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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.
I am very happy with the care home as the staff are very helpful and friendly. The facility is always clean and we have enjoyed walking in the large garden. My wife says she is happy there. She also says that she enjoys the food and the snacks they serve.
My mother spent two years at Forest Brow and was very happy there until she passed away in January. The staff are friendly and attentive and actually care about the residents, getting to know them, treating each resident as an individual and taking great care in maintaining their dignity at all times.
Mark, my uncle had vascular dementia and stayed in Forest Brow from January 2020 until he died in September 2022 during the height of of Covid. All the staff were really helpful and went above and beyond what we could expect. Despite the fact anyone with dementia can be difficult the kindness shown by everone at Forest Brow shone through.
As my dad's Alzheimer's progressed the time came when he and the family needed help. Forest Brow was a lucky accident for us, dad came to stay for emergency respite care, and he is a happy resident now. He is loved by the staff and it is a super friendly and homely place for us to visit and spend time. Forest Brow understood the importance of the settling in phase for our family, not just dad. The continous bespoke care dad receives is targeted at his character and his needs - it is exemplary.
Forest Brow Care Home strikes a wonderful balance of providing comprehensive, tailored care with creating a “home” environment and community for its residents. My dad has been a resident for over two years, during which time his weight and diabetes have improved. The staff have managed his dementia thoughtfully and involved us as relatives. The home is always clean, staff are always friendly, engaging and on the ball about residents’ needs. The food, I understand, is excellent - one of the reasons we chose the home - my dad is always happy with his last meal and the chefs cater well for residents’ preferences. Entertainment and events are planned and delivered well. The management takes ownership for and resolves issues as they arise - this has been a really heartening part of our relationship with the home - they know how to run a home well and this is through putting the residents’ needs first and liaising effectively with relatives.
My father has dementia and has been a resident at the home for a year now. I was so worried that he wouldn't be happy in a care home but I needn't have worried. It is an excellent home, he is extremely well cared for and seems settled and content. The staff are friendly and hardworking and treat him with great kindness and respect. It is extremely clean and well-run.
The staff were pleasant and caring even as the dementia progressed and the unpredictable behaviour increased. Some staff members most definitely went over and beyond the call of duty.
My friend was treated with respect and as an individual.
Caring for dementia patients is very difficult and all through Covid they coped admirably, I had no faults with their care and I enjoyed the sing-alongs we had and the cups of tea with wonderful home-cooked cakes
My husband enjoyed the lovely garden and the company of other residents, if we took him out for the day he was always keen to return, he thought he might be missing something!
Overall, the staff were very caring, he was a resident because of personal recommendations.
An excellent home in which my mother is extremely happy. My mother has been in the home since September 2022 and we have nothing but praise for everyone involved in running it, from the cleaners to the cooks, to the carers and the managers of the home. The staff are always very kind and considerate to both her and the family. The food is excellent and she is very well looked after. Her room is very well kept and the decor is of a very high standard. I am very impressed with the activities offered to the residents and the grounds and home are kept impeccably. Thank you for your care and your generosity at all times.
Care and consistent kindness has been shown to my mother for her stay in this care home. The food, her room and all the facilities are impeccable. I am so grateful she is so well looked after and loved.
It is a very good care home. Staff treat residents lovely. Residents appear happy. Run very well by a respectable lady.
Families are encouraged to think of Forest Brow as their second home and I was always welcomed with tea, cake and a warm smile. My mother could not have been better cared for during the last 10 months of her life and I can't thank the staff enough for their kindness, patience, thoughtfulness and support right to the very end.
At a time when mum was unwell and increasingly struggling with Alzheimer's. The carers and other staff were exceptional in their care and support. They have always gone above and beyond and retained their humour and patience while ensuring the resident retain their dignity. It's always clear that it's the residents home and staff constantly encourage residents and visitors to treat it as such.
My mother was a resident in this care home for 3 months until she passed away. She suffered with dementia and it was immediately evident how kind and caring all the staff were. Mum settled immediately and loved looking at all the things going on around her. The home is in a beautiful setting and Mum enjoyed sitting in the conservatory and looking out in the garden. I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a home. The staff were so supportive at the end.
My father was resident in this Care Home for 9 months until he died in April 2016. He was physically frail and needed support that my 93-year-old mother could no longer give him. From the day he arrived my Dad was treated with respect. The staff were - without exception- kind and caring. I could even describe them as loving towards my father. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. The family were welcome at any time and were treated royally. My father liked to stay in his room and this was respected although he was encouraged to interact with other residents. He had one or two falls and these were dealt with quickly and efficiently. The doctor was called without hesitation when needed.
You may have gathered that my mother, my siblings and I were very pleased we chose Forest Brow for my father for the last few months of his happy and full life.
This is a very kind, supportive and professionally run home providing outstanding kindness and care for both the residents and their visitors. The staff really care about the well being and comfort of everyone (and the homemade cakes are outstanding)!
We pride ourselves in providing support in a loving caring way, that recognises each resident's unique individuality. We consider it a huge privilege to provide such support to end of life care.
We are incredibly impressed with the fantastic caring staff at Forest Brow, nothing is ever too much trouble. We are always greeted by friendly smiling staff and a welcoming cup of tea. We have been pressed to stay for Sunday lunch with her mother on a few occasions and it was quite delicious; their hospitality and kindness is quite amazing, staff there appear to actively support family relationships which is so refreshing.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for a caring well run home for their relative.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 August 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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