Forthbank Care Home

Drip Road, Kildean, Stirling FK8 1RR
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  • Forthbank Care Home, Stirling
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 friends and family.

Forthbank also boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that each meal is an enjoyable and heart-warming experience for every resident and visitor to the home.

The professional care team at Forthbank takes the time to learn about each resident’s individual hobbies and interests, supporting them to lead an active and fulfilling life. In addition to the range of activities available, residents are also encouraged to take an active role in the Kildean community.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the friendly home manager leads the team at Forthbank to deliver the kindest possible care to residents, supporting them to lead their best possible life.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1699
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1482
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1634
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1541
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1689

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Forthbank Care Home 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

  • Yvonne Graham (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2008

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (68)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Forthbank Care Home Reviews (92)

9.8

Forthbank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forthbank Care Home has 92 reviews.

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Review from Sandra T (Friend of Resident) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was my first visit to the home and was pleasantly surprised at the welcoming I had.
Staff were friendly and very helpful. What struck me was how clean and fresh the whole building was/is. My friend's room was light and airy with a good view out of the window. A delight to see how well she was
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Review from Catherine H (Sister of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find my brother is being cared for very well. The staff always have him clean and tidy and they look after him very well.
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Review from Elizabeth M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum went into the care home in June for respite but alas fell and broke her hip and that along with swelling in her legs meant she was there until she died at the end of October. She always said the carers were so good to her so sensitive. The atmosphere always seemed calm and relaxing. Not sure she
realised she was in a care home. She had always said she didn't want to go into a care home she asked me what is this place I am in, I told her it was a lovely rest home and she seemed happy with that idea.
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Review from Anne M (Resident) published on 16 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Enjoy taking part in activities, lots to do. Staff are always happy, we are looked after really well. Food is really good, nice home baking, especially like the cream cakes.
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Review from Margaret D (Resident) published on 16 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Forthbank is a lovely home. I've spent time in the garden area that has been recently landscaped. Nice peaceful place to sit and relax with lovely views. Staff are extremely nice, nothing is too much bother. Always smiling and making us smile.
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Review from Rita A (Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the new décor home is very nice, staff look after me and they are always smiling and nothing is too much bother. Food is very good and plenty of it.
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Review from David M (Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Decor is very nice. Staff are all smart and very cheery. Will do anything for you. Meals are very good, wide choice. Manager has been going around, nice to see.
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Review from Alan P (Partner of Resident) published on 24 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My partner has dementia and has been a resident for 3 months. She gets very agitated at times and the staff have tried very hard to help calm her down to make her stay in the care home is more pleasurable. I have been informed several times of any incidents involving her and I find this important so
I am aware of her welfare.
I feel I can talk to any of the staff, at all levels to seek information that is relevant to me and my partners condition.
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Review from Annie H (Resident) published on 14 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently moved into the home and are very happy here, plenty to do each day activity lady visits each day to tell me what's on throughout the day and to see if I want to join in. It was nice to see the managers in and around the home, talking to everyone asking how they are. The food is excellent
plenty of choice.
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Review from E M (Regular Volunteer) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having been encouraged by a residents daughter i began volunteering. I have attended various events e.g. Christmas Fayre, Christmas day, festive choir, Burns day etc. On each occasion i have had a warm welcome from staff who have been helpful in ensuring i am sure about my role. On each occasion i have
left up-lifted- not for myself but for how heartening it is to see staff's warm interaction with the residents and the efforts made at social events to ensure residents and families enjoy the experience.
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Review from Frances M (Wife of Resident) published on 5 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Recent refurb is 100%. Done in good taste. Company put their money where their mouth is. People looking round cant help but be impressed.
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Review from Meg D (Resident) published on 4 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My room is lovely, my son chose it for me and the staff made it homely by putting up my pictures there is lots of activities for me to join in I enjoy the homemade meals. Very satisfied with everything.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.831)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10 for Forthbank Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.831 for Forthbank Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 195 Ratings = 4.831
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Forthbank Care Home is based on 17 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 17 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: 29 Aug 2024
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very good (5)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Very good (5)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Very good (5)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (1)

Yvonne

Yvonne Graham

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2016

“I believe that kind care involves working in the best interests of the Residents in everything we do and in treating Residents and their families with the utmost dignity and respect.”


As a Registered Nurse and formerly a Care Assistant, Yvonne has gained many years’ experience in providing care and support for older people to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest possible standards in care and quality of life for Residents.


Yvonne joined Forth Bank as Home Manager because she closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She uses her experience to motivate her team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby organisations and is always quick to welcome the local community to Forth Bank.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Yvonne remarked: “I enjoy
knowing that I am giving 100% to the Residents of Forth Bank as it enables me to take pride in what I do.”

Outside of work, Yvonne enjoys the thrill of the racetrack, whether its horse racing or watching her own greyhound compete.


If you would like to find out more information about Forth Bank, Yvonne has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.

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