Lady Forester Nursing Home

Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
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Care Provided by Lady Forester Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1604
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1604
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1604
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1604

Please contact the home to arrange an assessment with our home manager. We will then be able to give an accurate average weekly cost.


Please note there are additional charges for incidentals such as Hairdressing and Chiropody.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Lady Forester Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jennifer English (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)

Parking

  • Onsite Parking

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Lady Forester Nursing Home Reviews (23)

9.7

Lady Forester Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lady Forester Nursing Home has 23 reviews.

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Review from M D (Husband of Resident) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Requested use of nursing home facilities to weigh wife who has Huntington's disease. Facilities were available by friendly staff whose help was greatly appreciated.
Reply from Keith Baggaley, Deputy Manager at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for the feedback, we are happy that you continue to use the facilities to ensure your wife's needs can be met.
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Review from David G (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have dealt with The Lady Forester twice - first a few years ago during covid when our terminally ill father came out of hospital. The care he received and how that difficult time was managed by The Lady Forester we will be forever grateful for. And now our mother is a resident - initially in the
nursing wing, where the care she has received over 6 weeks following a spell in hospital has got her able to be mobile and independent again and move into an independent living flat. Both those sides of the care home are exceptionally managed and we are very happy with the whole environment - the caring staff, the facilities, the quality (and quantity) of the meals, and the flexibility to tailor the care package around the individual.
Reply from Keith Baggaley, Deputy Manager at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We are deeply moved to hear how much our care meant to both your father and your mother during such significant times in your family's…read more
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Review from L G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First-class care, enabling my mother-in-law to recover from a hospital stay and move into assisted living accommodation on-site.
All staff are friendly, caring and helpful.
The meals are exceptionally good value, tasty and nutritious and very much a highlight of the day!
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for submitting this exceptional feedback. We value your input and we are happy to hear that our services provided to your loved one meet your expectations. We are also delighted that your…read more
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has moved from Lady Foresters to a new luxury care home (she wanted to visit shops).
The new nursing home may look luxurious but the nursing care and the individual attention are nowhere near the standard at Lady Forester. I cannot fault the care from the nurses at Lady Forester. They were experts
in their field and I had complete confidence that Mum was looked after well and any changes in her condition were recognised and treated (this is no longer the case).
In terms of individual attention, Lady Forester allows residents to have their own furniture. In Mum's case she was also given a bowl of chopped fresh fruit each day, which she ate throughout the day (this is proving very difficult to organise at her new home!).
The majority of care staff treated Mum very well (there was just one isolated incident, to my knowledge, when a member of staff was grumpy with Mum, and this is why I gave a 4 rating rather than 5 for care/support, treated with dignity and staff.
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Review from Jacqui S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are efficient, caring, friendly, happy and always willing to help. It's a very calming and happy environment and we felt that Dad was in very safe hands. Dad very much enjoyed his stay here. Highly recommended.
Reply from Keith Baggaley, Deputy Manager at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for such a lovely review. Our staff are elated to hear that you are more than satisfied with the care towards your father. They all work extremely hard, and hearing positive comments like…read more
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Review from T W (Friend of Resident) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have visited a friend in Lady Forester Nursing Home twice in the past month. He appeared to be happily settled and speaks highly of the staff and food. On my first visit, all the residents appeared to be confined to their beds when I thought in the early afternoon residents should have been dressed
and sat in armchairs. I was pleased to note on my second visit at the same time of day that this was the case. My only concern was that on several occasions call bells were rung but left unanswered for five minutes or more. I cannot comment on activities, safety or value for money.
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Review from W K (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kindness and professionalism of the staff in Lady Forester is absolutely second to none. The atmosphere is loving and very homely. My mother's care was absolutely first-class. And I have to say that my late husband passed away here in 2018 and he could not have had better, loving treatment.
Reply from Keith Baggaley, Deputy Manager at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for this very generous review. We enjoyed providing the care required, and, we are elated to hear such positive comments. Once again thank you.
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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into Lady Forester Nursing Home retirement apartments when he was 86 years old and was very happy there for five years. Over that time, he increasingly purchased more care from them which worked really well, meeting his daily needs. Last year he was unwell and hospitalised, returning
to Lady Forester Nursing Home in an extremely poorly state having spent three weeks in hospital... not eating, not drinking and unable to walk. His recovery has been miraculous and I can’t speak highly enough of the care provided. The staff go above and beyond to ensure residents are taken care of with a level of attentiveness that truly sets them apart. The food is great which is so important and makes lunchtime a delight. What truly stands out though is the care, friendliness and compassion exhibited by every member of staff, nothing is too much trouble. My father was adamant he didn’t want to go into a nursing home but he loves it, great peace of mind for his family. Thank you all.
Reply from Keith Baggaley, Deputy Manager at Lady Forester Nursing Home
After reading this review, we are delighted to hear such positive comments. Our team will be overjoyed hearing that their support has gone above and beyond. We thank you for this review and we will…read more
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Review from E G (Relative of Resident) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family has found the services at Lady Forester faultless. As my father's health has changed, the team has responded quickly to adapt to fast-changing needs; they demonstrate that their care and commitment to my father's individual needs are paramount. My father's dignity is observed by all the staff
we see around him and he clearly trusts and respects them too. The public areas are clean and bright and, in combination with the kindness of the staff towards us all as a family, it is a welcoming and positive environment.
Reply from Keith Baggaley, Deputy Manager at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you, from all of our team, for your generous review. Our team always works hard to meet the needs of all those who use our service. We are very happy that you feel the expectations have been…read more
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Review from D H (Friend of Resident) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I visited my friend nearly every day for the 2 months or so that she was resident in Lady Forester for nursing care following a fall. The staff on the whole especially the Philippino staff were caring. There were however a couple of incidents of disrespect by English staff shown that we both felt were
unacceptable. Equipment needs assessing. TV remote missing, radiator broken, bed kept breaking. Food not on the whole suitable for ageing people. No or very little stimulating activities or conversation with residents. On the whole for the cost, very, very disappointing.
Reply from David English, Director at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your review, we are sorry we did not meet your expectations. We welcome feedback, be it negative or positive, to use as a learning opportunity. I have completed a full investigation…read more
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Review from J M (Resident) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a fall and I landed here from the hospital everyone has been very helpful and cheerful, everyone does everything to make everything easier for me, I’m comfortable and warm I’m happy, I’ve come not being able to walk and now I can do this without help. Not having to press my bell anymore. The care
has been fantastic and the food is delicious. I’ve learned to love milkshakes as I have gone off tea and coffee.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
We are glad to hear you had such a positive experience, and, excellent news on your rehabilitation. Thank you for your generous feedback.
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Review from Alida E (Respite Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't have been treated with more love and care. Everything was excellent. I was here for 3 weeks recovering from a broken hip and arm.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass your comments on to the staff. Many thanks.
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Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband returned happily to the Lady Forester Nursing Home having had respite in February. His dementia is such that he has a very short attention span and wanders around day and most nights too! He is very happy and settled. I know that often the thorny issue of “activities” comes up regularly with
regulators and the general public. The staff understand him and his “activity” is to be allowed to wander safely around, seeing smiling friendly staff all day (and night), he isn’t capable of participating in detailed activities but is supported to observe or participate on his terms.


The night staff are so tolerant and allow him to “help” them by wheeling the trolley around when up, giving him a sense of purpose. Activities are not all about playing bingo or crafts, activities should be about giving a resident a sense of purpose, a sense of being a valued member of a community. His advanced dementia means I can no longer care for him but the lovely staff do this with a sense of humour and kindness.

Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for such lovely comments, we always strive to provide the best support and care for all our residents. I will pass on your kind comments to the staff. Thank you.
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Review from Karen L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to all staff members, who have been looking after my mother with her respite care, I'm so glad she's spent her recovery with you. She has had the best care I could have wished for. Everyone has been outstanding with kindness, caring, and compassion and looked after her so well.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your kind review, we always strive to provide the best care and support for our residents. I will pass on your kind comments to our staff, thank you.
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Review from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Lady Forester Nursing Home for over three years now. This period has covered the Covid pandemic with all the challenges that presented for the home and family. Throughout, the care offered has been exemplary. We have been informed of mum’s welfare and communication is very effective.
Arrangements to visit were adapted to ensure families could see their loved ones.
Mum is comfortable and well looked after. She is a strong character and has clear views about her care. Staff are available to discuss any issues we have. Sensitivity is shown to any needs or wishes. This has ensured that Mum has been able to develop warm relationships with chosen staff members. An essential part of feeling “at home”.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your kind review. We always strive to provide a high level of care and support. I will pass on your comments to our staff, thank you very much.
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Review from Elizabeth V (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Professional, understanding, kind, calm and caring is my experience of staff at The Lady Forester Community Nursing Home. Having reached a crisis point with my Mother who has dementia, arrangements were made within days for her to move into the home. Following a thorough assessment, Mum's every need
was met, communication and attention to detail was clearly paramount to fulfill her care. Activities were encouraged with Mum taking up knitting after fifty years, this brought a tear to my eye seeing the Mum I remember doing what she once loved. The highest standard of cleanliness was obvious, immaculate in every sense but lived in. The daily menu was varied, nutritious and delicious- nothing was too much trouble. Knowing that Mum was safe, cared for and happy within Lady Forester Community Nursing Home is everything I could ask for; it is outstanding.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your generous review. We strive to meet the needs of anyone who enters or uses our services. It was a pleasure to provide support for your mother. We will pass on your lovely review to…read more
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Review from G W (Sister of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been in Lady Forester Nursing Home for 11 years plus she is not easy to care for as she has multiple problems. The management is excellent, I can’t fault the care she has, apart from the facilities being excellent I can see genuine affection from the staff for my sister. Both my sister
and the home itself are always scrupulously clean and there is absolutely no “nursing home” smell when you open the door. Because of her problems, inability to read, retain a plot when watching the television, to use her hands, it is difficult to find ways of stimulating her, the nursing home has made it their business to find out what stimulates her and have provided her with the means to access the type of program on the television and iPad that gives her pleasure.
The nursing home is at least two hours drive from where I live, sometimes a lot more, so once or twice I have thought about moving her nearer to me but no other homes I have looked that matches up in any way to Lady Forester.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that our services provided exceed their expectations. We ensure that each individual we care for has their needs met holistically. Your…read more
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Review from R D (Cousin of Resident) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with the care hone is excellent and no other words can describe it. A great pleasure to visit.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you very much for your kind review, we always strive to meet the needs of our residents.
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is taken great of. He is treated with kindness and respect. The staff are considerate, hard-working, friendly and very caring. We know he is safe and well-treated.
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Review from Wendy O (Wife of Resident) published on 26 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has very good care. The staff are excellent. He husband is very clean and well cared for. My husband is 88 years old and has vascular dementia, we as a family couldn't ask for more.
Reply from Katie Pugh, Administrator at Lady Forester Nursing Home
Thank you for your kind review, we always strive to provide the best care and support for our residents.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.681)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10 for Lady Forester Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.681 for Lady Forester Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (95 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.681
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lady Forester Nursing Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 Nov 2019

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lady Forester Nursing Home

What types of Care is Lady Forester Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Lady Forester Nursing Home have?

There are 43 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Lady Forester Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Lady Forester Nursing Home to the centre of Much Wenlock?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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