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Barchester Forest Care Home

Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 4XX
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Barchester Forest Care Home, Mansfield

Barchester Forest Care Centre, in Mansfield, is part of one of the UK's largest and most respected care providers, experienced in a range of specialist services to suit individual needs.

Barchester homes offer luxury solutions for daily lifestyle, at the same time as living up to personalised care plans. Professionals are experienced in the challenges of dementia care and other specialist needs.

Care Provided by Barchester Forest Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £1,700N/A

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

Contact Barchester Forest Care Home 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

Person in charge

  • Kate Gilvear (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2013
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)

Parking

  • There are lots of parking spaces available within the grounds of the home.

Barchester Forest Care Home Reviews (33)

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9.1

Barchester Forest Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.088) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Forest Care Home has 33 reviews.

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Review from D W (Ex Family Member) published on 22 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The whole team is very supportive of the patient and the family. During the COVID-19 they have been so dedicated to the patients and it is heartwarming. As visiting has not been allowed I ring regularly to check on the situation with my husband and the staff are always willing and cheerfully update on his progress. Excellent.

Reply from Sonia Fairhurst, General Manager at Barchester Forest Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to look after your loved one.

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Review from Margaret S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cannot fault the care provided for my father.
As a family, we have peace of mind knowing dad couldn't be better cared for.

Thank you.

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Review from Ann M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the staff caring and respectful of my husband's needs. He has been fairly settled since he came to live here. Everyone has been very kind to me and my family and I feel happy that my husband is being well cared for as he can be very difficult at times.

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Review from Diane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Today I enjoyed a lunchtime meal here in the foyer with my mother. The broccoli was cooked perfectly as neither over or undercooked. The rest of the meal was also very good and my mother enjoyed hers too.
On some occasions, this has not been the case and I have seen her leave more than she ate.

The coffee machine is brilliant when working but has been awaiting repair for more than a month and apparently will be replaced. Pity, it was not fixed.

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Review from Ena W (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are excellent, caring and friendly and loving to all residents. A very tough job to do for carers and domestic staff. Thank you to all.

Food was excellent and kitchen staff helpful and caring.

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Review from Lynette B (Friend of Resident) published on 10 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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Visited on several occasions and always found it to be very relaxing and a friendly environment with caring staff and happy residents. l’m fully aware of the complexity of some of the residents, however, this is not evident when visiting the home as the staff are very skilled and have everything under control. The reception area is very pleasant to enjoy coffee and cake. I’ve attended recent activities within the home which has been very enjoyable, the home is a credit to the company. Well done everyone at Forest.

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Review from Megan L (Wife of Resident) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has vascular dementia and I'm extremely pleased with the care given to him. Living locally I'm finding it easy to visit daily, and I find an experienced caring team helping to make the patients as comfortable as possible and I'm very pleased to feel comfortable when I go home.

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Review from Laura S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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This care home is brilliant! My Dad was here and this became "his" home, we were welcomed as a family. The staff are fantastic and supportive, nothing is too much trouble. The home is very clean and the rooms are light, airy and comfortable with plenty of space. Our Dad had late stage Alzheimer's disease and having him at Barchester was definitely the right home for him.
We can't thank the staff enough for what they did. Our Dad was very looked after and was treated with respect and dignity. The activities coordinator is brilliant and the special Valentines day was especially really lovely!
The food at Barchester is really good and the café at the entrance is a lovely touch, somewhere we could take Dad with his grandchildren for coffee, cake and some time alone.

The last days of Dad's life were filled with constant visits from the caring staff, I can't praise them enough! This home is a wonderful example of what care is all about.

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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care and facilities.

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Review from Joan S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have always found the home clean and welcoming. Staff are always very friendly and treat the residents with dignity and respect.

The food looks very tasty and staff always bring drinks to the residents and guests on request.

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Review from Kay E (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I know my mother is very happy at this care home, she is well cared for by the excellent caring staff. Mother loves it when the carers play dominoes with her. The food is of good quality and varied. Always clean and well kept in all areas of the home. Love the reception area where we can go for coffee and cake and play cards or dominoes.

Many thanks.

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Review from C T (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Please repair the Bravilor Bonomat - it makes such a difference to visiting.

Also, it doesn't feel right not to have the reception area staffed at weekends.

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Review from Steven L (Brother of Resident) published on 8 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister went into Barchester Forest Care Centre and they are ok with her. They keep her busy which I like and she settled in within a few days.

Reply from Sharlotte Somerville, General Manager at Barchester Forest Care Home

At Forest Care Centre, we undertake person-centered activities and I am pleased to read that family members like our approach.

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Date: 10 December 2025
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (6)

Kate Gilvear
Kate GilvearJob Title:General Manager

Hello. My name is Kate, and I am the General Manager here at Forest Care Home.

I have worked within Health and Social Care for 24 years in varied roles. My passion, empathy and understanding are within the Care Home sector, and I’m driven to ensure my residents live well and happy lives. My staff are equipped with the tools and training to ensure this happens.

Kerry Burrows
Kerry BurrowsJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 2012

Hi, my name is Kerry, and I have worked as a Housekeeper, Laundry Supervisor and, presently, I am the Head Housekeeper. I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience during my time at Forest Care Home.

My team and I always ensure that our home areas are kept to a high standard of cleanliness so that residents can live in a safe and beautiful environment. We have all built a good relationship with residents and their families, allowing us to feel that we are all part of an even bigger family.

Raghy Haridas
Raghy HaridasJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2021

Hi, my name is Raghy, I started my role as a nurse with Forest Care in mid-June 2021.

I have been a registered nurse for 9 years in total, I am very passionate about my job as a nurse and always provide excellent care for my residents.

Bindhu Promod
Bindhu PromodJob Title:Staff nurseJoined: 2021

Hi, My name is Bindhu and I am an experienced General Nurse. I have been working as a nurse since June 2021 at the forest care Centre

I started to work as a nurse in England in 2004. I worked in hospitals and various nursing homes across England and also worked in a management role for a couple of years in 2010. Nursing is my passion and I love every moment of it.

Lauren Harris
Lauren HarrisJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2024

Hi, I’m Lauren, and I’m the Home Administrator for Forest Care Centre. I enjoy every aspect of my role, but particularly spending time with our residents and watching all of them thrive and smile.

James Gascoyne
James GascoyneJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2025
I first stepped into a professional kitchen at 17, and nearly four decades later (with a stint in-between as a car salesman and a postman), my passion for the craft is stronger than ever.

I’ve developed a love for all types of cookery, with a particular interest in creating flavourful, nutritious vegetarian and Indian dishes.

My team and I take great pride in catering to the diverse needs of our residents, whether we are preparing a traditional favourite, a modern plant-based meal, a special event or just a ham and cheese sandwich.

If you want it and we can make it, you can have it.

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