Forest Care Village Care Centre

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Forest Care Village
10-20 Cardinal Avenue
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1EP

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,450.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Mary Maughan is Home Manager at Forest Care Village Care Centre.

I am a dual-qualified general and mental health nurse, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) since 1985. I have been a manager in nursing and residential care homes since 2005. My passion is quality and clinical governance because this focuses on the people we support, ensuring excellence in care.

I am proud to be the home manager at Forest Care Village interacting with my team and residents every day.

Mary Maughan

Welcome to Forest Care Village Care Centre in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. This modern facility offers 24-hour nursing care for adults with life-long physical conditions, particularly those with Acquired Brain Injuries and neurological conditions.

The home is blessed with a dedicated team of nursing and support staff that provide high-quality, person-centred care within a homely environment. They work in partnership with visiting therapists to offer short and long-term placements, palliative, respite and post-operative care.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy.
Disability Support Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth.
Nursing Specialisms Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Korsakoff, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.

With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
21

Our Building and Facilities

Forest Care Village offers a large physiotherapy suite; music and sensory facilities and courtyard sensory gardens. We encourage residents to furnish their new surroundings with familiar pieces of furniture and personal possessions to make them feel truly at home.

The modern communal lounges offer residents the opportunity to catch up with friends over a pot of tea, enjoy one of the guest entertainers or simply recline in front of their favourite film.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Bistro, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Physiotherapy.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Interactive Digital Touch Table.

Brochures
Forest Care Village 2022 Flyer.pdf

Our Photos

Description

The purpose-built facility comprises 178 bedrooms, with en-suite facilities, TV/Telephone points and resident Wi-Fi access.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 178
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 178
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,450.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,450.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,450.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,450.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,450.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Café Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Restaurant


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

At Forest Care Village Care Centre, we encourage residents to take part in a range of engaging activities based on their lifestyle needs and preferences.

Many of our activities take place within the home environment and include art workshops, handicrafts, garden parties, and barbecues.

We empower individuals to enjoy the everyday routines that they cherish, whether that’s having a salon blow-dry and manicure or keeping up to date with their favourite football team. All are encouraged and available.

Forest Care Village's residents enjoy the wider community too, with a thriving high street, independent shops and local park all within a short distance.


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Timetables
FHC Engagement Calendar 2024 .pdf

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Theatre.
go green logo

The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.

The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.

The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Partial
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Yes
safe-tick Do you use motion sensors? Yes
safe-tick Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes
safe-tick Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? Yes

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
safe-tick Do you use digital care plans? Yes

In-home and community projects that protect the environment

safe-tick Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? Yes
safe-tick Do you compost? Yes
Our Pets

Please discuss with our home manager


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

How We Help With Your Pet
Feeding, Sanitation, Walking.

We Welcome
Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review).

Forest Care Village
10-20 Cardinal Avenue
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1EP

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 2nd February 2022
Last rated 25th February 2022
Current Report

Forest Care Village Care Centre Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Forest Care Village Care Centre Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 25th November 2010
Service Provider Aspen Village Limited, WD6 1EP
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Catholic Church, Mosque, Synagogue.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Forest Care Village Care Centre

Forest Care Village Care Centre was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in February 2022.
Forest Care Village Care Centre provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Forest Care Village Care Centre has 178 rooms.
Prices for Forest Care Village Care Centre start from £1,450.00 per week.
Forest Care Village Care Centre is owned by Forest Healthcare.
Yes. Forest Care Village Care Centre does offer Residential care.
Yes. Forest Care Village Care Centre does offer Respite care.
Yes. Forest Care Village Care Centre does provide care for people with Dementia.
Forest Care Village Care Centre comes under Hertfordshire.
Forest Care Village Care Centre accepts Local Authority clients.
Forest Care Village Care Centre accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Mary Maughan is the manager of Forest Care Village Care Centre.

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