A purpose-built nursing home on Roebuck Lane with 120 en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens bordering Epping Forest, two specialist care units and a team families praise for genuine warmth.
Forest Place Nursing Home in Buckhurst Hill offers 120 en-suite rooms with specialist facilities including hydrotherapy and bariatric care, set within landscaped gardens bordering Epping Forest.
Round-the-clock qualified nursing for residents with complex, chronic or changing medical needs — with individually tailored care plans, close liaison with NHS and community health teams, and a care team that residents and families consistently describe as kind, patient and attentive.
A comfortable, spacious home for older people who need support with daily living — set in landscaped gardens bordering Epping Forest, with unit-based care that provides familiarity and consistency.
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Round-the-clock qualified nursing for residents with complex or changing clinical needs — across two care units, with individually tailored care plans and regular family communication including quarterly relatives meetings and a dedicated family app.
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Specialist nursing dementia care on both Stradbroke and Meadway units — with activities teams specifically praised for creating programmes that stimulate memories and bring joy even as dementia advances.
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Short-term nursing or residential stays for carer breaks or post-hospital recovery — in a purpose-built home with 120 rooms, full access to facilities and the same team-based care as permanent residents.
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Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family makes. At Forest Place, we make every step of that conversation as clear, honest and calm as possible.
Share your loved one's care needs, daily preferences and the details that help them feel settled. There are no wrong answers and no pressure to have things worked out before you call.
Our team explains clearly which services are available, what suitability looks like and what to expect — in plain language, without jargon or pressure. We are here seven days a week.
Come and see the home, meet the team and ask every question on your mind. We build a personalised care plan from the first day with full family involvement throughout.
From the landscaped gardens bordering Epping Forest to the lively activity sessions, seasonal parties and quiet unit lounges — our gallery shows the warmth of daily life at Forest Place.
A large, purpose-built nursing home bordering Epping Forest — with hydrotherapy, two specialist units, bariatric care and a Central Line tube station 0.2 miles away.
Explore the en-suite rooms, unit lounges, landscaped gardens and Epping Forest views from the comfort of your own home. Our virtual tour gives families a clear sense of the scale, environment and atmosphere at Forest Place before visiting in person.
Life at Forest Place is shaped by the two care units that give it structure, the activities teams that families consistently praise for creativity and genuine engagement, the quarterly relatives meetings and family app that keep communication open, and the gardens and forest edge that make this one of the most distinctive settings of any nursing home in Essex.
Wellbeing
Specialist activities on both Stradbroke and Meadway units — praised for engaging residents with dementia through tailored reminiscence work, seasonal events and a Christmas party with live entertainment that gave one family back their father for an evening.
Dining
Fresh meals with strong dietary variety — Halal, gluten-free, pureed, cultural preferences and clinical nutritional needs all accommodated daily by a kitchen team that families genuinely praise.
Community
Quarterly relatives meetings, a family app for photos and updates, and seasonal parties — Forest Place invests in keeping families informed and connected throughout their loved one's stay.
Come and see the home for yourself, meet the team and experience the setting — at a pace that suits your family, with no pressure and no obligation.