Forest Place

Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5QL
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9.3 47 Reviews
  • Forest Place, Buckhurst Hill
Forest Place is a homely facility that has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment, showcasing the provider's long-term commitment to quality nursing standards.

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.
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Care Provided by Forest Place

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability

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 Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1450 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1450 – £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1400 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1450 – £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Forest Place to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Joe Nichols (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 Reviews (47)

9.3

Forest Place has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.266) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest Place has 47 reviews.

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Review from Omur U (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having my mother living with me and looking after her for many years myself; I was very nervous for her going into a Nursing Home and felt guilty as it's not a done thing in my culture. After a fall, breaking her hip and with Dementia, it was getting very hard for me to help keep Mum safe at home. I
had no reason to feel any of the above as Forest Place Nursing Home and their staff were amazing, most welcoming, very kind and helpful in every way possible, towards Mum and also us. Especially at these hard times, we're all living through, with COVID 19 pandemic, not being able to see Mum was very hard and heartbreaking, but the Management and the staff were very patient and very informative throughout. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work and care given to Mum. I appreciate all their kindness. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Reply from Serge Tsvetkov, Marketing Manager at Forest Place

We really appreciate you completing this positive review, especially at this challenging time. We strive as a team to keep the residents and staff safe! Feedback will help many families choosing a care home for their loved ones.

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Review from Shanel U (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My nan had lived with my mum and was cared for by her for many years, and so following nan's fall, we were extremely nervous about her going to a nursing home. We were wrong to be so because from the very first day we have seen how amazing all the staff have been with nan and how respectful they were
to her needs as well as ours. The 'Lockdown' was particularly difficult for us not being able to see her, but the staff were very patient with our daily calls and kept us well informed throughout. We will be forever grateful for the kindness and care given to my nan.
Reply from Serge Tsvetkov, Marketing Manager at Forest Place

Thank you for the positive review. Comments like these help many families choosing a care home for their loved ones. I will share it with the staff at Forest Place!

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Review from Josh R (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I've had a positive experience dealing with the staff at Forest Place.
They've kept me up-to-date on my dad's condition and have gone above and beyond in what is a very difficult time for everyone.
Thank you for the care you have provided and continue to provide for my dad.
Reply from Serge Tsvetkov, Marketing Manager at Forest Place

Thank you for the positive review. Comments like these help many families choosing a care home for their loved ones. I will share it with the staff and senior management.

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Review from Christine M (Wife of Resident) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I cannot answer all questions as I have only been able to go inside the home once since June 2020. The room looked very clean and tidy. I have visited outside only four times and was treated well by the staff.
Reply from Serge Tsvetkov, Marketing Manager at Forest Place

We really appreciate you completing this review. We strive as a team to keep the residents and staff safe! We follow strictly the Government's guidelines. We are particularly proud of the incredible work our staff do each and every day during the pandemic! We really hope you will be able to visit us soon!

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Review from P E (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father was admitted five months ago as a very sick fragile old man. He weighed 51 kilos and was bedridden. Today he weighs 60 kilos, stays up all day, walks with a frame and uses his ipad to skype relatives overseas.
This has been achieved because he received excellent nursing care including an
emphasis on nutrition during those early weeks with a real effort by all staff to make him fell at home. He now says he has a new family and he is content and happy at Forest Place.
The management is very visible and it is easy for my father on myself to raise and deal with issues as the arise.
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Review from Kirsty O (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandad was in this nursing home for 18 days, he had prostrate cancer which unfortunately spread to the bones. The staff were amazing, very kind, respectful and treated him with dignity. We couldn't have asked for better care for the last stage of his life.


Once again thank you so much for the

care the staff gave to my grandad, you all work so hard and deserve to be recognised.


I would highly recommend this home to others.

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Review from Robert C (Grandson of Resident) published on 2 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff and management, are very caring and listen to the needs of the resident and the family. Please tell them if you are not happy about anything and they will try to accommodate the needs of your loved one.


Nan was well cared for (7 months) and I was always given updates by the nursing staff

after GP visits. I was encouraged to give input into the care of my nan and her needs and the manager was always available to talk too.


I would like to thank all the staff on Maple Down Unit. I would also like to thank the admin staff and activities coordinator.


Nan will be missed but never forgotten.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.266)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.266) out of 10 for Forest Place is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.516 for Forest Place is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (23 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.516
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forest Place is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 registered maximum number of service users is 24. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.75
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 Feb 2025

Overall Inadequate

  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Well-led Inadequate
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