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Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, SO40 2NF
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02 December 2025
From the moment my mother arrived, just after covid, I was continually impressed by the compassion, professionalism, and genuine kindness shown by every member of your team. The patience, dignity, and respect you extended to her - and the thoughtful support you offered me - went far beyond what I could ever have hoped for. Although my mother may not have been fully aware of the remarkable kindness she received, I witnessed it frequently, and it brought me immense comfort. I am profoundly grateful for everything you did for her, and I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and admiration to you all.
24 November 2025
On seeing other care homes I knew Forest Edge would be perfect getting a warm feeling from the place, staff and residents on my initial visit unlike others I had seen. My mum took a while to settle due to her dementia and was a little challenging at times. Staff throughout her 14 months there were impeccable in their care, patience and treatment of her and all residents. I would frequently attend at different times and was always welcomed which made it feel like I was just visiting mum at her home. They accommodated her in many ways from always ensuring she was brought downstairs with the others, to having her hair done weekly and spending quality time with her. Entertainment was also arranged alongside other activities. All areas of the home was always clean but most important was the lovely staff and management all without exception were compassionate and caring which made all the difference especially in her final weeks at the home.
25 June 2025
Friendly staff and management. Easy to communicate with. I feel that residents are well looked after and individual's needs are taken care of. Both staff and management are very accommodating and happy to answer queries via phone, emails or face to face. They are happy to go over and beyond to meet the needs of the residents.
23 June 2025
My dad seems quite happy to be there. All staff are helpful and friendly. Dad also likes to sit in the garden, he finds it relaxing listening to the birds. Dad also likes doing activities, but would probably like making more craft things.
05 November 2024
My review is only formed from visits to a close/old friend who is a male resident. The overall impression of the care home is a friendly place where the staff are always very friendly, polite and always helpful. There is a fairly large front lounge and rear dining room/lounge where food is served, but residents can choose to eat in their rooms. The rooms are basic but have all the necessary facilities, all with call boxes for assistance or help. Beds and bedding could be of slightly better quality. The corridors however can be a little daunting and can confuse residents who suffer from dementia. Generally good overall.
05 November 2024
First-class care in all aspects is provided in a warm and welcoming environment. Imbued with an inclusive and informed approach, the staff are professional, thoughtful, and caring. Concerns are addressed courteously and proficiently and liaison with medical and other practioners is effective. I am most happy that the person for whom I have power of attorney is looked after so well.
15 October 2024
My mum moved into Forest Edge Care home in April 2024, and after only being there a short time mum settled in quickly. Whenever I go to visit I'm met by a friendly member of staff who are always happy to answer any questions I have. The home is very clean and tidy and my mum enjoys the range of home-cooked meals provided. I always see the staff walking around engaging with the residents, and taking the time to listen to them too.
14 March 2024
My mum moved to Forest Edge Care Home in December 2023. She is a lot happier there than she was in her previous care home. The staff are friendly and attentive and cater to all of Mum's needs. They are also very happy to answer any questions that I may have regarding her care. Forest Edge is spotlessly clean and tidy. The meals served are homecooked and enjoyed by the residents. There are frequent activities offered to residents and Mum enjoys the entertainment Overall, Forest Edge is friendly and welcoming and I am very pleased that Mum is comfortable and happy in her surroundings.
31 January 2024
Since moving to Forest Edge my wife has been much happier and well cared for. The staff have always been helpful and friendly and she enjoys their company. She is happy with her room with a garden view and the facilities provided. Sometimes it is not easy to get through on the phone and the response to messages left on the phone can be a little slow.
30 January 2024
I could not be happier with the care supplied by Forest Edge Care Home. My initial concern was for the safety of my mother because of her condition. This having been totally satisfied I was then concerned with the care and attention that would be given. They have continued to ensure she is well looked after and emphasis given to her unsteadiness adopting a policy of ensuring she is monitored at all times. Attention given to her mobility has ensured that she is not now in a nursing home and where I feel she would not be with us still. Overall I am extremely happy with the attention, care and support that has continued to be given to my mother during her time at this home.
30 January 2024
My husband has advanced frontal lobe dementia and can at times present with challenging behaviour. I am confident that the staff are well trained to manage his varying moods even in the short time he has been with them. All staff are always very friendly and approachable. I’m always welcomed to visit at any time and am happy my husband is well cared for.
30 January 2024
The home is very welcoming. The staff are really friendly and kind to both residents and visitors. My Mum settled in quickly and enjoys the food. She is always clean and nicely dressed and enjoys sitting in the lounge with the other residents.
29 January 2024
On the whole, we are happy with the care home. Our family member engages with the staff as best she can (owing to her individual needs) and she is settled and happy there. On personal observations, the care home is kept warm, clean and tidy and the team are always very welcoming. I feel a bit 'on the outside' with regard to the general operation of the care home and wonder if a regular newsletter, at either monthly/quarterly intervals, could be available (via email or in paper form) to allow us more insight into the activities/outings/events our family member interacts with.
29 January 2024
Since my aunt became a resident at Forest Edge the staff have been so helpful in looking after her and accommodating her various needs despite her being a somewhat feisty and sometimes aggressive character. The management always have time to talk to the family and are most resourceful in dealing with my aunt’s needs given her Alzheimer’s. We have seen the meals served to our aunt and cannot fault the quality. They have also been most helpful in providing meals specifically tailored to our aunt’s requests.
29 January 2024
I found the Forest Edge is a friendly happy place and is kept clean and is run well. The staff are always polite. I haven’t been there in the evening but I understand that the residents have entertainment and games some nights of the week.
29 January 2024
No issues with the care home. Seem to look after my mum very well. The staff are very good. I can see my mum on short notice and sometimes without notice. I find the manager very good, as well as his team assisting.
29 January 2024
Forest Edge has consistently and compassionately looked after both my mum and until 18 months ago my dad. They are kind, thoughtful and understanding. They give my mum who has end Alzheimer’s choices and control over her life and care. They allow her the freedom to live as independently as she can while keeping her safe. We are kept informed of her care via calls and emails and are welcomed to visit without the need to make an appointment at any time. The only downside is the fabric of the building could do with some updating and care but the residents don’t seem to notice!
26 January 2024
I am extremely happy with the care provided for my nan at Forest Edge. She is always well-presented and has high-quality personal care. Although she cannot remember me anymore she seems to have good bonds with her caregivers.
13 March 2023
My mother seems happy and content at the home and well looked after, the staff are very friendly and helpful with her. Can’t say much about the home as only been in her room but what we’ve seen looks clean and comfortable
01 September 2022
Mum has been in the care of Forest Edge since April, took a while to settle but is now happy. The staff are always friendly and polite, face to face and on the telephone. Covid protocols mean all visits are in a designated room with access to a tidy and pleasant garden with lots of seating, so unable to comment on communal areas or her own room. From the outside the home is bright and welcoming and I know talking to mum there is good housekeeping and laundry routines. I know mum is safe and well looked after.
Latest Reviews for Forest Edge Care Home
02 December 2025
From the moment my mother arrived, just after covid, I was continually impressed by the compassion, professionalism, and genuine kindness shown by every member of your team. The patience, dignity, and respect you extended to her - and the thoughtful support you offered me - went far beyond what I could ever have hoped for. Although my mother may not have been fully aware of the remarkable kindness she received, I witnessed it frequently, and it brought me immense comfort. I am profoundly grateful for everything you did for her, and I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and admiration to you all.
24 November 2025
On seeing other care homes I knew Forest Edge would be perfect getting a warm feeling from the place, staff and residents on my initial visit unlike others I had seen. My mum took a while to settle due to her dementia and was a little challenging at times. Staff throughout her 14 months there were impeccable in their care, patience and treatment of her and all residents. I would frequently attend at different times and was always welcomed which made it feel like I was just visiting mum at her home. They accommodated her in many ways from always ensuring she was brought downstairs with the others, to having her hair done weekly and spending quality time with her. Entertainment was also arranged alongside other activities. All areas of the home was always clean but most important was the lovely staff and management all without exception were compassionate and caring which made all the difference especially in her final weeks at the home.
25 June 2025
Friendly staff and management. Easy to communicate with. I feel that residents are well looked after and individual's needs are taken care of. Both staff and management are very accommodating and happy to answer queries via phone, emails or face to face. They are happy to go over and beyond to meet the needs of the residents.
23 June 2025
My dad seems quite happy to be there. All staff are helpful and friendly. Dad also likes to sit in the garden, he finds it relaxing listening to the birds. Dad also likes doing activities, but would probably like making more craft things.
05 November 2024
My review is only formed from visits to a close/old friend who is a male resident. The overall impression of the care home is a friendly place where the staff are always very friendly, polite and always helpful. There is a fairly large front lounge and rear dining room/lounge where food is served, but residents can choose to eat in their rooms. The rooms are basic but have all the necessary facilities, all with call boxes for assistance or help. Beds and bedding could be of slightly better quality. The corridors however can be a little daunting and can confuse residents who suffer from dementia. Generally good overall.
05 November 2024
First-class care in all aspects is provided in a warm and welcoming environment. Imbued with an inclusive and informed approach, the staff are professional, thoughtful, and caring. Concerns are addressed courteously and proficiently and liaison with medical and other practioners is effective. I am most happy that the person for whom I have power of attorney is looked after so well.
15 October 2024
My mum moved into Forest Edge Care home in April 2024, and after only being there a short time mum settled in quickly. Whenever I go to visit I'm met by a friendly member of staff who are always happy to answer any questions I have. The home is very clean and tidy and my mum enjoys the range of home-cooked meals provided. I always see the staff walking around engaging with the residents, and taking the time to listen to them too.
14 March 2024
My mum moved to Forest Edge Care Home in December 2023. She is a lot happier there than she was in her previous care home. The staff are friendly and attentive and cater to all of Mum's needs. They are also very happy to answer any questions that I may have regarding her care. Forest Edge is spotlessly clean and tidy. The meals served are homecooked and enjoyed by the residents. There are frequent activities offered to residents and Mum enjoys the entertainment Overall, Forest Edge is friendly and welcoming and I am very pleased that Mum is comfortable and happy in her surroundings.
31 January 2024
Since moving to Forest Edge my wife has been much happier and well cared for. The staff have always been helpful and friendly and she enjoys their company. She is happy with her room with a garden view and the facilities provided. Sometimes it is not easy to get through on the phone and the response to messages left on the phone can be a little slow.
30 January 2024
I could not be happier with the care supplied by Forest Edge Care Home. My initial concern was for the safety of my mother because of her condition. This having been totally satisfied I was then concerned with the care and attention that would be given. They have continued to ensure she is well looked after and emphasis given to her unsteadiness adopting a policy of ensuring she is monitored at all times. Attention given to her mobility has ensured that she is not now in a nursing home and where I feel she would not be with us still. Overall I am extremely happy with the attention, care and support that has continued to be given to my mother during her time at this home.
30 January 2024
My husband has advanced frontal lobe dementia and can at times present with challenging behaviour. I am confident that the staff are well trained to manage his varying moods even in the short time he has been with them. All staff are always very friendly and approachable. I’m always welcomed to visit at any time and am happy my husband is well cared for.
30 January 2024
The home is very welcoming. The staff are really friendly and kind to both residents and visitors. My Mum settled in quickly and enjoys the food. She is always clean and nicely dressed and enjoys sitting in the lounge with the other residents.
29 January 2024
On the whole, we are happy with the care home. Our family member engages with the staff as best she can (owing to her individual needs) and she is settled and happy there. On personal observations, the care home is kept warm, clean and tidy and the team are always very welcoming. I feel a bit 'on the outside' with regard to the general operation of the care home and wonder if a regular newsletter, at either monthly/quarterly intervals, could be available (via email or in paper form) to allow us more insight into the activities/outings/events our family member interacts with.
29 January 2024
Since my aunt became a resident at Forest Edge the staff have been so helpful in looking after her and accommodating her various needs despite her being a somewhat feisty and sometimes aggressive character. The management always have time to talk to the family and are most resourceful in dealing with my aunt’s needs given her Alzheimer’s. We have seen the meals served to our aunt and cannot fault the quality. They have also been most helpful in providing meals specifically tailored to our aunt’s requests.
29 January 2024
I found the Forest Edge is a friendly happy place and is kept clean and is run well. The staff are always polite. I haven’t been there in the evening but I understand that the residents have entertainment and games some nights of the week.
29 January 2024
No issues with the care home. Seem to look after my mum very well. The staff are very good. I can see my mum on short notice and sometimes without notice. I find the manager very good, as well as his team assisting.
29 January 2024
Forest Edge has consistently and compassionately looked after both my mum and until 18 months ago my dad. They are kind, thoughtful and understanding. They give my mum who has end Alzheimer’s choices and control over her life and care. They allow her the freedom to live as independently as she can while keeping her safe. We are kept informed of her care via calls and emails and are welcomed to visit without the need to make an appointment at any time. The only downside is the fabric of the building could do with some updating and care but the residents don’t seem to notice!
26 January 2024
I am extremely happy with the care provided for my nan at Forest Edge. She is always well-presented and has high-quality personal care. Although she cannot remember me anymore she seems to have good bonds with her caregivers.
13 March 2023
My mother seems happy and content at the home and well looked after, the staff are very friendly and helpful with her. Can’t say much about the home as only been in her room but what we’ve seen looks clean and comfortable
01 September 2022
Mum has been in the care of Forest Edge since April, took a while to settle but is now happy. The staff are always friendly and polite, face to face and on the telephone. Covid protocols mean all visits are in a designated room with access to a tidy and pleasant garden with lots of seating, so unable to comment on communal areas or her own room. From the outside the home is bright and welcoming and I know talking to mum there is good housekeeping and laundry routines. I know mum is safe and well looked after.