About Benholm Nursing Home
Benholm Nursing Home is a care home for older people located in Forfar, in the Angus council area. Operated by Tamaris (RAM) Limited, the home provides nursing care across 34 beds. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, Benholm received an average grade of 3.2 out of 6, corresponding to an Adequate standard on the regulator's 1 to 6 scale.
The home supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, and palliative and end of life care. Benholm also has experience supporting individuals with hearing impairment, visual impairment, and Korsakoff's syndrome, making it a considerate option for those with more complex or specialist requirements.
With 34 beds, Benholm Nursing Home offers a relatively small, community-focused environment in the heart of Forfar, providing families in Angus with a local option for nursing and specialist older people's care.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
Care & Support Provided
Location
76 Glamis Road, Forfar, DD8 1DS
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Benholm Nursing Home, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Benholm Nursing Home, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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