Marchglen Care Centre

2 Gannel Hill View, Fishcross, Alloa FK10 3GN
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8.7 16 Reviews
  • Marchglen Care Centre, Alloa
Marchglen is located in Fishcross and enjoying wonderful views over the Ochil Hills, Marchglen is renowned for providing care of the very highest standard. Marchglen comprises of four small homes within the grounds. Each home provides different types of care and support including physical disabilities, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in both young adults and elderly.

Aberfoyle House supports people living with learning disabilities and those who require nursing support. In addition, the house is fully-equipped to support people who have or in the past have exhibited challenging behaviours.

Duchray House supports older people with learning disabilities who may also require nursing support. The home is also able to support people who have shown signs of challenging behaviours.

Avondhu House is able to provide care for people living with physical disabilities and those who require additional nursing support. The home can provide support for people living with Huntington's chorea, Melas Syndrome and other physically debilitating conditions.

Menteith House can support people living with acquired brain injuries and also those with complex needs who require nursing support.

The four homes are linked by day centre, Abercromby Court, which provides a range of therapies, resources and activities for residents at all four houses.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2150
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2150
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2400

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Marchglen Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Tracy Currie (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (36)

Marchglen Care Centre Reviews (16)

8.7

Marchglen Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.655) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Marchglen Care Centre has 16 reviews.

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Review from John K (Resident) published on 1 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been a resident at Marchglen for many years. He has been looked after so well. He is always immaculately turned out and personally looked after, even when I come in unannounced. He loves the staff, and his food is always made to accommodate his tastes. The staff are Marchglen are a credit
to the home.
Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your friend feels so well cared for at Marchglen. Our team works hard to create a warm and welcoming environment, and it's lovely to know their efforts are appreciated. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from S M (Sister of Resident) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister has been cared for by Marchglen for a few years. She is settled and well taken care of by the staff. The staff are very welcoming to me and the family. They chat to us and keep us updated on my sisters health and the steps they are taking to keep her comfortable.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's wonderful to hear how settled and comfortable your sister feels at Marchglen. Knowing that you and your family also feel welcome and at ease when you visit means a great deal to us. It's a privilege to care for your sister, and it's always a pleasure to see you and your family. We'll continue doing all we can to keep her comfortable and well supported.

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Review from A M (Sister of Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely ambience in Duchray Unit from the minute you step in. The staff are helpful and pleasant and always have a few friendly words when I visit. The rooms are light, airy and spacious. If staff pop into the room during my visit they always offer a cuppa or a coffee and we usually have a wee general
chat. The unit is tidy and clean and I feel staff morale is higher following the appointment of the new manager. Overall I enjoy my visits with my sister and the unit does have a homely atmosphere! Sorry, I cannot comment on food and drink as I am not present during my sister's mealtimes.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're so glad to hear that you're happy with your sister's care at Marchglen. Our team takes great care in providing the best experience for residents and their families as well as ensuring a clean and tidy space at all times so being recognised for our hard work means a lot to us!

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Review from David C (Brother of Resident) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister receives very good care and sees Marchglen as her home! Staff take care of her daily needs, and I love how I can visit any time of the day or night and feel welcomed! The home puts on different events on a regular basis for both residents and their families.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review, David! We're happy to hear that your sister is receiving such good care at Marchglen and that you both enjoy the activities here. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from Tommy T (Son of Resident) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly great care home, my mum has been a resident for well over a decade and she is so well looked after. The staff are always friendly and helpful and they've always been supportive of my family and me any time we have questions or requests.
Care homes are always lambasted for poor service and it's
rare that the good ones get the credit they deserve - Marchglen is a great place and I'm so happy with how well looked after my mum is!
Reply from Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Tommy, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care at Marchglen. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from John M (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really fantastic place which provides specialist care for my mum. The staff looking after Mum are really great - such a friendly, professional and caring bunch. I feel confident that she is getting the care that she needs. Nursing and care staff are very communicative and care is very person centred.
My mum is often having a laugh with some of the carers there and she has developed some really close bonds. There is a regular programme of activities organised, which is great for residents’ general well-being. The new management are very approachable, available to chat and have made a massive positive impact on Marchglen. Mum is content, comfortable and well looked after.
Reply from Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

We would like to thank you for your words of kindness and recognition of the team at Marchglen, which are very much appreciated. All comments will be passed on to the team and thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Joyce F (Mother of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In these challenging times, staff at Marchglen Care Centre have been unfailingly kind and caring. Regular updates about the resident’s health have helped me greatly. Sharing the care of a loved one isn’t always easy, and the staff have worked hard to reassure and support me through this period.
Reply from Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you for your review and positive comments regarding our home and staff who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Lilian H (Mother of Resident) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find my daughter to be well looked after. She is always clean and tidy. Meals are first class. Chefs do a grand job producing lovely food, great choice too. The bedroom is always clean and tidy. Entertainment is good too, some of the outings are not always appropriate for my daughter, but others are
ok. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Marek Tarnawski, Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to review Marchglen, we really appreciate your feedback. At Marchglen we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities. We are very pleased that you have a positive impression of our team and the high-quality care and service they provide. Activities are an extremely important part of daily life at the home, so we have requested that one of our Activities Coordinators invites you to be involved in the regular review of your loved one’s activity programme. We welcome the opportunity to improve and hope you will continue to share your thoughts with us in the home in future.

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Review from Alison H (Sister of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Marchglen Care Centre is an ideal place for any relative/loved one who needs special care. It is beautifully decorated and always clean. Staff very friendly and helpful and the care is 1st class, food and drink are also beautiful, due to the dedicated kitchen staff who go that extra mile to provide
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Review from Arline W (Aunt of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece is very happy living here. The care is very good in all aspects of her needs.
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Review from I R (Husband of Resident) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Marchglen friendly homely place. Care staff and nurses are kind and there for your every need. Have always been treated well and felt welcome to treat it like a home.
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Review from W R (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Marchglen is a friendly and happy place for residents. My sister in law has been here for nine months and is treated well with a high level of care and respect from staff. The manager is approachable and always ensures that everything is to a very high standard. All in all an excellent facility.
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Review from Bill F (Husband of Resident) published on 27 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was a resident in Menteith unit for 7 years ( she died sept 19th 2016 ) in all that time the staff were so kind to her and looked after her very well I never had to worry when I was not there, they also showed me great kindness throughout these years, I have recently retired as a paramedic
with 30 years service and had to attend many nursing homes and this one was by far the best, keep up the good work, and again thank you.
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Review from Agnes G (Wife of Resident) published on 27 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All I can say is I could not find another home with the care and dignity that is shown to my husband and our family, from the Marchglen staff. We as a family call it our second home. I am kept up to date with all his care. There is always someone to talk to, even for his grand kids.
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Review from Gail S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff were not only friendly to my dad but were friendly to myself and my gran's mum. Professional care always. The staff's personalities and sense of humour made my dad's experience a lot better.
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Review from Lady C (Wife of Resident) published on 4 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent facility. At times staffing levels are lower than they should be which results in care being delivered late. All staff are extremely caring to our whole family, not just the residents. It is definitely considered as a home from home, even the dog is welcome.
Reply from Lorena Love, Home Manager at Marchglen Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to review Marchglen Care Centre, we really appreciate your feedback. At Marchglen we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care and facilities. Our Care Team works hard to ensure all of our residents needs are met in a timely fashion, allowing us to be able to provide person centred care and spend valuable time with our residents. We welcome the opportunity to improve, and hope you will continue to share your thoughts with us in the home in future.

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.655)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.655) out of 10 for Marchglen Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 3 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Marchglen Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (35 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 35 Ratings = 5
  2. 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 3.655 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Marchglen Care Centre is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3.25
    2. 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 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.4 = 0.405
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 23 Jun 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Adequate (3)
How good is our staff team?
Adequate (3)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (2)

Tracy

Tracy Currie

Job Title: Home Manager

“With over 30 years of experience as a Nurse and Home Manager, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals with complex needs to live the lives they choose. My primary focus has been on assisting people with cognitive and learning disabilities to maximise their independence and access to local communities.
After working in a nurse consultancy role, advising on the impact of disabilities caused by health conditions, I returned to home management. This decision was driven by my desire to reconnect directly with residents and their families as I missed the personal interaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
As a collaborative manager with extensive experience, I have a wealth of knowledge in supporting residents through person-centred planning. My goal remains to place residents at the heart of all decisions affecting their care. I find great joy in seeing individuals grow and live the lives they choose. It’s rewarding to watch both teams and residents gain independence and autonomy. For me, care provision must come from the heart, driven by empathy, and the passion to include both families and residents in all decisions affecting their lives.”

Lorraine

Lorraine Ashbridge

Job Title: Chef

I get to know every resident personally and their specific needs. I work closely with our teams to keep up-to-date on any changes to our residents health or nutritional needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marchglen Care Centre

What types of Care is Marchglen Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Marchglen Care Centre have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Marchglen Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Marchglen Care Centre to the centre of Alloa?

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

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