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Welcome to Forest Care Village Care Centre in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The modern facility offers 24-hour nursing care for adults with life-long physical conditions, particularly those with Acquired Brain Injuries and neurological conditions and24 hour nursing care for those aged 65 and over.
The home is blessed with a dedicated team of nursing and support staff that provide high-quality, person-centred care within a homely environment. They work in partnership with visiting...
Care Provided by Forest Care Village Elstree & Borehamwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 178 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
- 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
- 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 Care Village Elstree & Borehamwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forest Care Village Elstree & Borehamwood 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
- Forest Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Momarr Camara(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages from 18 to 100
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
Room Information
- Single Rooms (178)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (140)
Forest Care Village Elstree & Borehamwood Reviews (113)
Forest Care Village Elstree & Borehamwood has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.647) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forest Care Village Elstree & Borehamwood has 113 reviews.
I've now been living here for almost ten years. I feel included in the home; it feels like we're all a big family. I'm happy with the care I receive, and I love the variety of activities, entertainment and trips out which take place.
Myself and our family are so very grateful that my husband is so well cared for at Forest Care Village. Thank you!
I feel very included here.
But we have been so pleasantly surprised and all our fears were put to rest.
The staff are so caring and go out of their way to help him in every way possible- with self-care, medical care, getting him into a routine etc. He has a large room which is spacious and clean and he is so comfortable there. The head nurse has been especially impressive and has helped my brother so much- she genuinely cares for him and knows how to communicate with him.Would highly recommend the home.
The nurses, carers and therapists are really nice and caring but the management is not brilliant because they keep getting rid of staff to save money. Also, the equipment is not very good in the Gymn. If you are looking for intensive therapy for your relative this is not the place. Many residents have nearly walked out because they have nobody at the reception after 6pm. Also if you have an emergency on a weekend or after 6 on weekdays nobody answers. This place is driven by profits.
I have been here a long time. Everyone is nice and friendly. I like to help others with craft activities. My care is good and I am treated with respect and kindness. I enjoy my meals very much and enjoy my time with other residents and staff enjoy my family visiting me.
Always welcoming and everybody friendly. Lots of entertainment going on. Lovely caring and friendly.
Staff very caring, always very helpful. I know she is very safe here so I do not have to worry.
My mother was placed here after a fall for recovery. At first, she was treated very kindly, but towards the end of her stay she became more of a 'nuisance'. I came to visit several times mid-morning to find her still in her nightwear and not having had a shower, waiting for some help. When she said she was tired at the end of the afternoon instead of being encouraged to have a little snooze in her chair, she was put to bed at 6pm, which resulted in her waking up in the middle of the night. This was very disorientating for her. Although we brought in enough clothes for at least 10 days she rarely had clean clothes in her wardrobe/chest of drawers. I felt that she was not treated with much dignity overall, although a few of her carers were outstanding.
At first, extremely reluctant to enter Forest Care Village but on arrival was greeted with great warmth. Rooms were pleasant and many safety precautions were obvious. Only quibble - no access to lighting from bed - very annoying when wanting the toilet. Food is very good but I dislike unsalted food and found it hard to get hold of salt sachets. The care was faultless with carers on hand 24/7 to attend to my needs, big or small. The cleanliness is faultless and the friendliness never falters.
I have been here a long time, and I am very happy. I don't feel lonely because there are things to do most days - making things - singers coming in. Even bingo is quite fun! Sometimes we go on trips. Even with Covid things, have been going on. We have physio sometimes.
I am happy with the care home and the treatment I get from the staff.
Overall I have been impressed by the level of care and concern from the management down to the carers and cleaners. I have received physio input every working day and over six weeks have progressed from a useless lump who had to have everything done for her to an almost independent being. I have been very comfortable (maybe a little warm at times) and have enjoyed joining in the various activities if only to help those less able. The quality, variety, and presentation of the food have been exemplary and give us all something to look forward to every day.
I am very happy here. Good atmosphere. Everybody is kind and caring.
I am happy with the care I am getting. I am happy with the entertainment on offer. The food is good.
I've been in Forest Care Village for a month now for rehab having spent a fortnight in hospital following an accident. I have found that the overall care, cleanliness, food and kindness have all been excellent. The only comment I would make is that at times I have waited quite a while (in excess of forty minutes) for a carer to respond to me pressing my call button. This is not a regular occurrence but I wonder if it indicates that on some shifts there are insufficient carers on duty. But I do have to repeat that management, nurses, carers and housekeepers have all been great during my stay - thank you!
Very impressed with the care home most of the staff are very good.
Very good
We received a very warm and professional welcome. There is a great warmth from every member of staff. Our every need was met with kindness. My brother felt like he was in his own home. The staff and manager are truly amazing.
I enjoy staying here it is easy going, the staff are friendly and courteous. I like the trips out and the entertainment is excellent. Everyone including fellow residents makes you feel welcome and they all are a friendly bunch. Would recommend staying here to everyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 January 2024Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Forest Healthcare
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Forest Healthcare
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Forest Healthcare
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

I am the Home Manager of Forest Care Village and have over 20 years in the care industry, with 10 years at the managerial level. I am delighted and proud to be leading a very dedicated team at Forest Care Village. Our vision as a team is to provide an excellent service to our residents and families by valuing, respecting and caring for each and every person with dignity and respect.
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