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Forest Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Halstead, Essex. It is operated by St. Giles Homes Limited.
Forest Home specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a residential care home, Forest Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Forest Home in September 2023 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Forest Home is located in Halstead, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | 58 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3HT |
| Phone | 01787 460361 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 30 September 2023 |
| Provider | St. Giles Homes Limited |
Is Forest Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Forest Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-111230952
What type of care does Forest Home provide?
Forest Home provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Forest Home?
You can contact Forest Home by phone on 01787 460361, or visit them at 58 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3HT.
What is Forest Home's CQC rating?
Forest Home has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-111230952
What are Forest Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Forest Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Halstead?
There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in Halstead. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/halstead.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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