Forest Court Nursing Home

Southampton · SO40 2PZ

Care type: Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees: From £1,650/week
Inspection rating: GoodRating published Mar 2023
Capacity: 80 beds

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What the evidence shows

Forest Court Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2023). The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The inspection Safe domain was rated below Good in 2023.

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What stands out

Good inspection rating
Family feedback highlights staff friendliness
Dementia support

Points to explore

Safe rating below Good (2023)
Family feedback: unreliable phone communication

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Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

More facility details

Registered provider: Hampshire County Council
Provider group: BRAND Hampshire County Council
Local authority: Hampshire
Purpose built: Yes
Ensuite rooms: 100%
Floors: 2
Opened: 2006
Nursing cover: Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 19 homes; 95% rated Good or better (18 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Forest Court Nursing Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Requires improvement

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

Inspection record date

Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2023

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Registered Manager

Christopher Terence Babbidge

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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

Dementia support
Nursing care
24/7 nurse cover
Palliative or end-of-life support

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Stroke

Diabetes

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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Evening confusion (sundowning)

Hoarding

Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Evening confusion (sundowning)

Hoarding

Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Understanding dementia care: what to look for→Nursing vs residential care: what's the difference→Care home funding: NHS, council, and self-funding explained→Dementia and NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility→

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

Specialist Staff

Speech Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Registered Manager

Christopher Terence Babbidge

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Full Medication Management

Forest Court Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,650/week

From ≈ £7,175 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Forest Court Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,650/week

From ≈ £7,175 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family feedback for Forest Court Nursing Home

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3.6

RightCareHome analysis of family feedback

Feedback to explore on your visit

Family feedback rating (out of 5)

The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it.

What families say about staff

Positive

Family feedback highlights caring and attentive staff

What families value

What matters to families:

welcoming and helpful staff
clean and comfortable environment
responsive communication

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responsive communication

Watchouts to confirm

Feedback raises these points. Ask the home how it handles them in day-to-day care:

unreliable phone communication
Medium priority

Care needs and preferences mentioned by families

These are patterns in family experiences, not an assessment of personal suitability. Confirm individual needs with the home.

Families seeking a clean, welcoming environment
Those valuing approachable and patient staff
Short-term respite or post-hospital care needs

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Positive family feedback

Positive experiences described in family feedback:

spotless and tidy rooms

friendly and patient staff

helpful with questions

Feedback to discuss on your visit

Use these feedback themes as prompts while you are on the floor and speaking with staff or families:

unreliable phone communication

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report considers available staffing information alongside family experiences. Coverage varies, and any gaps remain questions to confirm with the home.

Family experiences can help with visit planning. They do not verify current staffing levels or the care an individual will receive.

How RightCareHome analyses public feedback

The rating and family experiences can highlight different aspects of a home. Read both in context:

Recurring patterns. Review text is analysed for repeated strengths, concerns, contradictions and practical questions. Isolated comments are treated more cautiously than recurring themes.
Confidence thresholds. The strength of each conclusion depends on usable feedback, evidence breadth and consistency. We distinguish specific experiences from broader patterns.
Rating and semantic assessment. The combined rating summarises numerical scores. The semantic assessment explains what families repeatedly describe. Strong recurring concerns can therefore change the assessment even when the rating is high.
Evidence scope. Public feedback is one evidence layer, not a live measure of staffing, safety or daily care. RightCareHome therefore reads it alongside inspection findings and their dates and the questions to test on a visit.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Forest Court Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Forest Court Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Southampton, South East, operated by Hampshire County Council since 2011. The home has 80 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Forest Way, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2PZ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital

300m

Bus Stops (500m)

3 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.9km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site

Choice of Menu

Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Diabetic

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)

Food handling:Good

Premises condition:Good

Food safety management:Good

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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

2 activities listed

Individual and group options available

Gardening

Pet Therapy

✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lift

Hoists

Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System

Door Sensors

Sprinklers

Emergency Lighting

Secure Unit

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Medical & Therapy

Oxygen Supply

What public records show about this provider

RightCareHome analysisProvider records

A standard company check does not apply here

This provider type does not appear to use the standard company check shown for private operators. Discuss care quality, staffing and continuity directly with the provider.

What we know

A standard company-record check does not appear to apply to this provider type.

What public records do not tell us

This does not say anything negative about care quality or day-to-day continuity.

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Who is legally responsible for this service, and which current registration, staffing and continuity documents can you share?

No company-derived findings are shown because this provider type does not appear to use the standard company-record check.

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Provider identity and record dates

A standard company-record check does not apply to this provider type. An account date is not available for this check.

Linked provider

Hampshire County Council

Company record

Not applicable

Match

Not applicable

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Next Steps

Is Forest Court Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Forest Court Nursing Home

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Ask how staff handle communication with families, especially if phone signal is poor.
What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?
Check the cleanliness of bedrooms and shared spaces.
Observe how staff interact with residents and visitors.

Also ask about everyday care

What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.
How are families updated when needs change?
How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?
May we speak with a current resident family member?

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Common Questions About Forest Court Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Forest Court Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Forest Court Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.6 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Forest Court Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Forest Court Nursing Home: From £1,650/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Forest Court Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Forest Court Nursing Home accepts local authority funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Forest Court Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Forest Court Nursing Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Forest Court Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Forest Court Nursing Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Forest Court Nursing Home have?

Forest Court Nursing Home has 80 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Forest Court Nursing Home?

The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.6 out of 5.

Are Forest Court Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Forest Court Nursing Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Forest Court Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Forest Court Nursing Home is "Requires improvement". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Has Forest Court Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Forest Court Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What continuity questions should families ask Forest Court Nursing Home?

Ask Forest Court Nursing Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Forest Court Nursing Home?

Before choosing Forest Court Nursing Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Southampton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Forest Court Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Forest Court Nursing Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Forest Court Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Forest Court Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 3 December 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Forest Court Nursing Home?

When visiting Forest Court Nursing Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Forest Court Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Forest Court Nursing Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How quickly call bells are answered in practice
Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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