Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood
Nursing home · Borehamwood
Forest Care Village, 10-20 Cardinal Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 1EP
Run by Aspen Village Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2024
- 6.8Our score
- Beds178
- Type of careNursing
- Phone020 8236 2000
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Caring
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 June 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-115290246
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood
Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood provides nursing, dementia, residential and respite care, with nurses on hand around the clock. The home has 178 en-suite bedrooms and a physiotherapy suite, supporting residents with a broad range of long-term and short-term needs.
The wider Forest Healthcare service also provides specialist acquired brain injury and continuing care, with support tailored to each person’s needs, wishes and personality. Respite stays can range from a few hours or days to a week or month, helping family carers take a break.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Borehamwood
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury New Court PlaceBorehamwood | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Radley Care HomeBorehamwood | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Meadowhill Care HomeBorehamwood | 1.2 miles | |||
| The MeadBorehamwood | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Elstree View Care HomeBorehamwood | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 178 en-suite bedrooms
- Physiotherapy suite
- Respite stays from hours to months
Suits: People needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Forest Care Village, 10-20 Cardinal Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 1EP
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Questions families ask
Are nurses available around the clock?
Yes. Nurses are on hand 24 hours a day to support residents receiving nursing, dementia, residential or respite care.
Do they care for people with acquired brain injuries?
Yes. They have particular experience supporting people living with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.
How many bedrooms does Forest Care Village have?
The purpose-built home has 178 en-suite bedrooms, a large physiotherapy suite, sensory gardens and a courtyard.
Do they offer flexible respite care?
Yes. Their respite care can be adapted to short- and long-term needs, including a few hours, a day or two, or longer periods.
How much does Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £1,043 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.