Forest Care - Caring Since 1981 
Forest Care is a family-owned company providing care since 1981. This means we run our homes with a breadth of experience and industry knowledge, combined with a family approach to care and management. Our private care homes combine luxury living alongside 24-hour nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for the elderly, in purpose-built environments within beautiful Surrey and Hampshire countryside locations. We are extremely proud of our award-winning care homes that are “homes” in the truest sense and thank our local communities for trusting us to care for their loved ones.
Providing well-rounded care is important to us at Forest Care, we endeavour to look after residents’ physical and medical needs, as well as their social, mental and emotional well-being. We set our staffing ratios above industry-standard ratios and our compassionate and experienced teams are committed to providing the very highest standards of care.
Our all-inclusive fee includes physiotherapy, chiropody, hairdressing, massage therapy, trips out, and many other facilities our homes have to offer, so you can relax knowing one fee covers all the person-centred care you or your loved one will need.
Elm Lodge is proudly featured in Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide 2026. We’re also delighted that Cedar Lodge has been named Care Home of the Year at the Surrey Care Awards 2025, and Oak Lodge has won Residential Home of the Year at the Hampshire Care Awards 2025. In addition, we have been recognised by carehome.co.uk as a Top 20 Care Home in South East England (2024) and a Top 20 Small Care Home Group (2022). Our specialist dementia home, Holly Lodge, also earned Nursing Home of the Year at the Surrey Care Awards 2022.
Our care homes in Frimley, Hartley Wintney, Hook and Basingstoke offer high standards of care comfort, security and support in beautiful surroundings.
Looking for residential or nursing care for yourself or a loved one? Our Forest Care homes are always open for viewings. Explore our welcoming homes, where exceptional care, engaging activities and beautiful surroundings create a supportive environment. Residents enjoy comfort, companionship and a fulfilling lifestyle, while our dedicated teams help everyone feel valued and at home. Call 0333 305 1785 or email enquiries@forestcare.co.uk to arrange a personal viewing. We look forward to welcoming you.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Forest Care newsletter, a heartfelt collection of celebrations, meaningful outreach, cherished life stories, and joyful moments from across our vibrant community. Click here to read the newsletter, to read it, we hope you enjoy! Many of our activity photos and updates are also posted regularly on our Facebook page.
Forest Care has been named one of the UK’s Top 10 Small Care Providers in the Lottie Awards 2026, recognising the exceptional dedication of our teams and the high standards of care provided across our homes. We are also proud that Cedar Lodge, Elm Lodge, Oak Lodge and Rowan Lodge were named among the UK’s Top 100 Care Homes, with Oak Lodge receiving additional Top 10 awards for Wellbeing and Outdoor Space. Read more >
Covered in colour and smiling from start to finish, our team had an incredible time at this year’s Dash of Colour. With 57 participants, volunteers on our stand and the support of employees and their families, we raised £3,446 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care while creating some unforgettable memories. Find out more >
Our dedicated Activities Teams place resident wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, creating meaningful and enjoyable group, individual and one-to-one activities. By involving families in care and activity planning, we gain a deeper understanding of each resident’s interests, hobbies and preferences. This enables us to provide tailored experiences that promote wellbeing, encourage social connection and support independence, helping residents continue enjoying activities that matter most to them.
We listen to our residents and value what they want from their care home experience, always respecting individual preferences for privacy, dignity and choice. Visit our Reviews pages to read residents’ stories and discover what families have to say about our homes. You can also read independent reviews and testimonials on the UK’s leading care home comparison website, carehome.co.uk.
Choosing a care home can be a difficult and emotional process, so we aim to make it a little easier by providing exceptional care in a happy and homely environment. We involve families in care planning to ensure each resident has an individual care plan that meets all their medical, physical, emotional and social needs, and we work closely with families to ensure that the move for their loved one is a smooth and positive one. Our open visiting policy means family and friends are welcome at any time.
