Forbes House

Overview

Forbes House is a residential care home located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland, registered for up to 88 residents. It is operated by Heathfield Care and Residential Homes Limited.

The home provides Residential Care services.

Key facts

Beds80

OwnershipHeathfield Care and Residential Homes Limited

The inspection record

Care InspectorateScotland's regulator of care services — grades run 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent)

Overall grade

4 · Good

How well do we support people's wellbeing4 — Good

How good is our leadership5 — Very good

Themes graded 4–5

LAST GRADED 15 OCT 2025 · CS NUMBER CS2010280151 View full Care Inspectorate report

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Record timeline

27 Sep 2011

Registered with the Care Inspectorate

Forbes House entered the official register.

15 Oct 2025

Graded 4 · Good

Grades published by the Care Inspectorate.

26 May 2026

Record last synced

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Registration details

Registration statusActive

Registered27 September 2011

Registered managerRobert Paul Collins

Council areaSouth Ayrshire

Health boardAyrshire and Arran

Client groupOlder Adults

Staff (FTE)88

Location

10 Forbes Drive, Ayr, KA8 9FGOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Forbes House registered for?

Forbes House is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Forbes House have?

There are 88 Single Rooms.

How many beds does Forbes House have?

Forbes House is registered for 80 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Forbes House?

The registered manager is Robert Paul Collins.

Where is Forbes House located?

Forbes House is located in Ayr, United Kingdom.

When did Forbes House register with Care Inspectorate?

Forbes House first registered on 27 September 2011.

How Ayr compares

6 rated care homes nearby

Current overall ratings of the nearest rated homes to Forbes House.

6 rated Good or better

Good or better Below Good

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Queens Care Home

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Badges & awards

Rated Good by Care Inspectorate

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