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Care homes near Forest of Dean Community Hospital, Cinderford

26 homes within 10 miles

There are 26 care homes within 10 miles of Forest of Dean Community Hospital, nearest first. 24 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 8 offer nursing care and 9 dementia care. The closest, Prospect House, is 0.9 miles away; 1 is within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Forest of Dean Community Hospital (26)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About Forest of Dean Community Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Steam Mills Rd, Cinderford, Gloucester, GL14 3HY
Phone
Main reception: 0300 421 2121. Source
Urgent care
Minor injury and illness unit (MIIU) on site. SourceThe trust advises calling 111 before visiting the MIIU. SourceOpen every day; opening times may change, so check with NHS 111 first. Source
Website
ghc.nhs.uk

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

Getting there and visiting

  • ParkingFree parking at the hospital site. Source
  • NHS patient transportGloucestershire non-emergency patient transport: if you might be eligible, call the Patient Transport Advice Centre on 01278 726968. Source

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Questions about care homes near Forest of Dean Community Hospital

How many care homes are near Forest of Dean Community Hospital?

There are 26 care homes within 10 miles of Forest of Dean Community Hospital listed on AskBart, 6 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Forest of Dean Community Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Forest Court Care Home (3.3 miles), Hazelhurst Nursing Home (4.3 miles), The Coombs Care Home (5.2 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Forest of Dean Community Hospital?

Yes. 9 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Prospect House, 0.9 miles away.

Does Forest of Dean Community Hospital have an A&E?

No. It has a urgent care. For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Can a patient go straight from Forest of Dean Community Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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