Forthland Lodge

6 Alemoor Park, Edinburgh EH7 6US
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Forthland Lodge provides high quality nursing care for elderly people and those living with dementia. It also has a separate specialist unit that support individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries.

Located in Edinburgh near a number of shops and local amenities, the home has good transport links to both Central Edinburgh and Portobello Beach.

Forthland Lodge offers 47 fully furnished ensuite bedrooms as well as four spacious lounge/dining areas, giving residents a range of choices when it comes to socialising, relaxing or enjoying the tasty meals prepared by the in-house kitchen team.

There are also landscaped gardens that are safe, secure and easily accessible, providing an area where residents can relax, enjoy some gardening, or welcome their loved ones for a BBQ in the warmer months. The hairdressing and beauty salon is also available for residents who enjoy a spot of pampering.

With access to healthcare professionals, including GPs, Occupational & Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Specialist Nursing Services and Community Mental Health Teams, every aspect of care is taken of. The team also make use of assistive technology which not only helps to maintain the safety of residents but also aids their mobility, giving them as much independence as possible.

Forthland Lodge’s dedicated Activities Team offer a wide range of activities to suit every resident's interests, making sure there is always something to keep them engaged and enjoying each day.

As part of the Meallmore Group, Forthland Lodge follows infection control procedures in line with the latest public health guidance.
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Care Provided by Forthland Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 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 47 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1858 – £1858
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1858 – £1858
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1858 – £1858
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1858 – £1858

For further information relating to fees, please contact the home.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Forthland Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Forthland Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority

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.

Contact Forthland Lodge to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Wendy Forbes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2008
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (47)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (46)

Forthland Lodge Reviews (18)

8.8

Forthland Lodge has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.845) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forthland Lodge has 18 reviews.

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Review from G M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I dont live locally so visit infrequently but Im happy enough with how mum and dad are cared for in my absence. No cause for complaint. Stimulating activities, kind abd helpful staff, well managed, clean
Reply from Cameron King, Forthland Lodge Care Home at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for your kind review. It's lovely to know that even from afar, you feel confident your mum and dad are happy and well cared for. The Forthland team are committed to creating a warm, engaging…read more
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Review from W H (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home has been fantastic for my aunt and all the family I can't thank the fantastic staff enough
They go above and beyond for us
There are plenty of activities for them inside and outside
The food is very nice also
The staff can't be more helpful
Reply from Cameron King, Forthland Lodge Care Home at Forthland Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear your aunt is thriving at Forthland Lodge. Our team takes great pride in creating a home that's full of activity, good food, and genuine…read more
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Review from M O (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My godmother has been living in Forthland Lodge for nearly 5 years and we have been very happy with how she has settled to life in here. She was well supported after her twin sister died (who also lived in Forthland) in February.
She is always well turned out when we call to see her and feel
guilty if we arrive when she is engaged in one of the activities and take her out.
She has had a few teeth removed but has not suffered any weight loss that we've noticed and anyway she enjoys the food served here.
The staff always let us know if there are any concerns or permissions required for vaccines etc.
Reply from Cameron King, Forthland Lodge Care Home at Forthland Lodge
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It's lovely to hear that your godmother has felt so well supported over her time with us at Forthland Lodge - especially through the difficult…read more
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Review from Alex B (Husband of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My initial observations was that Forthland Lodge was not like a "normal" Care Home and could be described as a large bungalow integrated in a housing estate with a Conservatory looking onto an open well kept garden supplemented by other outdoor seating areas - excellent environment. Internally, the
no of clients was just under 50 making it quieter than other Care Homes I viewed.


As most people agree, it is the level of care that is the most important factor and again my observations showed the staff displayed a high level of care in all aspects of my wife's needs along with showing empathy and some fun where appropriate. This was also the observations of my wife's friends and relatives who were always offered a cup of tea and biscuits on arrival.


I have not heard of any complaints of the meals provided, and the room was clean and tidy and equipped with full en-suite facilities (unlike some other Care Homes). Finally, there is generally no problems of getting parked.

Reply from Cameron, Forthland Lodge Care Home at Forthland Lodge
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're delighted to hear that your experience of Forthland Lodge has been so positive, from the calm and homely environment to the quality of…read more
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Review from Steven B (Son of Resident) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The bedroom my mother sleeps in does on occasion smell of urine. The shower room WC on my last visit had not been cleaned properly. I cannot comment on the food and drink she is given. It appears when visiting my mum that the staff are attentive.
Reply from Cameron, Forthland Lodge Care Home Representative at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to maintain high standards at Forthland and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Cleanliness is very important to us, and we will ensure our…read more
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Review from C O (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our dad has been a resident here for over 4 years now. He is well looked after and comfortable here. We chose Forthland Lodge as it is local to us and we are pleased with our choice of care home. He is known to all the staff and is able to choose how much/little interaction he wants.
Reply from Cameron, Forthland Lodge Care Home Representative at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for sharing your kind words about Forthland Lodge. We're so pleased to hear that your dad feels comfortable and well cared for and that you're happy with your choice of care home. It's…read more
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad is really happy and settled in Forthland Lodge. He has a lovely large room with his own toilet, shower room and TV. Occasionally he will sit in the restrooms that are also available. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. He enjoys his food and he has a large choice of meals to choose from
during the day as well as being offered coffee and snacks. On a personal note, most of the time I can park outside the care home which is convenient and if I have ever had a question or issue I have found the senior staff obliging and efficient.
Reply from Cameron, Forthland Lodge Care Home Representative at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for sharing such kind words about your dad's experience at Forthland Lodge. We're so pleased to hear that he's comfortable in his room and enjoys the meals and variety throughout the day.…read more
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Review from kirsten G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff are lovely and can't do enough for him. He loves living here.
He was in respite before moving in here which was lovely however his room here is much bigger and he has the added benefit of having his own shower room.
Great place to be.
Reply from Cameron, Forthland Lodge Care Home Representative at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. It means a lot to know that your father-in-law has found a home here and feels happy and comfortable. Hearing that he loves his room and has settled in so well,…read more
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Review from Andrew R (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum's overall care has been good. She is content and looks well. We do have an issue with the laundry and missing clothes. Which is frustrating and costly. Also Mum's TV remote keeps getting lost. Her room is clean and tidy. The staff are always friendly and supportive. As a visitor we are well cared
for with the offer of tea and a biscuit. The facilities are well cared for and tidy.
Reply from Wendy Forbes, Care Home Manager at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences regarding Forthland Lodge. We genuinely appreciate your feedback and your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mum is…read more
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Review from G W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The ethos is good and staff at Forthland Lodge Care Home are caring and friendly and our dad is cared for well, so we are very happy about that.
We would like to see more activities done with residents as there is not much entertainment or activities going on.
Control of our Dad's diabetic diet could
also be better.
Reply from Wendy Forbes, Care Home Manager at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you find our ethos positive and we greatly appreciate your kind words about our caring and friendly staff.
Regarding…read more
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Review from Lesley C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad came into care on 19/04/2023, this was a very upsetting time for our family. Everyone at Forthland Lodge Care Home has welcomed my dad and our family.
I can't thank you all for the help and support you're giving my dad. We feel safe now Dad is with you, he is looked after well. Forthland staff
are so helpful. Dad has had a new lower bed, alarms in his room and a crashmat if he falls. I get a phone call if Dad falls. I appreciate everything you do for my dad. Thank you.
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Review from Mandy J (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad and myself are very pleased with the care that my mum is receiving in the home. We couldn't ask for anything more to be done. My mum appears to be settled and happy.
Reply from Forthland Lodge, Manager at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to review our services here at Forthland Lodge and that you are happy with the care your mum is receiving. All of our team here at Forthland value your feedback. Thank…read more
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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have just attended my mother's second 6 monthly review. Fourthland Lodge have been very attentive and imaginative in meeting my mother's changing needs and interests. They achieve this through friendly observation and reflection.
It is hard to see my mother as Alzheimer's ravages her, but, in this
setting, she is safe, confident and busy, alongside peers and professionals who show affection kindness and diligence. This is a great comfort in difficult times.
Reply from Forthland Lodge, Manager at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to review our services here at Forthland Lodge, and that you are happy with the care your mum is receiving and all of our team here at Forthlands values your feedback and…read more
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Review from A F (Wife of Resident) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has now been in care for three years and his dementia has progressed rapidly. He is unable to make good use of the facilities in the home now, but as a family, we are happy with the care given. We are always informed of any changes in his health. Suffering from seizures he was prescribed
medication and to avoid falls from his bed the bed was lowered and a safety mat put down. We also receive six monthly reviews and as a family, we are always consulted regarding his care and medication.
Reply from Forthland Lodge, Manager at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for taking the time to review our services here at Forthland Lodge, and that you are happy with the care your husband is receiving and the team values your feedback.
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Review from Agnes J (Wife of Resident) published on 5 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband is a resident of this care home. I feel basically he is being looked after well enough, but sometimes it is difficult to get any requests sorted out. He was measured for support stockings for his very swollen feet months ago. They were ordered, but still no sign of them. His badly swollen
feet are affecting his mobility. He is also awaiting a little narrow table for his room. The one he has can't pull into his chair for him to drink. I would like to have more contact with the manager when I need things sorted out, but never see her. Quite a few of his items are missing, no sign of them.
Reply from Forthland Lodge, Deputy Manager at Forthland Lodge
Hi, thank you for taking the time to review our service at Forthland Lodge. There were some issues with the measuring and supply of the support stockings however this has been resolved and we are…read more
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Review from M M (Friend of Resident) published on 8 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I feel well having visited my friend today. He was all showered and shaved, his room and shower room was nice and clean. I am so pleased that he has progressed well since being in Forthland Lodge, Edinburgh.
Reply from Forthland Lodge, Manager at Forthland Lodge
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad you see your friend is progressing well at Forthland Lodge.
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Review from Dennis W (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for two years now and is very happy with the home and all related services.
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Review from Doris B (Wife of Resident) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home has been refurbished with new furniture and newly decorated. Staff working hard to look after the residents and this makes a very homely atmosphere.
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.845)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.845) out of 10 for Forthland Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 7 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 4.400 for Forthland Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (53 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.4
  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 4.445 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forthland Lodge is based on 7 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    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 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.4 = 0.745
  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 Oct 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Good (4)
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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Wendy

Wendy Forbes

Job Title: Care Home Manager

At Forthland Lodge, I am passionate about providing a comfortable environment that is a happy place to both live and work.


In 1991, I qualified as a mental health nurse and worked in both the NHS and private care for over 20 years until I joined Meallmore in 2012. Throughout this time, I have gained significant insight into the care needs of the elderly and I am dedicated to providing the best quality care to our residents.


Our care home staff work hard to build relationships with residents, developing an understanding of what is best for each individual in our home and what hobbies and activities they enjoy.


Our weekly breakfast club and regular coffee mornings are a great opportunity for residents to socialise with one another and take part in activities within the local community. The conservatory and garden also serve as the ideal space to enjoy some quiet relaxation.


I endeavour to have everyone feel welcome when they come to Forthland Lodge and our staff go the extra mile to ensure that everyone’s needs are met.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forthland Lodge

What types of Care is Forthland Lodge registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Forthland Lodge have?

There are 47 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Forthland Lodge?

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

How far is Forthland Lodge to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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