Forestcare

Forestcare is a home care agency based in Bracknell, in the Bracknell Forest council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 16 miles of its Bracknell office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is part of Bracknell Forest Borough Council, which has 2 branches in England. The agency has been registered since August 2016.

At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated Forestcare Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Forestcare has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Bracknell Forest. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 28 registered home care agencies in Bracknell Forest. Others working the same area include Loving Angels Care (Windsor), Sylviancare Bracknell and Ascot and Care In Your Home Ltd. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.