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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.
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Forest Court Care Home Reviews (44)
Over all time Forest Court Care Home has 44 reviews.
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Review from B B (Wife of Resident) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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During my husband's stay, the staff and the care he receives have been excellent.
When I arrive to see him, everyone is very welcoming, also friends and family say the same.
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Review from A P (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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This is the best care home I have had dealings with. The staff are friendly and show genuine concern for the residents.
Management are very approachable and easy to deal with.
Management are very approachable and easy to deal with.
Residents are well looked after.
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Review from Sue B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Mum could be challenging and stubborn, but the staff dealt with her admirably, coaxing and cajoling and offering a cup of team whenever she was upset.
We were very happy with the care and compassion given to her by all of the staff.
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Review from Gary O (Son of Resident) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Forest Court has been my mother's home for a decade. It is a wonderful place.
The staff and management have been excellent in every way.
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Review from Valerie S (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The staff are always very welcoming and friendly.
During a recent illness, my husband was very well cared for. I felt I could trust them to look after him. The home is always clean and fresh. I have no personal experience of the food but my husband always says he had enjoyed his lunch. The cakes look fantastic.
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Review from Ruth N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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When Dad came to Forest Court the level of care was a massive improvement on his previous home. We feel confident he is safe and well cared for. Staff are always very attentive and understanding of Dad's needs.
The staff make you feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Steve C (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am very happy with the care home and of the care given to my father.
All the staff are very attentive and listen to any request that I or my father have.
All the staff are very attentive and listen to any request that I or my father have.
Would I recommend Forest Court to anyone? Yes, definitely.
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Review from Sue S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My Father was a resident for five years On first impressions when we arrived in 2012 at Forest Court, it seemed a tired building but any concerns were soon dispatched. The staff were so caring, so helpful. Father, despite his dementia, settled into a routine and loved the food and garden. We were always kept informed and from cleaners to manager the staff were friendly, kind and helpful.
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Review from Steve P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Professional capable staff. Home is welcoming and residents seem well cared for. There always seems to be plenty of staff on duty so the resident's needs are met in a timely way.
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Review from Diane P (Wife of Resident) published on 9 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am very happy with the care my husband has received in this home since he arrived one year ago. The staff are so helpful, polite and cheerful. It makes my visits so much more bearable. I trust that this high standard will continue in the hands of the new owners.
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Review from K D (Son of Resident) published on 6 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Whilst Forest Court has only been run by HC One for some two months, at the time of compiling this review, it is evident that there is a staffing problem, which I believe is being addressed.
However, with four communal rooms, I believe that staffing levels should provide for a member of staff to be in each of these rooms at any given time.
I have witnessed, intervened and assisted in resolving issues between residents when no member of staff has been present and have had problems finding staff.
This is purely lack of staff, not unwillingness of staff.
In order to assist in such an instance, it may be beneficial if visitors were to receive instructions as to how to use the alarm system which is in every room.
My reason for making this statement is that once I had been briefed on the colour coding and which to use for what, I used it during my fathers last 48 hours in the home and a member of staff reached his room within a couple of minutes.
However, with four communal rooms, I believe that staffing levels should provide for a member of staff to be in each of these rooms at any given time.
I have witnessed, intervened and assisted in resolving issues between residents when no member of staff has been present and have had problems finding staff.
This is purely lack of staff, not unwillingness of staff.
In order to assist in such an instance, it may be beneficial if visitors were to receive instructions as to how to use the alarm system which is in every room.
My reason for making this statement is that once I had been briefed on the colour coding and which to use for what, I used it during my fathers last 48 hours in the home and a member of staff reached his room within a couple of minutes.
If visitors knew the details of the system, they could assist staff by being additional 'eyes & ears' to resolve issues that arise in the absence of staff.
↩Reply from Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your comments. Although we have had to use more agency staff since transferring to HC-One, safe staffing levels have always been maintained and issues flagged with the recruitment team. The call bell system has been discussed with Relatives at meetings and I can flag again at the next...
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Review from Terri T (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The home is managed by someone who actually cares about their residents, not money. She has the empathy which is needed. She is very approachable and will do anything in her power to help put you at ease, trusting her dedicated team under her to look after and care for your loved one.
Nothing was ever too much trouble.
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Review from H B (Sister of Resident) published on 18 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My brother was treated with extreme kindness and care and dignity and the staff went far above anything we expected, making this difficult and sad time much easier for us, his family.
We were also treated with kindness and respect and can't express how grateful we are to all of the staff at Forset Court for making my brother's final days as restful and peaceful as it could have been.
We were also treated with kindness and respect and can't express how grateful we are to all of the staff at Forset Court for making my brother's final days as restful and peaceful as it could have been.
Thank you all.
↩Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Forest Court Care Home
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.
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Review from Sharon E (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Dad was in Forest Court for just over 2 years. In that time, he was very happy indeed. The staff were very professional and caring and also very patient with him. The food was always very good and enough of it. I would always recommend Forest Court to anybody.
↩Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager
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Review from B R (Relative of Resident) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We are always very pleased with the excellent care. The nursing staff were always very kind and helpful. Also, kitchen staff were the same and reception staff no problems.
↩Reply from Simone Berkeley, Customer Service Advisor at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.
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Review from Celia R (Wife of Resident) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My experience of this home was excellent. The care, patience and consideration shown to all the residents was also excellent.
I couldn't have wished for a better place for my husband to have spent his last days.
I couldn't have wished for a better place for my husband to have spent his last days.
I can't praise this home and it's staff enough.
↩Reply from Simone Berkeley, Customer Service Advisor at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.
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Review from Val L (Niece of Resident) published on 11 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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It is an excellent nursing home. All staff are very helpful, very caring and supportive especially when my aunt was very poorly.
↩Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
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Review from M T (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The home is friendly, clean and tidy. The staff are well qualified and nothing is too much trouble. My dad loves it there. Despite his vascular dementia getting progressively worse.
Well done the team.
↩Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 21 November 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My mother has Alzheimers's and at Forest Court, we have found a care home that we can confidently feel she is being looked after and cared for in the most wonderful setting and within a lovely, caring and totally competent environment. She is as content as she has been for many years and we have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone else.
↩Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
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Review from Marlene P (Wife of Resident) published on 7 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My husband was a resident here for 18 months and received excellent care. We would not hesitate to recommend this care home for people with dementia as their care and understanding was wonderful.
↩Reply from Lydia Waller, Customer Service Administrator at Forest Court Care Home
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
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- 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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