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One of Forefauld's two activities coordinators recently won the Newcomer of the Year Award in the National Care Awards 2023. Together they organise so many incredible group and individual activities for the residents.
There are trips to churches they have visited...
Care Provided by Forefaulds Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 51 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Our weekly room fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly room fees start from £1350, but may be more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Forefaulds Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forefaulds 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Pauline Stevenson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
Forefaulds Care Home Reviews (84)
Forefaulds Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forefaulds Care Home has 84 reviews.
Forefaulds is fantastic with my mum from the carers to the cleaners the entertainment staff (kirsty) they go above amd beyond with everyone and everything. We as a family cannot fault anything . The place is so clean and nothing is any bother to the staff
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum feels so well cared for and that our team is making a positive difference. It's lovely to know that everything from the cleanliness to the activities is meeting your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words.
My mother receives excellent care from staff who are all very friendly polite and professional. I can see how safe she feels in the environment and the various activities that she is able to get involved in gives her a good quality of life.
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback. We're delighted to hear your mother feels safe and supported, and that our activities are helping her enjoy a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle. Providing compassionate care and creating a warm, secure environment is always our priority, so it's wonderful to know this is reflected in your experience.
My Dad is a resident in the care home he has settled very well . All members of staff go above and beyond with all that they do they are all such a caring bunch of people very special to see how that attend to all residents it heart warming . Also the amount of activity and outings they do is superb .
Our Mum has been a resident at Forefaulds for 2 years. The staff are approachable ,friendly, kind and caring .They have a good rapport with Mum and understand her needs. We are kept updated about any issues or changes. Mum greatly benefits from the variety of daily activities offered . Examples are baking , gardening, mini golf , entertainers, therapets and crafting.. She has also enjoyed the regular outings for pub lunches and to the seaside in the home minibus Families are welcomed to join for events such as Mother's Day tea and quiz nights . This care facility is situated in an old adapted building but there is excellent maintenance and refurbishment programmes to ensure the residents safety and comfort.
My Dad has been a resident at the home since mid October 2025, he has many needs and he has settled well. The staff have made a great effort to integrate him seamlessly and understand him as an individual. I am amazed that in such a short time, the staff recognise me and associate me with my Dad, this really helps at visiting time and when I call for an update. Communication with the staff has been great and this is particularly reassuring when I can't make a visit.
I have seen individual acts of caring by the staff that really gives me comfort that my dad is being well looked after. The food and the variety of menu is quality and wholesome and my Dad is enjoying this aspect, weight gain after many years of the opposite.
My experience of the home is very positive and I would highly recommend to others.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback about your experience. We're delighted to hear your dad has settled in so well and that our team's efforts to provide personalised care and seamless integration have made a positive difference. It's great to know that communication and those individual...
Never too busy to chat, help with queries
A must for every care home good vibes from the very 1st minute
A very hardworking caring team!
Any worries are dealt with quickly and efficiently no concern of a loved one is too big to get dealt with a great open-door policy.
Huge praise to all members of the team from management down
Well done!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback for our team at Forefaulds. We're delighted that you felt so welcomed and supported from the very first moment. Your praise will mean a great deal to our team, so we will be sure to pass this onto the home manager, thank you.
Staff are very caring and respectful to every resident and they all work extremely hard. Dad has been a resident for approx 6 weeks and the family are kept fully updated on any concerns. All residents are treated with compassion, dignity and respect and their needs are looked after on an individual basis which can be seen by the way the residents interact with the team at Forefaulds. The residents capable of joining in the activities seem to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Dad seems to be settling really well and developing a great relationship with all the care team
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your dad is settling in so well at Forefaulds and building some wonderful relationships. The team are passionate about providing truly person-centred care, and its wonderful to know that this is reflected in your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words, thank you.
Staff are always very happy and helpful to all the residents. Loads of interaction with all the residents makes this a great place for people to stay active and involved in all sorts of events. Helping make people comfortable and happy.
My mum has been in Forefaulds for a few years now. I can sleep at night knowing she is well looked after and safe. The new management has totally turned the place round for the better. There is always plenty going on, activities are great, and the Manager and her team do a great job. All staff work hard and always with a smile on their faces.
Great staff who really look after all the residents thank you, always very happy and we are very pleased with the help and care that they provide for mum.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to know that you're so happy with the care and support our staff at Forefaulds provide. Your kind words will mean so much to the team, thank you.
My family experiences of my father having to move into care was a quick and unexpected making the situation very difficult and unsettling for my father, but the staff have helped in a number of different way not only making this transition easier helping my father settle and get more comfortable in his new soundings and lifestyle but also assisting us as the family with dealing with this process.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so glad to hear that our team at Forefaulds was able to support both your father and your family through this transition. Helping residents settle into their new surroundings and providing reassurance to families is something we are deeply committed to....
My mother-in-law was a resident of Forefaulds Care Home for 3 years prior to her passing on 29/7/24 Her life was full of activities and things to do. The care given to her was excellent and we were all treated with kindness and respect during that difficult time. She remained at the home as requested and everything possible was done to ensure her comfort. We really appreciated this from the Manager and her staff. Thank you to all.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experience of Forefaulds. We're deeply sorry for your loss, but we're grateful to know that your mother-in-law received the care and comfort she deserved during her time with us. Providing a supportive environment for both residents and their families is so important to us and your kind words mean a lot to our team. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
The staff are exceptional and they should be very proud of themselves and the care that they provide. Our dad needed more care than we were able to safely provide for him at home. He was very well looked after in Forefaulds. The staff care about their residents. They are well-trained, helpful and professional. They were attentive to all residents and visitors also. Most importantly, when looking for a nursing home, the staff are incredibly caring and, for our family, it was very important to us that we could trust every member of staff to look after our dad in the way that we would have wanted to, had we been able to do so at home, Forefaulds provided us with that. We cannot thank them or praise them enough.
Thank you for your kind words about our team at Forefaulds. They pride themselves on caring for their residents as they would their own loved ones and we are so pleased they could be there for your father and you as a family.
The staff here looked after my father in such a caring, respectful and understanding way. They were compassionate and treated my dad with dignity and respect, despite the fact that his stay was only 3 weeks, they really took the time to get to know him. Every single member of staff was approachable, took time to speak with my dad and us. They suggested things we could do to make his stay as pleasant and homely as possible. While the building itself requires work, and the lack of a toilet facility within my dad's room was less than ideal, the care and support from all the staff members more than made up for any other fabric shortcomings the home has. Nothing was too much bother for any of the staff in the facility. From the laundry room to the manager, from the caretaker to the clean-up crew, from the tea hostesses and hosts to the nursing staff, from reception to the care support assistants - everyone took time to respond to requests and cared deeply for all in their care. Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. The team at Forefaulds are passionate about working together to enrich the lives of their residents and will be touched by your kind words. We appreciate your feedback about the building and are always looking at ways we can make further improvements. Thank you again for sharing your positive experience.
Over the few weeks, my dad stayed in Forefaulds Care Home he was treated with genuine care, love and respect. There was a strong ethos of high-level care across the board in this care home, and this was consistently evident in every member of staff. There is a real sense of joy and a happy atmosphere which really comes across. On a personal level, it was obvious that the staff knew my dad and his needs very well and provided targeted support as appropriate. They were always open to listening and working in partnership with us to ensure the best care possible for my dad. I am so grateful for all that the staff did for my dad while he was in their care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly touched by your kind words and are delighted to hear about your positive experience at Forefaulds Care Home. Providing genuine care, love, and respect to our residents is at the heart of what we do, and we're thrilled that...
We were very impressed with the facility and care received by my mother.
Couldn't have asked for a better welcome when my husband came in for respite. Care and attention are very good.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. It is wonderful to hear that your husband's respite stay with us went well. Best wishes.
I am delighted with the care provided to my mother since she arrived at the home. The staff are always smiling and this reflects the excellent tone from the management in the care home. I could not have picked a better environment for my mother's care.
My brother is a resident in Forefaulds. You are all so brilliant and caring in everything you think of doing for all in Forefaulds you are absolute Angels, God bless each and every one of you. Fantastic care and puts families' minds at ease knowing you are taking great care of them.
We cannot speak highly enough about the care and attention given to our brother in law. The staff are outstanding, activities are second to none and they keep all the residents happy and involved. A big thanks to all the amazing staff, who are so kind and attentive. Well done
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 31 January 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
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- How good is our leadership?Good
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- How good is our staff team?Good
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- How good is our setting?Good
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- How well is care and support planned?Good
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Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 07 May 2025
Forefaulds care home has been graded?‘good’ across all five quality indicators - residents’ wellbeing, leadership, staff performance, the care home setting, and care and support planning. The many highlights praised...
- 05 Mar 2025
We made some artistic creations and absolutely love Jo’s Little Mermaid!
There are no upcoming events for Forefaulds Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Meet the Team (4)

I joined Sanctuary Care in October 2021 as a Team Leader at Forefaulds. I was then promoted to Deputy Manager, and in May 2024, I was honoured to step into the role of Home Manager.

Kirsty is a fantastic asset to our team at Forefaulds, organising a whole host of enriching and interactive activity sessions for our residents.
Kirsty is passionate about keeping our residents connected to our local community, embracing community groups into life in our home and getting our residents out and about to places they love to visit.
She spends time getting to really know our residents and what they love to do, so she can create experiences that bring them joy.
Kirsty has been such an inspiration, we nominated her for the National Care Awards for the Newcomer Award - and she was shortlisted as a finalist!

As one of our care assistants, Hero loves being a part of the team at Forefaulds, working with his wonderful colleagues.

After working at Forefaulds for over a decade, Jane loves spending time with all of our residents and finds getting to know them and looking after them so very rewarding.
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