Forthland Lodge
care home

Choosing a care home is an important decision, and at Forthland Lodge we want residents and families to feel listened to, informed and supported from their first conversation with us.

Forthland Lodge Care Home in Edinburgh, and has easy access to local shops, amenities, transport links and Portobello Beach. The home provides residential care, nursing care, dementia care, short-stay respite care and palliative care. The home is also home to a dedicated acquired brain injury unit, providing personalised support for adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury.

Our experienced colleagues take time to understand each resident as an individual. This includes their health and care needs, communication preferences, routines, interests, relationships, abilities and personal history. Care plans are shaped around the individual and reviewed as needs or circumstances change.

The home has 47 modern en-suite bedrooms, with opportunities for residents to personalise their space using familiar belongings and decorations. Four lounge and dining areas provide a choice of places to relax, enjoy meals, take part in activities or spend time with visitors.

Residents can also enjoy the bright conservatory, activity rooms, on-site hairdressing and beauty salon and secure landscaped gardens. These different spaces help support social connection, familiar routines and quieter moments throughout the day.

Personalised care and specialist support

Every resident at Forthland Lodge is supported as an individual. Our approach begins by listening to the person and, where appropriate, the people who know them best. This helps our colleagues understand the resident's needs, preferences, goals, routines and the support that helps them feel comfortable and secure.

Care should promote dignity and wellbeing while supporting as much independence and personal choice as possible. Forthland Lodge provides nursing care, dementia care and temporary respite care alongside specialist adult care. The home also offers acquired brain injury support for people whose needs can be safely and appropriately met within the environment.

The team works alongside GPs, physiotherapists, mental health services and other relevant specialists to support a coordinated approach to care. Assistive technology may also be used where appropriate to support mobility, independence and confidence.

Nursing and dementia care in Edinburgh

Forthland Lodge provides 24-hour nursing care for residents who require ongoing support from qualified nurses. Individual care is planned around the person's health requirements, routines, preferences and overall wellbeing.

The home also provides compassionate support for people living with dementia. Care should recognise the individual beyond their diagnosis, taking account of their life story, communication preferences, identity and familiar routines. Reassurance, respectful communication and meaningful engagement are important parts of daily dementia care.

Residents should be supported to make choices and remain involved in everyday life in ways that feel appropriate and comfortable for them. Families are an important part of personalised care, and relatives are kept informed and involved as care needs change.

Specialist adult care and acquired brain injury support

Forthland Lodge provides specialist adult care for people whose needs may include mental health conditions, disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Support is based on a careful assessment of the individual's circumstances, abilities, care needs and personal goals.

The aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment while helping each person maintain confidence, choice and as much independence as possible. For adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury, personalised routines, appropriate assistance and coordinated professional input can all contribute to everyday wellbeing.

The home's mobility-friendly design and use of assistive technology may support residents to move around more confidently and take part in daily life. Every prospective resident is individually assessed to confirm that Forthland Lodge can safely provide the right care, environment and professional support.

Comfortable rooms and shared living spaces

Forthland Lodge has 47 modern en-suite bedrooms designed to provide residents with a comfortable and personal space of their own. Rooms include modern comforts such as television and Wi-Fi, alongside a mobility-friendly design intended to support safety and independence.

Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedroom with suitable photographs, decorations and treasured belongings, subject to available space and the home's usual safety requirements.

Four spacious lounge and dining areas give residents a choice of places to spend their time. These spaces can be used for shared meals, activities, visits with family and friends or quieter relaxation. The bright conservatory offers another welcoming setting for social gatherings or peaceful time overlooking the garden.

Activities shaped around residents

Meaningful activity is an important part of daily life at Forthland Lodge. The dedicated Activities Team plans opportunities around residents' interests, abilities, preferences and past experiences.

Residents may choose to join exercise sessions, social events, the weekly breakfast club or regular coffee mornings. They can also continue individual hobbies, spend time with visitors or enjoy a quieter day. The home's activity rooms provide dedicated spaces for engagement and social connection, while the conservatory and gardens offer comfortable places to relax.

Activities always provide choice rather than pressure, and residents decide how they spend their day. Connections with the local community also help residents maintain familiar relationships and remain involved in everyday life beyond the home.

Food, hospitality and familiar routines

Enjoyable and nutritious food is an important part of life at Forthland Lodge. Meals are prepared by the home's in-house catering team and take account of residents' dietary requirements, preferences and individual care needs.

The four lounge and dining areas give residents different places in which to enjoy meals, whether they prefer a shared social setting or a quieter experience. The weekly breakfast club and regular coffee mornings provide additional opportunities for conversation, companionship and familiar routines. The on-site hairdressing and beauty salon also helps residents continue personal-care routines within the home.

Gardens, local amenities and Edinburgh connections

Forthland Lodge has secure landscaped gardens with walking paths, seating areas and space for gardening and outdoor activities. When the weather allows, residents can spend time outside, relax with visitors or take part in seasonal activities such as gardening and BBQs.

The home's Edinburgh location provides access to local shops and amenities, while transport connections help residents and families remain connected with the wider city. Portobello Beach is also within reach, adding to the range of familiar local places surrounding the home. Any outings are based on residents' individual preferences, care needs and suitable support.

Forthland Lodge combines the convenience of an Edinburgh location with quieter indoor and outdoor spaces where residents can feel comfortable and at home.

Our acquired brain injury unit

Forthland Lodge houses a dedicated acquired brain injury unit, offering specialist support for adults whose lives have been affected by an acquired brain injury. Care is shaped around each person's individual circumstances, cognitive and physical needs, communication preferences, routines and personal goals.

The team works closely with families, GPs, neurological specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and mental health services to provide coordinated, personalised support. Assistive technology, mobility-friendly design and structured daily routines all help residents maintain confidence, dignity and as much independence as possible. Every prospective placement is individually assessed to make sure Forthland Lodge can provide the right environment and level of specialist support.