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Scenic surroundings include landscaped gardens and the borders of Epping Forest, making the location ideal for personal care, respite and a satisfying retirement.
Carers priorities include respect for self-identity and independence, wanting the home to be an enjoyable place to live as well as a professional care service.
Care Provided by Forest Place Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 120 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Place Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forest Place Nursing 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)
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
- Abbey Total Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- FP Manager(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (120)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (114)
Parking
- On site parking.
Forest Place Nursing Home Reviews (49)
Forest Place Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.311) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest Place Nursing Home has 49 reviews.
My mother has been at Forest Place care home for the past two and a half years. Over this period her dementia has advanced considerably and so her needs have increased. We have been so appreciative of how the staff have coped with her care and her more complex needs. They are so very kind and caring and treat her with the utmost respect and dignity. They strive to make her life as comfortable as possible and to both reassure her and to share in her chat and humour. The Activity leaders have sought ways to interact meaningfully with her and this has been very beneficial for her and brought her much comfort. Much effort has gone into encouraging her to eat and to catering for her likes and dislikes. Staff have kept us informed of her daily living and been very supportive of us on this difficult journey.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We very much appreciate your feedback and shall pass this on to the team. Kind regards
Special occasions like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day etc are celebrated with a party but there are also plenty of daily and weekly activities.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you appreciate the care, patience, and dedication of our staff. It's wonderful to know that the activities and celebrations help create an enjoyable and welcoming environment. Your feedback means a great deal to us.
My friend has been in Forest Place for 6 years, and the carers have been and still are the best. I have no complaints, they are just so caring, supportive, lovely and friendly.
That's such a heart-warming message to share. It's wonderful to hear that your friend has been surrounded by such caring, supportive, and genuinely lovely people for so long. Six years is a long time, and knowing they've consistently received kindness and quality care says a lot about the team at...
I have found the care at Forest Place excellent; the nurses and carers are extremely caring and of high quality. The reception staff are also excellent. The staff who also do housekeeping are pleasant always with a smile. (5 stars)
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have found the care at Forest Place to be excellent and that our team has made such a positive impression. Your kind words mean a lot to our staff, who take great pride in providing high-quality, compassionate care every day.
Need more mature staff with life experiences and common sense. English speaking should be a priority!! Many do not understand family requirements when approached.
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent review. We genuinely value open communication as it enables us to reflect meaningfully and continuously improve the quality of care we provide to our residents and their families.We want to acknowledge that we have carefully considered your...
Staff are very friendly and try hard to provide excellent care for my mother. My mother is very confused and can be very difficult and aggressive but the staff are patient and do their best to calm her down and look after her. The home provides very good food, which my mother enjoys.
Thank you for your kind words! Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us continue improving the care we provide our residents.
I do not belomg here because l am not demented l was put in a care home without my consent. Summarily l need medical attention which l can not get here. A carer told me that the whole staff hate me that they pretend to laugh at me which means l am not safe in their hands.
The service and the support given by carers is excellent and am happy in here. They provide all the facilities I need on time. They treat me with full dignity and ensure my safety. The management gives all the support.
Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the care, support, and facilities provided. Ensuring your dignity, safety, and well-being remains our top priority. Your appreciation motivates us to continue delivering excellent service.
My father has been a resident for a few years. He is on Stradbroke unit and is quite settled. The care and attention given to him is excellent. This year's Christmas party surpassed itself with a live singer and staff dressed up in costumes and of course party food. Although dementia is slowly taking its course but the party awakened something in my father and it was so moving to see him laughing and singing. A magic time to have my dad back. Well done Forrest Place for all your continuing care.
Your positive review humbles us and thank you for acknowledging our work. We will continue to work hard and strive for excellence in all that we do to support your father.
They always contact us with any problems that arise and discuss with us the options. The food is very good and the rooms are always kept clean.
So far I have found Forest Homes to be very supportive towards my father. Any issues raised by us as a family have been listened to and addressed. The regular staff have been very accommodating and the manager is excellent and kind, caring and always smiling. To be honest most of the staff have been very friendly polite and reassuring. Yes, I have a couple of favourites.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Forest Place Nursing Home, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. I will share your feedback with our team.
Mum has been a resident for close to 2 years. The home is clean and fresh. The staff are friendly and caring. I always get offered refreshments when I visit. With Mum's dementia, she often lashes her arms around. The staff always call me, if this had happened as Mum knocks her arms. I would recommend Forest Place to anyone.
Thank you so much for such positive feedback and words of appreciation. I will share it with the team.
There are quarterly relatives meetings, plus they arrange some nice social events and celebrations. There was a lovely Xmas party and on Easter Sunday everyone got a visit from the Easter bunny and a chocolate egg.
My only criticisms would be: daily entertainment activities have decreased on my father's floor due to a staffing vacancy but my father's ill health means he cannot take part now, my father doesn't always enjoy the food but he is a fussy eater, and there seemed to be an influx of new, less experienced care staff on my father's floor all at once before Xmas so it's taken time to get used to them all.
Thank you so much for such positive feedback and words of appreciation. I will share it with the team
All the time, when I visit, my my mum looks nice and clean and happy. The food is lovely and her room is always clean.
I am happy that my mum is in this place.
Thank you so much for such positive feedback and words of appreciation. I will share it with the team.
My father came in February 2024 and so far, been brilliant and my father has settled in well.
Thank you so much for such positive feedback and words of appreciation. I will share it with the team.
I am a resident of Forest Palace. I have received an award. I still think of this as my home!
I eat Halal food and prefer soft, well-cooked food. Please make sure meat is soft as I cannot chew due to my tooth, I need a slice of salmon at least once or twice a week. I am Asian Indian/Pakistan so please try to make a few of my meals according to my taste, like lentils with rice with some plain yoghurt or on-the-bone chicken or lamb curry with naan bread, salmon roasted with vegetables and mashed potato, some omelette with toast, just a few meals a week. Apart from that, the food standard is exceptional and very nicely cooked. All staff are very helpful, all management is amazing.
Thank you for your kind words. We will make sure all your food requirements are shared with all staff.
My father has been in Forest PLace for eight months. He was placed there after a long spell in hospital. He had stopped feeding himself in hospital so I would support him at meal times. He would only eat a few mouthfuls of pureed food. Since being at Forest Place he would be encouraged to feed himself. The staff are so helpful and very cheerful. He is a resident on one unit in particular, they have all done a routine providing excellent care with compassion. Staff team are friendly, always smiling, offer myself and other visitors drinks, spend time discussing any concerns with me too. Well done - thank you.
My father has been a resident at Forest Place for three months now. Right from the first day, both he and all our family have been made to feel very welcome and comfortable at the home. All of the staff have been very friendly and greet us with a smile; they seem to genuinely care for the residents. The food has been very good, and the staff have tried to make sure my father's gluten-free diet is catered for - he is now finally putting on a little weight. Unfortunately, we have had some problems with the room and the facilities, which has been frustrating, but after speaking with the manager, they have finally been sorted out. The home would benefit from having more nurses and carers available.
Thank you very much for your words of appreciation, and we will share feedback with our team.
I used Forest Place for a one-week respite stay for my husband. The staff are very caring and work to a professional standard. Nothing is too much trouble for them in making the resident feel welcome and safe in their care. Thank you so much.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 April 2026Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Place Nursing Home
What types of Care is Forest Place Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Forest Place Nursing Home have?
There are 120 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Forest Place Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Forest Place Nursing Home to the centre of Buckhurst Hill?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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