The 10 Best Care Homes in Scotland | Different Care Home Types
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If you or your loved one are searching for a care home in Scotland then you’re in the right place! From personal care tailored to individual needs to specialist dementia care homes, we’ve shortlisted the best care - so you don’t have to.
Here, you’ll find a handful of the best care homes in Scotland, based on the Care Inspectorate rating, accessibility and wonderful activities for your loved one to try in their new surroundings.
If you’re currently a carer for a family member and are looking for a Scotland care home then we’ve made this search much easier.
If you aren’t sure about what care home type you or your loved one require, or you have a question about any of our care homes in Scotland, be sure to get in touch. Our care experts will help with any queries you may have.
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Browse our best care homes in Scotland:
- Milngavie Manor - Glasgow
- Newton House - Glasgow
- Fordmill - Montrose
- Manor Grange - Edinburgh
- Angusfield House - Aberdeen
- Doonbank House - Ayr
- Kingsacre - Clydebank
- Canmore Lodge - Dunfermline
- Highview House - Inverness
- Queens Manor - Edinburgh
The Best Residential Care Homes in Scotland
Residential care is used to describe the general care and support provided in a typical elderly care home. People in a residential care home will often receive help with daily tasks like washing, dressing and mobility assistance. This type of home is perfect for anyone that needs a little bit of additional support.
Milngavie Manor in Glasgow
Located just north of Glasgow, Milngavie Manor Care Home is one of Scotland’s best care homes, providing luxurious living to a maximum of 45 residents. At this home, the care team provide first-class and person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care.
Milngavie Manor has also received impressive ratings from the Care Inspectorate. During their most recent inspection, the home scored 4 (Good) across two categories and 5 (Very Good) across the other three, including a ‘Very Good’ for how well the home supports people’s wellbeing.
Not only does Milngavie Manor benefit from a dedicated and experienced team who are committed to providing the best residential care to residents, but it also boasts facilities like spacious ensuite bedrooms, a putting green for golf enthusiasts, a dedicated dining suite for private celebrations, a roof terrace and even a deluxe cinema.
We're delighted to provide two exclusive offers at Milngavie Manor Care Home:
Permanent care - Get two weeks free after six months of residency
Respite care - Get a one-week free stay when you book four weeks of respite care
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 5 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 5 (Very Good)
| Milngavie Manor at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing and dementia care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,482 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Milngavie Manor, your loved one can enjoy an activity room, communal and private dining areas, a cinema, a hair & beauty salon, a quiet area and lovely gardens |
| Number of Beds | 45 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Hamberley Care Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Milngavie Manor?
For availability and pricing, call 01414 719147.
Newton House in Glasgow
Newton House Care Home is located on the outskirts of Glasgow, in the lovely town of Newton Mearns. This location allows residents to enjoy urban and countryside living alike!
A stunning Hamberley care home, the care team at Newton House will provide your loved one with an amazing standard of residential, nursing and dementia care.
Here, you'll also find a wonderful array of state-of-the-art facilities. Some of our favourites include spacious bedrooms complete with en-suite bathrooms, stylish communal lounges, stunning gardens and even an on-site cinema room.
Your loved one will quickly feel at home in Newton House. Upon entering the home, they'll be welcomed by warm staff and have plenty of places in which they can relax, including the cosy café where residents can enjoy a slice of cake and a warm drink.
We're delighted to provide two exclusive offers at Newton House Care Home:
Permanent care - Get two weeks free after six months of residency
Respite care - Get a one-week free stay when you book four weeks of respite care
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 3 (Adequate)
How good are the staff team? - 3 (Adequate)
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 3 (Adequate)
| Newton House at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | An activity room, a cinema, lovely gardens, a café and restaurant, a spa, a communal dining space, a beauty salon, a meditation area and a space for quiet and relaxation |
| Number of Beds | 113 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Hamberley Care Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Newton House?
For availability and pricing, call 01476 851585.
Fordmill in Montrose
Kicking off our list of the best care homes in Scotland is Fordmill Care Home. This residential home is located in a quiet area of Montrose - a small seaside town between Aberdeen and Dundee. This purpose-built home is set amongst lovely grounds and is also within walking distance of the town centre and beach!
Fordmill provides services to older adults and young physically disabled adults, including residential, nursing and dementia care. This care extends to the rooms themselves, all of which have been thoughtfully designed with personalised bedrooms.
Personalised care planning is done through a range of health assessment tools. This is key to Fordmill’s approach, with a named nurse and carer system in place to take individual responsibility for planning the care of residents. This is linked to an extensive programme of fun social activities for the elderly that are largely organised by the activity coordinator.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 5 (Very Good)
How good are the staff team? - Not Assessed
How good is the home’s setting? - Not Assessed
How well are care and support planned? - 5 (Very Good)
| Fordmill at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care (nursing) starts from £1,670 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Fordmill, you’ll find an activity room, hair salon, quiet area, dining room, gardens and more |
| Number of Beds | 58 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Fordmill?
For availability and pricing, call 01674 907782.
Manor Grange in Edinburgh
As one of the best residential care homes in Scotland, Manor Grange Care Home strives to deliver the highest level of services to residents. Here, residents have access to a wide range of facilities, along with plenty of fun and meaningful activities that they’re actively encouraged to get involved in.
As a premium yet still comfortable and relaxing Edinburgh care home, Manor Grange provides a cheery and stimulating environment for residents. This residential home is always looking to improve facilities and services to best meet the needs of residents.
Manor Grange contains a variety of contemporary facilities, including beautifully decorated ensuite bedrooms, several stylish communal lounges, a fine dining restaurant, a hairdressing salon, an excellent cinema room, a library and therapeutic gardens.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 5 (Very Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Manor Grange at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,600 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At this care home, you’ll find an activity room, bar, cinema, beauty salon, library, dining area, gardens and even a spa |
| Number of Beds | 83 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Are you interested in viewing Manor Grange?
For availability and pricing, call 01313 818840.
We’re here to help you find the right Scotland care home for you or your loved one. You can request a free list of care homes from our care experts, who will then share homes matching your budget and type of care needed. You can also search for a Scotland care home through our easy-to-use directory.
The Best Nursing Care Homes in Scotland
Nursing care homes have qualified nurses on-site around the clock to provide nursing care to residents. In this type of home, all residents will require some form of nursing care, whether that’s the administration of intravenous medication or treating wounds.
Angusfield House in Aberdeen
You’ll find Angusfield House Care Home in Aberdeen’s exclusive West End. Near to popular locations and points of interest like Hazlehead Park and The Gordon Highlanders Museum, Angusfield House is also conveniently located for accessing some of Aberdeen’s nicest shopping districts. Here, residents are less than two miles from the city centre.
Angusfield House provides nursing, dementia and palliative care within an attractive building that has been specially adapted to offer the best care possible. This nursing home is set across two buildings - one formerly used by the Ministry of Defence. Within each wing, you’ll find a dining room and communal lounge, along with plenty of outdoor space.
One of the best things about Angusfield House is its amazing Magic Moments Club. This provides residents with a huge choice of activities to take part in, including beloved classics and completely new experiences. The team run a ‘Welcome to the Week Meeting’ for residents and families, so everyone knows what’s on offer.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 5 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - Not Assessed
How good are the staff team? - Not Assessed
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 5 (Very Good)
| Angusfield House at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are nursing and dementia care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,450 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | This care home contains an activity room, cinema, hair salon, restaurant, dining area and tranquil gardens |
| Number of Beds | 36 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | No |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Brighterkind |
Are you interested in viewing Angusfield House?
For availability and pricing, call 01224 007517.
Doonbank House in Ayr
Doonbank House Care Home is a purpose-built home in Ayr that provides a superb standard of living, including comfortable accommodation. With 35 single rooms and one companion bedroom, this home is designed to promote smaller group living. This way, the dedicated nursing staff can individually attend to each and every resident as and when support is required.
Although equipped with a host of modern comforts, Doonbank House still retains an air of unhurried tranquillity, a welcoming atmosphere and a familial sense of community that ensures residents feel relaxed and at home.
While staying at Doonbank House, your loved one will enjoy charming surroundings, hand-prepared cuisine and quality care. The staff at this nursing care home aim to make the transition into the home as smooth as possible, so there’s no need to worry about emotional upheaval.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Doonbank at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are nursing, residential, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,100 |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Doonbank in Scotland, you’ll find an activity room, beauty salon, library, quiet area, dining area and tranquil gardens |
| Number of Beds | 36 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | No |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 97% of rooms have en-suite facilities |
Are you interested in viewing Doonbank?
For availability and pricing, call 01292 431631.
Kingsacre in Clydebank
Kingsacre Care Home is one of Scotland’s best care homes and finest all-inclusive care facilities. Set near Clydebank, Kingsacre is proud to offer up to 66 residents the highest and most involved standards of nursing, residential, dementia and respite care.
Alongside 24-hour care, residents benefit from a variety of luxury facilities such as ensuite accommodation, a champagne bar and even a cinema! Kingsacre takes the view that residents should be able to receive the care and support they need, whilst also living independent and enjoyable lives.
As one of Scotland’s best nursing homes, care goes well beyond medical needs. It also takes into consideration residents’ likes, interests and overall wellbeing. Kingsacre offers a safe environment where residents can learn new things and enjoy themselves.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Kingsacre at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are nursing, residential, dementia and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,200 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Kingsacre, you’ll find an activity room, cinema, beauty salon, library and quiet area, dining room and gardens |
| Number of Beds | 65 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
Are you interested in viewing Kingsacre?
For availability and pricing, call 01414 734876.
The Best Dementia Care Homes in Scotland
Specialist dementia care provided in a dementia care home includes specific types of treatment like reminiscence therapy, sensory therapy and support with challenging behaviour. If you’re currently caring for someone with dementia, it can be tough knowing when they should move into care. If providing this support is becoming too much for you then they may need trained support instead.
Canmore Lodge in Dunfermline
Situated in a quiet and quaint area on the fringe of Dunfermline, Canmore Lodge Care Home is very welcoming and provides expert dementia, nursing and respite care to its elderly residents. With 24-hour support on offer, the unique care options at Canmore Lodge are designed to create a person-centred experience.
Canmore Lodge has a dedicated Memory Lane Community that provides a safe and comfortable environment for people living with dementia. This community has been designed to ensure residents’ freedom of choice is fully supported while also promoting independence.
Here, staff undertake specialist dementia care training developed by academic partners at Leeds Beckett University. The staff go to great lengths in making sure that residents feel safe in their environment, ensuring they live life to the full.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 6 (Excellent)
How good is the home’s leadership? - Not Assessed
How good are the staff team? - Not Assessed
How good is the home’s setting? - Not Assessed
How well are care and support planned? - 6 (Excellent)
| Canmore Lodge at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are dementia, nursing and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,853 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | At Canmore Lodge, you’ll find an activity room, hair salon, quiet area, dining room, gardens and more |
| Number of Beds | 69 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Canmore Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 01383 663447.
Highview House in Inverness
Situated on the outskirts of Inverness and with panoramic views overlooking the Moray Firth, it’s hard to imagine a more idyllic location for a home than that of Highview House Care Home. At this dementia care home, all rooms have ensuite facilities, with residents being encouraged to personalise them with their treasured possessions.
As one of the best dementia care homes in Scotland, Highview House has a dedicated Memory Lane Community that provides a safe environment for residents with dementia. This unit aims to maintain life skills while also improving the self-esteem and independence of residents.
One of the best things about Highview House is its links to other healthcare specialists that regularly visit the home as and when required, including GPs, chiropodists and specialist nurses. They also have a physiotherapist who works alongside the home and is regularly available to offer physiotherapy.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 5 (Very Good)
How good are the staff team? - 5 (Very Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 5 (Very Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 5 (Very Good)
| Highview House at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are dementia, nursing and respite care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care (nursing) starts from £1,717 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | This Scotland home includes an activity room, beauty salon, bar, restaurant, dining area, quiet room and lovely gardens |
| Number of Beds | 77 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Highview House?
For availability and pricing, call 01463 212455.
The Best Respite Care Homes in Scotland
Respite care is a temporary form of care that’s often provided in a care home. Here, the carer will take a break from their regular caregiving duties while the person they look after goes into a respite care home.
Queens Manor in Edinburgh
Queens Manor Care Home in Edinburgh has been specifically designed to provide an excellent standard of residential and dementia care to older adults, as well as respite care for those requiring a short stay. This home is located on Queensferry Road and is around a 20-minute drive to the city centre.
At Queens Manor, care and support are offered in a warm and friendly environment. The highly qualified and dedicated staff focus on the individual needs of every person and are committed to providing respectful care.
If your loved one has dementia or a similar condition then the home’s dedicated Memory Lane community offers support to individuals through small objects and reminders that help residents with reminiscence.
As one of the best care homes in Scotland, Queens Manor boasts several modern facilities, including beautifully decorated ensuite bedrooms, inviting communal lounges, private dining areas, a café bar and manicured gardens that are perfect for relaxing in.
Care Inspectorate Rating:
How well does the home support people’s wellbeing? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s leadership? - 4 (Good)
How good are the staff team? - 4 (Good)
How good is the home’s setting? - 4 (Good)
How well are care and support planned? - 4 (Good)
| Queens Manor at a glance: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The most common types offered are respite, residential and dementia care |
| Cost of Care | Permanent care starts from £1,710 a week |
| Facilities, Services and Activities | This Scotland care home contains facilities like an activity room, bar, communal and private dining areas, a restaurant and gardens |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose Built? | Yes |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Queens Manor?
For availability and pricing, call 01313 818049.
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