Forefaulds Care Home

33-39 Blackbraes Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 3JY
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  • Forefaulds Care Home, Glasgow
With a team devoted to enriching the lives of their residents, Forefaulds, which is rated Good by the Care Inspectorate (October 2024), is a home with a warm, family feel.

One of Forefauld's two activities coordinators recently won the Newcomer of the Year Award in the National Care Awards 2023. Together they organise so many incredible group and individual activities for the residents.

There are trips to churches they have visited all their lives and pamper sessions with nail painting, trips out shopping and to the local park, Zumba, baking, pub lunches and so much more.

The community are embraced into life in the home, with a local Girls Brigade who sing for the residents, musicians and entertainers, and regular visits from nursery children. The local church also run regular services inside the home. And there are lots of animal visits, from a therapy dog to Shetland ponies!

Forefaulds also has a hair salon, so residents can enjoy regular appointments with a mobile hairdresser, as well as a wonderful community barber who gives the gents a trim and a shave.

The residents have an active role to play in how their home is run. This summer they have been growing their own fruit and vegetables in the home’s courtyard gardens.

The home’s maintenance operative devotes time to spend with some of the gents, who like to help him on his rounds or doing a spot of painting, as they would have done in their own homes before moving to Forefaulds, giving them such a sense of purpose.

Forefaulds has welcoming lounges to relax in, and the residents enjoy delicious home-cooked food in the dining rooms, with freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea, prepared by the two chefs.

The home has just opened its own café area, a lovely place to spend time with loved ones, who are welcome at any time. This area can also be used for families to host private celebrations.

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Care Provided by Forefaulds Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 53 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Pauline Stevenson (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (53)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Forefaulds Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,274

  • Our weekly room fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly room fees start from 1274, but may be more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Forefaulds 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
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Forefaulds Care Home Reviews (60)

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Forefaulds Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Forefaulds Care Home has 60 reviews.

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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A very warm friendly greeting from the front desk
Never too busy to chat, help with queries
A must for every care home good vibes from the very 1st minute
A very hardworking caring team!
Any worries are dealt with quickly and efficiently no concern of a loved one is too big to get dealt with
a great open-door policy.
Huge praise to all members of the team from management down
Well done!

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful feedback for our team at Forefaulds. We're delighted that you felt so welcomed and supported from the very first moment. Your praise will mean a great deal to our team, so we will be sure to pass this onto the home manager, thank you.


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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very caring and respectful to every resident and they all work extremely hard. Dad has been a resident for approx 6 weeks and the family are kept fully updated on any concerns. All residents are treated with compassion, dignity and respect and their needs are looked after on an individual
basis which can be seen by the way the residents interact with the team at Forefaulds. The residents capable of joining in the activities seem to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Dad seems to be settling really well and developing a great relationship with all the care team

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your dad is settling in so well at Forefaulds and building some wonderful relationships. The team are passionate about providing truly person-centred care, and its wonderful to know that this is reflected in your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words, thank you.


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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always very happy and helpful to all the residents. Loads of interaction with all the residents makes this a great place for people to stay active and involved in all sorts of events. Helping make people comfortable and happy.

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Review from Yvonne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Forefaulds for a few years now. I can sleep at night knowing she is well looked after and safe. The new management has totally turned the place round for the better. There is always plenty going on, activities are great, and the Manager and her team do a great job. All staff work
hard and always with a smile on their faces.

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Review from Bill M (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff who really look after all the residents thank you, always very happy and we are very pleased with the help and care that they provide for mum.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to know that you're so happy with the care and support our staff at Forefaulds provide. Your kind words will mean so much to the team, thank you.


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Review from S P (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My family experiences of my father having to move into care was a quick and unexpected making the situation very difficult and unsettling for my father, but the staff have helped in a number of different way not only making this transition easier helping my father settle and get more comfortable in
his new soundings and lifestyle but also assisting us as the family with dealing with this process.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so glad to hear that our team at Forefaulds was able to support both your father and your family through this transition. Helping residents settle into their new surroundings and providing reassurance to families is something we are deeply committed to. It's wonderful to know that your father is becoming more comfortable, and we're here to continue supporting him-and your family every step of the way. Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from I M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 12 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law was a resident of Forefaulds Care Home for 3 years prior to her passing on 29/7/24 Her life was full of activities and things to do. The care given to her was excellent and we were all treated with kindness and respect during that difficult time. She remained at the home as requested
and everything possible was done to ensure her comfort. We really appreciated this from the Manager and her staff. Thank you to all.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experience of Forefaulds. We're deeply sorry for your loss, but we're grateful to know that your mother-in-law received the care and comfort she deserved during her time with us. Providing a supportive environment for both residents and their families is so important to us and your kind words mean a lot to our team. Thank you for placing your trust in us.


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Review from Angela G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are exceptional and they should be very proud of themselves and the care that they provide. Our dad needed more care than we were able to safely provide for him at home. He was very well looked after in Forefaulds. The staff care about their residents. They are well-trained, helpful and professional.
They were attentive to all residents and visitors also. Most importantly, when looking for a nursing home, the staff are incredibly caring and, for our family, it was very important to us that we could trust every member of staff to look after our dad in the way that we would have wanted to, had we been able to do so at home, Forefaulds provided us with that. We cannot thank them or praise them enough.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you for your kind words about our team at Forefaulds. They pride themselves on caring for their residents as they would their own loved ones and we are so pleased they could be there for your father and you as a family.


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Review from Allison K (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here looked after my father in such a caring, respectful and understanding way. They were compassionate and treated my dad with dignity and respect, despite the fact that his stay was only 3 weeks, they really took the time to get to know him. Every single member of staff was approachable,
took time to speak with my dad and us. They suggested things we could do to make his stay as pleasant and homely as possible. While the building itself requires work, and the lack of a toilet facility within my dad's room was less than ideal, the care and support from all the staff members more than made up for any other fabric shortcomings the home has. Nothing was too much bother for any of the staff in the facility. From the laundry room to the manager, from the caretaker to the clean-up crew, from the tea hostesses and hosts to the nursing staff, from reception to the care support assistants - everyone took time to respond to requests and cared deeply for all in their care. Thanks.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. The team at Forefaulds are passionate about working together to enrich the lives of their residents and will be touched by your kind words. We appreciate your feedback about the building and are always looking at ways we can make further improvements. Thank you again for sharing your positive experience.


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Review from Anne-Marie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the few weeks, my dad stayed in Forefaulds Care Home he was treated with genuine care, love and respect. There was a strong ethos of high-level care across the board in this care home, and this was consistently evident in every member of staff. There is a real sense of joy and a happy atmosphere
which really comes across. On a personal level, it was obvious that the staff knew my dad and his needs very well and provided targeted support as appropriate. They were always open to listening and working in partnership with us to ensure the best care possible for my dad. I am so grateful for all that the staff did for my dad while he was in their care.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly touched by your kind words and are delighted to hear about your positive experience at Forefaulds Care Home. Providing genuine care, love, and respect to our residents is at the heart of what we do, and we're thrilled that you felt this during your dad's stay. It means a lot to us that you noticed the high level of care and the happy atmosphere we strive to maintain. Knowing our residents' needs to ensure their comfort and well-being is a top priority for our team. Your gratitude means a great deal to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have cared for your dad.


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Review from E P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We were very impressed with the facility and care received by my mother.

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Review from E M (Wife of Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Couldn't have asked for a better welcome when my husband came in for respite. Care and attention are very good.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. It is wonderful to hear that your husband's respite stay with us went well. Best wishes.


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Review from Ian A (Son of Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am delighted with the care provided to my mother since she arrived at the home. The staff are always smiling and this reflects the excellent tone from the management in the care home. I could not have picked a better environment for my mother's care.

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Review from Patricia S (Sister of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother is a resident in Forefaulds. You are all so brilliant and caring in everything you think of doing for all in Forefaulds you are absolute Angels, God bless each and every one of you. Fantastic care and puts families' minds at ease knowing you are taking great care of them.

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Review from Peter S (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 2 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot speak highly enough about the care and attention given to our brother in law. The staff are outstanding, activities are second to none and they keep all the residents happy and involved. A big thanks to all the amazing staff, who are so kind and attentive. Well done

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Review from Donna R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving my papa from being at home to residential care was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. The staff are Forefaulds Care Home have been so supportive.
Staff are very professional in all their roles and ensure that my papa is looked after.
Our family is kept updated of any concerns and we
are very impressed with the information that is kept/monitored on my papa.
He compliments the food provided something different each day.
The activities are fantastic, love the stimulation given from the staff, always encouraged to join in.
His room is modern, kept very clean and the bedding is changed regularly.
There are a couple of areas he can go to through the day as he does like it a bit quieter so doesn’t have to be in the main lounge all the time.
Would highly recommend Forefaulds for anyone who is looking for somewhere to have your loved one well looked after and safe, our family definitely feel more at ease knowing he is being cared for 24/7.
Thank you to all the staff at Forefaulds.

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Review from Adele R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has dementia and has been in Forefaulds for 7 months.
The transition from home to care home was difficult, but all staff were fantastic in helping him and us as family to understand the process, getting necessary information from us to help our dad, and passing news to us so we were reassured.
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he’s settled, I’m especially reassured that Forefaulds Care Home is a great setting for him, and other residents too. The staff are so friendly; they really know each resident, their needs, and how to help them live fulfilled and happy lives.
Forefaulds Care Home is clean, well maintained, and there’s a good variety of food.
Finally, the activities team are wonderful. They post details of what is on each week so family and friends can come along, and pictures later. They spend time getting to know every resident and what will interest, inspire, and comfort them. They encourage input from us, and we feel part of the community.
It is hard that our dad is in a home, but I can’t imagine a better one than Forefaulds.

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Review from Tom D (Husband of Resident) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident in Forefaulds since August 2022 she has received excellent care ever since. The carers and management have given her superb attention in difficult circumstances I would strongly recommend this care home to anyone looking for one

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Review from Eleanor G (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Forefaulds Care Home went above and beyond accommodating a few family members staying with my mum during her final days. She was there for about 19 months and overall her care was first-class. The staff always appeared to really care for Mum as a person despite her Alzheimer’s which made looking after
her a challenge.
When she became very poorly, we were able to stay by her side day and night, me, my husband and my two brothers and for a shorter time my daughter, my sister-in-law and her two sons visited or stayed.
They made us welcome to use any facilities we needed and provided us with food, tea and coffee (not dinners).
The care workers made Mum as comfortable as she could be and the nursing staff were available for any questions we might have.
Overall the staff were friendly and caring and the improvements made after the Covid challenges were fantastic. Our experience staying with Mum in her final hours was just overwhelming but Forefaulds were supportive every step of the way.

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Review from Tom D (Husband of Resident) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident since August and she has had the best care I could ask for, although she is no longer with me I know she is in the best capable hands and I know I won't have to worry about her wellbeing.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Forefaulds Care Home

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review - it is so appreciated by our team. It's wonderful to hear how happy you are with your wife's care. Best wishes.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.754)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10 for Forefaulds 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.754 for Forefaulds Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 211 Ratings = 4.754

  • 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 Forefaulds Care Home is based on 18 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 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 18 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: 7 Oct 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Adequate

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How good is our leadership? Good

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How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Good

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How well is care and support planned? Good

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

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Meet the Team (3)

Kirsty

Kirsty Bagan

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2021

Kirsty is a fantastic asset to our team at Forefaulds, organising a whole host of enriching and interactive activity sessions for our residents.


Kirsty is passionate about keeping our residents connected to our local community, embracing community groups into life in our home and getting our residents out and about to places they love to visit.


She spends time getting to really know our residents and what they love to do, so she can create experiences that bring them joy.


Kirsty has been such an inspiration, we nominated her for the National Care Awards for the Newcomer Award - and she was shortlisted as a finalist!


Hero (Apolinario)

Hero (Apolinario)

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2018

As one of our care assistants, Hero loves being a part of the team at Forefaulds, working with his wonderful colleagues.


Jane

Jane Gailey

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2010

After working at Forefaulds for over a decade, Jane loves spending time with all of our residents and finds getting to know them and looking after them so very rewarding.


Frequently Asked Questions about Forefaulds Care Home

What types of Care is Forefaulds Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Forefaulds Care Home provide?

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

How many Rooms does Forefaulds Care Home have?

There are 53 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Forefaulds Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Forefaulds Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?

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