Forest Lodge Rest Home
20 Forest Road East, Arboretum, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4HH
0115-9780617
(Admissions)
Rooms available
About Us
Forest Lodge Care Home is a family-run care home in Nottingham with over 35 years of experience, offering a warm, homely environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect.
They specialise in dementia and mental health care, including support for conditions like Alzheimer’s, bipolar disorder, and substance recovery. Care is personalised to each individual, and respite care is also available for short-term stays.
The home is located in a peaceful park setting and features 28 comfortable bedrooms, along with shared spaces for relaxation and socialising. Forest Lodge has strong community connections, including visits from local school students, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere.
The care team is highly trained, with all staff holding NVQ qualifications and receiving ongoing training. Many staff members have long service, contributing to consistent, high-quality care available 24/7.
Quality and safety are a top priority, with regular inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Nottingham City Council, alongside internal audits and continuous improvement efforts.
Overall, Forest Lodge focuses on providing compassionate, professional care in a safe, welcoming, and community-oriented environment.
Care Types
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Mental Health
- Residential
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Short stay services
- Day Care Services
- Intermediate Care
- Reablement Support
- Rehabilitation
- Respite Care
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Specific care needs
- Bariatric Care
- Brain Injury
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Physiotherapy
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Cafe
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Public Transport (on-site)
- Sensory Room
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Cinema
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Room
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Double/twin Rooms Available
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
In The Area
| Airport | 4.6 miles | |
| Bank | 0.3 miles | |
| Bar | 0.2 miles | |
| Bus Station | 0.1 miles | |
| Cinema | 0.6 miles | |
| Dentist | 0.3 miles | |
| Doctor | 0.3 miles | |
| Park | 0.1 miles | |
| Pharmacy | 0.1 miles | |
| Shop | 0.1 miles | |
| Supermarket | 0.3 miles | |
| Train Station | 0.1 miles |
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Polish
- Punjabi
- Romanian
Funding Sources
- Local Authority
- Local Authority with top-up
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)
Regulator Rating
Overall: Requires Improvement
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Safe:Requires Improvement
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Effective:Requires Improvement
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Caring:Requires Improvement
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Responsive:Requires Improvement
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Well-led:Requires Improvement