Forest Manor Nursing Home

Care built around every person

Providing nurse-led care for complex needs, dementia and mental health in safe, therapeutic environments supporting dignity and wellbeing.

About Forest Manor

Forest Manor Nursing Home provides high-quality, nurse-led care for older and younger adults with complex physical health needs, advanced dementia and enduring mental health conditions. Rated Good across all CQC key areas, the home is recognised for strong leadership, safe practice and person-centred care.

Residents live in a calm, accessible environment with welcoming communal spaces, landscaped gardens and personalised bedrooms. A specialist mental health unit offers enhanced safety features and low stimulus design, while dementia-friendly areas support orientation and independence.

Registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, supported by trained care staff and experienced leadership. Together, the team focuses on dignity, wellbeing and consistency, creating a supportive place where residents feel secure, respected and at home.

Life at Forest Manor

Our services combine 24-hour nursing, personalised support, meaningful activities and therapeutic environments designed to promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Care

Care at Forest Manor is nurse-led, with registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day. The team supports residents with complex physical needs, dementia and enduring mental health conditions. Individual care plans guide daily routines, medication, mobility and emotional wellbeing. Staff work closely with families and visiting professionals to ensure continuity and understanding. The focus is always on safety, dignity and meaningful engagement, helping residents feel supported, valued and secure in a calm, therapeutic environment.

Bedrooms

Forest Manor offers a mix of single and double bedrooms, all furnished to a high standard and designed to support comfort, privacy and personalisation. Rooms include nurse call systems and space for mobility equipment where needed. The complex mental health unit provides en-suite rooms with enhanced safety features, including anti-ligature fittings and robust furniture. Residents are encouraged to bring personal items to create familiar surroundings, helping each room feel truly their own.

Nutrition

Meals are prepared fresh on site every day using quality seasonal produce. Menus are shaped around residents’ preferences, dietary needs and cultural choices, guided by individual care plans. The kitchen team supports specific nutritional goals, including weight management, diabetes support and texture modified diets in line with IDDSI standards. Mealtimes are calm and unrushed, with families welcome to join. Whether dining together or privately, food is served with dignity, care and attention.

Activities

Forest Manor follows a flexible “Grab and Go” activity approach, responding to residents’ energy and interest in the moment. Alongside structured weekly programmes, staff deliver spontaneous one-to-one engagement throughout the day. Activities reflect personal histories and preferences, with entertainers, gentle exercise and garden time supporting wellbeing. Residents are also supported to access the local community where appropriate. This responsive model helps residents feel involved, valued and connected every day.

Inside our rooms

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Your questions answered

Choosing a care home is an important decision, and we know families often have questions. These answers explain daily life at Forest Manor, how care is delivered and how loved ones stay involved, helping you feel informed and reassured at every step.

How is care delivered?

Care at Forest Manor is nurse-led, with registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day. The team supports residents with complex physical needs, advanced dementia and mental health conditions. Individual care plans guide daily routines, medication and wellbeing. Families and visiting professionals work closely with staff to ensure continuity. Daily life focuses on safety, dignity and meaningful engagement, supported by calm routines, nutritious meals and therapeutic surroundings.

Residents receive round-the-clock nursing alongside personalised support with mobility, medication, nutrition and daily living. Specialist equipment supports comfort and safety, including profiling beds, pressure relieving mattresses and hoist systems. Activities are tailored to individual abilities and interests, delivered through both planned sessions and spontaneous engagement. Residents also benefit from garden access and community outings where appropriate, promoting wellbeing and connection.

Families are welcomed as partners in care and encouraged to stay closely involved. From admission, relatives share personal insights that help shape individual care plans. Regular communication keeps families informed, while visits are warmly encouraged. Loved ones are welcome to join residents for meals or activities, strengthening connection and reassurance. Feedback is valued and helps the team continually improve the experience for residents and families alike.

Forest Manor combines strong clinical leadership with specialist environments designed for complex needs. The home includes dementia friendly areas, enhanced safety features and landscaped gardens. Activities follow a responsive “Grab and Go” model, adapting to residents’ energy and interest. With stable staffing, strong governance and a Good CQC rating across all areas, Forest Manor focuses on dignity, engagement and creating a place where residents feel secure and valued.

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