Forest Healthcare
Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood
Nursing home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Operated by Forest Healthcare
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About
Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood is a purpose-built care home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, run by Forest Healthcare. It provides nursing care around the clock, respite stays and dementia care, and supports adults with physical disabilities, neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. All 178 bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and residents can bring personal furnishings and belongings.
The home has a physiotherapy suite, a courtyard, sensory gardens and lounges for films, music and visitors. Activities are organised in-house, from art and crafts to barbecues and religious services, and residents can visit the local park and shops. Meals are freshly cooked and adapted to dietary needs. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall (report published 2024). It rates effective, responsive and well-led care as Good, and safe and caring care as Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Ambulance station about 600 m away
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. 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
328 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
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Local health safety net
Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Friend in Need Community Centre
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Age UK Barnet
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Age Concern St Albans
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Community Action on Dementia - Brent
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Part of Forest Healthcare
Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood 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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