



Forebank Care Home is located in the heart of Dundee and is convenient for shops, amenities and public transport. Wellgate Shopping Centre is within easy reach.
This purpose built care home provides accommodation in single occupancy rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities. Some rooms are suitable for sharing.
Forebank features TV lounges and a quiet sitting room for relaxation. Separate dining rooms, where residents can socialise at meal times, are also...
Care Provided by Forebank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 56 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Forebank Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Forebank 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
Owner
- Forebank Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Penman(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2000
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
Forebank Care Home Reviews (16)
Forebank Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.861) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Forebank Care Home has 16 reviews.
Very happy with the staff and their care for my grandad. Home has lots of staff, they are very caring and attentive. My grandad has challenging behaviour but the staff are always gentle and understanding. I was worried about having him placed in residential care but it's been a great move to keep him safe and for the family
Staff friendly - big tick.
Able to visit anytime - big tick.
No complaints.
The facility overall has been extremely good. The single rooms are spacious and comfortable, and are safety monitored, and CCTV is used to alert staff of any issues.
The staff are extremely good and go above and beyond with resident interaction. Carers take time to ensure the well-being of residents.
Meals are very sensible and well presented, tea, coffee, juice and snacks are always available.
Medical and welfare are well organised, and residents' needs are met and monitored. The family of residents are updated on any issue.
Laundering of residents' clothes works well in general. Rooms have plenty of wardrobe and drawer space.
Resident lounges are well equipped and comfortable, well furnished, well maintained and clean. There is a function room and a residents' bar/lounge, which leads to well-maintained terraces and a garden area. This outside area will be used in good weather for the benefit of residents.
The buildings are normally kept comfortably warm, and some form of forced ventilation would be of advantage to residents and staff in warm weather.
In general, Forebank is well run in a pragmatic fashion and provides residents with a high standard of care.
Since my dad has been in Forebank Care Home, he has enjoyed himself. He settled in really quickly and loves taking part in the activities that are going on daily. The staff have been absolutely wonderful, going above and beyond to help him with his needs. Also, every time we visit, we are made to feel very welcome. We, as a family, are very pleased, and we know he is receiving the care he needs 24/7
I have been visiting Forebank Care Home for over a year now and find the staff very friendly and helpful and there is always a good atmosphere. Nothing seems to be any bother for the staff. There is always plenty going on. I always look forward to my visit with my sister-in-law.
My mother received exemplary care during her stay. Also, the family received excellent support and empathy as they sat with mum for 5 days before her passing. The staff were brilliant with the residents no matter the resident's disabilities. The staff's patience is amazing. Have already put my name down (ha ha)
My father-in-law is also a resident at Forebank and has been since around October 2020.
They are both cared for extremely well and I could not fault any aspect of their care provision. The staff treat the residents with great respect, and they are genuinely caring. We are always informed if there are any issues, e.g. if there is a fall/minor health issue. They are happy, safe and well cared for. Fantastic care home.
Beth parents moved her recently and staff have been amazing, helpful flexible and show a high level of care. Home is lively and residents well catered for. In the short time parents here, staff have been very helpful when parents unsettled.
Staff are excellent as well as looking after my wife they look after me when I visit her.
The staff in this care home, from cleaners to chefs to nurses and management, are all very service user-focused. Very inclusive and understanding of residents.
Whilst she was initially upset at having to be placed in a care home, my mother in law became firm friends with all the carers in the home. She was so well looked after. The food was fabulous, the carers were all so supportive and caring with her, she even loved the cleaners.
Honestly we, as a family, felt so confident that she was being looked after so well. We knew she was safe and cared for. We could also bring in dogs to visit her, and it meant the world to her that we could.
The only thing that was not great was the lack of television in the room she was staying in. There was a telly, but you could only get 1 random channel on it and the TV was placed in a bad place for lying down in the bed. However, there were a few entertainment sessions that she raved about.
Thank you all for your care and support whilst she was in residence.
I could not recommend Forebank Care home enough, from the owner to the management, nursing and care staff they are remarkable. Their interaction with the patients is amazing, the care is second to none and not only do they care for the patients, they care about the families also. My mother was in another care home prior to this one (a popular one) and I can honestly say that stealing her from the last one was the best thing we could have done. One staff member, in particular, is a credit to this business along with the care home managers and all staff. They cannot do enough for you. The care of my mother has been exceptional. They took my dad under their wing when he visited Mum and looked out for him all the time, they even fed him. My dad died recently and we are so glad we had the staff here to call upon. We were able to rely on them to look after Mum while we dealt with the funeral and the staff even volunteered to accompany her to the funeral as she is in a wheelchair. Fantastic care home.
They looked after my dad with love and compassion, always treating him with dignity and respect with every single interaction.
The nursing care he received was first-class. Very professional and caring.
The staff knew him well as a person. They took time to listen to our stories about Dad and interacted with him, knowing him and treating him with love, humour and friendliness. There was always a warm welcome for the family at the door and a smile.
Staff got to know our family too, and nothing was too much bother for them, often making a cup of tea if we were in with Dad, especially when he came towards his final weeks.
Dad enjoyed the food in Forebank - home-cooked food that suited his tastes, and there was always a top-up of tea or biscuits on the go.
I really valued that the staff respected Dad's rights.
My dad was in respite care for a few months from July 2022 to Sep 2022, then for end-of-life care from November 2022 to January 2023.
During my experiences of visiting my Mother at Forebank, I have always found the staff, including management, carers and nurses to be very polite to me and to their residents. They carry out, on a daily basis, some of the most harrowing jobs that others wouldn't necessarily want to do in difficult situations. In the latter stages of my Mother's life at Forebank, they all gave her the very best of care and attention that anyone could have hoped for, for which I am eternally grateful, as are my brother and other relatives.
Thank you all.
My uncle was a resident within Forebank Care home for a number of years I always felt he was treated with dignity and respect and that the staff and especially the management would go above and beyond in everything they did for him there was nothing to big or small.
My husband was in care at Forebank Care Home with a combination of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's from which he subsequently died. During his time there he was kept clean, tidy, entertained and occupied as much as possible.
The carers there treated the residents like family, actually not just the residents but the family too. Nothing was too much trouble and although it was very difficult because of the pandemic, I was at all times kept informed of what was happening with my husband, and my thoughts and feelings were taken note of.
I have nothing but praise and gratitude for all the staff - carers, cleaners, admin staff, kitchen staff, handymen etc, as they work as a unit to make life bearable for residents and families alike. When you have been married for many years and looked after your husband all that time, it's difficult to hand that over to someone else but I can't imagine anyone who could have done it better.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 09 December 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forebank Care Home
What types of Care is Forebank Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Forebank Care Home have?
There are 56 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Forebank Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Forebank Care Home to the centre of Dundee?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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