Forth View Care Home

6 Sea Road, Methil, Leven KY8 3DE
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9.3 27 Reviews
  • Forth View Care Home, Leven
Forth View Care Home is a Fife care service that achieves high levels of care for a wide range of personalised nursing packages.

The service can be tailored to meet the short and long-term needs of many individuals, carried out within a comfortable property in which to spend a retirement with carers skilled in looking after both mental and physical health complications.

Forth View has well-kept gardens and residents enjoy having many places of interest to visit and activities and hobbies to pursue in-house.

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Care Provided by Forth View Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah-Louise Neilson (Clinical Quality Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (55)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Forth View Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,700
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,700

  • These rates include £360.60 personal and nursing care. If the local council provides this, the Funder will only pay from £1339.40.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Forth View Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Forth View Care Home Reviews (27)

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9.3

Forth View Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.327) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Forth View Care Home has 27 reviews.

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Review from S I (Son of Resident) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Professional staff who are caring and considerate to meet the needs of my mother. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The home is clean, tidy and well-maintained. Food is good with plenty of options. Staff keep the family well informed regarding care and how my mom is settling into the new environment.
Mom's security is excellent. My only note for improvement would be that all staff should wear name badges to help my mum remember as she has bad dementia.

Reply from Melanie Brockway, Brand & Communications Manager at Forth View Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review for our hardworking team. It makes all the difference for us all to know that the dedication put into caring for our residents makes the difference for them and their families. Just to reassure you on the point of wearing badges, we absolutely agree and are in the process of getting new ones in place with the new branding and large print names. Thank you again for your kind words and helpful review. We'll be sure to pass them on.


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Review from J C (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience is first Class. My husband and I recently celebrated our Diamond Anniversary and I can only say the management and staff went out of their way to make it absolutely fabulous. They could not do enough for us. I was so overwhelmed with their effort to make it special for us. I visit almost
every day and I can only say it as it is. The staff go all the way to make this a comfortable and loving home. If I have a complaint it would be that they would make it even better with some more staff. As it is they are a first class team and I personally do not know what I would do without them.

Reply from David Kerr, Communications Team at Forth View Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful commendation of Forth View. It's heartening to hear how highly you have come to value the team's efforts and how comfortable and homely an environment you find the home, both for residents and their visitors. The team will be delighted to hear your glowing praise. Happy Diamond Anniversary, too!


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Review from Alison F (Sister of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother with cerebral palsy and communication issues moved in in November. I have nothing but praise for all the staff, the home, the welcome they have given him, the ambience and attitude. I am so grateful for all they are offering him. His quality of life has rocketed. God bless them all.

Reply from David Kerr, Communications Team at Forth View Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this great review for Forth View. It's heartening to hear how much you value the team, the environment and the care your brother receives. They will be so pleased to read this.


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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are super helpful and friendly, they’re always there to help and support me with anything my father may need.
When I was out of the country for my father’s birthday they went out there way to make sure he was celebrated.

Reply from Anna Gunn, Communications Team at Forth View Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. It's so lovely to hear how helpful and supportive the staff at Forth View have been to your father, and how they made sure his birthday was special when you weren't able to be there. We'll be sure to pass on your comments to the hardworking team.


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Review from A D (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home. Friendly helpful staff. Very clean and fresh. Very nice home. My father does not have a bad word to say about Forth View.

Reply from Anna Gunn, Communications Team at Forth View Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. It's great to hear how pleased you are with the service provided at Forth View. It is particularly lovely to hear how friendly and helpful you have found the staff. We will pass on your kind comments to the hardworking team.


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Review from Agnes M (Wife of Resident) published on 27 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The transition of my husband becoming a resident at Balhousie Forth View Care Home was made so much easier by the thoughtfulness caring, attention to the feelings, and compassion of all of the staff and management. Management also helped me with my feelings of loss, guilt and hopelessness. They guided
and supported me in taking my husband on his first outing and encouraged me to be brave with a lot of reassurance that they would be at my side all the way. My feelings of gratitude are immeasurable. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Anna Gunn, Communications Team at Forth View Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It’s wonderful to hear how compassionate and thoughtful our staff at Forth View have been in caring for your husband. We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to the team. Thank you again.


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Review from William M (Respite Resident) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found the home satisfactory for my stay. Figures as per table below.

Reply from Anna Gunn, Communications Team at Forth View Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. We will make sure your comments are passed on to the hardworking team at Forth View. Thank you again.


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Review from Hazel L (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly, sincere and dedicated to their work! They provide a professional environment to the residents and visitors. Warm atmosphere and I'm satisfied with their service! Glad my loved ones are safe 24-7! The staff are kind, nothing that they won't do for the residents!

Reply from Jamie Hall, Brand and Communications Executive at Forth View Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We're so glad you're happy with the care at Forth View. We'll pass on your kind words to the hard-working staff, who will be so glad to read them. Thanks again!


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Review from Susan R (Aunt of Resident) published on 13 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Had a very nice visit. My nephew seemed relaxed and settled. The staff were all very kind and considerate. The manager is very informative and willing to listen and advise.

Reply from Jamie Hall, Brand and Communications Executive at Forth View Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We're so glad you're happy with the support your nephew is receiving and that he is settled. We will pass on your kind words to our hard-working staff, who will be so glad to read them. Thanks again.


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Review from Alison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mum came to live at Forth View Care Home she has been very well looked after. Since my dad was told he was terminal, your staff have been so nice and told me they were there for myself and my family, not just to look after my mum. I always find my mum clean and seems content. All the staff
answer my questions, always cheery. My only problem is your two front doors, there's a slope and trying to open the heavy door while pushing a wheelchair is difficult. An electric slide door would help.

Reply from Melanie Brockway, Brand & Communications Executive at Forth View Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us. It's wonderful to hear how happy you are with your mum's care. And thank you for letting us know about the front doors. We'll be sure to pass all this on to our hardworking Forth View team. Sending wishes for a happy Christmas.


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Review from Alex G (Stepbrother of Resident) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Always found staff and management very helpful. He is always praising the care workers; they are always popping in to see him and giving him tea and biscuits. He always says they are good to him. Keep up the good work.

Reply from Melanie Brockway, Brand & Communications Executive at Forth View Care Home

A lovely review - thank you so much for taking the time to write it for us. It means everything to our staff to know they are making a difference to their residents. We'll be sure to pass this on to them. Thank you once again.


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Review from Lynne A (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the last 15 months, the staff have been brilliant in supporting my husband, especially during the recent Covid outbreak. They work tirelessly to care for and support him even when he isn’t as compliant as he might be making their job very difficult. I can sleep well at night knowing that he is
safe and cared for 24 hours a day. I always feel welcomed and staff keep me very well informed. Thank you to all the staff at Forth View.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Forth View Care Home

What a lovely review for our Forth View team. We can't ask for better than that. We'll be sure to pass this on to our staff. Thank you!


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Review from Kyle G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved into Balhousie Forth View with my father 11years ago. Sadly he only had a few months in the home before he died. Since then my mother has been very happy and contented in Forth View. My sister and I know that she is well cared for and she feels secure. We have been especially grateful
to the home for the way they have handled things during the COVID pandemic. We have felt that she has been in good hands.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Forth View Care Home

Dear Kyle, many thanks for your positive words, it really is appreciated. We will be sure to pass this on to our hardworking staff. Kind regards.


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Review from James M (Brother of Resident) published on 16 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was looked after great at this care home from manager to all staff. I can't thank them enough for how they cared for my brother who passed away in he home on the 25th June 2018 with dignity. Many thanks.

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Review from John G (Husband of Resident) published on 3 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am 77 years of age and my wife is 75 years of age. She has been a resident at this home for four years and 7 months. In general, the care has been good but on some occasions not up to standard. I feel it because this is a privately run home and therefore Profit has to be a big factor in my opinion.
Meals and some equipment are not up to the standard I would expect considering the amount of money each resident pays.

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Review from James D (Son of Resident) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff very caring.
Accommodation warm and clean.
Food acceptable, not a great deal of choice for my mother who has difficulty swallowing.
Otherwise no complaints.

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Review from Betty S (Partner of Resident) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my partner was ill at Christmas, the care and efficiency was excellent.
I know that I don't have to worry all the time about him because there is always someone to help.

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Review from Mary R (Cousin of Resident) published on 27 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have found all staff to be kind, caring and most helpful in all the dealings I have had with them.

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Review from Margaret F (Wife of Resident) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the care given. Staff are great.

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Review from Moira P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In my opinion, Balhousie Forth View Care Home is a wonderful place. The atmosphere is tangibly full of love and care, and it's a place of happiness and fun too.


Each member of staff, in my experience, was dedicated to their calling of providing excellent care to each and every resident. Nothing was

too much trouble for them, and they were certainly very good listeners. It meant that all of my mother's family and friends could rest assured she was fine in there.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.327)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.327) out of 10 for Forth View 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.800 for Forth View Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.8

  • 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 4.527 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forth View Care Home is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 55 registered maximum number of service users is 11. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.727

  • 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: 10 Dec 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Adequate

(3)
How good is our leadership? Adequate

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How good is our staff team? Adequate

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How good is our setting? Adequate

(3)
How well is care and support planned? Adequate

(3)

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

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Sarah

Sarah Neilson

Job Title: Clinical Quality Manager

Joined: 2018

Sarah Neilson is managing the home while we recruit for a new Home Manager.


Frequently Asked Questions about Forth View Care Home

What types of Care is Forth View Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Forth View Care Home provide?

Palliative Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Forth View Care Home have?

There are 55 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Forth View Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Forth View Care Home to the centre of Leven?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.