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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.
The investment in the new buildings makes it a really pleasant place to be. As my father has progressed to end of life care it is so nice that all his needs can be met here and he is surrounded by familiar faces and I really don’t understand the CQC ratings.
Thanks for all you are doing for my father.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this positive review! We will share your kind words with everyone!
My father was on an end of life care package. The staff on Maple Loft communicated with our family every step of the way during my father's carer at Forest Place. Although there were Covid restrictions, mum and I visited Dad in the summer outside in the garden, and also 1 and 2 days before dad passed away. We were very happy with Dad's care.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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