Respite Care Homes in South Ayrshire

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near South Ayrshire.

  1. Greenan Manor-main-image
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    Greenan Manor

    2 Tiree Avenue, Ayr, KA7 4GB
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good2.43 miles from centre
    Meallmore-logo

    Situated in the picturesque suburb of Doonfoot in South Ayrshire, Greenan Manor Care Home provides expert nursing, dementia and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,563

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  2. Templeton House-main-image
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    Templeton House

    Racecourse Rd, Ayr, KA7 2UY
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good3.98 miles from centre

    Desirably located in the charming seaside town of Ayr, Templeton House offers luxury coastal living while providing exceptional levels of residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,750

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePhysiotherapy
  3. Burnfoot-main-image
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    Burnfoot

    Ayr Rd, Ayr, KA6 7JW
    Care Inspectorate Rating Adequate6.74 miles from centre

    Situated in the East Ayrshire village of Patna, Burnfoot Care Home provides high-quality dementia care to the elderly in a secure and homely environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,045

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay care
  4. Doonbank-main-image
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    Doonbank

    Doonbank House, Ayr, KA6 7JW
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good7.51 miles from centre

    Nestled within beautiful countryside in Patna, South Ayrshire, Doonbank House is a tranquil care home that provides exceptional levels of residential, dementia, nursing and end of life care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,309

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  5. Queens View Harbour-main-image
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    Queens View Harbour

    Queens View Harbour Care Home 72, Troon, KA10 6BE
    Care Inspectorate Rating Not assessed10.25 miles from centre

    Queens View Harbour Care Home is located in the harbour town of Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland and offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,540

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  6. Glebe House-main-image
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    Glebe House

    Armour Wynd, Ayr, KA6 7PS
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good11.38 miles from centre

    Situated in the East Ayrshire market town of Dalmellington, Glebe House is a welcoming care home that provides high-quality care to the elderly in a comfortable and secure environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,912

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  7. Fullarton-main-image
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    Fullarton

    Ayr Rd, Irvine, KA12 8DF
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good14.76 miles from centre
    HC-One-logo

    Fullarton Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is centrally located in Irvine, Ayrshire.

    Care available

    From

    £1,280

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  8. Glennie House-main-image
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    Glennie House

    William McComb Court, Cumnock, KA18 2HH
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good15.25 miles from centre
    Maria Mallaband Care Group-logo

    Situated in the rural village of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, Glennie House is a purpose-built care home offering specialist residential, nursing and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,094

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
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    Springhill

    Springhill, Kilmarnock, KA1 2EJ
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good15.84 miles from centre
    Clyde Care-logo

    Springhill Care Home is conveniently located within walking distance of Kilmarnock’s centre, set back from the main road in a tranquil garden setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  10. Hallhouse-main-image
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    Hallhouse

    21 Main Rd, Kilmarnock, KA3 6AH
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good19.71 miles from centre

    Hallhouse Care Home is located in the peaceful village of Fenwick in East Ayrshire and offers residential, nursing and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  11. Spiers-main-image
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    Spiers

    6 Janefield Pl, Beith, KA15 2BS
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good24.78 miles from centre
    Anavo Care-logo

    Spiers Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home located in the heart of Beith, North Ayrshire and provides a range of services, including residential, nursing, dementia and convalescent care.

    Care available

    From

    £950

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  12. Glenfairn House-main-image
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    Glenfairn House

    28 Racecourse Rd, Ayr, KA7 2UX
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good4.13 miles from centre
    Sanctuary Care-logo

    Housed in a splendid Edwardian building with scenic gardens and sea views towards the Isle of Arran, Scotland, Glenfairn House Care Home in Ayr radiates warmth.

    Care available

    From

    £1,432

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescent
  13. Queens -main-image
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    Queens

    Queens Nursing Home, Prestwick, KA9 1QL
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good7.25 miles from centre
    Sanctuary Care-logo

    Queens Care Home in Prestwick offers a breathtaking location right along the picturesque Ayrshire promenade, providing stunning coastal views of the Isle of Arran.

    Care available

    From

    £1,580

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  14. Howard House -main-image
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    Howard House

    13 Howard St, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BP
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good15.81 miles from centre
    Sanctuary Care-logo

    Howard House Care Home in Kilmarnock is known for its dedicated and experienced team of caregivers.

    Care available

    From

    £1,274

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePhysiotherapy

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in South Ayrshire.

Are all respite care homes in South Ayrshire regulated by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI)?

Yes, every respite care home in South Ayrshire has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).

How many respite care homes are there in South Ayrshire?

There are 14 homes in South Ayrshire that offer temporary, respite care, including Greenan Manor, Templeton House and Burnfoot.

Average respite care home costs in South Ayrshire

Average cost of residential care
£1,472per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,464per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,442per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,454per week

South Ayrshire's Care Regulator:

Care Inspectorate Scotland

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Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...

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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

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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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

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