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Barchester Fordmill Care Home

53 Mill Street, Montrose, Angus DD10 8NE
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Barchester Fordmill Care Home, Montrose

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £2,122N/A

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.

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

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)

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9.9

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.

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Review from Jean R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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From what I have seen and experienced the home is well maintained and very well managed. The nurses and carers are efficient and respectful whilst being friendly. During her last days, my mother was treated with dignity and compassion. The staff were all courteous and friendly during this most difficult time of the Covid19 lockdown. They gave me time and listened to my questions, nothing was too much trouble.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. Please come back and see us when you are next in Scotland.

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Review from Mark M (Grandson of Resident) published on 5 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service provided by all staff was superb. Care and attention to detail second to none. My Nanny was a resident for a long time and we had a number of staff change, but the service with a smile never changed. The sense of humour and rapport that Nanny had with the team made me laugh. Always ready to offer a cuppy and cake (ML home makes were amazing). Thank you, everyone.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review Mark. Please come back and visit us in the future.

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Review from Maggie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Mum has with Fordmill for a number of years now and has always been extremely well looked after. In fact, she has now passed her 97th birthday (July) and I am sure this would not have been possible if it hadn't been for the superb care the staff at Fordmill provide to her. During the COVID issue, the staff have been especially wonderful and have supported both mum and me and made virtual contact an easy process, so that I can see how well she is. Thank you all, especially, the manager - an angel !!

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, Maggie, I will be sure to pass this onto my team.

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Review from Mandy W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Although Mum and Dad have been settled very happily in Fordmill for some time now, this review is directly related to the past few months during the recent COVID crisis. Absolutely everything has been maintained to a very high standard to ensure the safety of the residents. The staff has worked so hard. Their dedication never failing to support residents in all their needs. Safety, cleanliness, approachability, but most of all care and love. As a family knowing they are well looked after means the world to us. Fordmill is home from home. A lovely friendly, caring place in which I would recommend highly.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review and continued support, Mandy.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My parents are extremely well looked after in Fordmill Care Home Montrose. The management and staff are approachable and helpful. The staff have done a fantastic job over the months of lockdown and we are extremely happy to be getting outside visits now. I would recommend Fordmill to any family looking for residency.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. I'm glad the family is enjoying their garden visits with Mum and Dad.

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Review from V I (Sister of Resident) published on 24 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot express how grateful we are on how the whole care team to care for my brother. We got to speak to him on the phone which was wonderful in these particularly difficult times. Cannot fault their dedication to the people they are for. Best we could have wished for.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff at Fordmill were amazing! The manager, nurses and carers were really kind, considerate, helpful and supportive during an extremely difficult situation. The passing of my Dad after fighting motor neuron disease. Thank you all!

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

On behalf of Barchester please accept our sincere condolences to you and the family at this difficult time. Thank you for taking to the time to 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...  

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Review from T W (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fordmill is an excellent example of a friendly, well run care home. My mother has been very well looked after and enjoys the company of old friends and staff alike.

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Review from D Y (Partner of Resident) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I could not have asked for a better home for my partner to spend the last 5 months of his life. He was treated with dignity and respect at all times and for that, I thank all staff from the bottom of my heart.

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Review from I K (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Whenever I visited my mother she was well cared for. She was always beautifully dressed in clothes she would have chosen herself if her sight had been better. As I live overseas staff were always helpful when I phones, making sure my mother could hear and the general manager kept me appraised of her health by email. I have to thank the staff who tried to make my mother's last year more comfortable, a difficult job as her dementia changed her.

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Review from Doreen Y (Partner of Resident) published on 23 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find this care home to be one of the best. It's clean and all staff give excellent care.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thanks for your kind feedback.

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Review from Teresa J (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our dad was at Fordmill for just a few short days before he passed away but, in those few days, we saw a level of care, kindness and compassion at every turn that was both remarkable and a real comfort to us all, particularly as we really struggled in that final period of his decline. The humanity and tenderness displayed by every member of staff to someone they had so little time to get to know and who could do so little in his final days, speaks so highly of everyone at Fordmill. His room was simple, with a lovely view, and provided all that he needed and he never wanted for anything. But what makes all the real difference were his carers and nurses - these people are five star and we were never anything other than deeply impressed by the heart-warming affection that they universally displayed to both him and us. We cannot thank the team highly enough and are so pleased that he chose to go there to make his final days so comfortable. We can't thank the manager and her team enough.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. I will pass this onto staff.

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Review from David V (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a good home which is doing a good job, looking after my parents. Any minor issues, that have cropped up have been promptly and successfully addressed. The nurses and care staff are, in the main, friendly and committed workers.

I realise it is a huge challenge but I only wish my parents could be more successfully engaged in stimulating activities.

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Review from George M (Son of Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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On visits, I've always been impressed by the care and attention provided by staff, overall cleanliness and the comfortable and friendly environment. I am satisfied that my mother is being well looked after.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review.

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum only had a short time at Fordmill as she was very poorly when she was admitted. However, all the staff, from the laundry girls to the manager were so kind and friendly and couldn't do enough to make my Mum and the family feel comfortable and cared for. Mum had a lovely room looking over the garden - I only wish she had been well enough to enjoy it. We can't thank the manager and her team enough for looking after Mum so well in her last few weeks.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, Susan.

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Review from B H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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During mums time as a resident in Fordmill, she was treated with the utmost dignity and respect by every member of staff.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review.

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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my mum received at Fordmill was excellent (6 years).
The palliative care she received and the care we received ourselves at such a time was excellent.

Mum passed peacefully with dignity due to the nursing care.

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Review from Eleanor F (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad was admitted to Fordmill as an emergency on a temporary basis. From the time we arrived at the car park, the staff took over and during his time there, could not have done more to make Dad's stay any better. Dad was there approx 5 weeks when he passed away. The care and dedication the staff gave him made his last weeks comforting. Mum and I were with Dad when he passed and the staff looked after us well.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

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Review from H E (Sister of Resident) published on 21 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister has been resident in Fordmill Care Home for almost three years and I visit her on a weekly basis. Throughout that time I have been met with friendliness and pleasantness from staff. I appreciate the care that is given to my sister and the manner in which she is treated by and spoken to by the carers.

I am reassured that my sister is in a safe environment and is looked after by a caring staff.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review.

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Review from Robert M (Husband of Resident) published on 18 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife was a resident from June 2015 to February 2018. All staff were kind and friendly and very professional at all times. The home was clean and well maintained at all times. Meals excellent and varied. The atmosphere was homely and cheery. Also a mention for the beautifully maintained garden area. I will always be grateful for the care and support shown to us by all at Fordmill Care Home.

Reply from Aileen Alberts, Manager at Barchester Fordmill Care Home

Thank you for your kind review Robert. You are always welcome to pop in for a coffee.

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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)

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  • 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...

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Meet the Team (11)

Aileen Alberts
Aileen AlbertsJob Title:Senior General ManagerJoined: 2015

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.

Julia Constandache
Julia ConstandacheJob Title:Activities CoordinatorJoined: 2016

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

Marifel Talosig
Marifel TalosigJob Title:Head of UnitJoined: 2006

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

Derek Henderson
Derek HendersonJob Title:Head of UnitJoined: 2020

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

Karen McGinely
Karen McGinelyJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2023

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

Ann Wilson
Ann WilsonJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 2005

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

Christine Massie
Christine MassieJob Title:Head of MaintenanceJoined: 2002

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

Lisa Harwood
Lisa HarwoodJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2024

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.

Lesley Hay
Lesley HayJob Title:Care PractitionerJoined: 2004

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

Sarah Rennie
Sarah RennieJob Title:Care PractitionerJoined: 2011

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

Moira Park
Moira ParkJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2025

Worked previously at Fordmill as an activities organiser and carer and moved over to Administrator in 2025.

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