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Forest Court Care Home
Nursing home in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire
Forest Court Care Home
Nursing home in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Forest Court Care Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, providing care for older people and younger adults. The home specialises in nursing care and dementia support, and also supports people with mental health needs. Forest Court is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2024).
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | 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 Gloucestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £923 |
What Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Forest Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 10.6 miles away. The local GP practice is MITCHELDEAN SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Mitcheldean
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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