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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 recent loss of my dad was handled with compassion and tender care. I will always be grateful.
My father has been a resident at the care home for almost four months. His dementia means he can be difficult but the staff are excellent with him. They treat my father with dignity and respect. He is well-fed, well-turned out and well-looked after. The facilities are excellent but the staff are the icing on the cake.
We truly appreciate your kind words, your continuous support and trust in us. We will share your feedback with the team to let them know how we are doing.
My father has only been a resident for just over three weeks but during that time, I have found the staff to be friendly, kind, attentive and courteous. Whilst awaiting placement in a nursing home, my father was in hospital, deteriorating rapidly before our eyes and it was heartbreaking to watch. Not least of our problems was the fact that he was just refusing to eat and losing weight quickly. However, since being in Forest Place Care Home, where he is obviously so much happier, his appetite has improved and he has actually gained weight! So, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the staff who do a great job, sometimes under very difficult circumstances, particularly when coping with my father who, I know, due to the nature of dementia, is not always cooperative. Thank you all so much.
We are so grateful for your kind words and support.
I have found the staff to be polite, kind, caring and can not find anything bad about your staff. They are always helpful, even when I keep pestering about my wife. They care about her. I don't know what I or my children would have done without your care home.
Thank you for your kind words, we were privileged to care for such a kind soul.
The staff always make me feel welcome and are always available to talk. I cannot praise this establishment highly enough.
Thank you for taking the time to write these kind words. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness. We are committed to doing our best to enrich our resident's well-being positively.
The facilities at Forest Place are extremely user-friendly, and residents live in a very pleasant environment. The rooms are clean and fresh. The staff are all very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. They are always available to help with any concerns one may have.
For the short period of time my nan lived at Forest Place, she was cared for and very well looked after. The staff are all amazing, supported all of my nan's needs and she was happy in her final days.
Thank you for your kind words. We will share them with our team.
It wasn't something I ever wanted to do - put Mum and Dad in a home, but the minute we found Forest Place, the stress left me. Everyone makes such a fuss of them, knows their personalities, and I know they are in safe hands. I thought the Jubilee garden party was excellent and would love more family get-togethers. Thank you to the staff and the manager for their support.
I am very happy with the home. Lots of lovely staff. Very caring.
She is floating in and out of awareness. The staff do everything to try to engage with her. When they succeed, she is happy. Everyone is trying to be as positive as possible to ensure she is comfortable.
I am always more than happy to write a review for Forest Place Care Home in Buckhurst Hill. We, as a family/extended family, are so pleased for and thankful Forest Place is where our loved one is. We could not feel more confident that she is being well looked after and treated with the utmost kindness and care. I always feel welcomed as a visitor right from the reception desk, the home manager, care staff - all friendly, warm and I love how I see them interact with the residents...brilliant! Thank you.
My mother was at Forest Place for four years. The staff treated her with respect, kindness and dignity at all times. My mother was very well looked after and treated as family, as so were we. Her room was lovely in every aspect, and we would recommend Forst Place always.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lynne. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us — We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Staff are very kind, efficient, busy and caring.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us your review, it is appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Please rate us again in a few months time.
We believe that our dad is being cared for very well. The nurses and carers we have dealt with have all been amazing and kind. We would 100% recommend Forest Place nursing home to family, friends and will ensure that we speak to CQC about our good experience.
Thank you for the positive review! Comments like these help many families choosing a nursing home for their loved ones.
My husband continues to be very well looked after at Forest Place by a team of excellent nurses and carers, including promptly receiving prescription medication for a recent health problem. They held a lovely little Christmas party for residents and family members providing nice buffet food with a glass of wine and some entertainment. It was very nice to see the interaction between the residents and staff in a light-hearted situation.
My Mum was transferred here for end-of-life care after a bad fall and dementia led to hospital and rehab stays before transfer to Forest Place. I have nothing but praise for the care Mum received and the kindness shown to her during her stay. Equally, the staff went out of their way to keep me informed of Mum's condition and ultimately when she passed away were so caring and kind. I would not hesitate to recommend not only the accommodation but special praise must go to all the staff we met during mums stay. Thank you all once again.
The home is very good for my grandad and he is happy here.
Thank you very much for your review. I will share this review with the team at Forest Place Nursing Home.
All of the staff look after Dad with much care. At a difficult time, they respect his dignity. Thank you.
I was quite concerned about my mum going into a nursing home but circumstances and Covid made the decision for us. We were first met with a very friendly response which put us at ease. The room was very clean and fresh-looking. The staff have always kept us well informed of any changes or problems in her condition. At 97 it took her a while to settle in and she still has days when she’s not quite sure about things but the staff are very accommodating in reassuring her that things are okay and getting her to interact with other residents. I haven’t got a bad word to say about Forest Place.
Thank you for the positive review. Comments like these help many families choosing a care home for their loved ones. We strive as a team to keep the residents and staff safe during the pandemic.
The care my Mum has received while residing at Forest Pace Nursing home has been excellent. The staff are second to none and made my Mum's last weeks with us comfortable and caring. I can’t praise them highly enough.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 April 2026Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
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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