Forest View – Care Home Upper Walthamstow
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-02-09
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes families is how the staff here seem to genuinely enjoy their work. They're described as friendly and compassionate, taking time to really connect with residents rather than just getting through tasks. The atmosphere feels relaxed, with families able to drop by whenever suits them — no need to book ahead or stick to set hours.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness50
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home applies its knowledge to meet individual needs. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some level of specific training and adapted practice. No specific detail about the content of training, how care plans are constructed, or how GP access is arranged was published.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. No inspector observations about staff behaviour, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of caring practice were included in the published report.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, offers meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and supports people at the end of life. No detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, complaint handling, or end-of-life arrangements was included in the published report.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The home has two registered managers, Mrs Susan Anne Crowley and Ms Oksana Shakhunova, as well as a nominated individual, Mrs Catherine Heath. This suggests a defined leadership structure. No detail about management culture, staff empowerment, governance processes, or how the home responds to concerns was included in the published report.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Forest View specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. The home's approach focuses on creating stability through consistent staffing and flexible family involvement. For residents with dementia, the settled staff team means fewer confusing changes in routine and faces. Families report seeing real improvements — less agitation, better settling, and a general sense of calm that wasn't achievable at home. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Forest View Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than observed evidence. The family score of 62 reflects a home that appears to be performing adequately, but where families should verify the specifics in person.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families is how the staff here seem to genuinely enjoy their work. They're described as friendly and compassionate, taking time to really connect with residents rather than just getting through tasks. The atmosphere feels relaxed, with families able to drop by whenever suits them — no need to book ahead or stick to set hours.
What inspectors have recorded
There's something reassuring about a care team that's been together for decades. The manager has been here over 30 years, and most staff have similar tenure — that continuity really matters for residents with dementia. Families mention how the management stays in touch proactively, even following up when a visitor had to leave suddenly feeling unwell.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the hardest decisions lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes. Forest View seems to understand that journey.
Worth a visit
Forest View Care Home, at 45 Upper Walthamstow Road in London, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence that would require the rating to be changed. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 26 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is led by two registered managers alongside a nominated individual. The main limitation of this Family View is the absence of published inspection detail. The report available publicly runs to very little specific content, meaning it is not possible to verify what inspectors actually observed about staff behaviour, mealtimes, activities, the physical environment, or how the home supports people with dementia day to day. A Good rating is meaningful, but it is now several years old and the specifics behind it are not on the public record. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the most recent staffing rota (including night shifts), ask how often care plans are reviewed, find out how much the home relies on agency staff, and speak to relatives of people who currently live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Forest View – Care Home Upper Walthamstow describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-serving staff help residents with dementia find their calm
Forest View Care Home – Expert Care in London
When families first consider residential care, the decision can feel overwhelming. At Forest View Care Home in London, many relatives describe arriving with real reluctance, only to watch their loved ones settle in ways they hadn't thought possible. The difference often shows within weeks — residents who were struggling become calmer, more content.
Who they care for
Forest View specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. The home's approach focuses on creating stability through consistent staffing and flexible family involvement.
For residents with dementia, the settled staff team means fewer confusing changes in routine and faces. Families report seeing real improvements — less agitation, better settling, and a general sense of calm that wasn't achievable at home.
“Sometimes the hardest decisions lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes. Forest View seems to understand that journey.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Forest View Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than observed evidence. The family score of 62 reflects a home that appears to be performing adequately, but where families should verify the specifics in person.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families is how the staff here seem to genuinely enjoy their work. They're described as friendly and compassionate, taking time to really connect with residents rather than just getting through tasks. The atmosphere feels relaxed, with families able to drop by whenever suits them — no need to book ahead or stick to set hours.
What inspectors have recorded
There's something reassuring about a care team that's been together for decades. The manager has been here over 30 years, and most staff have similar tenure — that continuity really matters for residents with dementia. Families mention how the management stays in touch proactively, even following up when a visitor had to leave suddenly feeling unwell.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the hardest decisions lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes. Forest View seems to understand that journey.
Worth a visit
Forest View Care Home, at 45 Upper Walthamstow Road in London, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence that would require the rating to be changed. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 26 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is led by two registered managers alongside a nominated individual. The main limitation of this Family View is the absence of published inspection detail. The report available publicly runs to very little specific content, meaning it is not possible to verify what inspectors actually observed about staff behaviour, mealtimes, activities, the physical environment, or how the home supports people with dementia day to day. A Good rating is meaningful, but it is now several years old and the specifics behind it are not on the public record. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the most recent staffing rota (including night shifts), ask how often care plans are reviewed, find out how much the home relies on agency staff, and speak to relatives of people who currently live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Forest View – Care Home Upper Walthamstow measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Forest View – Care Home Upper Walthamstow describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where long-serving staff help residents with dementia find their calm
Forest View Care Home – Expert Care in London
When families first consider residential care, the decision can feel overwhelming. At Forest View Care Home in London, many relatives describe arriving with real reluctance, only to watch their loved ones settle in ways they hadn't thought possible. The difference often shows within weeks — residents who were struggling become calmer, more content.
Who they care for
Forest View specialises in dementia care and supports adults over 65. The home's approach focuses on creating stability through consistent staffing and flexible family involvement.
For residents with dementia, the settled staff team means fewer confusing changes in routine and faces. Families report seeing real improvements — less agitation, better settling, and a general sense of calm that wasn't achievable at home.
Management & ethos
There's something reassuring about a care team that's been together for decades. The manager has been here over 30 years, and most staff have similar tenure — that continuity really matters for residents with dementia. Families mention how the management stays in touch proactively, even following up when a visitor had to leave suddenly feeling unwell.
The home & environment
The home itself is consistently described as clean and comfortable, with spaces that feel well-looked after. While it's not about fancy features, families appreciate finding somewhere that feels properly maintained and homely.
“Sometimes the hardest decisions lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes. Forest View seems to understand that journey.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
