
I wish to thank all the staff from my heart at the home for the care for my fatherRobert I(Resident / Service User)



I wish to thank all the staff from my heart at the home for the care for my fatherRobert I(Resident / Service User)



Nestled in the leafy village of Theydon Bois, Frank Foster House offers a magical world within its walls. Sensory items on the walls, to touch, to listen to, to see. The sea life scene on the first floor is exquisite.
In addition, Frank Foster have created a 21st Century room with a computer for internet surfing and emails together with the Wii games. In great contrast is the small Chapel for...
Care Provided by Frank Foster House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Frank Foster House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Frank Foster House 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
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicolas Kee Mew(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Frank Foster House Reviews (154)
Frank Foster House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Frank Foster House has 154 reviews.
I would like to highlight to anyone seeking the perfect care home for their loved one, that their first consideration be Frank Foster House. It has an outstanding level of care, coupled with compassion and understanding, especially for those with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. They have an excellent daily programme of stimulating activities, which are often enjoyed sat in the beautiful garden. Regular trips out, gives the residents the feel-good factor and keep them in touch with the life they previously enjoyed, before needing to be cared for. The well-respected Manager has a carefully selected and hardworking team. It is evident to all they are happy in their roles and delivering a high standard of care is their priority. My mum is so happy here now, after transferring from another home. Thank you Frank Foster House for keeping her safe, but more importantly making each day something for her to smile about again.
Mum has settled in so well and made lots of friends.
Although I've not visited yet, I just wanted to say thank you for all you do for my aunt, she seems so settled, happy and very well looked after which makes me happy.
Thank you so much
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy that your aunt has settled well in her new home. We will share your comments with the wider team.
Kind regards,
Right from the start we were pleased to see Mum take part in the daily activities and begin to make close friendships with other residents. Above all, we were pleased with the quality of care from the care assistants and team leaders, and the close attention from the manager and deputy.
In particular, we would like to highlight the quite outstanding care and attention which Mum received in the last 4 months of her life. She was deemed to be in need of End of Life Care, and the close liaison with the primary care team and district nursing services together with the love and affection shown by the staff meant that Mum's needs were met every inch of the way as her physical and mental health deteriorated. Mum herself recognised her excellent care and frequently thanked the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your kind feedback. We work hard to provide outstanding care and take our relationships with the residents quite seriously. We're happy to hear that you're happy with the care your mother received. I will pass your kind words on to the wider team.
I just wanted to write and say how wonderful myself and my family think Frank Foster is. My mother who sadly passed away on Friday 28 October was in Frank Foster for the past 6 years. The home manager and all her staff there have been absolutely amazing caring and looking after my mum right up until the end. All the staff were always so kind, thoughtful and caring towards my mum and we are eternally grateful. We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Frank Foster as a care home to anyone.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the love and care given to my mother during her time at Frank Foster House through such a difficult few years. The home is well run and spotlessly clean. All the staff are friendly and accommodating. Thank you for taking care of my mum, grandmother and great-grandmother, well recommended.
Thank you P C for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear your thoughts on our fabulous team and really appreciate all of your feedback on the home! We hope you have a lovely day!
Our dad has been in care at Frank Foster for 18 months. It has been a challenging time for all care homes and their residents. I can only praise and thank the staff at Frank Foster for the amazing job they have done and continue to do. The family can feel confident that Dad is well looked after and genuinely cared for by the excellent staff.
My Mum has been at Frank Foster House for almost 2 years, she moved in during the pandemic and I really appreciate the support the management and staff gave to us all to help her to settle in as she has dementia, during lockdown the home enabled window/pod visits, telephone and videophone contact. Amazing in such difficult times. I can now visit freely, she has a lovely room with access to a garden and we go out when she's happy too. I am kept fully informed of her health and whenever she has had a 'worry' the home work with us to quickly resolve. Staff are always so kind and caring, we feel very satisfied she is receiving excellent care.
We are informed many activities cancelled, which my family look forwards to ie bingo, nail painting, bowls. Clothing disappears/not returned.
Bathroom constantly smells and not clean. Fresh fruit not regularly available we take as not offered daily. Due to weak teeth food options not available.
My aunt is in Frank Foster House. She is very happy here and well looked after. Staff are excellent. She feels very safe here, all her needs are met. She enjoys the activities, talking to other residents, and her clothes are always washed and ironed nicely. She enjoys the food and has put on weight since she has been here. My aunt was in through lockdown, and we were updated with all guidelines.
Thank you, Susan, for your lovely comment; it is very much appreciated.
My mum, who has dementia, always seems well looked after and happy.
Her needs are always met, and the home adapts things according to her capabilities and for her safety.
I am always kept updated.
Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate you taking the time. It is a pleasure to care for your mother.
We are more than satisfied with the care our Mother is receiving at Frank Foster House. The staff do an amazing job making it a happy, restful place for the residents. Nothing is ever too much trouble and if there are any issues they are dealt with in a professional, helpful way.
The home is scrupulously clean and of a very high standard. Daily activities are arranged encouraging the residents to take part and socialise - although my Mum doesn’t participate she never feels lonely as the carers/staff are always popping in.
We are happy in the knowledge our Mum is being cared for 24/7 in a safe environment.
Thank you so much for your review Susan, mum remains happy and settled since moving rooms.
I found the home to be flexible for resident visits whilst remaining compliant to government guidelines (e.g: Covid) and also when taking my mother out of the home for scheduled visits to family.
Thank you for your kind review. It is a pleasure to care for your Mother and have you as part of our Frank Foster family.
In the last 2 years with Covid, the home put the residents first even though at the start of the pandemic we couldn't go to see mum we were able to have face time and we knew she was safe and being cared for. It was hard for everyone but they came through it. We cannot thank the carers and staff enough.
Thank you Jean for your lovely review. Thank you for your support and understanding in the past 2 years.
My mum is very happy here she feels safe and is content. It's very clean, the staff and managers are nice. I am very pleased I chose Frank Foster house for my mum's care. Also, I would recommend this care home to anybody.
Thank you, it’s so nice to see mum coming on an outing now.
My mum moved into the home during Covid and I have only had pod visits with my mum, therefore my knowledge is limited.
Thank you for the review, it's lovely to have you visiting back in the home.
My sister and I can not fault the care and attention that our Mother has received and we are very thankful that this home was found for Mum.
She has a lovely room with lots of attention. Hair Dresser, manicures and plenty of conversation.
We even are able to take Mum over the Green at Theydon to The Queen Victoria Pub most Sundays for Lunch. The food in the home is great Mum is pleased with the level of quality and afternoon teas with cakes are a nice touch.
All in all my sister and I would say an excellent care home.
Thank you so much Martin for the lovely review. It is a pleasure to care for your Mother.
I wish to thank all the staff from my heart at the home for the care for my father who passed away at the home on the 26th December 2018 and the further care of my mother who passed away on 13th July 2021. Although they both reached a grand age of 97 and we're married for over 73 years it has been a great loss and a very large hole has been left in my life. Their kindness and care at the home will never be forgotten, my thanks and love go to you all.
My Nan has been here for a month now and has received brilliant care from the attentive staff and has thoroughly enjoyed her stay. It’s extremely clean and the meals have been great too. I would highly recommend the home.
I was not called when he became ill and was having end of life care. I came to see him to say goodbye. I was not allowed in even though he only had the health professional with him, so myself and my children watched through a window, another member of staff came in and filmed us from her phone, very rude.
I was told that only my sister and her two daughters were allowed in as my sister was next of kin, but that was untrue because their children were also allowed in. It was disgusting, he was dying, his room had an entrance door next to his room. I would have worn full PPE and would not have come in to contact with any other residents. I work in a hospital ward and all relatives were allowed to see dying relatives.
I am more than satisfied with the care my Mum receives. It's lovely that the staff do her hair and nails and make a bit of a fuss of her as well as providing the basic care. Keeping active has always been important for my Mum so she loves dancing! I appreciate that measures have had to be put in place to protect residents but in spite of that, I always feel welcomed even when on the other side of a window.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 April 2023Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (107) & Events (0)
- 06 Jul 2026
Residents and staff at Frank Foster House care home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, came together to celebrate the 4th of July with a fun-filled day of themed activities,...
- 30 Jun 2026
Residents and staff at Frank Foster House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, came together for their annual Pride celebration, enjoying a vibrant day filled with music, refreshments,...
- 30 Jun 2026
Residents and staff at Frank Foster House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, came together to enjoy a fun-filled tropical-themed hydration event designed to encourage fluid intake and...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (11)

I am originally from Mauritius and I started my career in Social Care at Frank Foster House in 2006 as a housekeeper. I left Runwood to become a manager of some successful care homes that were rated outstanding and decided to come back as the manager.
In 2017, I won the National Dementia Care Award for Inspiring Leader and also in 2021, I received a British Citizen Award for volunteering work in the community.
I am very proud to be part of the Frank Foster House Family, and I was amazed at the incredible support I have received from my colleagues, residents, and relatives. I enjoy seeing the residents happy and well looked after, and I am proud to be able to lead the team in reaching an excellent standard of care.

Hi welcome to Frank Foster House
I was a carer at one of the other Runwood Homes care home since 2020 and i asked for a transfer to Frank Foster House.
As a Filipina, I love to sing and enjoy entertaining the residents, which brings me a lot of joy. What I love most about my job is making the residents happy—it truly makes my day. In my spare time, I focus on resting and recharging so I can always bring my best to work.
Building relationships with residents and their families is incredibly rewarding. I take pride in being part of a team that promotes dignity and quality of life for those we serve. The challenges of the role keep me engaged and motivated, and I am grateful for the chance to contribute to such a vital community.

I encourage meaningful activities whilst maintaining independence, choice and dignity, enabling residents to live as full and active a life as possible. Activities are tailored to each individual’s interests and hobbies so that no one is left out. My hobbies include exercise, cycling, travel and socialising.
I am a nutrition champion at Frank Foster House

Hi, my name is Rasa and I am the care team leader at Frank Foster House. I started as a carer and became a Care team leader. I love my job as a care team leader.

My name is Misbah and I am the dementia Champion at Frank Foster House.
I love my job at Frank Foster House.

I have a team of 8 domestic.
I enjoy my work and also passionate about the residents.

Arial brings with him over 20 years of experience, primarily working in care homes. Originally from the Philippines, he has a strong passion for cooking—especially when it comes to preparing nutritious and delicious meals for older people.
Outside the kitchen, Arial is an animal lover and has a beloved dog. He’s excited to be part of the team and looks forward to getting to know everyone

Meet Subashi, who has been a valued member of the Frank Foster House team for 13 years. She began her journey with us as a carer and has continued to grow and contribute with dedication and compassion.
Subashi is a proud mum of two daughters and was highly commended at the Great British Care Awards 2024 in the Ancillary Worker category — a wonderful recognition of her hard work and commitment.
She shared that she is passionate about caring for olde

Saba is a compassionate Activity Coordinator with a passion for art and creativity, using painting, crafts, music, and reminiscence to brighten residents’ lives. With over two years of experience in UK care homes, she designs and delivers engaging, dementia-friendly activities that inspire joy, spark meaningful memories, and encourage self-expression. Her goal is to ensure each resident feels valued, connected, and truly at home.

My name is Giedre, and I am the Care Team Leader and Dementia Champion at Frank Foster House.
I began my journey here 12 years ago as a Kitchen Assistant, and over the years, I have been fortunate to grow within the team and develop my career in care. Today, I am proud to lead and support our care team while also championing best practices in dementia care.
I am deeply passionate about working with the elderly, and I find great purpose in making a positive difference to the lives of our residents. Frank Foster House is a very special place to me, and I am proud to be part of such a dedicated and caring team.

"I am thrilled to join the supportive team here at Frank Foster. With 18 years of experience in UK social care—starting my journey as a carer and progressing to Registered Manager—I bring a deep-rooted passion for residential and dementia care. My career has been defined by a commitment to excellence; I was honoured to be named 'Carer of the Year' early in my journey and was later invited to meet the Prime Minister in recognition of my service during the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to sharing my expertise and collaborating with this great community to provide the highest standard of care."
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