Forthbank Care Home

Drip Road, Kildean, Stirling FK8 1RR
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9.8 89 Reviews
  • Forthbank Care Home, Stirling
At Forthbank Care Home, located in peaceful residential area of Kildean, Stirling, the team provides personalised nursing and nursing dementia care to older people.

The welcoming home offers a choice of sitting and dining areas, for maximum comfort and areas for residents to partake in hobbies and interests. The lovely landscaped garden, which is looked after by some Residents, is a favourite location in which to relax or socialise with friends and family.

Forthbank also boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that each meal is an enjoyable and heart-warming experience for every resident and visitor to the home.

The professional care team at Forthbank takes the time to learn about each resident’s individual hobbies and interests, supporting them to lead an active and fulfilling life. In addition to the range of activities available, residents are also encouraged to take an active role in the Kildean community.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the friendly home manager leads the team at Forthbank to deliver the kindest possible care to residents, supporting them to lead their best possible life.

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Care Provided by Forthbank Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Yvonne Graham (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (68)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2008

Funding & Fees Guide for Forthbank Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,300
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,430
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,485
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Forthbank Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Forthbank Care Home Reviews (89)

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9.8

Forthbank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Forthbank Care Home has 89 reviews.

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Review from A A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nana is well cared for and enjoys all the home has to offer for alternatives on a daily basis. The staff are all approachable and helpful.

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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very well cared for and is very comfortable. The staff are extremely approachable and helpful. When I have any questions they are answered. My mum enjoys participating in the activities especially when there is entertainment.

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Review from Fay B (Sister of Resident) published on 27 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Was very caring to my brother who recently died and to my sister. Lots of activities, caring for her.

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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father received excellent care at Forthbank. He lived there for the last year of his life and was extremely disabled.
Staff treated him with the utmost dignity and respect. They were unfailingly kind and caring to my father and the family.

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Review from James S (Friend of Resident) published on 31 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been coming to visit my friend since she came here. The staff have been brilliant and always ask if you would like a tea or coffee. They always tell you how my friend has been keeping.

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Review from N F (Wife of Resident) published on 25 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband went to Forthbank Care Home for respite care. He was assessed as requiring full nursing care and remained there for 18 months, until his death. He was well looked after by the staff. I was always made welcome when visiting him. He was dressed in his good clothes, hair etc kept smart to maintain
clements of his old self before the Alzheimers. He was encouraged to join in activities to stimulate his fading brain and taken for outings when possible. It was obvious that staff were trained to remember visitors names to offer friendly support, with a listening ear and tea and coffee.

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Review from F S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, unfortunately, is not able to move very well, however, other than that, she is mentally alert. This is the downside to her being in a home as she feels she has little "company" of people with like-minds. Whilst she realises there is no option to being looked after and her care is good, she'd
still rather be at "home".

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Review from David T (Son of Resident) published on 29 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are no words that can describe the kindness and care that my father and our whole family received. I cannot believe how much your staff cared and were so sympathetic at our and my father's time of need.
Thank you with all my heart.

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Review from Alison A (Wife of Resident) published on 3 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my husband received at Forthbank was excellent. When we realised he was in the end-stage of his disease the staff were exceptional. The empathy and understanding I received was something I hadn't expected. The staff looked after my husband with such compassion. He was treated with dignity and
love. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.

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Review from Christine R (Partner of Resident) published on 10 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional good care and kindness showed to all residents and visitors. Activities for residents is first class.

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Review from Isabel D (Sister of Resident) published on 20 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very impressed with Forthbank. The home is very welcoming and has a good range of activities and facilities. The staff are exceptional, my brother was always treated with kindness, dignity and respect from the time he became a resident to his passing. The care was also extended to the family,
which was greatly appreciated.

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Review from Pearl O (Sister of Resident) published on 14 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Forthbank seems to be a very caring place for the residents. Staff are friendly and I know my sister has lots of them popping in an out all the time.
My sister is very happy in her home, with plenty of visitors who are always welcomed by the staff.

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Review from Margaret D (Resident) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everyone here is very friendly. Nothing is too much bother. The manager is very nice and always there to talk to, is interested in me and what I'm doing. All staff are very good, always smiling. I enjoy the food.

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Review from Irene M (Resident) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is very nice. Staff are always cheery. There is always plenty to do, food is very good and the manager is very nice and friendly.

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Review from Alexander M (Friend of Resident) published on 1 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having attended this nursing home for nearly one year, we find the staff very friendly and caring. What we like about it, we can call in anytime, which is a big plus for residential care. Hope you keep maintaining the standards you have already set.

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Review from J G (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 28 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well maintained entrance area.
The home is nicely decorated.
All the staff make time for the resident and family and friends.
The range of activities is fantastic.
There is a welcoming atmosphere.
The views and location are stunning and accessible and greatly enriches the resident's sense of well
being and homeliness.
The engagement the staff have with the resident on good days and on difficult days is always respectful, caring and considerate.
There is equality displayed to all residents and their needs are met in a timely manner with dignity and professionalism.

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Review from Paul M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 20 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Forthbank Care Home, Stirling, is a lovely care home with excellent staff from management down to the carers. Each member of staff 'cares' and they treat their residents as family.

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Review from Fergus S (Husband of Resident) published on 12 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have always found Forth Bank to be well run with plenty of entertainment for the residents. The staff are excellent and very caring.

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Review from Elizabeth P (Wife of Resident) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

At times all aspects of my husband's care have been excellent. I would have been happy to use a VERY GOOD rating!
When there has been a problem all members of staff have been extremely cooperative and helpful and have acted immediately to help solve the problem. All the staff contributing to my
husband's care are outstanding, showing tremendous care, compassion and kindness in dealing with someone suffering from dementia.
The staff have also been exceptionally kind to me which has made dealing with my husband's illness a lot easier for me, and I greatly appreciate and value their kindness and my relationship with them.

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Review from Jacqueline K (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has now been in Forthbank for just over a year, during this time she has settled down nicely and refers to it as her”new house”. All the staff from the kitchen who make her favourite meals (she’s put on 2st), laundry who constantly keep her clean, smart and tidy (sorry about 500 odd socks!),
domestics who have her room and bedding daily cleaned, changed and tidy, admin where I know she pops in daily for a blether and last but certainly not least management, nursing and care staff. I have no doubt whatsoever when I leave mum behind after each visit that she’s safe, well cared for and looked after by them all. I’ve got to know most of them by name now and likewise, get greeted personally each visit and offered a nice cuppa. I, therefore, would be lost without them and the care home service they provide and I know for sure, my mum would’ve definitely had said the same if she was in a better frame of mind so to speak (Alzheimer’s). That in itself is more than enough for me, very grateful to all.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.841)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10 for Forthbank Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.841 for Forthbank Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 220 Ratings = 4.841

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forthbank Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 29 Aug 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very good

(5)
How good is our leadership? Good

(4)
How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)
How good is our setting? Good

(4)
How well is care and support planned? Very good

(5)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Meet the Team (1)

Yvonne

Yvonne Graham

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2016

“I believe that kind care involves working in the best interests of the Residents in everything we do and in treating Residents and their families with the utmost dignity and respect.”


As a Registered Nurse and formerly a Care Assistant, Yvonne has gained many years’ experience in providing care and support for older people to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest possible standards in care and quality of life for Residents.


Yvonne joined Forth Bank as Home Manager because she closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She uses her experience to motivate her team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby organisations and is always quick to welcome the local community to Forth Bank.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Yvonne remarked: “I enjoy
knowing that I am giving 100% to the Residents of Forth Bank as it enables me to take pride in what I do.”

Outside of work, Yvonne enjoys the thrill of the racetrack, whether its horse racing or watching her own greyhound compete.


If you would like to find out more information about Forth Bank, Yvonne has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.