Forest Court Nursing Home
Forest Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Southampton, Hampshire (SO40 2PZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Forest Court Nursing Home
Forest Court Nursing Home provides nursing care in Southampton for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means conditions can be managed steadily as they change, medicines are properly reviewed, and people who would otherwise face repeated hospital admissions can usually be looked after here by staff who know them well. For people approaching the end of their lives, it means comfort, dignity and family around them. Nursing alone would not make this a good place to live, so we work hard at the rest of it. Residents decide when to get up and how to spend their time, meals are meant to be enjoyed rather than administered, and relatives are welcome whenever they want to come. We would far rather somebody dropped in unannounced than felt they needed an appointment to see a member of their own family. For residents living with dementia we keep the day familiar and unhurried, because rushing somebody creates distress that takes far longer to settle than the time it saves, and we work with what a person can still do rather than treating the diagnosis as the whole story. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking residents and families what they think, and the critical answers get the most attention.
Care provided at Forest Court Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 March 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Forest Court Nursing Home
Where is Forest Court Nursing Home located?
Forest Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2PZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Forest Court Nursing Home provide?
Forest Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Forest Court Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Forest Court Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Forest Court Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Forest Court Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Forest Court Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Forest Court Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Forest Court Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Forest Court Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Forest Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Forest Court Nursing Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Forest Court Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Forest Court Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Forest Court Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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