Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Scotland.
The Village Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the charming village of Old Cumbernauld, just outside Glasgow.
From
£1,300
per week
Welcome to Cumbernauld, a 46-bedroom shared home in the heart of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, easily accessible by car or public transport.
From
£1,200
per week
A brand-new, purpose-built care home located in the St Ninians suburb of Stirling in central Scotland, Roselea Court Care Home offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 50 residents.
From
£1,485
per week
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£1,025
per week
A purpose-built care nursing home nestled in the heart of Airth, just a stone’s throw away from Falkirk and Stirling, Airthrey is here to provide you with the care you need in a homely environment.
From
£1,455
per week
Situated in the lovely village of Polmont, Ivybank House is a modern care home within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
From
£1,422
per week
Conveniently located across from Airdrie’s leisure centre and Rawyards Park, Rawyards House is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing, palliative and respite care to the elderly.
From
£1,200
per week
Forthbank, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is situated in the peaceful area of Kildean, Stirling, providing exceptional nursing and nursing dementia care.
From
£1,482
per week
Situated in Kirkintilloch, Birdston Care Home is operated by Pacific Care and is only a 15-minute journey from Glasgow City Centre.
From
£1,897
per week
Forth Bay, operated by Aria Care, is a highly regarded care home situated in the scenic town of Kincardine on Forth, Fife.
From
£1,700
per week
Located in Stirling, Wallace View is a popular care home that provides nursing care, respite care and palliative care, as well as specialist dementia care.
From
£1,490
per week
Situated in the ‘The Canal Capital of Scotland’, Kirkintilloch, Campsie View Care is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, nursing and dementia care to the elderly.
From
£1,610
per week
A spacious, purpose-built care home in the Clackmannanshire town of Alloa, Parklands allows you to get the care you need in a home you love.
From
£1,618
per week
Sitting in the East Dunbartonshire town of Lennoxtown, Springvale Care Home provides expert residential, dementia, respite and nursing care to the elderly in a luxurious yet homely environment.
From
£1,595
per week
Nestled in the heart of Alloa, Beechwood Park Nursing Home is part of the esteemed Aria Care Group and offers exceptional nursing and specialised dementia care for the elderly in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
From
£1,500
per week
Here is some further information about respite care homes in Scotland.
Are all respite care homes in Scotland regulated by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI)?
Yes, every respite care home in Scotland has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).
How many respite care homes are there in Scotland?
There are 116 homes in Scotland that offer temporary, respite care, including The Village, Cumbernauld and Roselea Court.
Scotland's Care Regulator:
Care Inspectorate Scotland
Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...
Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.
P Cavanagh
2 June 2025
Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.
Gemma
21 April 2025
Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.
Gillian
16 April 2025
Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.
Sue
6 April 2025
Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.
E Pritchett
21 March 2025
I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.
Penny
5 February 2025
Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.
Filipa
11 November 2024
We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.
Catherine
23 October 2024
