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Forth Bay

Walker Street, Kincardine-on-Forth, Alloa, Fife FK10 4NT
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From the managers and unit staff to housekeeping and admin, I have nothing but the highest praise.K N(Niece of Resident/Service User)
Forth Bay, Alloa
The staff are very good at keeping me informed of any changesFrank K(Son of Resident/Service User)
Forth Bay, Alloa
Forth Bay, Alloa

Located close to the River Forth, Forth Bay care home specialises in nursing care. They also offer respite care and compassionate end of life care.

Residents are encouraged to live life as independently as possible. The experienced and well-trained team strive to provide personal, individualised care to each resident. They plan a schedule of regular activities, as well as outings in the home’s own minibus.

Care Provided by Forth Bay

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,650From £1,856
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,650From £1,856
Nursing CareFrom £1,900From £2,137
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,900From £2,137
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of

care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.

What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply

an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Forth Bay 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

Person in charge

  • Fiona Day (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (53)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)

Forth Bay Reviews (34)

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9.3

Forth Bay has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.311) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Forth Bay has 34 reviews.

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Review from Dougie M (Regular Volunteer) published on 11 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have been coming to Forth Bay Nursing Home as volunteer on a monthly basis for over two years. During this time, I have been impressed by the care and support that staff provide to the residents.
There is an 'extended family feel' about the place.
On one occasion a resident became very distressed and a member of the support staff immediately comforted the individual had spent as long as was necessary to make sure that they started to feel better.

If I was unfortunate enough to require care support myself, I would not hesitate in applying to this Nursing Home.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have a very pleasant and enjoyable time each time I visit my Mum. We are always warmly greeted and offered tea or coffee.

I am well informed of any changes in mum and she is calm and well looked after although she sometimes looks as though she hasn't had her hair washed or brushed

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Forth Bay

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you always enjoy your visits and that you receive a warm welcome from the team. It is also great to know that you feel well informed about any changes in your mum's wellbeing and that she is calm, comfortable and...  

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Review from Alan T (Son of Resident) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Forth Bay Nursing Home for over a year. The building has a pleasant exterior appearance, and my mother's room is very comfortable. All staff members of every grade are very friendly. The carers and head nurses on Cramon Ward look after my mother really well and are genuinely affectionate towards her. Although bed bound my mother is well looked after and has a good quality of life. I visit mum almost every day. It's a pleasant experience all round.

Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Forth Bay

Thank you for your feedback, and for taking the time to write us a review. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is ever anything more we can do to support your mother, or you. We'll do our best to accommodate.

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Review from Sandra H (Wife of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been very well looked after, the few weeks he has been here. I was disappointed about the activities.

Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, On behalf of the team at Forth Bay

Thank you for your feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your husband has been well cared for during his time at Forth Bay. We appreciate your comments regarding activities and will share this with the team as we're always looking for ways to improve the experience for our residents.

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Review from C O (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the first point of communication the staff made us feel very welcome and a part of the care home "family". I could not have wished for a better care home for my dad. It gives me a great sense of comfort that in my dads stage of life he is in the best place possible. I would like to give my heart felt thanks to all of the staff for all they do for us. My dad is looked after and its evident all the staff care for the residents. You all deserve 5 stars.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad to hear that you and your dad felt welcomed and supported right from the start. It's a real privilege to be trusted with his care, and knowing that you feel comforted and reassured means everything to our team. They put so much heart into what...  

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Review from J S (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The main contribution point is that in the case of care workers, there is little continuity. If you wish to meet up with staff on a particular day, they were not there on the previous day. So, issues go unresolved. On the plus side, the food and menu is fine. The nurses are professional and attentive. The home is kept tidy. Excellent reception!

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with continuity in our team. We'd really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand your concerns. Your insight will help us look into this further and explore how we can make improvements. We're...  

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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident at Forth Bay Nursing Home for almost three years. From the outset, when selecting Forth Bay, we were impressed by the care and attention of staff, and that has continued to this day. At all times, Mum has been treated with respect and incredible kindness and friendliness. This has extended into the local community, where she has been recognised and welcomed to local events. Despite Mum's age and limitations, the staff have all gone out of their way to make her feel included. They have frequently gone the extra mile "to make her feel at home"

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad that you've been happy with Mum's care throughout her journey at Forth Bay. It's incredibly important to us that our home is a real community for our residents, and we're so lucky to have Mum as part of it! We're delighted to hear that she...  

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Review from A G (Partner of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My partner has now been in as a resident for two month and she appears to be very settled. The staff are very attentive to my partner's needs and she is always treated with dignity and consideration. There is a very homely feel in the nursing home and everyone looks to be well looked after. Very interested to see future activities which hopefully my partner will engage in. Looking forward to the summer months to get out into the garden. All good.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that your partner has settled in well and that you feel assured in the care provided by our team. It's wonderful to know that the homely atmosphere and respectful, considerate care are making a difference. We look forward...  

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Review from Alan K (Son of Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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This care home is fantastic. I am kept up to date with my parents' care. its amazing to see how happy they are and how they are always treated with dignity and respect; nothing is ever too much hassle, and all the staff are so pleasant.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means so much to us to hear how happy your parents are and that you feel well-informed about their care. Treating every individual with dignity and respect is at the heart of what we do, so it's wonderful to know that this shines through. Your lovely comments about our team will mean a great deal to them. thank you!

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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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On behalf of the family I able to highlight the staff are brilliant professionals displaying the utmost attention to detail towards caring requirements. We always feel supported by staff and encouraged to engage ensuring any concerns are dealt promptly with compassionate approach and feedback.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how supported you and your family feel and to know that the team's professionalism and attention to detail have made such a positive impact. Ensuring families feel heard, involved, and reassured is so important to us. We really...  

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Review from N H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are friendly and welcoming, from an overall experience I feel there needs to be more activities/outings for residents to engage in, there have been a few times I've visited and residents are sitting round the TV watching inappropriate films with violence, swearing and they have complained. I feel staff should be more aware of this, it shouldn't be relatives that are having to find something more

suitable to entertain them. There are times when I know my gran is well looked after depending on what team is on that day. Personal care and hygiene could be improved.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Feedback like yours is extremely important to us, as it does not align with the typically positive responses we receive. We understand that you have already spoken with our team, who have taken your concerns seriously and implemented improvements based on your feedback. If there is anything further we can do, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

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Review from A B (Wife of Resident) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Most of the carer are good, but some don't understand what your are saying. My husband cant walk or talk therefore there are no activities. No idea what the night shift do, but my husband chair is often dirty, can't clean it through the day as the only time he is out of it is bed time. The laundry is not the most hygienic sometimes smells and stained.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

We pride ourselves on the resident experience and we are very sorry that you were unhappy with your husbands care. We take comments such as this extremely seriously as it does not reflect the typical positive feedback we receive. We understand that you have spoken with members of our team, and they...  

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Review from Steven C (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Initially, we were made to feel very welcome when being shown around and despite the home maybe not being the most modern and looking a little tired, the most important thing, the care, turned out to be of the highest quality. The full-time staff could not do enough for my aunt and we were impressed with the reviews taking place regularly and being included. The caters, on the whole, were happy and attentive and only occasionally temporary staff appeared to be less interested. I was kept informed of any issues promptly and could see that actions agreed were being taken. Thanks to all - especially the lady on the reception and those on the ward. I know that she was happy staying at Forth Bay.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you for your review, we're glad to hear that you're happy with the quality of care at Forth Bay. We're so sorry for your loss and we hope we made your Aunt's time at Forth Bay as enjoyable as possible. We also really appreciate your honest feedback as it enables our continuous improvement and your comments will be shared with our team.

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Review from Michael C (Husband of Resident) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has been in Forth Bay Nursing Home for just short of two years. My first impressions were very positive. The management, admin staff, catering staff and most importantly, the carers and nurses were all friendly, welcoming and caring in their roles. The premises were smart and clean. This has largely continued to be the case over two years. One reservation concerns the time taken to remedy maintenance issues - in the case of my wife's room: drawers coming apart, curtains handing fixtures and broken safety cover on electric switch mounting. Another regards the turnover of care staff - this seems to have accelerated of late.

Reply from Home Manager, at Forth Bay

Thank you, Michael, for taking the time to leave us a review and for all your comments about our home and the care your wife has received. The care and services we deliver, as a team, to our residents and families are extremely important to us, all your comments and concerns have been shared with the team.

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Review from Jack M (Husband of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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1) Home is friendly and clean and my wife is always clean and tidy.
2) Getting entry when the desk is unmanned or at weekends and evenings, a keypad entry system is required as you can stand for 15 minutes.
3) Agency staff are not managed properly, perhaps lead shift nurses require management training.
4) Full-time staff cannot be faulted but sometimes seem to be short-staffed.
5) Full-time staff are very good and kind with the residents.

6_ Information on doctors or hospital appointments are not chased up, not good enough.

Reply from Home Manager, at Forth Bay

Thank you, Jack, for taking the time to leave us a review and for your feedback about our home and team. The care and services we deliver, as a team, to our residents and families are extremely important to us, all your comments have been shared with the team.

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Review from Frank K (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Forth Bay, from the cleaners to the management have to be highly praised. They are cheerful, very approachable, and never too busy to help. They have and are making my mother's stay quite enjoyable. The staff are very good at keeping me informed of any changes to meds or doctor/hospital visits. Forth Bay is a friendly, warm and comfortable nursing home, but made so by the care and dedication of the staff, for which I am so very grateful.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you Frank for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about our home and team at Forth Bay, we are pleased to read your mother is enjoying her stay and settling in. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from K N (Niece of Resident) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the first day, I have been impressed by the way we were welcomed and encouraged. I have found the staff to be very aware of my relative's needs and they have grown to understand their ways very quickly. This has meant I am no longer stressed about safety concerns and that any need is quickly addressed. From the managers and unit staff to housekeeping and admin, I have nothing but the highest praise.

Reply from Home Manager, at Forth Bay

Thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from H P (Sister of Resident) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brother has been a resident in the home for three years. Staff are very good and give him the best care you could ask for, for any relative.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from Eleanor M (Mother of Resident) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been resident in Forth Bay since January 2020 and he is so well looked after. I am content that the way he is treated is so kind and constant. He is always clean and well dressed whenever I visit him. I don't have a regular day to visit as I am elderly and depend on someone driving me to Kincardine so its lovely to know he is genuinely well attended. I can only say I am happy he is in Forth bay with all the kind and lovely, hardworking staff.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Eleanor, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your son is receiving such great care at Forth Bay. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from K H (Son of Resident) published on 15 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good points;
1) Staff are very good and so patient.
2) Food excellent.
3) Gardens meticulously kept.
Possible improvements;
1) More activities/trips out - garden centre, local eateries.
2) External door entry - reception is often unmanned, leading to long wait times for visitors.

3) More 1-1's between care staff and residents.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Forth Bay

Thank you for your positive feedback. Nothing is more important to us than providing the highest quality care to our residents and we always want to learn from the experiences of the people in our care as well as their loved ones. We have passed on your feedback to the team, and they will use your feedback to continue to improve the services we provide.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 06 March 2026
  • 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

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Fiona Day
Fiona DayJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2015

I joined Forth Bay as a newly qualified Staff Nurse in 2001 and have since taken on a number of senior roles, including Charge Nurse and Deputy Manager.

It is this in-depth knowledge of the home that has equipped me well as Home Manager.

I strive to give our residents the care and lifestyle they wish to have and endeavour to involve them in every aspect of their care.

As well as spending time with residents and making sure that they are comfortable, safe and happy, I see it as an important part of my role to act as a mentor to my team. I firmly believe that a happy, fulfilled and motivated team puts us in a better position to consistently deliver a high standard of care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forth Bay

What types of Care is Forth Bay registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Forth Bay have?

There are 53 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Forth Bay?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Forth Bay to the centre of Alloa?

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

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