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Set on the outskirts of the New Forest, it is set in a prime location especially as it is located directly opposite Cadnam Garden Centre.
With a team of highly skilled, enthusiastic individuals, it thrives in delivering high standards of person-centred care wherever possible.
Staff take great pride in what they do and in making Forest Edge a place like home.
Care Provided by Forest Edge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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 Edge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forest Edge Care Home 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 Edge Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Darren Hughes (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- The home welcome visitors to view the home any time within reason. It is best to contact the home to book a viewing.
Forest Edge Care Home Reviews (49)
Forest Edge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.529) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest Edge Care Home has 49 reviews.
Forest Edge has consistently and compassionately looked after both my mum and until 18 months ago my dad. They are kind, thoughtful and understanding. They give my mum who has end Alzheimer’s choices and control over her life and care. They allow her the freedom to live as independently as she can while keeping her safe. We are kept informed of her care via calls and emails and are welcomed to visit without the need to make an appointment at any time. The only downside is the fabric of the building could do with some updating and care but the residents don’t seem to notice!
We appreciate that it can be difficult to rate activities if these do not fall during the time of a visit, or cannot be discussed with your loved one. We have activity planners in the communal areas, as well as photos on our photo boards in the communal areas so that...
I am extremely happy with the care provided for my nan at Forest Edge. She is always well-presented and has high-quality personal care. Although she cannot remember me anymore she seems to have good bonds with her caregivers.
My mother seems happy and content at the home and well looked after, the staff are very friendly and helpful with her. Can’t say much about the home as only been in her room but what we’ve seen looks clean and comfortable
The staff are always friendly and polite, face to face and on the telephone.
Covid protocols mean all visits are in a designated room with access to a tidy and pleasant garden with lots of seating, so unable to comment on communal areas or her own room.
From the outside the home is bright and welcoming and I know talking to mum there is good housekeeping and laundry routines.
I know mum is safe and well looked after.
Mum has been in Forest Edge Care Home since December 2021 unfortunately amidst the pandemic and covid rules. It has been a very unsettling time especially when visiting is restricted to the garden or a small visitor's room. We have not been in the home so I am unable to make comment about that. But the staff are very caring and understanding as I see when visiting Mum. Also very patient staff. She always looks well cared for, clean and dressed. She has her hair done by the hairdresser and her feet by a podiatrist. Unfortunately, the home still insists on gloves, apron and mask even on visiting in the garden, this is totally unnecessary and a waste of PPE! I would recommend Forest Edge Care Home, Mum was in several care homes prior to this home and they were unable to cope with her and provide care to her specific needs. Forest Edge have shown a holistic approach when caring for Mum and are doing a good job. I am thankful to all involved in her care. As it is very upsetting for Mum with Dementia.
I am really pleased at all of the positive things you have said. It really does mean a lot when we hear these sorts of things.
The things you have mentioned around Covid and PPE are measures we are taking to protect all of our staff,...
Well I must say that they are all lovely people there and the staff and the management are very courteous and polite. I look after my partner for a period of 7 years before she was diagnosed with dementia in 2018 and I was not able to manage/cope. My partner has now been in Forest Edge for a total of two years and I know they are looking after her and that she is in the best place. I know for a fact that the home has been coping with Covid absolutely rigorously and I test every time I go there to take my partner out. I would congratulate them on their efforts to look after my partner and all the other residents. Thank you to all.
I think Forest Edge Care Home is excellent. They are very caring and treat people in their care with the greatest respect. The variety of food they serve cannot be faulted. Their rooms are very tidy and toilet requirements are taken care of.
Mum had to go into a home when her dementia became unmanageable. Considering we weren't able to look around the property because of Covid, we couldn't have made a better choice. We had issues with the CQC report, which were answered honestly and positively by the manager. Mum hasn't looked this well in a long time. The staff are wonderful, so patient and caring. Many of them are young, and the patience they demonstrate with the residents is admirable. I would not hesitate to recommend Forest Edge.
I have always had positive experiences with Forest Edge. Satisfied that Mum is well cared for by caring and attentive staff. The home is well run and has coped extremely well during the pandemic. Always kept well informed of Mum’s wellbeing.
The staff have always been excellent. They keep us informed of any issues. They provide a friendly and caring environment, and apparently, the food is excellent. Throughout all these turbulent times, I have been confident that my father is safe and well looked after.
Mum has been with Forest Edge for 10 months and in that time I have found staff helpful, polite and caring. I had many questions in respect of Mum going into long term care and staff have taken the time to carefully and sympathetically explain things and give reassurances. I have been able to speak to Mum regularly on the telephone and on occasion, I have given feedback to staff which has been both acted upon and monitored. I have indeed been encouraged to express thoughts or views in respect of Mum's care and well-being. Forest Edge has a very friendly atmosphere and a homely environment. Mum's room, although small, is kept very clean as are all the public areas I have seen. Her lunchtime meal is varied and nutritional and Mum looks forward to that each day. Mum has had some minor health concerns but in the main these have been addressed promptly. To sum up, I feel that Forest Edge treat Mum with kindness, dignity and respect and that she is being well cared for at present.
I have always found the staff welcoming and supportive. A happy and friendly environment and a good to high level of care. All residents are given a choice of menu and where possible all tastes and diets are well catered for.
Mum's specialist diet was maintained by the chief who discussed her menu with both Mum and family members who were aware of her favourite dishes. The local G.P. and health services regularly visited Mum and access to these services was promptly provided when required.
All members of staff maintained an excellent relationship with Mum and continually checked in on her for a chat making sure she had all she needed. Continuous care was provided throughout Mum's final days and she was treated with both dignity and care at all times.
I would recommend this home to family members and can not fault the level of expertise shown by both the management team and all staff members involved in Mum's care.
All the staff are lovely and friendly. Thank you !!!
The home is clean but not clinical, making it a real home. Mum enjoyed the activities and the routines of the home. Our only regret is we didn't access it earlier.
Forest Edge is one of the cleanest - maybe spotless - care homes I have ever visited over the past few years. Even after meals, the staff clean up within seconds making the home a joy to visit (and a welcome change from many places I have been).
The manager has a great team of staff who all work together and that is what I call excellent team building. Well done!!! Keep it up.
P.s. (A well brewed tea and plenty of milk, thank you)
We were supported at every step of the way by the management who welcomed my mother and demonstrated patience even before she arrived. The home was always clean and smart, not at all institutional and always appeared fully staffed.
I was concerned how mother would cope with the daily activities, as she had been living alone and isolated for 10 years, she was well supported and activities were geared to the ability and capacity of residents.
What impressed me most was the care shown by the care workers, who met every need with a smile. They looked in to check how mother was in a warm and friendly way even if on duties elsewhere, visitors and family were always welcome.
Healthcare is well provided by local the GP practice and the nursing team. When the time came, care plans were sensitively discussed and implemented in an accommodating manner.
The home is clean and the lounges fairly big and light so there is plenty of room for the residents to sit where they wish.
Welcoming, warm and friendly to both my mother and my husband and I. Clean, bright environment. Clearly lots of entertainment and activities for my mother to join in with and giving her a photograph of her dancing with one of the staff was a lovely touch! It helped us talk to her about her few days respite. We will most definitely ask for my mother to be placed there again. Mother also said she loved the food!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 July 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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