Ongoing Medical Needs
For people who require regular nursing observation, clinical support or complex medication management within a professional setting.
WHAT IS NURSING CARE
Clinical expertise with a person-centred heart.
Forest Place Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, for families seeking a care home with registered nurses, clinical monitoring and personal support close to Loughton, Chigwell, Woodford Green and Epping Forest.
Nursing care at Forest Place Nursing Home is for individuals who need regular support from qualified nurses alongside their personal care. This may include residents with complex medical needs, changing health needs, or people who need careful clinical monitoring alongside personal care.
Our clinical team supports post-operative patients with dedicated rehabilitation care to help rebuild independence. We also deliver compassionate and dignified end-of-life support through our specialist palliative care in Essex.
Our nursing teams combine clinical excellence with warm, professional support — ensuring that medical care is delivered with respect for personal dignity and choice.
- 24-hour nursing oversight from registered nurses (RGN/RMN)
- Clinical care delivered by a highly trained, compassionate team
- Specialist wound care, medication management and clinical monitoring
- A professional, welcoming environment that feels like home
Flexible Support
Who nursing care is for
Specialist support for people whose needs are more clinical or changeable than residential care alone can cover.
Chronic Conditions
For residents living with long-term conditions that need careful monitoring and responsive, professional support.
Post-Hospital Support
For people needing skilled nursing care after a hospital stay, surgery or a significant change in their health.
Care Experience
What nursing care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
Registered Nursing
Qualified nursing oversight available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Medication Management
Safe administration and regular review of all prescribed medications.
Clinical Care Plans
Detailed, person-centred plans covering individual health needs and medical risks.
Health Monitoring
Consistent observation of wellbeing, nutrition, mobility and clinical symptoms.
Professional Liaison
Proactive coordination with local GPs, hospital teams and specialist therapists.
Family Updates
Clear and regular communication when health needs change.
Our Approach
Care that feels organised, personal, and professionally led.
Our nursing approach combines clinical oversight with the warm, individualised care families expect from a trusted nursing home.
Meet Our TeamAssessment-Led Care
We take time to understand health needs, personal preferences, and the right level of nursing support.
Responsive Oversight
Care is reviewed as needs change so residents receive timely, proportionate support.
Review and communicate
Care is reviewed with residents and families so support remains clear, current, and responsive.
Nursing care includes round-the-clock support from registered nurses for
clinical needs such as medication management, wound care, medical monitoring and the management of
complex health conditions.
Yes. Forest Place Nursing Home has registered nursing support available
on-site 24 hours a day, including throughout the night.
Yes. We work closely with hospital discharge teams across Buckhurst Hill,
Essex and surrounding East London areas to support smooth transitions into the home.
Absolutely. We prioritise clear and compassionate communication, ensuring
families are kept informed about any changes in care or wellbeing.
Ready when you
are
Book a private tour of Forest Place Nursing Home
See our rooms, meet the team, and get every question answered — at a pace that suits your family.
Call our care team
020 8505 2063
Nursing care in Buckhurst Hill
Nursing care at Forest Place Nursing Home means round-the-clock care from registered nurses at Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN. It is intended for people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home or a family carer can safely meet at home. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Forest Place Nursing Home
Forest Place Nursing Home is at Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN, in the area covered by Epping Forest District Council, Essex. The nearest station is Buckhurst Hill (Central line). By car, the home is reached via the A104, with M11 Junction 5 nearby.
Families enquiring about nursing care here usually travel from Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Woodford Green, Chigwell and Epping Forest.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8505 2063 or email admin@forestplacenursinghome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for nursing care
Nursing care at Forest Place Nursing Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by Epping Forest District Council, Essex show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Forest Place Nursing Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Forest Place Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-128056159. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 8.0 out of 10 from 50 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.