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The home is positioned within large, peaceful, wooded grounds and is conveniently located within easy reach of Stirling, Falkirk, Kilsyth and Cumbernauld and enjoys easy access to the M80.
All of the bedrooms have bright and spacious single bed accommodation with en-suite facilities for privacy and convenience. Rooms are located on one level and are complimented by...
Care Provided by Bankview
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bankview for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bankview 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 £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Merrick(Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1993
- Last Refurbishment: 1997
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- At any time
Parking
- Free on site parking
Bankview Reviews (117)
Bankview has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bankview has 117 reviews.
Staff are friendly and approachable. There is a varied programme of activities and outings for the residents. They extend a warm welcome to family and friends. Dad received good medical care and a doctor is called when needed, and we are updated. Staff work hard and do their best in a very demanding job.
My mum has vascular dementia , she has been in bankveiw for a couple of months now and has settled in really well now, the staff are excellent with my mum getting to know her ways & are very friendly everytime a go in visit mum she seems happy everytime a see her which makes it easier and is a very warm homely place and spotlessly clean, it really puts our minds at rest knowing mum is ok and is getting well looked after
Dear Sandra, thank you for your kind words about Bankview, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the service provided.
Mum is treated with kindness and respect and the carers are getting to know her ways. She has a lovely room which is always clean anytime you visit. There are also plenty of activities for mum to be involved in.
I definitely feel better knowing that Mum is getting the care that she needs and deserves.
Dear Margaret, we are so happy to hear that you are pleased with the care and service at Bankview, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
The staff have been ever so friendly and helpful to both my wife and myself.
For a while, my wife was refusing to sit down for her meals. The staff would chase along the corridor with a sandwich or cake in hand to ensure she was not missing out. Fortunately, she has now got over this phase and appears to be eating them out of house and home.
Facilities are clean and tidy.
There are plenty of activities going on although my wife appears to enjoy the quieter life.
Dear Ian, thank you for your kind words, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the care provided at Bankview.
Staff are always friendly and helpful. Facilities are clean and tidy. I enjoy the activities offered but am not forced to do them if I am not feeling up to it. Meals are generally good and I always find something I like to eat. I enjoy when taken out on trips and I am looking forward to my Christmas outing.
She has a big bright room with a nice view.
The staff are very friendly and will do anything to help.
There is always lots going on to entertain the residents, which I am impressed with, days out, pantos, singers, musicians etc.
The areas are all kept clean and tidy.
I feel the new internal management has made huge changes which now puts Bankview as a leader in this field in Central Scotland.
Prior to my Aunt going into care, we spent a lot of time checking out care homes in our area and Bankview was seen at that time to be about the best available, but, while in the 2 years my Aunt has been there, we felt things were reasonable good, noticeable improvements in all areas have been made in the last 4-6 months as a result of restructuring and a much-improved commitment by staff at all levels.
Dear John, thank you for your kind words about Bankview, and for taking the time to leave a review.
After a period of mismanagement from September 2016 - May 2017. The home is now improving under the interim manager. The staff morale is much improved, the residents seem to be less agitated and more relaxed. The recruitment process is now in progress with a few new faces. Activity staff are very proactive with lots of new ideas being implemented to enhance the residents.
My husband has been attending this daycare for over 4 years and would have no hesitation in recommending it. The staff are outstanding, always professional, very competent with a good sense of humour. Most have been there several years so can cope with anything. The management are always available to discuss any problems.
Dear L, Thank you for your kind words about Bankview.
My mum has been in Bankview for five years now, the standard of care has been very good. There have been some issues but they have been resolved. The home is in the process of new management, therefore, improvement for the benefit of residents is very apparent.
My mother has been a resident in Bankview for over 4 years. She is always spotlessly clean and well cared for. Staff are always very caring and helpful, taking time to discuss her wellbeing. She is always treated with dignity and respect. Since new management has taken over I am more than happy with the changes that have taken place and with the long term plans she has for the care home.
The care which my gran receives at Bankview is excellent. She is always immaculate and all staff are very kind and caring. They always take time to listen to our queries and concerns and have been especially supportive when she was admitted to hospital recently. Entertainment and activities are well organised for residents and their families and the recent open day was fabulous. We are always made feel at home when we visit and nothing is a bother to any of the staff. I would highly recommend this care home.
Dear Carol, Thank you for your kind words about Bankview.
He really loves going and the staff are excellent with him and me. They are always smiling and friendly and take good care of the day patients.
Plenty to occupy them with different activities and well fed and taken care of.
I don't know what I would do without the staff.
Including the mini bus staff, so friendly.
Dear Doris, thanks so much for your kind words about Bankview Daycare.
My mum is well cared for. Staff know her and her ways very well. Staff are patient and understanding and manage her behaviour with patience and a sense of humour. They treat her with the respect she is due. I can relax in the knowledge that mum is looked after, as I can't manage many visits due to long working hours.
Thank you John for your kind words.
All our family are very happy with the standards at Bankview Care Home and we would highly recommend it.
The grounds are also very well landscaped and well tended.
Thank you Bill for your kind words.
The Care Home is easy to communicate with and they keep us up to date with my aunt's progress, contacting us directly if there are any issues they feel we should be aware of. The staff are caring and know my aunt well, working with her to support her through times of difficulty.
Thank you David for your kind words, we are glad your Aunt is happy at Bank View.
My grandmother entered Bankview with many ongoing health issues but mainly dementia that was difficult to manage in her care. The staff welcomed her in and have cared for her in such a remarkable way. She is now content and is looking well and putting weight on. Staff always open and honest and listen to family views and concerns.
Thank you Fraser for your kind words. We are pleased that your Grandmother is happy at Bankview.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 07 November 2025- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Bankview.
Meet the Team (1)

Julie has worked with Holmes Care Group since 2007 and has 40 years’ experience across health, social care and community services. She has been the Service Manager at Bankview Care Home since 2017, following 10 years as Day Care Manager and a successful period as Interim Manager.
Julie has a strong interest in dementia and palliative care and works closely with multidisciplinary partners. She holds an HNC in Health and Social Care Practice, SVQ Levels 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care, SVQ Level 4 in Management and Leadership, and an Excellence in Dementia qualification from Stirling University.
She is particularly proud of Bankview’s strong staff retention and inspection success, achieving a grade 6 for two consecutive years. Julie leads with a firm belief that residents and clients are at the heart of everything she does, supported by a caring, skilled and committed team.
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