Respite Care Homes in Scotland

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

Care Homes in Scotland

  1. Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns

    North Blunts, Peterlee, SR8 5UP
    CQC Rating Outstanding
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    Set within a peaceful residential area of Peterlee, The Hawthorns is a high-quality care home that provides expert nursing and dementia care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £900

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  2. Barchester Healthcare South Chowdene-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare South Chowdene

    Chowdene Nursing Home, Gateshead, NE9 6JE
    CQC Rating Outstanding
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    Situated in a quaint and peaceful residential area in Gateshead, South Chowdene is a welcoming acre home that provides expert residential, nursing and respite care to older adults.

    Care available

    From

    £1,156

    per week

    NursingRespiteConvalescent
  3. Jack Dormand-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Jack Dormand

    Fourth St, Horden, SR8 4LD
    CQC Rating Outstanding
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    Jack Dormand Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes in Horden, County Durham, provides a welcoming environment for residential, nursing, and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,309

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay care
  4. Barchester Healthcare Harton Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Harton Grange

    Boldon Ln, South Shields, NE34 0LZ
    CQC Rating Outstanding
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    Sitting in its own manicured grounds in South Shields, Harton Grange is a purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,447

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  5. Abbotsford-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Abbotsford

    98 Eglinton Rd, Ardrossan, KA22 8NN
    Care Inspectorate Rating Excellent
    Pepperwood Care-logo

    Abbotsford Nursing Home, part of the award winning Pepperwood Care Group, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care for over 35 years.

    Care available

    From

    £1,695

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  6. Stanely Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Stanely Park

    35A Stanely Rd, Paisley, PA2 6HJ
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    Pacific Care-logo

    Located in the Balgonie area of Paisley, Stanley Park Care Home, operated by Pacific Care, offers residential and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,068

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  7. Craighead-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Craighead

    Norwood, Newport-on-Tay, DD6 8DW
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good

    Nestled in Newport-on-Tay, Craighead Care Home provides exceptional Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care, accommodating up to 56 residents.

    Care available

    From

    £1,189

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  8. Merino Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Merino Court

    134 Drumfrochar Rd, Greenock, PA15 4JG
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
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    Merino Court Care Home, part of the HC-One family of care homes in Greenock, provides a vibrant and supportive environment for individuals seeking nursing and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,334

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  9. Kirknowe-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Kirknowe

    240 Stewarton St, Wishaw, ML2 8AL
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    HC-One-logo

    Kirknowe, part of the HC-One family of care homes, is nestled in the serene surroundings of Wishaw, Lanarkshire.

    Care available

    From

    £1,355

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  10. Hallhouse-main-image
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    Hallhouse

    21 Main Rd, Kilmarnock, KA3 6AH
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good

    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. Ivybank House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Ivybank House

    Main St, Falkirk, FK2 0PS
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    Meallmore-logo

    Situated in the lovely village of Polmont, Ivybank House is a modern care home within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

    Care available

    From

    £1,422

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  12. Barchester Healthcare Four Hills-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Four Hills

    Hazlitt St, Glasgow, G20 9NU
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated in the friendly city of Glasgow, Fordmill Care Home provides expert nursing, dementia and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,439

    per week

    NursingRespite
  13. Airthrey-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Airthrey

    Paul Dr, Falkirk, FK2 8LA
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    Meallmore-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,455

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  14. Redwood-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Redwood

    Old Walled Garden, Alness, IV17 0XB
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    Meallmore-logo

    Situated in the picturesque village of Alness in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, Redwoods is a purpose-built care home, set within the walled garden of an impressive Victorian country estate.

    Care available

    From

    £1,458

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  15. Forthbank-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Forthbank

    Kildean Hospital, Stirling, FK8 1RR
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good
    HC-One-logo

    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.

    Care available

    From

    £1,482

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePhysiotherapy

Frequently asked questions

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 120 homes in Scotland that offer temporary, respite care, including Barchester Healthcare The Hawthorns, Barchester Healthcare South Chowdene and Jack Dormand.

Average respite care home costs in Scotland

Average cost of residential care
£1,565per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,578per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,572per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,575per week

Scotland's Care Regulator:

Care Inspectorate Scotland

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2 June 2025

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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.

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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.

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6 April 2025

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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.

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23 October 2024

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