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Fordmill Care Home is located in Montrose, a small seaside town between Aberdeen and Dundee. The home, set in extensive grounds, is within walking distance of the town centre and the beach. They provide first-class 24-hour care for older residents. Alongside this, they give specialised support to younger people with a physical disability.
A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focuses on the individual needs of residents with a...
Care Provided by Barchester Fordmill Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Fordmill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Fordmill 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Aileen Alberts (Senior General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1994
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Parking
- Visitors car park is located at the front of the building
Barchester Fordmill Care Home Reviews (164)
Barchester Fordmill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Fordmill Care Home has 164 reviews.
Her room was clean and looked like home with her belongings. Lovely atmosphere. Thank you for the coffee and cake. Most importantly for caring for my friend :)
Thank you for your kind review Paula. Please come back and visit again soon, coffee and cake always available!
My Mum moved to Fordmill Nursing Home in June 2026. We cannot thank the staff enough for their care, kindness, consistently excellent communication & approachability. There is such a homely feel, with spaces creating a sense of comfort whilst enabling dignity. There are always plenty of care and domestic staff on duty and a number of nurses who in a very short time all really know our Mum and her care needs. Having moved from another home we can see a stark contrast with a wide range of factors. The standard of care at Fordmill is excellent. Care is taken to support my Mums individuality and in a short time have healed wounds and helped her to gain weight that that had been lost. Touches like wearing her jewellery, also bring a real sense of considered care. There is an extensive programme of activities and opportunities for interaction which meet needs on all levels, my Mum mostly observing and listening now. I honestly feel this is bringing joy to my Mums life. Thank you to you all!
Thank you for your lovely review Eva. I'm so glad mum has settled in as well as she has and that you are happy with her care.
My relative looks well presented and cheerful,staff go out of their way to make sure she is comfortable and happy with plenty interaction from all staff .
Thank you for your kind review Francesca, I will pass your thanks onto all the staff
The residents were invited to a Mad Hatters Tea Party. The room was beautifully decorated with themed bunting, some made at the regular art class. The tables were set with themed tablecloths, napkins etc and beautiful bone china cup and saucers. Staff members were dressed as characters from the story to the amusement of the residents! Some family members were present and we joined our loved ones for a themed quiz. The catering staff provided a delicious strawberries and cream cake along with a cup of tea. As always the staff provided a caring and supportive environment with the afternoon thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Thank you for your kind review Jill, I'm glad you enjoyed your afternoon with mum
My mum recently stayed at Ford Mill nursing home, for respite while I visited my daughter in Australia. We had the most incredible and positive experience and I could not speak highly enough about Ford mill nursing home. My mum said they went over and above on every level and had a really wonderful time staying there. The whole process right from the assessment by the manager Aileen, and being orientated by lovely Moira to the care home to all the staff that were involved in Mum's care, it could not have been better. It gave me huge peace of mind to be able to leave her knowing that she was being so well looked after. It has very high standards, with gorgeous rooms sitting rooms, the ambience is just wonderful. The care & attention that my mum received was 2nd to none and she loved all the activities that were planned. The whole team could not have done more to look after my mum and make her stay. I really comfortable safe one. I strongly recommend this care home highly enough
Thank you for your kind review Donna. I'm so glad you had a lovely holiday with the peace of mind that mum was being well looked after
Mum was in Fordmill for 10 months. She was so well cared for, staff are amazing, so caring and loving. Mum was vegan and kitchen staff went out of their way for her. The residents are lovely and I am continuing to visit them. Thank you so much. Mum was in the best place in Angus.
Thank you for your kind review Ann-J, I'll pass your thanks onto he staff
My stay at Fordmill was perfect in every way. The attention to detail was incredible in every way and all my needs were met and more. The staff all went the extra mile. My room was very comfortable and clean and I was so impressed with all the activities that were organised. It was such a well organised, well managed home and I felt safe and very happy to have my Respite there.
Thank you for your kind review Donna. Looking forward to having mum to stay again in the future
And friends are made to feel
Welcome at all times , standards of cleanliness and service are impeccable , the food is wholesome and plentiful , and the nursing care is thorough and tailored to each resident . On top of this there is a lively entertainment programme each week and no one is left out other than by choice which is totally respected . A real nice touch is the private dining room where friends and family
can join their loved ones for a meal or an occasion and the service here is also second to none . Just can't say enough about every aspect of this home . My parents are looking as well and happy as they have been for a long time
Thank you for that lovely feed back, and I'll be sure to pass your thanks onto all the staff. See you again soon
Our Father went into Fordmill Montrose just before Christmas 2025 , from the start the staff were amazing , friendly approachable and so caring towards our Dad and ourselves , Aileen was extremely helpful, all the staff seem to genuinely care about the people they care for and the atmosphere is warm and friendly, Fordmill feels so homely the decor reminds me of a beautiful hotel , there could be no better place for a loved one to be cared for in their later years.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
After isolating herself for many years, the staff coached her into participating in everything. During her nearly 4 years in Fordmill she enjoyed the activities and friendships she made. She particularly loved not having to cook and do the dishes!!
Fordmill and the staff were a blessing to all of us, knowing Mum was safe and taken care of, thank you all for the caring and dignified way you treat your residents and their families.
Thank you for your kind review, we are all missing mum's beautiful smile
Fordmill is a brilliant care home with loving staff who were all brilliant for my mum, she thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff always went above and Beyond. the whole environment of the home is fantastic and feels like one big family.
Thank you for your kind review, I will be sure to pass this onto the staff
Thank you!
Thank you for your kind review Paul. I'll pass this onto the staff
We wanted mum to come into this nursing home as it had an excellent reputation and we have not regretted it for a single second. The care our mum has received is second to none. All the staff, no matter at what level, are outstanding always smiling and cheerful. Nothing is too much trouble. Very attentive to our mums needs. Mum has really enjoyed the activities she has been able to attend and we have been impressed with what they have to offer, something for everyone. Mums highlight was the Scottish dancers, bringing back happy memories. The choice of meals and the wide variety of food to choose from is excellent. The peace of mind having 24/7 care given to our mum, by the caring management and staff, helps us tremendously
Thank you for you very kind review Karen, I'll be sure to pass your thanks onto the team
My dad was in Fordmill from April 2025 until October 2025 when he passed. The home looked after my father wonderfully. Every member of staff were great. He was treated with compassion & respect until the end. There is always some good activities to join in & food is excellent. All care homes should be like this.
Thank you for your kind review Alison. I'll be sure to pass this onto staff
I really appreciate all the activities that are available and my Mums family really enjoy seeing all the pictures. Thanks to all the staff you all work very hard.
Thank you for your kind review Lisa, I'll pass this onto staff
All staff even those I barly saw were amazing in their dedication to delivering a fantastic level of care to my father in his final months. But the last few days I can not find the words to thank you for what you did for us as a family not just my father.
Thank you for your kind review Kelly, I'll pass your thanks onto the staff
I can't praise the staff enough for the care they gave my husband and the family, over the last week of his life. They went above and beyond in my opinion. The staff in Fordmill Montrose are a fabulous team. Their profesionalism is second to none. I am truely thankful, my husband became a resident in this nursing home. Accept the thanks of all my family for everything they did to keep him comfortable at the end. That meant the world to us.
Thank you for your kind review, I'll be sure to pass this onto the staff
When it's my time, if I could afford it I'd want to go there too!
Thank you for your kind review Ian, I'll pass your thanks onto the staff
My cousin spent his final year in Fordmill, suffering from a terminal illness. He was so well cared for, that his life expectancy, initially 6 weeks, was extended by a year. He was very content, despite being bedridden, due to the excellant care and attention given by all staff members. He especially enjoyed the food, and we enjoyed the cakes with our cuppa on our visits. It gave us peace of mind that he was happy there.
Thank you for your kind review, I will pass this onto the staff
About 14 years ago my mother passed away here after 2 or 3 happy years here, more recently my uncle passed away after approximately 18months as a resident, as a family we were able to spend more quality time with them both and not have to worry about their day to day stuff when they were at home, the care both were given was excellent. Also 2 of my elderly neighbours have lived here, one recently passed and my other neighbour is loving it, highly recommend,
Thank you for that lovely review F, I will pass your thanks onto staff
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 02 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- 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?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (13) & Events (0)
- 28 Sep 2025
Fordmill Care Home, in Montrose, has thrown a celebration for employee Caroline Mason to commend her 30 years of service to the residents of Fordmill. Staff and residents were keen...
- 29 May 2025
On Friday 23rd May staff and residents at Fordmill Care Home in Montrose dusted off their dancing shoes for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative which aptly concluded...
- 11 May 2025
Fordmill Care Home in Montrose marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in style by throwing a 1940s street party for everyone to enjoy. The residents were joined...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Fordmill Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Fordmill Care Home.
Meet the Team (11)

Welcome to Fordmill Care Home; my name is Aileen, and I am the General Manager here.
I have previously worked in hospitals in Gloucester and Epping, specialising in neurology and breast cancer. Upon return from the Middle East in 1995, I commenced my career in the care sector. I moved back to Scotland in 2000 to purchase my own care home, which I managed with my mother. When my family came along, I decided to sell the home and came to work part-time at Fordmill in 2004.
My aim in the home is to ensure residents are happy with the care being provided by the team, and I work closely with the staff to ensure the highest standards are achieved. This is reflected in our Care Inspectorate grades and high recommendations on carehome.co.uk.

I’m Julia and I have been working at Fordmill since December 2016. I really enjoy art and studied Graphic Design & Illustration in Dundee. I love being with people and using my skills to improve their quality of life and bring a smile to their faces through crafts, games and all sorts of other activities.
I plan out the activities, either for groups or individuals, according to specific needs and interests. It’s a real joy to get to know residents and their loved ones and I’m grateful to Barchester for giving me the opportunity to work with them and bring some sunshine into the residents’ lives.
I have been a finalist in the National Care Awards once and twice in the Barchester Care Awards

I have worked at Fordmill since 2006 and am currently Head of Unit downstairs.

I have worked at Fordmill since 2020 and am currently Head of Unit upstairs.

I am Head Chef and have worked at Fordmill since 2023.

I have worked at Fordmill since 2005 and oversee housekeeping and laundry.

I have worked at Fordmill since 2002. I am currently Head of maintenance but have also been head of housekeeping.

I have worked at Fordmill since 2024 and was previously a student nurse at Fordmill. I am currently the deputy manager overseeing the clinical aspect of the home.

I have worked at Fordmill since 2004. I am currently supporting Derek upstairs.

I have worked with Barchester Health Care since 20011 and currently support Marifel downstairs.

Worked previously at Fordmill as an activities organiser and carer and moved over to Administrator in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Fordmill Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Fordmill Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Fordmill Care Home have?
There are 52 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Fordmill Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Fordmill Care Home to the centre of Montrose?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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