Parklands Care Home

60 Alloa Park Drive, Alloa FK10 1QY
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9.6 52 Reviews
  • Parklands Care Home, Alloa
Welcome to Meallmore’s purpose-built nursing home in Alloa.

Parklands' aim is to provide a welcoming and homely environment whilst delivering high-quality, professional, person-centred care and support, always inclusive of residents and their families.

The team follow strict infection control procedures in line with the latest public health guidance.

The home has a team of experienced registered nurses and care workers who provide personalised nursing care for older people, and those with dementia and other health conditions. Residents also have access to healthcare professionals, including GPs, Occupational & Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Specialist Nursing Services and Community Mental Health Teams.

Parklands offers 62 fully furnished, ensuite bedrooms finished to a high standard, including large dual aspect deluxe rooms, as well as a spacious outdoors area.

The dedicated Activities Team like to keep residents active, offering a varied programme of activities that can be tailored to suit individual needs. The home is situated on good transport links and located near a number of shops. Residents are supported and encouraged to socialise and continue their hobbies both in the home and within the wider community.

The home has extensive communal space which is adaptable according to the needs and wishes of the resident group - this includes:

• Assistive technology to support the freedom of choice, dignity and care of residents
• Six lounge/dining areas to ensure residents can choose their preferred area to socialise, as well as enjoy professionally prepared nutritional meals
• Sunflower Café area for residents and visitors to chat and enjoy some refreshments
• Dedicated quiet spaces, along with a hairdressing/beauty salon

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Care Provided by Parklands Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 62 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Diane Stone (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (62)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Parklands 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 £1,780
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,780
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,780
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,780
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,780
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,780
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,780
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,780

  • For further information relating to fees, please contact the home
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Parklands Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Parklands Care Home Reviews (52)

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9.6

Parklands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.638) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Parklands Care Home has 52 reviews.

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Review from Anne N (Wife of Resident) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband is very happy in his care home. He has settled well and that is due to the staff who have been extremely good. No problem is insurmountable. Staff are always cheerful. Manager keeps us all informed. Would not hesitate to recommend this home and staff to anyone.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your very kind feedback about the home and the staff. I will be sure to pass this on to the team.


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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is now settled and appears happy in her new environment. The management and staff are extremely helpful and the activities coordinator has been excellent in keeping me updated with Mum's activities.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback about the home and the staff. We are glad that Mum has settled in well and you are happy with everything so far.


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Review from Mary W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Parklands Care Home is a lovely well run home. My mum has been in care here since January 2020 and has been treated with dignity and respect by all the staff. There are lots of events going on in the home that keep everyone's spirits up during this terrible time of Covid. My mum could not have been
in a better care home and I thank all the staff for all their hard work over the last year.

Reply from Parklands Care, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback about the home, I will be sure to pass on your thanks to the staff team. We really appreciate your kind words following a very difficult year for all.


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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum has been in Parklands for 2 years and my brother and I are extremely happy with the care she's been given. The staff are very approachable and have sorted any issues (even though minor) very quickly and without fuss. We feel mum gets treated as an individual and with dignity.

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Review from Isabel W (Friend of Resident) published on 19 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have visited Parklands in Alloa weekly since my friend moved there 18 months ago. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the staff so helpful. I knew my friend was safe and well cared for. She died a few weeks ago in her 96th year. During the last few weeks of her life, she could not have had better care
and was treated at all times with such dignity. Her friend there will miss her so much and I have been very impressed with the loving support the staff have given her. A credit to their work.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your review Isabel, your kind words are truly appreciated by the team. It was our pleasure to care for your friend, she was a lovely lady and is missed by all.


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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved to Parklands on 31st March. She is very happy and seems to be very well cared for.
The staff are kind and cheerful and patient when issues/queries arise management and staff are receptive and try to resolve. Parklands seem to be a good team.

Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words Anne. We are glad that Mum is happy and settled here at Parklands.


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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found the staff to be very professional, caring and friendly with my father. They really do seem to really like him and treat him with respect and dignity at all times. I have some comfort in knowing he is being so well looked after.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, the team will be thrilled. Everyone here loves being recognised for the service we provide and we really appreciate that you can see how we feel about your father. That makes your feedback special.


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Review from A S (Brother of Resident) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother moved into care several weeks ago after having spent about six months in hospital. When in hospital he became very depressed and was at times hallucinating and very distraught. On arrival at the care home at first, he was very unsettled. Over the past few weeks, the care he has received from
the staff has been amazing. He has completely changed, is settled and now enjoying himself and feels very safe and comfortable. All credit to the staff and the care home for the most improvement in his life.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your very kind feedback. The team will be thrilled to hear you feel they have made such a difference.


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Review from Jean L (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been in Parklands for two weeks on an emergency admission. The difference in him in this time is phenomenal and that is down to the expert care he has received. I cannot thank the staff enough for the excellent care they have given him, he is like a new man. Thank you again from all of
our family.

Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will be sure to pass this on to the whole team. It is valuable feedback like this that enables us to keep the standards as high as possible. It was a pleasure to have your father at Parklands for his short stay, he will be missed when he leaves us. We wish your father and your family well as you move on.


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Review from Tim I (Husband of Resident) published on 21 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely happy and satisfied with the second review after approximately a 6 week period in the home. Senior nurse and general social work representative sitting in on review all significant points raised and fully answered.

Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback Tim. We are happy to hear that things are going well for your wife and yourself. It has been lovely getting to know you both so far. I will certainly pass your comments on to the nurse involved in this review, this is valuable feedback.


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Review from J I (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home has very good facilities. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. The communal rooms are light and airy and there are a number for residents and guests to choose from. The nursing staff are very friendly and have a nice manner with residents from what we've observed.

Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely comments and feedback. We will be sure to share this with the rest of the team. It has been lovely getting to know your Mum and her family during her time with us so far.


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Review from S K H (Wife of Resident) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

To keep it short, very satisfied they looked after my husband very well.

Reply from Manager, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure to provide a service to you and your husband.


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Review from Gillian H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been in Parklands for four and a half years. I have had no qualms at all with regards to her nursing care. Charge Nurse management has been excellent as has been the carer, hotel management etc.
I am made to feel part of the decision-making process at all times and feel the link that the
staff have developed with me is crucial.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for the feedback. I am particularly pleased to note how useful you find being involved in decision making as this is something we try to achieve for everyone.


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Review from Bridget N (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Parklands in Alloa for just over 1 year. I am sad when I leave after visiting her but I never worry because I know she is in the best place. She is very well looked after and the staff are brilliant with her and with us - her family.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, Bridget. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the team.


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Review from G R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always hoped that we would find somewhere for dad that is caring and kind. Parklands is that and much more. From the first call with the manager to the interaction with all of the staff, the overriding impression is one of professional, kind, caring and compassionate staff who provide a calm, warm,
safe and happy environment for residents. I can't thank that team at Parklands enough so far for the care they are giving my dad and the support they are giving to us as a family. It is truly a wonderful place.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your very kind comments, it is always lovely for the team to receive such positive feedback.


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Review from Ann H (Private Carer of Resident) published on 18 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a carer for a homecare agency, I have been in my position for 23 years. I have now been going into Parklands for over 2 years, I feel my service user is well looked after by staff and management. She is comfortable and well fed. Personal care good, happy in environment. I feel staff and management
are very helpful if I need a hand with anything, to help support my time with my service user.

Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your review Ann. It is always helpful to get reviews from fellow professionals, particularly those who have a broad knowledge of different care homes and what they offer. The team will be delighted!


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Review from M B (Partner of Resident) published on 12 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are helpful and friendly. The environment is very pleasant, rooms comfortable and social areas attractive.

Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind and positive comments about Parklands. This is what we strive to achieve and your feedback helps us maintain these standards.


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Review from Shona M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was a resident here since July last year. There are no words that I can say or write that will express how much I think of a wonder and high level of care that the whole team of staff gave my mum. She came alive when she moved there. I will shout till my voice goes, in praising them. I will not
think twice about recommending them to anyone looking for a place for a loved one.

Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely kind words Shona. I'll be sure to pass this on to the staff team. I am pleased that you and your Mum had such a positive experience at Parklands and it was a pleasure to have contributed to her improved quality of life during her time with us.


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Review from Brodie P (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been supported by Parklands Care Home for some three years. The home is spotlessly clean, the staff caring and attentive and any response to issues we have raised have been prompt and efficient. The staff seem genuinely fond of the residents which is in my experience not always the case
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Review from Sylvia P (Wife of Resident) published on 18 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My darling husband has been in Parklands Care Home since March 2017. I visit every day and through my observation and interaction with staff, I have both admiration and the highest respect for all of them. They treat all the loved ones in their charge with dignity, respect and above all kindness. The
bedroom is always clean, his clothes are treated very respectfully. I would 100% recommend Parklands to anyone who is looking for excellence and the best of care.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.638)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.638) out of 10 for Parklands Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.638 for Parklands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 174 Ratings = 4.638

  • 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 Parklands Care Home is based on 14 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 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 14 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: 10 May 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Adequate

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How good is our leadership? Good

(4)
How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Very good

(5)
How well is care and support planned? Good

(4)

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

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Meet the Team (2)

Diane

Diane Stone

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

I am the Home Manager at Parklands Care Home in Alloa, bringing over 25 years of healthcare experience, including 14 years in care home management. Originally from Hampshire, I began my career as an intensive care nurse after earning my degree in Adult Health Nursing from the University of Southampton in 2001.


After a decade in intensive care, I transitioned to care home nursing, where I found my passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Since moving to Scotland, I have worked across nursing homes, intensive care, learning disability support, and mental health care, before joining Meallmore’s Parklands Care Home as Deputy Manager in 2023.


Now as Home Manager, I am committed to ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care in a welcoming and supportive environment. I am proud to lead a fantastic team and be part of an organisation that truly values quality care, community, and continuous improvement.


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Edna Woods

Job Title: Care Home Administrator

Joined: 2012

Edna has worked at Parklands Care Home since 2012


Edna finds her job rewarding and loves how everyday is different.


Edna enjoys providing support to the team and assisting the management to operate a successful and well managed home by responding to the needs of staff, residents and relatives.