Our homes serving Falkirk
2 homes serving Falkirk
Why Meallmore
Care that feels like home
Ivybank House sits in mature grounds on the edge of Polmont; Airthrey is a handsome home in the village of Airth with views across the carse. Both combine hotel-standard comfort - chef-cooked Scottish meals, en-suite rooms residents personalise, landscaped gardens they can actually use - with the genuine warmth families remember. Our teams work closely with Forth Valley Royal discharge planners and have deep experience supporting families through moves from hospital or from home.
Areas we cover
Serving families across Falkirk and nearby
- Falkirk
- Polmont
- Airth
- Grangemouth
- Larbert
- Stenhousemuir
Council area: Falkirk Council.
Local healthcare
Working with NHS teams in Falkirk
Main hospitals
- Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert
- Falkirk Community Hospital
GP practices & community teams
Our Falkirk-area homes work with GP practices across Polmont, Airth and Grangemouth, including Polmont Group Practice, Grangemouth Health Centre and Meadowbank Medical Practice.
A short guide
How to choose a care home in Falkirk
Choosing a care home near Falkirk starts with the type of care needed - residential, nursing, dementia or respite - and which part of the Forth Valley suits the family. Distance matters: a home 10 minutes from a family member's door will typically see many more visits than one 40 minutes away. Read the Care Inspectorate reports for the homes on your shortlist rather than just the grades - the language tells you far more than the numbers. Visit twice if you can, ideally once unannounced, and notice how staff talk with residents, whether people look relaxed and engaged, and how the home smells and sounds. Ask what a typical day looks like, whether routines and preferences can be kept, and how meals, activities and visiting work in practice. Ask about links with Forth Valley Royal Hospital, NHS Forth Valley community teams and local GPs - continuity with familiar clinicians is a genuine comfort. Above all, trust the atmosphere - a well-run home usually feels right within the first ten minutes.
Still weighing things up? Read our funding guide or .
Types of care
The care we provide in Falkirk
- Residential care in Falkirk
Day-to-day support with washing, dressing, medication and meals for people in Falkirk who no longer manage safely at home but do not need nursing. Available at all our Falkirk homes.
- Nursing care in Falkirk
Registered nurses on site around the clock in Falkirk, for wounds, catheters, PEG feeding, complex medication and conditions that need clinical oversight. Available at all our Falkirk homes.
- Dementia care in Falkirk
Households in Falkirk designed around memory loss, with familiar routines, safe walking routes and staff trained in dementia communication. Available at all our Falkirk homes.
- Respite & short stay in Falkirk
Short stays in Falkirk from a week upwards, whether a carer needs a break, someone is recovering after hospital, or a family wants to try a home first. Available at all our Falkirk homes.
- Palliative care in Falkirk
End of life care in familiar surroundings, working alongside district nurses and the Falkirk palliative team so no one has to move again. Available at all our Falkirk homes.
Before you decide
Guides worth reading first
Frequently asked
Care in Falkirk: your questions
Ivybank House in Polmont (FK2 0PS) and Airthrey in Airth (FK2 8LA). Parklands in Alloa is also within 15 minutes if you'd like to compare.
Yes - both Ivybank House and Airthrey are registered for residential, nursing and dementia care.
Both homes offer residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Weekly fees vary by home, room type and level of care - we price each stay individually after a short assessment. Scotland's Free Personal Care contribution of £260.30/week and, where nursing is needed, Free Nursing Care of £117.10/week come off the total; a family top-up may bridge any remaining gap. We accept Falkirk Council placements with these contributions factored in. See our funding guide for the full picture.
Yes - respite is available at Ivybank House and Airthrey subject to availability and a short assessment.
Yes - both homes are around 15-20 minutes from Forth Valley Royal Hospital, and our teams work closely with the discharge planners.
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