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ForebankDundee
Older People56 beds

Forebank

26 Forebank Street, Dundee, DD1 2PB

About Forebank

Forebank is a care home for older people located in Dundee, operated by Forebank Limited t/a Forebank Care Home. The home offers 56 beds and has achieved an average grade of Very Good (4.6 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in December 2025, reflecting a strong commitment to quality care.

The home supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, visual impairment, and learning difficulties. Forebank also provides palliative and end of life care, ensuring that residents and their families receive compassionate, dignified support during this important time.

With 56 beds, Forebank offers a meaningful capacity to serve the Dundee City community. Its Very Good Care Inspectorate rating gives families reassurance that residents are receiving care that consistently meets high standards across the key areas assessed during inspection.

Last Inspection
9 December 2025

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?
Very Good5
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?
Good4
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Learning difficultiesOlder people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyPalliative and end of life carePhysical disability or illnessVisual impairment

Location

26 Forebank Street, Dundee, DD1 2PB

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Forebank, 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 Forebank, 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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