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Fordmill Care HomeMontrose
Older People58 beds

Fordmill Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Ltd, 53 Mill Street, Montrose, DD10 8NE

About Fordmill Care Home

Fordmill Care Home is a residential care facility for older people located in Montrose, within the Angus council area. Operated by Barchester Healthcare Ltd, the home provides 58 beds and has achieved an impressive average grade of Very Good (4.8 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent care regulator, at its most recent inspection in March 2026.

The home supports a wide range of care needs, including dementia, frailty, palliative and end of life care, physical disability or illness, and neurological conditions. Fordmill also specialises in supporting residents with sensory impairments, including hearing and visual impairment, reflecting a broad and inclusive approach to care.

With 58 beds, Fordmill Care Home offers a meaningful capacity to serve the local community in Montrose and the surrounding Angus area, combining specialist expertise with a strong quality rating that will provide reassurance to families seeking care for a loved one.

Last Inspection
2 March 2026

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).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good4
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Very Good5
Setting
How good is our setting?
Very Good5
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Very Good5
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Very Good5
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Care & Support Provided

Hearing impairmentNeurological condition (other than dementia)Older people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyPalliative and end of life carePhysical disability or illnessVisual impairment

Location

Barchester Healthcare Ltd, 53 Mill Street, Montrose, DD10 8NE

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Fordmill Care Home, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Fordmill Care Home, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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