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Care Provided by Forest Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
Owner
- Forest Court Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoe Rees(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1997
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Parking
- Parking available for visitors.
Forest Court Care Home Reviews (44)
Over all time Forest Court Care Home has 44 reviews.
On arrival, the staff in all roles knew my relative's name and greeted them in a friendly manner. The staff are calm, knowledgeable and experienced in supporting the syndromes of dementia and could adapt to how dementia affected my relative. The staff dedicated time delivering an informative and helpful talk on dementia to relatives and friends of residents and met with us in private to review my relative's care plan. Staff in all roles are very approachable.
My husband was in Forest Court Care Home for nearly two years and I have told my sons if I need care that is where I wasn't to be and be looked after. They not only take great care of the residences, they give every care and kindness to the visitors especially if your loved one dies.
When my husband went to Forest Court, he was bed-bound, incontinent, and eating pureed food. In a very short space of time, he was walking short distances, using the commode independently, and eating normal food. the patience, dedication, and determination for my husband to achieve his potential ability was thanks to the care staff. They are a credit to the home. All the staff were friendly and I was made to feel welcome. I was always grateful for the much-needed cup of tea. The food given to my husband was excellent and the chef and kitchen team were mindful of his likes and dislikes. The home was clean and safe, and the staff were caring, responsive, and extremely well-led. I feel that I have to write more. If in the future my husband needed to go to a care home, I hope that he would be able to go to Forest Court. I can't thank the staff enough for all that they have done for my husband. I know that he was safe and well cared for. Forest Court has never been better. My grateful thanks to everyone there.
Could not find a better care home anywhere, very caring staff and excellent facilities and choices of food, lovely setting wish there were more like this home. Plenty of activities to keep residents stimulated the food is excellent and very comfortable rooms and lounges.
We can not thank them enough. It was his home and really felt like that.
They also looked after our needs as well.
Thank you so much.
On behalf of the team at Forest Court, I would like to thank you for your kind review. We are very glad that the way the home looked after your father met his and your expectations.
We have been extremely pleased with the standard of care our father has received at Forest Court Care Home. The management and staff are fantastic and truly care about the residents and their individual needs. Knowing that our father was so well cared for has made dealing with his dementia much more bearable. The lovely gardens and setting made visiting our father more relaxing and enjoyable too. We are happy that he has received the best possible care with a truly caring and kind staff.
We will pass this on to the Team.
Best wishes.
My mother, who suffered from dementia, spent her final four years at Forest Court where she was cared for extremely well and treated with respect. The staff and carers were always professional, welcoming and friendly, keeping us informed of anything that affected her care and well being. The home and grounds were clean and well cared for. We have absolutely no reservations in recommending Forest Court.
Many thanks for your feedback.
I will ensure that this is passed on to the team.
Best wishes.
All care staff looked after my dad extremely well. Always putting his needs first. They were very caring also at the end of his life.
I will ensure the team are made aware.
Best wishes.
My father went to Forest Court in June 2020. Everyone was very helpful through this difficult time (covid-19). I was kept up to date with any problems he had. When I could see him, he was always well turned out and given great support from the activities coordinator. Sadly, he passed away in January 2021. The care home sent me flowers, nice touch.
I will pass it on to the team.
My wife entered Forest Court in fully 2014 suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. Her dementia worsened severely during her time there. At all times, staff and management treated her extremely kindly and professionally. I could not have wished for her to be anywhere else.
The kindness my husband received while in Forest Court was really wonderful, also the extreme kindness shown to myself and family at the end of his life, they gave us privacy and respect. I couldn't rate them more highly.
Thank you so much for your very kind comments, which I will share with the team. It was a great privilege for us to have cared for your husband at Forest Court.
Forest Court provides a caring and compassionate environment for all its residents. Staff are well trained and confident in their specialist skills and are well lead by an effective and available management team. Staff are attentive to the resident's needs and patient and empathetic in their caregiving. They are also supportive and available to family members, both face to face and by phone. There are lots of activities to stimulate and engage residents and the food is amazing. There are also great relationships with the local GP surgery. It's a wonderful place!
Thank you so much for this amazing review which I will share with the team. We are very proud of them as they do a wonderful job keeping our resident`s safe and exceptionally well cared for.
I couldn't praise the staff or the care they provide at Forest Court highly enough. They are outstanding in all aspects. The home itself is in a lovely setting, and the care they provide is second to none. We always felt welcome when visiting, and we were always greeted with a smile and a cup of tea. Forest Court deserves a 100 out of 100 ratings!
Thank you so much for your lovely review, which I will share with the team. We are very proud of the staff who are very caring, committed and go the extra mile for our residents.
This care home worked hard for my husband. Diagnosed with dementia in 2013, he had to move into their care in 2015. He could not have had better care. His illness was difficult to predict as was his behaviour but they were outstanding. It is very distressing to see your loved one succumb to this illness. What they do is support you as well as care for the patient. Absolutely marvellous.
Thank you so much for your kind review, it is valued by all our staff. It was a pleasure to care for your loved one and we do appreciate your sentiments for our passionate and committed staff team.
The staff, in these care homes, are the greatest asset. I can not fault their friendliness, compassion, attention to detail and general work ethic. They form a genuine extended family with the residents.
The catering facilities are immaculate, and the quality and variety of food offered is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, and individual needs catered for.
I can not fault the personal care my relative received while at this care home. She always had clean clothes and was appropriately dressed. Her personal hygiene and needs were dealt with discretely and respectfully.
The activities kept her mind and body stimulated and entertained.
Thank you so much for your kind review which I will share with the staff, it is greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure and a privilege to care for your loved one and we are very proud of our loyal and committed staff.
My experience was that my wife received excellent care for the 8 1/2 years she was there, especially under recent new owners. The management, care nurses and support staff were all excellent.
Best wishes,
Jinu Thomas,
Acting Home Manager.
All staff fulfil their various roles with professionalism and kindness. Their patience and skill when handling the diverse needs of their residents are impressive. All residents are treated with respect and are recognised as individuals with their own needs.
Dad has settled well and has made no complaints about his new home! I am very grateful to the manager and office staff for supporting me through this process and for always greeting me with a ready smile.
My Dad is precious, and I am so pleased that I chose Forest Court for him. I am confident that he is in; competent and gentle hands.
This was our first choice of care home, and we were so lucky to get Mum in. The staff are very caring, and the treatment was excellent. Mum was always treated with respect and love. The home is friendly and welcoming. The staff always keep you informed and involved in decisions.
The care my mum had from the staff I could not fault it in my eyes they were all angels. On visiting her we were always made very welcomed and offered refreshments and whoever let us in always knew where mum was. It broke my heart to see how quickly she deteriorated but the staff always found the time to talk to me and reassure me. Mum was there for a short time compared to others but I cannot find any fault whatsoever in the care she received outstanding.
Since my uncle was moved from his previous care home. The specialist care he has received has been exemplary. This is by far the best home we have seen and had dealings with. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and are excellent at managing difficult behaviour.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Court Care Home
What types of Care is Forest Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Forest Court Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Forest Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Forest Court Care Home to the centre of Mitcheldean?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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