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Scotland / The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright / Dumfries and Galloway

Compare Care Homes In Dumfries and Galloway

Search and compare care homes in or near Dumfries and Galloway.

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Care Inspectorate Rating Adequate
Care available
ResidentialDementiaRespite
From £900 per week47 BedsAll EnsuiteDalbeattie Road, DG2 8NDAdvinia Health Care
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,207 per week85 BedsAll EnsuiteDumfries, DG2 9JWBarchester Healthcare
Care Inspectorate Rating Good
Care available
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
From £1,217 per week69 BedsAll EnsuiteDumfries, DG1 4ANSanctuary Care

Average care home costs in Dumfries and Galloway

Average cost of residential care

£1,060per week

Average cost of nursing care

£1,100per week

Average cost of dementia care

£1,041per week

Average cost of nursing & dementia care

£1,070per week

Dumfries and Galloway's Care Regulator:

Care Inspectorate Scotland

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in Dumfries and Galloway.

How many care homes are there in Dumfries and Galloway?

We have 3 care homes in Dumfries and Galloway. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.

What is the average cost of care in Dumfries and Galloway?

Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Dumfries and Galloway, the average cost of care is £1,266. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.

Are all care homes in Dumfries and Galloway regulated by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI)?

Yes, every care home in Dumfries and Galloway has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).

How many nursing homes are there in Dumfries and Galloway?

We have 2 in Dumfries and Galloway that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing care homes offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.

How many Dumfries and Galloway care homes offer residential care?

We have 2 care homes in Dumfries and Galloway that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.

What care homes in Dumfries and Galloway offer dementia care?

We have 2 Dumfries and Galloway care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes can provide the level of support they need.

We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.

What Dumfries and Galloway care homes offer respite care?

If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 2 care homes in Dumfries and Galloway that provide short-term stays.

Respite care homes provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.

Are there any care homes in Dumfries and Galloway that offer end-of-life or palliative care?

1 Dumfries and Galloway care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.

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Lottie's guide to care in Dumfries and Galloway

  • Overview

Welcome to Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway, a region in South West Scotland, has a variety of elderly care home options for care seekers.

Every home in Dumfries and Galloway has been inspected by the Care Inspectorate, with homes being praised for their highly-trained care staff and wellbeing support for all residents.

Every local care home in Dumfries and Galloway - and in the nearby area of Castle Douglas - has a dedicated activities coordinator who runs weekly meaningful activities for residents, including painting classes and pet therapy sessions.

Most homes also provide different types of care, including convalescent care (for anyone who is recovering from a hospital stay). There are both specialist dementia care homes and nursing care homes in Dumfries and Galloway, where trained nursing staff provide 24-7 support.

If your loved one simply needs more support for everyday living (including washing and dressing), there are plenty of residential care homes available in Dumfries and Galloway - and in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.