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Care Provided by Leighton Forest
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are based on a thorough assessment of each resident’s individual needs, ensuring that the level of care and support provided is tailored appropriately.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Leighton Forest for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Leighton Forest 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Pressbeau Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicole Mann(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (85)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are flexible to suit the needs of residents and their families. You’re welcome to visit at any time, with no set time limit. The team kindly ask that visitors are mindful of residents’ comfort during the later hours of the evening.
Parking
- Ample complimentary parking is provided for the comfort and convenience of guests.
Leighton Forest Reviews (30)
Leighton Forest has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leighton Forest has 30 reviews.
My mother had a lovely room that looked out to the trees and this made her happy. She settled in well to the home and found the staff friendly. She enjoyed the variety of food and all the activities. I felt that she was well looked after in the time she was there. Thank you for everything.
I found the staff very friendly and very helpful.
Life at Leighton Forest is great all staff are very pleasant you are made to feel very welcome.
Very good.
It is not an easy journey when needing to access care for our loved ones, but we could not have found a better environment for what turned out to be end of life care . THANK YOU ALL AT LEIGHTON FOREST .
Brilliant, I love it here for my husband. They motivate and encourage him. Most importantly look after him which now I cannot do.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear that you feel happy with the care and support your husband receives, and that our team are motivating and encouraging him.
Thank you for trusting us with his care. Your feedback means a great deal to our staff.
Kind regards,
The Team at Leighton Forest
My mum received the best care from very dedicated staff whilst at Leighton Forest. The staff were especially supportive and went the extra mile when she sadly passed away recently. We shall be eternally grateful that Mum got to spend her last months here.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave this review. We are honoured that your mum spent her final months with us and are grateful for the trust you placed in our team.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Your feedback means a great deal to our staff and will be shared with them.
We have a lot to talk about, my wife and her wishes. The care staff are of great help most of the time, but are good.
I do wish the manager and staff well.
A lovely care home set in a beautiful location, my mum was treated with care, respect and dignity. The staff were welcoming, polite, and professional. Thank you for looking after my mum and keeping her safe during her final days.
Thank you for your kind review, it was our pleasure to care for your Mum may she RIP
My mum came in for respite care after living at home and having several falls. It was decided that she needed to stay permanently. Whilst she has found it hard to settle I think she is coming to terms that she is in the best possible place. I can only have praise for the way my mum was welcomed by all the staff and they have quickly got to know how she likes to be helped.i have found all the staff friendly, welcoming and professional. I am very happy that she is being well cared for.
Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased your Mum is settling with us and you are happy with our staff
Thanks to everyone!
Thank you so much. This means so much to the team.
He now has a more rewarding life with social interaction, good food and personal care.
Thank you for your kind review, we are happy that your brother is enjoying life with us and settling well.
For bed-bound residents the vital thing is how fast the call button is answered, this was great on the whole and Mum wasn't forgotten even when many other residents had also pressed theirs.
The only thing I would improve is the food, a few times it was lukewarm when it got to Mum's room and a few times fish and gravy were on the same plate.
My grandfather-in-law spent years in care homes, I know how bad they can be. Leighton Forest is the best I've ever experienced.
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad we were able to make your Mums final days happy and settled.
We were all made most welcome and a communal room made available for a carol concert.
The room was clean and welcoming. The whole environment in the building was warm, welcoming and clean and tidy. Without any smell. A great experience for everyone.
Thank you for your kind words, it was lovely to have you all here.
A sizeable group of us visited our friend in the care home. We were made to feel very welcome by all the staff. The manager was so professional, she spoke to us all privately about how to speak and behave with our poorly friend who has Parkinson's. We found that to show genuine care and empathy for our friend. The whole environment was clean and well cared for.
Thank you for your kind words, it was lovely to have you all here.
My father recently moved to Leighton Forest. I work in healthcare and have experience of working with a number of care homes. I am really happy with our experience at Leighton Forest. The staff are friendly and professional - they take the time to get to know both the resident and their family. The management team are present and responsive - they take on board feedback and it is clear that the resident's wellbeing is their top priority. The home itself is nice - good social space, it is clean and the woodland setting is lovely.
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy you and your Father are happy with our home and the service provided.
My Mother was in Leighton Forest for D2A. She was treated with respect, dignity, and fabulous care from each member of staff from start to finish. The home was very well-staffed and very clean. She was included in activities and enjoyed them.
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy your Mum enjoyed her stay.
Mum couldn't have been in better hands. Thank you.
We are happy to be of help, thank you for your kind words.
We cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad to have provided good care and compassion during your Dads final days.
My wife had been in Hospital for 2 weeks and was unable to come home so we went unannounced as requested by the home. The Manager met us and spent an hour with us talking about the home and showing us the facilities. At the conclusion my two daughters and I decided we did not need to look further. My wife was admitted on 5th August and from the word go she was treated with care and compassion by all staff and there were several who went above and beyond.
Thank you for choosing our home, we are happy to provide excellent care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Pressbeau Ltd
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leighton Forest
What types of Care is Leighton Forest registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Leighton Forest have?
There are 85 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Leighton Forest?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Leighton Forest to the centre of Leighton Buzzard?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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