Parklands Care Home

60 Alloa Park Drive, Alloa FK10 1QY
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  • Parklands Care Home, Alloa
Welcome to Meallmore’s purpose-built nursing home in Alloa.

Parklands' aim is to provide a welcoming and homely environment whilst delivering high-quality, professional, person-centred care and support, always inclusive of residents and their families.

The team follow strict infection control procedures in line with the latest public health guidance.

The home has a team of experienced registered nurses and care workers who provide personalised nursing care for older people, and those with dementia and other health conditions. Residents also have access to healthcare professionals, including GPs, Occupational & Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Specialist Nursing Services and Community Mental Health Teams.

Parklands offers 62 fully furnished, ensuite bedrooms finished to a high standard, including large dual aspect deluxe rooms, as well as a spacious outdoors area.

The dedicated Activities Team like to keep residents active, offering a varied programme of activities that can be tailored to suit individual needs. The home is situated on good transport links and located near a number of shops. Residents are supported and encouraged to socialise and continue their hobbies both in the home and within the wider community.

The home has extensive communal space which is adaptable according to the needs and wishes of the resident group - this includes:

• Assistive technology to support the freedom of choice, dignity and care of residents
• Six lounge/dining areas to ensure residents can choose their preferred area to socialise, as well as enjoy professionally prepared nutritional meals
• Sunflower Café area for residents and visitors to chat and enjoy some refreshments
• Dedicated quiet spaces, along with a hairdressing/beauty salon
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 62 Service Users

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
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1780
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1780
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1780
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1780
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1780

For further information relating to fees, please contact the home

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Parklands Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Diane Stone (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (62)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (62)

Parklands Care Home Reviews (55)

9.6

Parklands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.601) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Parklands Care Home has 55 reviews.

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Review from Linda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My brother and I chose Parklands mainly because of the good reviews we read on the website and following a quick visit to the home but, unfortunately, our experience for our dear mum was way below our expectations. There were problems with her medical care and visiting arrangements were onerous. She
had a fall and neither my brother or myself were informed. The phone was very rarely answered at weekends or at certain times of the day. In hindsight, we regret choosing Parklands for our dear mum.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for submitting your review. We will take your comments on board and use them for training and reflection with the team.

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Review from Holly H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Parklands Care Home is a fantastic care home, both my grandmother and great aunt came here at the start of the year. Although difficult for them both, they settled in well and the staff made them feel at home in their new residence.
The home is maintained to a high standard and the staff are wonderful.
Despite a global pandemic the staff have done their upmost best and went out of their way to be accommodating.
The care can not be faulted, I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to other families.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind words and lovely feedback, I will be sure to pass this on to the team.

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Review from D C (Partner of Resident) published on 2 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner is a resident in care and has been for two years suffering from dementia. Frail but keeping very well thanks to the hardworking care and nursing staff on call 24/7. She has a very nice ensuite bedroom, fully furnished and very well set up. I have a room visit two days a week from two till
three and afternoon tea is served at three but not for me, my time is up. A member of staff safely escorts me from the home.
Reply from Parklands Care, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you, for your kind words about the Care Home and the staff. Hopefully, you will be able to enjoy tea with us again very soon.

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Review from Anne N (Wife of Resident) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is very happy in his care home. He has settled well and that is due to the staff who have been extremely good. No problem is insurmountable. Staff are always cheerful. Manager keeps us all informed. Would not hesitate to recommend this home and staff to anyone.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your very kind feedback about the home and the staff. I will be sure to pass this on to the team.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is now settled and appears happy in her new environment. The management and staff are extremely helpful and the activities coordinator has been excellent in keeping me updated with Mum's activities.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback about the home and the staff. We are glad that Mum has settled in well and you are happy with everything so far.

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Review from Mary W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Parklands Care Home is a lovely well run home. My mum has been in care here since January 2020 and has been treated with dignity and respect by all the staff. There are lots of events going on in the home that keep everyone's spirits up during this terrible time of Covid. My mum could not have been
in a better care home and I thank all the staff for all their hard work over the last year.
Reply from Parklands Care, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback about the home, I will be sure to pass on your thanks to the staff team. We really appreciate your kind words following a very difficult year for all.

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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum has been in Parklands for 2 years and my brother and I are extremely happy with the care she's been given. The staff are very approachable and have sorted any issues (even though minor) very quickly and without fuss. We feel mum gets treated as an individual and with dignity.
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Review from Isabel W (Friend of Resident) published on 19 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited Parklands in Alloa weekly since my friend moved there 18 months ago. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the staff so helpful. I knew my friend was safe and well cared for. She died a few weeks ago in her 96th year. During the last few weeks of her life, she could not have had better care
and was treated at all times with such dignity. Her friend there will miss her so much and I have been very impressed with the loving support the staff have given her. A credit to their work.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your review Isabel, your kind words are truly appreciated by the team. It was our pleasure to care for your friend, she was a lovely lady and is missed by all.

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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved to Parklands on 31st March. She is very happy and seems to be very well cared for.
The staff are kind and cheerful and patient when issues/queries arise management and staff are receptive and try to resolve. Parklands seem to be a good team.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words Anne. We are glad that Mum is happy and settled here at Parklands.

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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the staff to be very professional, caring and friendly with my father. They really do seem to really like him and treat him with respect and dignity at all times. I have some comfort in knowing he is being so well looked after.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, the team will be thrilled. Everyone here loves being recognised for the service we provide and we really appreciate that you can see how we feel about your father. That makes your feedback special.

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Review from A S (Brother of Resident) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother moved into care several weeks ago after having spent about six months in hospital. When in hospital he became very depressed and was at times hallucinating and very distraught. On arrival at the care home at first, he was very unsettled. Over the past few weeks, the care he has received from
the staff has been amazing. He has completely changed, is settled and now enjoying himself and feels very safe and comfortable. All credit to the staff and the care home for the most improvement in his life.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your very kind feedback. The team will be thrilled to hear you feel they have made such a difference.

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Review from Jean L (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in Parklands for two weeks on an emergency admission. The difference in him in this time is phenomenal and that is down to the expert care he has received. I cannot thank the staff enough for the excellent care they have given him, he is like a new man. Thank you again from all of
our family.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we will be sure to pass this on to the whole team. It is valuable feedback like this that enables us to keep the standards as high as possible. It was a pleasure to have your father at Parklands for his short stay, he will be missed when he leaves us. We wish your father and your family well as you move on.

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Review from Tim I (Husband of Resident) published on 21 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy and satisfied with the second review after approximately a 6 week period in the home. Senior nurse and general social work representative sitting in on review all significant points raised and fully answered.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback Tim. We are happy to hear that things are going well for your wife and yourself. It has been lovely getting to know you both so far. I will certainly pass your comments on to the nurse involved in this review, this is valuable feedback.

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Review from J I (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home has very good facilities. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. The communal rooms are light and airy and there are a number for residents and guests to choose from. The nursing staff are very friendly and have a nice manner with residents from what we've observed.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your lovely comments and feedback. We will be sure to share this with the rest of the team. It has been lovely getting to know your Mum and her family during her time with us so far.

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Review from S K H (Wife of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
To keep it short, very satisfied they looked after my husband very well.
Reply from Manager, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure to provide a service to you and your husband.

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Review from Gillian H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in Parklands for four and a half years. I have had no qualms at all with regards to her nursing care. Charge Nurse management has been excellent as has been the carer, hotel management etc.
I am made to feel part of the decision-making process at all times and feel the link that the
staff have developed with me is crucial.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for the feedback. I am particularly pleased to note how useful you find being involved in decision making as this is something we try to achieve for everyone.

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Review from Bridget N (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Parklands in Alloa for just over 1 year. I am sad when I leave after visiting her but I never worry because I know she is in the best place. She is very well looked after and the staff are brilliant with her and with us - her family.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, Bridget. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from G R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always hoped that we would find somewhere for dad that is caring and kind. Parklands is that and much more. From the first call with the manager to the interaction with all of the staff, the overriding impression is one of professional, kind, caring and compassionate staff who provide a calm, warm,
safe and happy environment for residents. I can't thank that team at Parklands enough so far for the care they are giving my dad and the support they are giving to us as a family. It is truly a wonderful place.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your very kind comments, it is always lovely for the team to receive such positive feedback.

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Review from Ann H (Private Carer of Resident) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a carer for a homecare agency, I have been in my position for 23 years. I have now been going into Parklands for over 2 years, I feel my service user is well looked after by staff and management. She is comfortable and well fed. Personal care good, happy in environment. I feel staff and management
are very helpful if I need a hand with anything, to help support my time with my service user.
Reply from Parklands Care, Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your review Ann. It is always helpful to get reviews from fellow professionals, particularly those who have a broad knowledge of different care homes and what they offer. The team will be delighted!

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Review from M B (Partner of Resident) published on 12 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are helpful and friendly. The environment is very pleasant, rooms comfortable and social areas attractive.
Reply from Dee Maltman, Deputy Manager at Parklands Care Home

Thank you for your kind and positive comments about Parklands. This is what we strive to achieve and your feedback helps us maintain these standards.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.601)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.601) out of 10 for Parklands Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.633 for Parklands Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (110 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 150 Ratings = 4.633
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.968 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Parklands Care Home is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.4 = 0.968
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 10 Apr 2025
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?
Very good (5)
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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Meet the Team (2)

Diane

Diane Stone

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

I am the Home Manager at Parklands Care Home in Alloa, bringing over 25 years of healthcare experience, including 14 years in care home management. Originally from Hampshire, I began my career as an intensive care nurse after earning my degree in Adult Health Nursing from the University of Southampton in 2001.


After a decade in intensive care, I transitioned to care home nursing, where I found my passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Since moving to Scotland, I have worked across nursing homes, intensive care, learning disability support, and mental health care, before joining Meallmore’s Parklands Care Home as Deputy Manager in 2023.


Now as Home Manager, I am committed to ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care in a welcoming and supportive environment. I am proud to lead a fantastic team and be part of an organisation that truly values quality care, community, and continuous improvement.

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Edna Woods

Job Title: Care Home Administrator Joined: 2012

Edna has worked at Parklands Care Home since 2012


Edna finds her job rewarding and loves how everyday is different.


Edna enjoys providing support to the team and assisting the management to operate a successful and well managed home by responding to the needs of staff, residents and relatives.

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