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6 Alemoor Park, Edinburgh, EH7 6US
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05 December 2025
As the is good you need to get more staff and more care worker as it would save staff from rushing about and it would help with inaction with the resident. Also try and keep the relative with how the person health if they need to do more to help their family member.
All round care is good we
need keep standards up so families feel they are involved with their family and their friends.
The main thing is we make all person happy and that they don't feel that they human being and just a number I know that in here that doesn't here which makes me feel good as relative off two people who are living in this care home.
The care of them in my main concerns which I feel don't need worry about that and I know they are safe in this care home.
01 December 2025
Our family is very happy with the care my uncle has been receiving after his multiple strokes and early onset dementia.
Even though his mobility and appetite have been deteriorating as of late, the team here clearly do their best for him every day. Communication has been solid as well, which
matters because I'm not based in Edinburgh and have to manage his affairs from overseas. We're grateful for the support and attention he's getting.
06 November 2025
I dont live locally so visit infrequently but Im happy enough with how mum and dad are cared for in my absence. No cause for complaint. Stimulating activities, kind abd helpful staff, well managed, clean
06 November 2025
The care home has been fantastic for my aunt and all the family I can't thank the fantastic staff enough
They go above and beyond for us
There are plenty of activities for them inside and outside
The food is very nice also
The staff can't be more helpful
31 October 2025
My godmother has been living in Forthland Lodge for nearly 5 years and we have been very happy with how she has settled to life in here. She was well supported after her twin sister died (who also lived in Forthland) in February.
She is always well turned out when we call to see her and feel
guilty if we arrive when she is engaged in one of the activities and take her out.
She has had a few teeth removed but has not suffered any weight loss that we've noticed and anyway she enjoys the food served here.
The staff always let us know if there are any concerns or permissions required for vaccines etc.
23 July 2025
My initial observations was that Forthland Lodge was not like a "normal" Care Home and could be described as a large bungalow integrated in a housing estate with a Conservatory looking onto an open well kept garden supplemented by other outdoor seating areas - excellent environment. Internally, the
no of clients was just under 50 making it quieter than other Care Homes I viewed.
As most people agree, it is the level of care that is the most important factor and again my observations showed the staff displayed a high level of care in all aspects of my wife's needs along with showing empathy and some fun where appropriate. This was also the observations of my wife's friends and relatives who were always offered a cup of tea and biscuits on arrival.
I have not heard of any complaints of the meals provided, and the room was clean and tidy and equipped with full en-suite facilities (unlike some other Care Homes). Finally, there is generally no problems of getting parked.
04 February 2025
The bedroom my mother sleeps in does on occasion smell of urine. The shower room WC on my last visit had not been cleaned properly. I cannot comment on the food and drink she is given. It appears when visiting my mum that the staff are attentive.
20 January 2025
Our dad has been a resident here for over 4 years now. He is well looked after and comfortable here. We chose Forthland Lodge as it is local to us and we are pleased with our choice of care home. He is known to all the staff and is able to choose how much/little interaction he wants.
11 November 2024
My dad is really happy and settled in Forthland Lodge. He has a lovely large room with his own toilet, shower room and TV. Occasionally he will sit in the restrooms that are also available. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. He enjoys his food and he has a large choice of meals to choose
from during the day as well as being offered coffee and snacks. On a personal note, most of the time I can park outside the care home which is convenient and if I have ever had a question or issue I have found the senior staff obliging and efficient.
11 November 2024
All of the staff are lovely and can't do enough for him. He loves living here.
He was in respite before moving in here which was lovely however his room here is much bigger and he has the added benefit of having his own shower room.
Great place to be.
19 October 2023
Mum's overall care has been good. She is content and looks well. We do have an issue with the laundry and missing clothes. Which is frustrating and costly. Also Mum's TV remote keeps getting lost. Her room is clean and tidy. The staff are always friendly and supportive. As a visitor we are well
cared for with the offer of tea and a biscuit. The facilities are well cared for and tidy.
19 October 2023
The ethos is good and staff at Forthland Lodge Care Home are caring and friendly and our dad is cared for well, so we are very happy about that.
We would like to see more activities done with residents as there is not much entertainment or activities going on.
Control of our Dad's diabetic diet
could also be better.
16 August 2023
My dad came into care on 19/04/2023, this was a very upsetting time for our family. Everyone at Forthland Lodge Care Home has welcomed my dad and our family.
I can't thank you all for the help and support you're giving my dad. We feel safe now Dad is with you, he is looked after well. Forthland
staff are so helpful. Dad has had a new lower bed, alarms in his room and a crashmat if he falls. I get a phone call if Dad falls. I appreciate everything you do for my dad. Thank you.
12 May 2023
My dad and myself are very pleased with the care that my mum is receiving in the home. We couldn't ask for anything more to be done. My mum appears to be settled and happy.
16 December 2022
I have just attended my mother's second 6 monthly review. Fourthland Lodge have been very attentive and imaginative in meeting my mother's changing needs and interests. They achieve this through friendly observation and reflection.
It is hard to see my mother as Alzheimer's ravages her, but, in
this setting, she is safe, confident and busy, alongside peers and professionals who show affection kindness and diligence. This is a great comfort in difficult times.
07 October 2022
My husband has now been in care for three years and his dementia has progressed rapidly. He is unable to make good use of the facilities in the home now, but as a family, we are happy with the care given. We are always informed of any changes in his health. Suffering from seizures he was prescribed
medication and to avoid falls from his bed the bed was lowered and a safety mat put down. We also receive six monthly reviews and as a family, we are always consulted regarding his care and medication.
05 October 2022
My husband is a resident of this care home. I feel basically he is being looked after well enough, but sometimes it is difficult to get any requests sorted out. He was measured for support stockings for his very swollen feet months ago. They were ordered, but still no sign of them. His badly swollen
feet are affecting his mobility. He is also awaiting a little narrow table for his room. The one he has can't pull into his chair for him to drink. I would like to have more contact with the manager when I need things sorted out, but never see her. Quite a few of his items are missing, no sign of them.
08 March 2022
I feel well having visited my friend today. He was all showered and shaved, his room and shower room was nice and clean. I am so pleased that he has progressed well since being in Forthland Lodge, Edinburgh.
28 June 2021
My mother has been a resident for two years now and is very happy with the home and all related services.
18 March 2019
The home has been refurbished with new furniture and newly decorated. Staff working hard to look after the residents and this makes a very homely atmosphere.
Latest Reviews for Forthland Lodge
05 December 2025
As the is good you need to get more staff and more care worker as it would save staff from rushing about and it would help with inaction with the resident. Also try and keep the relative with how the person health if they need to do more to help their family member.
All round care is good we
need keep standards up so families feel they are involved with their family and their friends.
The main thing is we make all person happy and that they don't feel that they human being and just a number I know that in here that doesn't here which makes me feel good as relative off two people who are living in this care home.
The care of them in my main concerns which I feel don't need worry about that and I know they are safe in this care home.
01 December 2025
Our family is very happy with the care my uncle has been receiving after his multiple strokes and early onset dementia.
Even though his mobility and appetite have been deteriorating as of late, the team here clearly do their best for him every day. Communication has been solid as well, which
matters because I'm not based in Edinburgh and have to manage his affairs from overseas. We're grateful for the support and attention he's getting.
06 November 2025
I dont live locally so visit infrequently but Im happy enough with how mum and dad are cared for in my absence. No cause for complaint. Stimulating activities, kind abd helpful staff, well managed, clean
06 November 2025
The care home has been fantastic for my aunt and all the family I can't thank the fantastic staff enough
They go above and beyond for us
There are plenty of activities for them inside and outside
The food is very nice also
The staff can't be more helpful
31 October 2025
My godmother has been living in Forthland Lodge for nearly 5 years and we have been very happy with how she has settled to life in here. She was well supported after her twin sister died (who also lived in Forthland) in February.
She is always well turned out when we call to see her and feel
guilty if we arrive when she is engaged in one of the activities and take her out.
She has had a few teeth removed but has not suffered any weight loss that we've noticed and anyway she enjoys the food served here.
The staff always let us know if there are any concerns or permissions required for vaccines etc.
23 July 2025
My initial observations was that Forthland Lodge was not like a "normal" Care Home and could be described as a large bungalow integrated in a housing estate with a Conservatory looking onto an open well kept garden supplemented by other outdoor seating areas - excellent environment. Internally, the
no of clients was just under 50 making it quieter than other Care Homes I viewed.
As most people agree, it is the level of care that is the most important factor and again my observations showed the staff displayed a high level of care in all aspects of my wife's needs along with showing empathy and some fun where appropriate. This was also the observations of my wife's friends and relatives who were always offered a cup of tea and biscuits on arrival.
I have not heard of any complaints of the meals provided, and the room was clean and tidy and equipped with full en-suite facilities (unlike some other Care Homes). Finally, there is generally no problems of getting parked.
04 February 2025
The bedroom my mother sleeps in does on occasion smell of urine. The shower room WC on my last visit had not been cleaned properly. I cannot comment on the food and drink she is given. It appears when visiting my mum that the staff are attentive.
20 January 2025
Our dad has been a resident here for over 4 years now. He is well looked after and comfortable here. We chose Forthland Lodge as it is local to us and we are pleased with our choice of care home. He is known to all the staff and is able to choose how much/little interaction he wants.
11 November 2024
My dad is really happy and settled in Forthland Lodge. He has a lovely large room with his own toilet, shower room and TV. Occasionally he will sit in the restrooms that are also available. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. He enjoys his food and he has a large choice of meals to choose
from during the day as well as being offered coffee and snacks. On a personal note, most of the time I can park outside the care home which is convenient and if I have ever had a question or issue I have found the senior staff obliging and efficient.
11 November 2024
All of the staff are lovely and can't do enough for him. He loves living here.
He was in respite before moving in here which was lovely however his room here is much bigger and he has the added benefit of having his own shower room.
Great place to be.
19 October 2023
Mum's overall care has been good. She is content and looks well. We do have an issue with the laundry and missing clothes. Which is frustrating and costly. Also Mum's TV remote keeps getting lost. Her room is clean and tidy. The staff are always friendly and supportive. As a visitor we are well
cared for with the offer of tea and a biscuit. The facilities are well cared for and tidy.
19 October 2023
The ethos is good and staff at Forthland Lodge Care Home are caring and friendly and our dad is cared for well, so we are very happy about that.
We would like to see more activities done with residents as there is not much entertainment or activities going on.
Control of our Dad's diabetic diet
could also be better.
16 August 2023
My dad came into care on 19/04/2023, this was a very upsetting time for our family. Everyone at Forthland Lodge Care Home has welcomed my dad and our family.
I can't thank you all for the help and support you're giving my dad. We feel safe now Dad is with you, he is looked after well. Forthland
staff are so helpful. Dad has had a new lower bed, alarms in his room and a crashmat if he falls. I get a phone call if Dad falls. I appreciate everything you do for my dad. Thank you.
12 May 2023
My dad and myself are very pleased with the care that my mum is receiving in the home. We couldn't ask for anything more to be done. My mum appears to be settled and happy.
16 December 2022
I have just attended my mother's second 6 monthly review. Fourthland Lodge have been very attentive and imaginative in meeting my mother's changing needs and interests. They achieve this through friendly observation and reflection.
It is hard to see my mother as Alzheimer's ravages her, but, in
this setting, she is safe, confident and busy, alongside peers and professionals who show affection kindness and diligence. This is a great comfort in difficult times.
07 October 2022
My husband has now been in care for three years and his dementia has progressed rapidly. He is unable to make good use of the facilities in the home now, but as a family, we are happy with the care given. We are always informed of any changes in his health. Suffering from seizures he was prescribed
medication and to avoid falls from his bed the bed was lowered and a safety mat put down. We also receive six monthly reviews and as a family, we are always consulted regarding his care and medication.
05 October 2022
My husband is a resident of this care home. I feel basically he is being looked after well enough, but sometimes it is difficult to get any requests sorted out. He was measured for support stockings for his very swollen feet months ago. They were ordered, but still no sign of them. His badly swollen
feet are affecting his mobility. He is also awaiting a little narrow table for his room. The one he has can't pull into his chair for him to drink. I would like to have more contact with the manager when I need things sorted out, but never see her. Quite a few of his items are missing, no sign of them.
08 March 2022
I feel well having visited my friend today. He was all showered and shaved, his room and shower room was nice and clean. I am so pleased that he has progressed well since being in Forthland Lodge, Edinburgh.
28 June 2021
My mother has been a resident for two years now and is very happy with the home and all related services.
18 March 2019
The home has been refurbished with new furniture and newly decorated. Staff working hard to look after the residents and this makes a very homely atmosphere.