
I can't speak highly enough of the wonderful manager and her teamJ M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



I can't speak highly enough of the wonderful manager and her teamJ M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



At Forthbank Care Home, located in peaceful residential area of Kildean, Stirling, the team provides personalised nursing and nursing dementia care to older people.
The welcoming home offers a choice of sitting and dining areas, for maximum comfort and areas for residents to partake in hobbies and interests. The lovely landscaped garden, which is looked after by some Residents, is a favourite location in which to relax or socialise with...
Care Provided by Forthbank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Forthbank Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forthbank Care Home 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- William Coats(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Forthbank Care Home Reviews (96)
Forthbank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forthbank Care Home has 96 reviews.
The home is very nice. Staff are always cheery. There is always plenty to do, food is very good and the manager is very nice and friendly.
Having attended this nursing home for nearly one year, we find the staff very friendly and caring. What we like about it, we can call in anytime, which is a big plus for residential care. Hope you keep maintaining the standards you have already set.
The home is nicely decorated.
All the staff make time for the resident and family and friends.
The range of activities is fantastic.
There is a welcoming atmosphere.
The views and location are stunning and accessible and greatly enriches the resident's sense of well being and homeliness.
The engagement the staff have with the resident on good days and on difficult days is always respectful, caring and considerate.
There is equality displayed to all residents and their needs are met in a timely manner with dignity and professionalism.
Forthbank Care Home, Stirling, is a lovely care home with excellent staff from management down to the carers. Each member of staff 'cares' and they treat their residents as family.
I have always found Forth Bank to be well run with plenty of entertainment for the residents. The staff are excellent and very caring.
When there has been a problem all members of staff have been extremely cooperative and helpful and have acted immediately to help solve the problem. All the staff contributing to my husband's care are outstanding, showing tremendous care, compassion and kindness in dealing with someone suffering from dementia.
The staff have also been exceptionally kind to me which has made dealing with my husband's illness a lot easier for me, and I greatly appreciate and value their kindness and my relationship with them.
My mum has now been in Forthbank for just over a year, during this time she has settled down nicely and refers to it as her”new house”. All the staff from the kitchen who make her favourite meals (she’s put on 2st), laundry who constantly keep her clean, smart and tidy (sorry about 500 odd socks!), domestics who have her room and bedding daily cleaned, changed and tidy, admin where I know she pops in daily for a blether and last but certainly not least management, nursing and care staff. I have no doubt whatsoever when I leave mum behind after each visit that she’s safe, well cared for and looked after by them all. I’ve got to know most of them by name now and likewise, get greeted personally each visit and offered a nice cuppa. I, therefore, would be lost without them and the care home service they provide and I know for sure, my mum would’ve definitely had said the same if she was in a better frame of mind so to speak (Alzheimer’s). That in itself is more than enough for me, very grateful to all.
My room is very homely and I get a lot of support from the staff who are all lovely and friendly. Food is very good here and plenty of it and plenty of choices. Entertainment superb.
There is a wide variety of daily activities on offer to involve and stimulate the residents. We've taken part in some music entertainment and seen how much it's appreciated by everyone. We haven't been there at mealtimes but have seen the menu with a great mix and my father is very happy with the food. The home looks and smells clean and fresh, with no stale odours, which I haven't always experienced elsewhere.
Overall, this is a care home I can highly recommend.
Excellent dedicated staff. Nothing is a bother. My wife is well looked after and entertained. The manager is very approachable and is often seen with the residents asking how they are.
My husband was in for a week respite and he thoroughly enjoyed his stay. All staff were brilliant. He was clean, comfortable and enjoyed the food and felt safe. He settled very well and he would like to come back. He said that all staff were cheery and nothing seemed to be too much bother. They all cared and spoke to him and they all had a smile which makes a big difference and a weight off my shoulders knowing he is being cared for.
Since my mother arrived at Forthbank she has been treated with the utmost care and compassion by all members of staff. Her room is cosy, with a view that interests her, and is, along with all her amenities, kept clean and hygienic. The staff are always willing to chat and have a little fun and laughter with her. Overall, I am happy with all aspects of her care and treatment.
My aunt arrived in Forthbank Care Home in February 2017 and has been very settled there since her arrival. She is always happy and all of the staff are kind and caring towards her.
She always seems pleased and happy to see the staff. Her bedroom is always clean and tidy.
Forthbank provides regular entertainment for the residents. My aunt is very happy here - I can tell by her eyes.
He got his lunch and started to do activities which he loved. He loved all the carers and the domestic staff. They were all fantastic with Dad.
He especially loved it if treats were going about! His room was lovely and had a nice view and was spotless.
The manager went around the home every day speaking to the residents and she always asked if they were ok or needed anything. Communication was great, I was always told everything about Dad and before he passed nothing was a bother. All staff where great.
My mother stayed in this home about 13 - 14 years ago and was very well looked after. In the last year two friends were admitted to the home and I saw for myself the great care and attention the staff gave and sometimes in dealing with some very difficult residents like one of my friends 102 year old lady who even lashed out at the staff and shouted at them just because they were attending to her!
Forthbank is an excellent care home in my opinion, in every respect. My mother-in-law is very happy there - she has a wonderful room, the staff are extremely caring and helpful and the activities are first-class.
We have struck lucky!
Overall we were satisfied with the care given to dad. The staff could not do any better for him.
The room was Mum's home for almost two years. As she became less able she was cared for by a group of staff who truly 'cared'. The room itself could have been a better standard of décor, particularly the bathroom, but the staff and the manager tried to make it a great environment. Support for me and mum during her last few weeks was exceptional.
The lounge and dining rooms were bright and well arranged. The atmosphere of the whole place was relaxed and friendly and the staff spent unhurried time with me when I arrived explaining how Dad had been in my absence.
My mother moved into Forthbank a year ago and settled in immediately. Her room is first class and she loves it. The staff have been exemplary ad their communication with me about any issues is very reassuring. The atmosphere at Forthbank is terrific, they have lots of activities which again my mother thoroughly enjoys, and you can see the staff care about the residents.
I cannot thank the staff enough from the manager to the nurses to the carers. All in all, a first-class experience for both my mother and me.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 May 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (15) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 29 May 2025
Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Forthbank Care Home in Kildean, Stirling, have been experiencing heartwarming moments through an innovative form of companionship with robotic pets. The lifelike pets, which mimic the...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in social care for nearly 20 years, gaining extensive experience across a variety of care settings and developing a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As the Home Manager at Forthbank, I am passionate about leading a dedicated team that upholds the highest clinical and professional standards, while always putting the well-being of our residents at the heart of everything we do.
At Forthbank, we believe that care is not a "one-size-fits-all" service. We aim to provide a warm, secure, and stimulating environment where residents are supported to live their lives to the fullest. We aim to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and the comfort of home, ensuring that while the support is professional, Forthbank’s approach remains personal.
My approach to managing Forthbank is progressive and transparent, combining multi-disciplinary expertise with empathy and compassion. I strongly believe a care home should feel like a true home, not only for residents but for their families as well. I actively encourage relatives to be as much a part of the home as our residents, fostering an open, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and involved. By building meaningful relationships and a warm, supportive culture, I aim to create a place where people feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for every day.
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