Carer Breaks
For family carers taking time to rest, travel or focus on their own wellbeing, knowing their loved one is in a safe and professional setting.
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE
A welcoming home when you need it most.
Forest Place Nursing Home provides short-term respite care in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, for carer breaks, recovery stays and trial visits for families across Loughton, Chigwell, Woodford Green and Epping Forest.
Caring for a loved one at home is rewarding but demanding. Respite care provides a planned, short-term stay at Forest Place Nursing Home so that family carers can rest, travel or attend to other responsibilities — with complete confidence that their loved one is in a safe, professional and inclusive environment.
Respite guests have full access to our units, communal spaces and activity programme, including our secure gardens bordering Epping Forest. Our respite stays also provide a smooth transition for residents who may eventually require permanent nursing care or specialist dementia care in Buckhurst Hill.
- Flexible short-stay support tailored to your needs
- 24/7 professional care delivered by a highly trained team
- Nutritious dining and a variety of daily activities
- Fully furnished en-suite rooms with space for personal mementos
Flexible Support
Who respite care is for
Short-term care can bring breathing room, recovery support, and reassurance during a planned or unexpected change.
Post-Hospital Recovery
For people needing extra professional support before returning home after illness or surgery.
Trial Stays
For families exploring whether Forest Place Nursing Home feels right before making a longer-term decision.
Care Experience
What respite care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
24/7 Support
Round-the-clock care and reassurance throughout the duration of the stay.
Furnished Rooms
Comfortable, private en-suite rooms ready for short-stay guests to settle into.
Fresh Meals
Nutritious seasonal meals, snacks and drinks prepared daily.
Daily Activities
Full access to our social programme, including music, crafts, and seasonal festivals.
Pre-arrival Plan
A careful assessment before arrival so all support is ready from the moment of entry.
Garden Access
Relaxing in our secure, landscaped gardens for fresh air and a change of scenery.
Our Approach
Care that feels organised, personal, and inclusive.
Short stays should feel easy to arrange and reassuring from the first call, with everything ready for a comfortable arrival.
Meet Our TeamSimple Admission
We gather information about health needs, personal preferences and routines before arrival so the stay feels welcoming.
Settled From Day One
Guests are welcomed into daily life, introduced gently, and supported throughout the stay.
Review and communicate
Care is reviewed with families so support remains clear and responsive.
A minimum stay is usually discussed during your initial enquiry so we can
ensure the guest has enough time to settle and truly benefit from the support.
Yes. Planned respite is ideal for matching with holidays, carer breaks and
scheduled recovery periods after medical procedures.
We will always do our best to discuss urgent requests and advise what is
possible based on a quick assessment and current availability.
Comfortable clothing, personal toiletries, medication and personal
mementos such as photos or familiar items for their room are always helpful.
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
Respite care in Buckhurst Hill
Respite care at Forest Place Nursing Home means short stays, from a week upwards at Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QL. It is intended for families needing a planned break, and people recovering after a hospital stay. 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 5QL, 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 respite 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 respite care
Respite 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.