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, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.
There are lots of parking spaces available within the grounds of the home.
Barchester Forest Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.617) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Forest Care Home has 33 reviews.
Review from D W (Ex Family Member) published on 22 May 2020
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4.0 out of 5
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
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Review from Ann M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 March 2019
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Review from Diane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2018
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Review from Ena W (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2018
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Review from Lynette B (Friend of Resident) published on 10 September 2018
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Review from Megan L (Wife of Resident) published on 21 August 2018
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Review from Laura S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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Review from Joan S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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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
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Many thanks.
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Review from C T (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2017
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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
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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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The Review Score of 9.6 (9.617) out of 10 for Barchester Forest Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.617 for Barchester Forest Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 115 Ratings = 4.617
b) 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 Barchester Forest Care 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:
i) 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
ii) 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 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 19 May 2018
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Job Title: Administrator
Joined: 2021
Hi, my name is Nicky. I started working at Barchester in February 2021 as the Home Administrator. I am always willing to help with any situation that arises and my door is always open to everyone.
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Joined: 2018
I'm Jennifer, I am a staff nurse here at Forest Care Home
I have 30 years’ worth of nursing experience and I endeavour to deliver outstanding holistic care for our residents and their families.
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Staff nurse
Joined: 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.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2022
Hi, I'm Debbie and I recently joined Barchester. I am a qualified adult nurse with 15 years of experience. My profession started in acute dementia and End of life care. For the last 11 years, I have worked in nursing home settings. I am a very passionate and caring nurse who has the interest of the residents at the heart.
