Meadowlark
Nursing home in Forres, Moray
Operated by Renaissance Care
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Meadowlark is a care home in Forres, Moray, with 57 registered beds. It provides dementia, residential, nursing and respite care, and its team supports residents with a range of needs, including people living with dementia, stroke and Parkinson's. The home has an on-site café and social area, a wellbeing lead who helps arrange optional activities and events, quieter spaces such as libraries and quiet rooms, and creative art and music sessions. Its chefs plan seasonal menus with residents, and dietary and allergen needs are catered for. The Care Inspectorate graded Meadowlark's staff team, setting, leadership, the planning of care and support, and the wellbeing support it gives residents as Very good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
679 recorded crimes in the Forres ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Meadowlark is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Varis Medical Practice, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Forres
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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