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This delightful property is a Victorian house that has been extensively refurbished in order to function as a homely and efficient care environment, It retains its original charm and aesthetic features and has been superbly and elegantly decorated under manager Sally's careful eye. A particular feature is the...
Care Provided by Forest Brow
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 32 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the room size, facilities offered in the room and on the level of care need of the individual, which will be determined at a pre-admission assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Forest Brow for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forest Brow 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
- Brij Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Darnell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Parking
- Free parking on site
Forest Brow Reviews (37)
Forest Brow has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.467) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest Brow has 37 reviews.
She always enjoyed the lunches and the afternoon tea and cakes.
The staff kept the residents entertained as did the visiting entertainers who involved everyone.
My wife also had weekend residential care
from time to time which she enjoyed and was looked after very professionally in terms of washing, dressing and feeding her. The equipment used to move her to her wheelchair was done with care and patience.
Car parking was never a problem.
My mum was a resident for 13 months and the care she received was amazing, it was a comfort to me to know she was cared for by the staff at forest brow. All the staff from carers to cleaners are lovely and friendly. During the end of life for my mum the care and compassion that was shown was outstanding and will always be remembered, they went above and beyond for us ( the family) to make sure we were looked after while we went through this different time. I can't thank them all enough for the care they gave my mum .
My mother was a resident at Forest Brow for about 9 years. It was a very happy time for her. Initially her dementia was not too advanced and she made a very good friend and had lots of fun. As her condition deteriorated she needed much more care and the staff were so kind and attentive. The home is always welcoming clean and fresh smelling and entertainment is a regular feature. Although the home went through a tough time during covid with new manager Sarah, it is now an excellent place to enjoy older age !
Forest Brow is a very special place , my mother spent the last 9 years of her life there surrounded by love and compassion .The care Staff are exceptional, as are the managers , activity coordinator, cooks housekeepers all of which makes for a happy home for the residents, in a kind caring environment. Outstanding
We were with Mum in the care home a lot in the days just before she died and the staff were wonderful, with her and with us. We especially welcomed their kindness, compassion and dignified approach at this time.
Forest Brow has provided a wonderfully safe, secure & caring home for my mother over 3 years since 2022.
The excellent Care Home manager & her amazing Team, are always on hand to provide support & advice regarding my mother's needs, & lines of communication are always very impressive.
Rooms at Forest Brow are light, bright & are kept immaculately clean. Meals & food provided were always plentiful & well prepared with a good variety across the week.
There is a lovely garden & terrace which residents & their families are encouraged to use.
I would thoroughly recommend Forest Brow.
My mother has been at Forest Brow for the last few months and I cannot praise the Manager and her team enough. All the staff, without exception, are very friendly and amazing with the residences. Having visited many other homes before I chose Forest Brow for my mum I can say wholeheartedly that this is the best nursing home that I have been to by far. The presentation of the home is immaculate, clean and the care is outstanding.
Another lovely visit with my husband today lovely food was served to the residents. I love the feeling as you are welcomed into the house by everyone who answers the door no matter what part of the team, you feel so welcomed as if you are going into the staff's own homes, the smiles on their faces are genuine, not fake in any way, how are you? Would on like drink? When I go like to feed my husband so would you like lunch? Nothing is ever a problem or trouble to the staff my husband has a few problems with the help from the Manager and the team he has come on leaps and bounds he is smiling more and laughing which he hasn't done since his diagnosis 2014, and speaking a few words, he's looking so much better than he did when he moved on March 24. I and the rest of our family cannot thank these lovely people for all they do for my husband they say it's their job but from our experiences, I cannot find the right words to describe them apart from angels this house is like Buckingham Palace but better
What a little gem! I recently visited my mother, who has just moved in, and was very impressed with the whole setup. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the place appeared to be spotless and well-maintained. We were even offered coffee and cake. It says I’m not allowed to mention names, but the larger lady with, apparently, a dreadful singing voice, stood out as a real asset to the establishment. My mother has settled in well and is quite happy to stay there until, in her words, she “pops her clogs”. I’m looking forward to a return visit.
The staff truly are very pleasant, and caring everyone who walked past his room popped their head in to say hello so friendly.
I wasn't there for lunchtime so I cannot comment on it apart from my husband is eating well not for the activities, but I'm very much looking forward to spending more time at Forest Brow, the manager came into us letting us know what's happening such a very caring human.
Nothing is any bother for the manager and her team so glad I found this home for my husband I know he is in the right place now
Thank you all for all you have done and continue to do for my husband and others we really do appreciate it
Take care.
What I liked most about the occasion was that it wasn't an awful lot different from a normal afternoon there when there's a sing-song and a bit of a dance on, more people but just as much care and affection for everyone as there would be on a normal day. It is wonderful to be able to leave my Mum after a visit and know she is safe and cared for.
My mum loves her room and the communal spaces, she tells me the staff are lovely and the food fantastic and she is settling in well. The staff have been lovely every time I have visited as well, knowing me by name. The manager fosters a great atmosphere with her knowledge of her job and her attitude to her staff who are happy making a happy home for everyone.
My husband has been a resident for almost three years. He is content. Management and staff are welcoming, available and caring. Regular texts, newsletters and relatives meetings keep me informed. Problems of any type are dealt with, and I am kept in the picture. I have already recommended Forest Brown when asked!
After a long search for a trusted care home for our lovely mum we chose Forest Brow in Liss. All the staff were so caring, friendly and welcoming and we felt it was a relaxed, safe atmosphere for our mum to be in the latter stages of her life. Mum had her own room with an en-suite and tv looking the beautiful gardens. After our experience at Forest Brow, I would recommend this care home and I do. Lovely place.
As soon as you enter Forestbrow you know you've made the right choice for the resident as it feels like home. The staff are always bubbly and chatty and it's always clean. The food is home-cooked traditional food, just perfect for the residents.
My siblings and I have been very happy with the care and attention given to our mother since she first went to Forest Brow 3 years ago. The staff always take care of our mother with genuine kindness and are so welcoming to us when we visit. The house is in a lovely setting and quite often the residents are outside enjoying the garden. It has been heartening to see the home come out of the covid period opening its doors once again, with no restrictions on visiting, activities for the residents and new staff becoming part of the team.
The team at Forest Brow Care Home cared so well for my father in his final months. After a challenging time, they brought him back to life and ensured that he was safe and well. In addition, they ensured that his quality of life was much better than where he had been before.
My mother has been at Forest Brow Care Home for many years now, initially as a day resident, then some respite and then fully residential for about the last eight years. She has Altziemer's which has gradually worsened, she is now completely bedbound and non-communicative. She is looked after well with genuine compassion. It is a relief to me to know that she is safe and cared for - this was particularly true during the very difficult period of the pandemic.
My mother-in-law has vascular dementia and is so happy here, comparing it to staying in a hotel, such is the comfort, food, care, cleanliness and general ambience of the facilities, garden, interesting features like the style of mirrors and lights and particularly the attentiveness of the staff. It doesn't look or feel like a care home, even though the level of care is exemplary. It has the feeling of a home from home where residents are individually known, cared for by the patient, friendly and professional staff, overseen by hard-working and attentive senior staff. It is a place where I am always welcomed by whichever staff is on duty, invited to activities which are put on for the residents, clearly communicated with and can always ask questions if ever they arise. I highly recommend this care home to anyone who wants their loved ones cared for as an individual person, not just as a patient.
Forest Brow is a very caring home and looks after its residents extremely well. My mother-in-law is very well cared for, her needs are met with dignity, and the food is excellent. It is set in a beautiful old house with beautiful gardens which is delightful to sit in. I would recommend Forest Brow without hesitation.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 August 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 26 Nov 2016Recipient: Forest Brow
- 26 Nov 2016Recipient: Forest Brow
- 26 Nov 2016Recipient: Forest Brow
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Brow
What types of Care is Forest Brow registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Forest Brow have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Forest Brow?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Forest Brow to the centre of Liss?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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