Lugano Residence for the Elderly
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 0.2 km · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,395 to £1,495 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Forest Place Nursing Home
Forest Place, Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QL
Nursing home · 120 beds · Abbey Total Care Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2026
- Beds
- 120
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Essex
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Buckhurst Hill
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Forest Place Nursing Home
Forest Place Nursing Home is a nursing home in Buckhurst Hill, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 120 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Abbey Total Care Group, which operates 10 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Forest Place Nursing Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Forest Place Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Forest Place Nursing Home include Lugano Residence for the Elderly, Queens Court Care Home and The Mellows, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Martlane Limited
- Brand
- Abbey Total Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2026)
- Council area
- Essex
- Town
- Buckhurst Hill
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, personalised care and improvements since the previous inspection, with some mixed views about communication.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Forest Place Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Forest Place Nursing Home
How much does Forest Place Nursing Home cost?
Forest Place Nursing Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Essex typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Forest Place Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Forest Place Nursing Home Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Forest Place Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Forest Place Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Forest Place Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Forest Place Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Forest Place Nursing Home have?
Forest Place Nursing Home is registered for up to 120 residents.
Care at home
35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Michael F.
2 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Martha P.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Sandra Ratanang M.
1 review
From £1,113 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
Nechelle F.
3 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Essex. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Queens Court Care Home
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 · 0.8 km · 90 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Mellows
Loughton, IG10 · 1.7 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week