Forest Place Nursing Home
Nursing home · Buckhurst Hill
Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QL
Run by Martlane Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
- 4.4Our score
- Beds120
- Type of careNursing
- Phone020 8505 2063
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Forest Place Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-128056159
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Forest Place Nursing Home
Forest Place Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and residential care in Buckhurst Hill, with respite stays for carers needing a break or people recovering after hospital. Registered nurses are on duty day and night for residents with complex or changing health needs.
The home has 120 en-suite rooms across two care units, with landscaped gardens bordering Epping Forest. Dementia support includes steady daily routines and a secure courtyard garden. Nursing staff can manage wound care, medication and clinical monitoring, with a nurse call in every room.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Buckhurst Hill
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Residence for the ElderlyBuckhurst Hill | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queens Court Care HomeBuckhurst Hill | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MellowsLoughton | 1.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| BeechlandsLoughton | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenmantle Care Home LimitedWoodford Green | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 120 en-suite rooms
- 24-hour registered nurses
- Gardens beside Epping Forest
Suits: Families needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QL
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Questions families ask
What can Forest Place nurses help with?
Registered nurses provide wound care, medication management and clinical monitoring, working with local GPs and specialist nurses.
How is respite care arranged at Forest Place?
The length of a respite stay depends on an assessment and room availability. Guests may return home, move to rehabilitation care or stay as residents.
Can respite care at Forest Place include nursing care?
Yes. Guests have an en-suite room, meals and a nurse call like permanent residents, with registered nurses on duty day and night.
What types of care does Forest Place provide?
They provide nursing, dementia, respite, rehabilitation and palliative care, subject to assessment and availability.
How much does Forest Place Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Forest Place Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,134 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.