Forest Healthcare
Forest Care Home
Nursing home in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire
Operated by Forest Healthcare
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About
Forest Care Home is a residential and nursing care provider in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, operated by Forest Healthcare. The home has 168 registered beds and offers residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support.
The Care Quality Commission rated Forest Care Home as Good overall, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 600 m away
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
26 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,298 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Hertfordshire usually pays £906 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £392 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 Hertfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £852 |
| 2025 | — | £906 |
| 2026 | £1,298 | — |
What Hertfordshire 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
Forest Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnet Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hertsmere
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
High Barnet Good Neighbour Scheme
Transport for elderly or disabled to medical appointments, shopping etc. shopping and prescription collection on behalf of clients. social visiting of the housebound. referral to other agencies,…
Chipping Barnet Seniors Day Centre
To operate for the benefit of Chipping Barnet. To provide a club-like atmosphere. To provide information and advice. Allow some respite to carers.Information and adviceExercise…
Friend in Need Community Centre
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Age UK Barnet
The charity operates two activity centres for older people and a variety of services in the community including exercise classes, nail cutting, social activities, information and advice and a home…
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Forest cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 02081 380979.
Part of Forest Healthcare
Forest Care Home is one of 15 homes run by Forest Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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