Memory Loss
For people needing patient, familiar support with orientation, daily choices and routines.
WHAT IS DEMENTIA CARE AT FOREST PLACE NURSING HOME
Memory care rooted in familiarity, dignity and respect.
Forest Place Nursing Home provides specialist dementia care in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, for families looking for calm memory care, familiar routines and experienced support near Woodford Green, Chigwell, Loughton and Epping Forest.
Dementia affects people differently. At Forest Place Nursing Home, we understand that effective dementia care must be delivered within a calm and familiar context. For residents needing higher levels of clinical supervision, we offer specialist advanced dementia care in Buckhurst Hill in our secure wing, while also providing caregivers a well-deserved break through our temporary respite care services.
Our nursing teams combine clinical excellence with warm, professional support — ensuring that medical care is delivered with respect for personal dignity and choice.
- Trained staff who provide patient, compassionate support
- Inclusive activities including music, arts and traditional crafts
- Regular family updates and partnership in care planning
- Safe, sensory-friendly spaces designed for confidence and peace
Flexible Support
Who dementia care is for
Specialist support for people living with memory loss, confusion, or changing communication needs.
Changing Needs
For residents whose dementia symptoms require a calm, consistent and professionally led care approach.
Family Support
For relatives who need guidance, reassurance and a team that understands the dementia journey.
Care Experience
What dementia care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
Life Story Care
Care shaped by personal history, hobbies, and family traditions.
Safe Outdoor Time
Access to our calming, secure garden spaces for fresh air and gentle movement.
Meaningful Activity
Traditional music, sensory engagement and celebration of festivals.
Safety & Wellbeing
Dignified support with nutrition, hydration, medication and personal safety.
Adapted Communication
Respectful communication adapted to each resident’s individual stage.
Family Inclusion
Regular honest conversations and emotional support for families.
Our Approach
Care that feels organised, personal, and inclusive.
Our dementia care is calm and person-led, with close attention to routines, comfort, and family insight.
Meet Our TeamUnderstand the Person
We begin with life history, hobbies, comforts, and the traditions that help each resident feel safe.
Create Calm Rhythms
Social interaction, nutritious meals, and thoughtful surroundings reduce anxiety and support dignity.
Review and communicate
Care is reviewed with families so support remains clear and responsive.
We assess each person carefully before they join us to understand their
specific needs and whether Forest Place Nursing Home is the best environment for their individual
stage of dementia.
We use familiar routines, personal furniture and items, gentle
introductions, and close
observation to help residents feel secure and at home.
Absolutely. Family insight is invaluable to our life story work, and we
encourage ongoing communication and partnership with relatives.
Yes. Our activities are adapted to individual ability, attention span and
personal interest, with an emphasis on enjoyment, connection and maintaining dignity.
Ready when you
are
Book a private tour of Forest Place Nursing Home
See our rooms, meet the team, and get every question answered — at a pace that suits your family.
Call our care team
020 8505 2063
Dementia care in Buckhurst Hill
Dementia care at Forest Place Nursing Home means specialist support for people living with dementia at Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN. It is intended for people living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Forest Place Nursing Home
Forest Place Nursing Home is at Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN, in the area covered by Epping Forest District Council, Essex. The nearest station is Buckhurst Hill (Central line). By car, the home is reached via the A104, with M11 Junction 5 nearby.
Families enquiring about dementia care here usually travel from Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Woodford Green, Chigwell and Epping Forest.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8505 2063 or email admin@forestplacenursinghome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for dementia care
Dementia care at Forest Place Nursing Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by Epping Forest District Council, Essex show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Forest Place Nursing Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Forest Place Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-128056159. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 8.0 out of 10 from 50 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.