apart from a few visits my contact with the care home was mainly by telephone and email.
Dear Steve, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was a shame you were unable to make it down to visit us as often as you would have liked and could have seen a lot more of the activities going on within the home.
Am grateful for your review, best of luck for the future.Robert
Mum moved to Forest View in mid-January 2022 and was instantly well supported by experienced carers to quickly settle. Despite mum having some significant health issues since moving in staff have remained reassuring, optimistic, patient and flexible in her care. Staff at the home have delivered a bespoke personalised service to motivate, encourage and enable mum to remain as independent and content as she can be whilst ensuring she is safe.
Mum's room is clean and bright and overlooks the beautifully landscaped garden which is aesthetically pleasing, providing a fabulous outdoor visiting space. Dogs, grandchildren, family, friends and recently a new great-grandson have all been welcomed by friendly staff at Forest View. Having spoken with the home's owners and regularly with the home manager, it is clear to see how important their high level of care is and that they too want only the best for our elderly loved ones. Our family are truly impressed and hugely grateful mums home is now Forest View.
Dear Suzanne
Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of our staff and home.
We are delighted that your mum is doing well and look forward to all our residents enjoying our beautiful new courtyard this summer.
Thanks
Good clean accommodation. Excellent food, very caring staff. Owners are 1st class, engaged, closely involved in the running, actively engaged in activities. Always looking for days to improve. Good at keeping family in touch. All in all, an excellent care home and very good value for money; could easily up their rates.
Thank you for such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your dad, what a talented gentleman he was.
Management is very involved with residents and family. Kept well informed of all details of my aunt's health and well being. When I had questions or observations, someone always spoke to me and to my comments on board. My aunt was well cared for with dignity, and most importantly, she felt at home and safe. Her only minor complaint was sometimes she did not like food options, but they always cooked her something else, so no complaints there.
I would thoroughly recommend Forest View. My mother, a very quiet and independent lady, had been reluctant to leave her home of over 50 years but she spent her last five months very happily at Forest View. The owners and staff made my mother (and me) very welcome and showed great kindness and warmth as well as detailed attention to the things that mattered to mum. She made friends over tea and homemade cakes, and has a room with a view of the garden as she loved the gardens and gardening.
Forest View is a particularly warm and friendly environment where my mum was very happy. She really appreciated the kindness of the care staff who were so attentive and hard working. Mums room was lovely and always kept clean. She also really loved the good quality food and the many activities she was invited to participate in. A really lovely care home which I would truly recommend.
Very professional and caring. Always accomodating and helpful in caring for my father. I would definitely recommend.
Very kind and considerate of my aunt's needs. Room was lovely kept very clean and tidy. Overall very satisfied with care.
My Dad has been here since January 2018 and in that time we have come to know the staff and residents very well. All the staff are the most helpful, understanding people you could wish to meet and the current manager, who unfortunately is about to retire, is unbelievably caring and has struck up a good relationship with my Dad. The home is warm, clean, tidy and well kept and when my Mum visits every other day, they treat her as if she is one of the residents. They are very easy going and will try to cater for any request you have. My Daughter and I even visit with our dogs once in a while and they have no problem with this. I would highly recommend this care home to anyone who asked my advice and wouldn't think twice about sending my Mum here too if ever the need arose.
Thank you so much for your kind and generous review. We always try to provide the best possible care for our residents and are always searching for ways to improve and create a beautiful environment for our residents to live in. Thank you again. Robert
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 February 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest View
What types of Care is Forest View registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Forest View have?
There are 26 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Forest View?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Forest View to the centre of London?
8.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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