Forest Hill House Nursing Home

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Forest Hill for the care and support they gave our Mum (and Nan) Ann, during the three days she spent there following a short illness in hospital.

The kindness and compassion shown to Mum (Nan), as well as the warmth and understanding extended to us as her family, meant so much during such a difficult time. Forest Hill was a peaceful, welcoming and caring place for Mum (Nan) to spend her final days, and every member of the team made us feel supported and reassured.

We will always be grateful for the wonderful care she received and for the genuine kindness shown to both our Mum (Nan) and our family.

From Andy, Mandy, Emily and Gavin

Sarah (Mum) has been a resident at Forest Hill now for over a year. Mum has taken time to adjust and has probably not been the easiest guest. Forest Hill Staff and management have been exceptional in looking after mums needs and continue to be so. A big thanks from all of Sarahs family.

I left today happy to see Joyce smiling.

Very clean & airy.

I am extremely pleased with the way my mother of 92 is being looked after. The staff and management are very friendly and helpful to her. They have a friendly chat to her as well. My mother is difficult to deal with, but Forest Hill House have done excellently with her, and she has settled well. She wants to stay at the nursing home and likes cleaners, care staff, management and activities.

My husband seems happy and well cared for.

Fun lovely friendly staff. Great care for my mum. A all round lovely care home for my mum & me to visit.

A lovely homely care home.

There are plenty of staff on duty and they are always very helpful and cheerful .

All residents are well cared for and encouraged to get involved with a variety of weekly activities

The bedroom is well furnished warm and comfortable

The residents areas are bright and cheerful and they can access a large garden

Mum is very happy in this care home .

Very good and best home I have been to.

I am very pleased with all the staff at 'Forest Hill' on how they look after my very sick mother. The total dedication of all the nurses and sisters in the care and respect for my mother. Also all the hard work of those people such as cooking, cleaning, coffees etc. I never have any worries about my mother's welfare when I am not present.

The staff at Forest Hill House are exemplary. There was nothing they wouldn’t do to ensure Mum’s health and happiness during her time there. During the last few days of her life, my brother and I and my sister-in-law were always met with welcoming faces and kind words, and we could see how they too were affected by Mum’s recent passing. I live 200 miles away from Dorset, and I always found the Nourish Family Portal very informative and it eased my mind to see the level of care Mum received 24/7. We will never, ever, forget the dignity and respect shown to Mum and to us. Thank you once more for looking after Mum so well.

My husband has been a resident of Forest Hill House for over two years. His welfare and well-being are my top priority. I am extremely grateful for Forest Hill House. Searching for a care home is often done when your energy level is at its lowest and navigating this decision can feel like a minefield. When researching any home reading the Care Quality Commission ratings is a must. Every person I have had contact with at Forest Hill House, from top management, the nursing team, support staff, activities coordinators, cooks and general cleaners could not leave me with a better impression. They are caring, friendly, professional, and very understanding. None of us want to be in the position we find ourselves in now. One blessing, and I mean a real blessing, can be finding a nursing home where you know there is quality care and enjoyment of life. My experience tells me that Forest Hill House will not disappoint. I give Forest Hill House my highest recommendation.

Forest Hill is a lovely home and I would recommend you take a visit if you are looking for somewhere caring.

Beautiful arts and crafts manor in 15 acres of wildlife grounds and woodland, numerous sitting areas - could not be better. Excellent caring staff at all levels, friendly and helpful - interested in their residents. Great contact with families. As a formed SPSW homes liaison office and inspector, and relative, Forest Hill House can't be bettered.

My mother-in-law has been at Forest Hill for some time, and her care needs are met to an extremely high level. They are managing the covid guidelines very efficiently and enabling my father-in-law to visit his wife in a safe and calm manner. The staff are all very knowledgeable and caring. We would highly recommend Forest Hill to others!

Mum is very happy here. All the staff I have had contact with show great empathy and understanding of my mother's needs. The home has a strong family atmosphere and the quality of care is second to none. A good range of activities is provided to engage the residents.

My mother has been in Forest Hill House for just over two months. During that time, she has been looked after so well. The staff are brilliant, so helpful, friendly and cheerful. The accommodation is lovely, with beautiful gardens and surroundings. Mum tells me she has settled in really well and the food is lovely. She said the staff are wonderful. I am so glad that we chose Forest Hill House as it has a real homely atmosphere. Mum had taken part in several activities which at the age of 97-years is brilliant.

It doesn’t matter what time of day we go in to visit or what staff are on duty at the time, the welcome and care they give is always of the same high standard. There is always a buzz about the place and you get the feeling that this is a home for living life as full as you can, not just waiting to die.

I highly recommend Forest Hill House!

I met both day and night staff during the end of life care of my mum. The staff were fantastic and myself and my family were impressed with the little details of care they showed as well as general care. I would highly recommend Forest Hill and thank the staff from all our family.