Forefaulds Care Home in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

Our talented catering team prepare delicious, traditional Scottish dishes tailored to personal tastes and dietary needs. Many of our chefs including Stephen, with nearly 30 years of service, know each resident’s favourite flavours and are always happy to prepare something special on request.

From birthday cakes crafted with care to freshly baked treats for afternoon tea, food brings comfort, connection and joy to daily life.

Residents also enjoy themed food and drink days, including:

• Cheese and wine evenings
• Cocktail and mocktail events
• Rum themed tasting sessions

As one of the most community focused care homes in East Kilbride South Lanarkshire, we believe in providing experiences that enrich and empower.

Our experiences include:

• Reiki and holistic therapies
• Movement to Music classes
• Minibus trips to Calderglen Country Park, Whitelee Wind Farm and the National Museum of Rural Life
• Weekly outings to local cafes and shops
• Special themed days out such as "Ladies Day" at a nail salon
• Seasonal events such as our summer fayre

Residents also enjoy special visits from:

• Pet therapy dog Skye
• Shetland ponies
• A mobile petting zoo

Inside the home, our newly refreshed lounges provide elegant, cosy spaces for relaxation, socialising and meaningful engagement.

Our intimate one-to-one sessions include:

• Poetry reading
• Reminiscence sessions
• Gentle hand massages
• Spiritual support from local church groups

We also have a peaceful Namaste room, offering soothing sensory experiences for residents living with dementia.

Forefaulds is proud to have a long-standing and close knit team, dedicated to providing the very best person-centred care.

Our longstanding and closeknit team is led by Home Manager Annemarie (Annie) Dickson. Annie brings extensive experience from A&E nursing, district nursing and the wider care home sector.

Annie says: “Building connections with our residents and their families is essential. Our goal is to ensure everyone lives as fulfilled a life as possible while calling Forefaulds home

"Our team has gone from strength to strength, and I’m committed to growing the Forefaulds family to be the very best we can be.”

Families are very much part of our community. Many regularly join activities, support events or volunteer in our gardens.

If you need temporary support, we offer both pre-bookable and emergency respite care. These short stays can help carers take a break or support loved ones following a hospital stay to regain strength before returning home.

To find out more, call us on 0135 520 1408

It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care.

Some people have the resources to pay for their accommodation in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions.

Forefaulds Care Home  – Weekly Charges per Person (2026)

*Prices may vary by up to 30% depending on room type and individual care needs.

Visit our Paying for Care page to learn more about funding and financial guidance.