Care at Forest Manor is specialist, nurse-led and clinically robust. Qualified nurses and an experienced care team provide skilled support around the clock, underpinned by individual care planning, dynamic risk assessment, careful medicines management and strong clinical governance. This clinical oversight allows us to care safely for people with complex needs, while keeping the feel of the home warm and domestic rather than clinical.
Life does not run to a timetable, and neither do the people who live here. Attention, mood and energy rise and fall through the day, and moments of curiosity or connection can appear without warning and fade quickly. Our “Grab and Go” activity model keeps a rich range of activities prepared, visible and ready at all times, so staff can respond the instant a resident shows interest or energy. Engagement happens when the person feels ready — a simple shift that makes all the difference. Alongside this, a full programme of planned activities runs every week, sitting side by side with spontaneous one-to-one moments: we deliver both structure and choice.
Activities reflect who each resident is, shaped by their personal history, interests, abilities and preferences. Group sessions take place in our welcoming communal spaces, while individual activities happen in bedrooms for people who prefer calm or privacy, so no one misses out on meaningful engagement. Regular entertainers, singers and musicians bring energy and shared enjoyment, and gentle exercise classes support movement, balance and confidence in a safe, supportive way.
Our gardens provide calm, fresh air and space to breathe, and residents spend time outdoors whenever they wish. We also support access to the local community — shops, cafés and familiar places — helping people stay connected to the world around them. Throughout, our team notices the small signals and responds with confidence, so that residents feel seen, valued and involved.
This flexible, responsive way of working is grounded in evidence: research consistently links meaningful activity with improved wellbeing, communication and emotional stability for people living with dementia, and shows that responsive engagement can reduce distress and support better sleep and fuller participation in daily life.
Our services combine 24-hour nursing, personalised support, meaningful activities and therapeutic environments designed to promote comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
Care at Forest Manor is nurse-led, with registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day. The team supports residents with complex physical needs, dementia and enduring mental health conditions. Individual care plans guide daily routines, medication, mobility and emotional wellbeing. Staff work closely with families and visiting professionals to ensure continuity and understanding. The focus is always on safety, dignity and meaningful engagement, helping residents feel supported, valued and secure in a calm, therapeutic environment.
Forest Manor offers a mix of single and double bedrooms, all furnished to a high standard and designed to support comfort, privacy and personalisation. Rooms include nurse call systems and space for mobility equipment where needed. The complex mental health unit provides en-suite rooms with enhanced safety features, including anti-ligature fittings and robust furniture. Residents are encouraged to bring personal items to create familiar surroundings, helping each room feel truly their own.
Meals are prepared fresh on site every day using quality seasonal produce. Menus are shaped around residents’ preferences, dietary needs and cultural choices, guided by individual care plans. The kitchen team supports specific nutritional goals, including weight management, diabetes support and texture modified diets in line with IDDSI standards. Mealtimes are calm and unrushed, with families welcome to join. Whether dining together or privately, food is served with dignity, care and attention.
Forest Manor follows a flexible “Grab and Go” activity approach, responding to residents’ energy and interest in the moment. Alongside structured weekly programmes, staff deliver spontaneous one-to-one engagement throughout the day. Activities reflect personal histories and preferences, with entertainers, gentle exercise and garden time supporting wellbeing. Residents are also supported to access the local community where appropriate. This responsive model helps residents feel involved, valued and connected every day.
Choosing a care home is an important decision, and we know families often have questions. These answers explain daily life at Forest Manor, how care is delivered and how loved ones stay involved, helping you feel informed and reassured at every step.
Care at Forest Manor is nurse-led, with registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day. The team supports residents with complex physical needs, advanced dementia and mental health conditions. Individual care plans guide daily routines, medication and wellbeing. Families and visiting professionals work closely with staff to ensure continuity. Daily life focuses on safety, dignity and meaningful engagement, supported by calm routines, nutritious meals and therapeutic surroundings.
Residents receive round-the-clock nursing alongside personalised support with mobility, medication, nutrition and daily living. Specialist equipment supports comfort and safety, including profiling beds, pressure relieving mattresses and hoist systems. Activities are tailored to individual abilities and interests, delivered through both planned sessions and spontaneous engagement. Residents also benefit from garden access and community outings where appropriate, promoting wellbeing and connection.
Families are welcomed as partners in care and encouraged to stay closely involved. From admission, relatives share personal insights that help shape individual care plans. Regular communication keeps families informed, while visits are warmly encouraged. Loved ones are welcome to join residents for meals or activities, strengthening connection and reassurance. Feedback is valued and helps the team continually improve the experience for residents and families alike.
Forest Manor combines strong clinical leadership with specialist environments designed for complex needs. The home includes dementia friendly areas, enhanced safety features and landscaped gardens. Activities follow a responsive “Grab and Go” model, adapting to residents’ energy and interest. With stable staffing, strong governance and a Good CQC rating across all areas, Forest Manor focuses on dignity, engagement and creating a place where residents feel secure and valued.
Warm, nurse-led dementia and mental health care delivered in a homely setting focused on dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
Specialist mental health care offering hospital-equivalent support through multidisciplinary teams and recovery-focused pathways.
Bancroft Care Centre is our flagship home, custom built with one goal: to provide exceptional specialist mental health care.
Led by our nurses and Occupational Therapist, we put each person at the centre of every decision—shaped around their needs, outcomes and unique identity.
People arrive at a difficult point. What happens next is not containment, but a multidisciplinary team who see the whole person: their strengths, culture, goals and the life they want to return to.
Contact arlene.bunton@ashahealthcare.co.uk to book a viewing or discuss referral pathways.
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Specialist nurse-led mental health service for adults 18+
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