Forthland Lodge

6 Alemoor Park, Edinburgh EH7 6US
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9.3 21 Reviews
  • Forthland Lodge, Edinburgh
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: from £1988
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1988
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1988
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1988

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

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Forthland Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Forthland Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Wendy Forbes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • 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 (47)

Forthland Lodge Reviews (21)

9.3

Forthland Lodge has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.261) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forthland Lodge has 21 reviews.

Overall Experience
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Date Published
  • 21
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  • 11
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Reviewer Connection to Forthland Lodge
  • 7
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Total of 21, showing 21-21
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.
  • Facilities
  • Care / Support
  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
  • Food & Drink
  • Staff
  • Activities
  • Management
  • Safety / Security
  • Rooms
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.261)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.261) 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 4.5 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.511 for Forthland Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.511
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forthland Lodge is based on 10 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.75
    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, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Awards / Recognitions (11)

Meet the Team (1)

Wendy

Wendy Forbes

Job Title: Care Home Manager Joined: 2013

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.

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