Barchester Healthcare

Forest Hill Care Home

Nursing home in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Requires improvement55 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressForest Hill Park, Worksop S81 0NZ, UK
Beds55
Weekly feefrom £1,627 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1996
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Forest Hill Care Home is a 55-bed nursing care facility operated by Barchester Healthcare in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The home provides nursing care and specialist support for people living with dementia.

The Care Quality Commission rated Forest Hill as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Effective care, and Requires Improvement across Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Bassetlaw Hospital750 m
Bus stop300 m
Train station3.3 miles
Shops650 m
Pub or bar350 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

156 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime32%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Shoplifting14%
Public order8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 Nottinghamshire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Nottinghamshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£838
2025—£906
2026£1,627—

What Nottinghamshire 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 Hill Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bassetlaw Hospital, 0.5 miles away. The local GP practice is LARWOOD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Bassetlaw Hospital · 0.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
LARWOOD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP · 0.3 mi

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

Community & connection in Bassetlaw

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

Charity

The Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity

The Charity provides low cost accommodation and other financial support for 19 elderly, single or widowed men, aged over 50 years, who should be fit and well and able to look after themselves and…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (231984)

Frequently asked questions

What is the geographical location of Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is positioned in Worksop and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Forest Hill?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Forest Hill has been assessed as needing improvement, this judgement is based on the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care can one avail at Forest Hill?
This home offers various kinds of senior care such as nursing and dementia.
What is the bed capacity of Forest Hill?
At present, Forest Hill can accommodate 55 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Forest Hill?
Barchester Healthcare is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Forest Hill offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry sessions, Dance & Music events, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Forest Hill cost?
The cost of care at Forest Hill can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Forest Hill is £1,627 weekly.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01909 491480.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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