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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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 Carol Y (Private Carer of Resident) published on 1 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was welcomed by staff on arrival. All staff that I came across were pleasant and helpful. The home environment was warm, calming and relaxed. The areas of the that I accessed were furnished and decorated to a high standard. Staff and management very much approachable.

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Review from Ian G (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my mother entered Parklands Care Home in July 2015 I have always felt at ease with the care she was getting. The staff are very approachable and always answer any questions or concerns I have.


My mother is usually at ease with the staff in her room and in the lounges. The little trips out they

have are very good for the residents.

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Review from A G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law went into Parklands in very poor health. We didn't expect her to live very long but she stayed there until recently when she passed away.


It was all down to the care she received. In our experience, Parklands is very friendly, welcoming you in on every visit.


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Review from Sandra B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Personal care is individualised to the needs of the resident.


Housekeeping, in general, is good - the carpet, deep recesses of chairs, tables etc could have a more thorough clean. This is completed but requires it being brought to their attention.


Activities still seem very limited - putting on

a film or radio is insufficient stimulation.


More engagement with local community groups/schools etc may generate more interesting visits, concerts etc.


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Review from Joan M (Wife of Resident) published on 21 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has Alzheimers and is being cared for with great sympathy and understanding of his condition. He is always treated with respect and every effort is made to make sure he is comfortable and content. There is a lovely, caring atmosphere in the lounges and the staff are very welcoming and friendly.
I have every confidence that my husband is being well cared for.

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Review from Eileen K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would thoroughly recommend Parklands to anyone looking to place their relative in a caring, professional and well-run environment.
The rooms are modern, clean and exceptionally well maintained and as a purpose built facility Parklands enjoys easily accessible lounges and dining rooms all on the
same level which is good for the residents to be able to be free to move around on their own.
Mum has always complimented the friendliness of the staff and she is relaxed knowing she has the privacy of her own room but help on hand should she need it.
Management is open and accessible which is really reassuring whenever you have a query and are always quick to respond.
We were recommended Parklands by a care professional and I'm pleased to report they were quite right!

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Review from Lisa K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother-in-law gets treated with kindness, dignity and patience. Staff including Management listen to her and her family's wishes and if possible act on them promptly and are very approachable. Thank you!

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Review from Rosetta R (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 7 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are wonderful and greet you with cheerfulness, they can't do enough for you. Most homes you go into there is usually a smell of urine but there is no smell here, it is very fresh and comforting. We come a fair distance to see my sister in law and it was lunch time when we came but the staff and
manager brought us in and made us a cup of tea and made us feel very welcome. The Parklands is close to a very high standard and my sister in law has everything she needs here.

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Review from Iain P (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After visiting 6 nursing home in the area, this was my first choice. On approach, the nursing home is very well maintained, especially the garden areas, which is important to my mother. The first impression was very good. I was made to feel welcome when I made my first enquiry. Staff very helpful and
genuine, the home itself is very well maintained, clean and well designed.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend this home.

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Review from Alan G (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Parklands Alloa is a wonderful home. My mother is well looked after and cared for by the staff since she has been here approximately 18 months.

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Review from Ronald M (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is mum's first time in a care home full time.
I am happy that she is being well looked after.

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Review from William P (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff always very friendly and helpful. Always see cleaners at work during my weekly visit.

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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

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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.