Forest Healthcare

Belmont Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Epping Forest, Essex

Operated by Forest Healthcare

CQC Good40 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address392 Fencepiece Rd, Chigwell IG7 5DY, UK
Beds40
Weekly feefrom £999 · 2026
En-suite53%
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Belmont Lodge Care Home is a 40-bed residential and nursing home located in Epping Forest, Essex, operated by Forest Healthcare. The home provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and dementia support for older adults. It is registered to deliver care to people over 65 and offers a range of specialist services including support for acquired brain injury, continence care, neurological conditions, Parkinson's disease, stroke rehabilitation and end-of-life care.

Belmont Lodge Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Computer Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Meditation Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: King George Hospital2.3 miles
Bus stop100 m
Train station0.7 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar650 m
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

42 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Shoplifting26%
Violent crime26%
Anti-social behaviour14%
Other theft12%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £999
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Essex usually pays £849 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £150 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Essex pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£807
2025—£849
2026£999—

What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Belmont Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King George Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
King George Hospital · 2.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Epping Forest

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Enfield

To promote the welfare of older people in any manner, which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around the London Borough of Enfield (herinafter called " the area of…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063696)
Charity

Age UK Waltham Forest

Age UK Waltham Forest aims to improve the quality of life for older adults in Waltham Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the rights of older people and participating in…

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048212)
Charity

Epping Forest Community Transport

Epping forest & harlow community transport for people who have difficulty accessing conventional transport. this may be due to restricted mobility, no alternative form of passenger transport due…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1148539)
Charity

Wadajir Elderly Project

To provide activities for Somali and other BAME people aged 60 plus with the aim to combat social isolation and loneliness through social, emotional and practical support. We will offer elderly…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1170521)
Charity

Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum

Supporting older people in the Borough of Enfield; promoting healthy living and life-styles; encouraging community cohesion; reducing isolation among the older community; focussing on older…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122859)
Charity

Oldalone UK

We operate in London. We promote more inclusive communities by helping older people from underrepresented (BAME) groups, overcome social isolation and loneliness through community minorities-based…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1166468)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Belmont Lodge?
Belmont Lodge is positioned in Chigwell and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does Belmont Lodge fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Belmont Lodge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Belmont Lodge offer?
Belmont Lodge provides various forms of senior care, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Belmont Lodge?
At present, Belmont Lodge can accommodate 40 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Belmont Lodge?
Forest Healthcare is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities does this care home offer?
Belmont Lodge provides a range of activities focused on health and wellness, such as: Literature and Poetry, Horticulture & Floral Design, and Music & Dance.
How much does care at Belmont Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Belmont Lodge can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Belmont Lodge is £999 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 02080 162951.

Part of Forest Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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