This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.
Visitors car park is located at the front of the building
Barchester Fordmill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Fordmill Care Home has 141 reviews.
Review from Trevor S (Husband of Resident) published on 27 February 2025
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Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Thank you for your kind review, look forward to taking care of your wife again in May.
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Review from rebecca k (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2025
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Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Fordmill at Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Thank you for your review and very kind words. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Frank D (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review Frank, I'll pass your feedback onto the staff.
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Review from Lesley S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Fordmill at Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Thank you for your review and very kind words. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Clare B (Niece of Resident) published on 4 November 2024
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Thank you for your kind review, Clare, I will pass this on to the staff.
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Review from Paul R (Son of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 October 2024
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Thank you for your kind review, Paul, see you next year.
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Review from Heather S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Thank you for your kind review Heather. Looking forward to seeing you again next year.
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Review from Pamela S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2024
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Thank you for your kind review, Pamela, I'll pass this on to the staff.
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Review from Alison M (Friend of Resident) published on 21 October 2024
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Thank you for your kind review Alison. I'm glad you enjoyed the birthday celebrations.
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Review from Helen K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 October 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review, Helen, please come back and see us for coffee and cake sometime.
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Review from C K (Son of Resident) published on 16 October 2024
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Thank you for your kind review. I'll pass your thanks on to the staff.
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Review from Fraser K (Grandson of Resident) published on 15 October 2024
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Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Fordmill at Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from George M (Son of Resident) published on 9 October 2024
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Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Fordmill at Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Pamela B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 September 2024
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Thank you for your kind review, Pamela. I will pass your thanks on to my team.
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Review from Susan M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review, I'll be sure to pass this feedback onto the staff.
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Review from Lillavine Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2024
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Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Fordmill at Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Jessie R (Wife of Resident) published on 9 September 2024
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Thank you for that kind review Jessie. Am so glad you felt reassured and that your husband had a pleasant stay.
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Review from Donna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024
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Please accept our condolences to you and the family at this time. Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
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Review from Julie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2024
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Thank you for this lovely review, Julie, I'm so happy Mum has settled into life at Fordmill.
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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2024
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Barchester Fordmill 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 53 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 52 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.849 for Barchester Fordmill Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (538 Excellents x 5) + (75 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 622 Ratings = 4.849
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 Barchester Fordmill Care Home is based on 52 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 52 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.
Date: 4 Dec 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing? |
Excellent
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Very good
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How good is our staff team? |
Very good
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How good is our setting? |
Very good
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How well is care and support planned? |
Very good
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Job Title: General Manager
Welcome to Fordmill Care Home; my name is Aileen and I am the General Manager here.
I have previously worked in hospitals in Gloucester and Epping, specialising in neurology and breast cancer. Upon return from the Middle East in 1995, I commenced my career in the care sector. I moved back to Scotland in 2000 to purchase my own care home which I managed with my mother. When my family came along I decided to sell the home and came to work part-time at Fordmill in 2004.
My aim in the home is to ensure residents are happy with the care being provided by the team, and I work closely with the staff to ensure the highest standards are achieved. This is reflected in our Care Inspectorate grades and high recommendations on carehome.co.uk.
Job Title: Home Administrator
Joined: 2020
I have been working for Barchester since January 2020. I deal with all aspects of the administration of the home to ensure it runs smoothly, from invoicing, ordering, recruitment, and setting up contracts, to manning the telephones, there's never a dull day!
I consider myself to be extremely privileged to work in our lovely home with such wonderful people, with wonderful stories to tell and perhaps the most rewarding is when a resident comes into the home on a permanent basis and in no time at all they inform us that this is their home. What greater compliment can Barchester receive?
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Joined: 2016
I’m Julia and I have been working at Fordmill since December 2016. I really enjoy art and studied Graphic Design & Illustration in Dundee. I love being with people and using my skills to improve their quality of life and bring a smile to their faces through crafts, games and all sorts of other activities.
I plan out the activities, either for groups or individuals, according to specific needs and interests. It’s a real joy to get to know residents and their loved ones and I’m grateful to Barchester for giving me the opportunity to work with them and bring some sunshine into the residents’ lives.
I have been a finalist in the National Care Awards once and twice in the Barchester Care Awards
Job Title: Head of Unit
Joined: 2006
I have worked at Fordmill since 2006 and am currently Head of Unit downstairs.
Job Title: Head of Unit
Joined: 2020
I have worked at Fordmill since 2020 and am currently Head of Unit upstairs.
Job Title: Head Chef
Joined: 2023
I am Head Chef and have worked at Fordmill since 2023.
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Joined: 2005
I have worked at Fordmill since 2005 and oversee housekeeping and laundry.
Job Title: Head of Maintenance
Joined: 2002
I have worked at Fordmill since 2002. I am currently Head of maintenance but have also been head of housekeeping.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2024
I have worked at Fordmill since 2024 and was previously a student nurse at Fordmill. I am currently the deputy manager overseeing the clinical aspect of the home.
Job Title: Care Practitioner
Joined: 2004
I have worked at Fordmill since 2004. I am currently supporting Derek upstairs.
Job Title: Care Practitioner
Joined: 2011
I have worked with Barchester Health Care since 20011 and currently support Marifel downstairs.