Respite Care Homes in Dumfries and Galloway

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Dumfries and Galloway.

  1. Goldielea-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Goldielea

    Dalbeattie Rd, Dalbeattie Road, DG2 8ND
    Care Inspectorate Rating Adequate7.28 miles from centre
    Advinia Health Care-logo

    Sitting perfectly on the outskirts of Dumfries, Scotland in a beautiful Grade 2 listed home amongst 10 acres of breathtaking parkland, Goldielea is a wonderful care home.

    Care available

    From

    £900

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  2. Barchester Healthcare Lochduhar-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Lochduhar

    1, Dumfries, DG2 9JW
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good9.31 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Ideally situated on the outskirts of Dumfries and Galloway and close to plenty of local amenities, Lochduhar Care Home provides superior levels of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,490

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  3. Riverside Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Riverside Court

    31 Salmoor Way, Maryport, CA15 8AZ
    CQC Rating Good25.93 miles from centre
    Harbour Healthcare-logo

    Riverside Court is a purpose-built Cumbria care home with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere located in Maryport by the historic docks, next to Ismay Wharf.

    Care available

    From

    £1,075

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  4. Barchester Healthcare Newlands-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Newlands

    Newlands Park, Workington, CA14 3NE
    CQC Rating Good29.76 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Newlands is a purpose-built Barchester care home located in the centre of Workington, providing 24-hour nursing care and dementia care for elderly people and people with mental health needs.

    Care available

    From

    £1,160

    per week

    NursingDementiaDay care
  5. Glebe House-main-image
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    Glebe House

    Armour Wynd, Ayr, KA6 7PS
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good29.79 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
  6. Clarendon Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Clarendon Grange

    Main Road, Great Clifton, CA14 1TR
    CQC Rating Good29.93 miles from centre
    Brancaster Care Homes-logo

    Clarendon Grange Care Home, operated by Brancaster Care Homes, is a welcoming residence situated in Workington.

    Care available

    From

    £1,375

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  7. East Croft Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    East Croft Grange

    Scaw Road, High Harrington, CA14 4LY
    CQC Rating Good31.01 miles from centre
    Brancaster Care Homes-logo

    East Croft Grange, managed by Brancaster Care Homes, is situated in the picturesque surroundings of Workington.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay carePhysiotherapy
  8. Doonbank-main-image
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    Doonbank

    Doonbank House, Ayr, KA6 7JW
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good33.53 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
  9. Burnfoot-main-image
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    Burnfoot

    Ayr Rd, Ayr, KA6 7JW
    Care Inspectorate Rating Adequate34.42 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
  10. Harbour View-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Harbour View

    14a Bransty Rd, Whitehaven, CA28 6HA
    CQC Rating Requires improvement34.41 miles from centre
    Harbour Healthcare-logo

    Located in Whitehaven, Harbour View Care Home can be found in a pleasant residential area overlooking the harbour.

    Care available

    From

    £1,044

    per week

    NursingRespite
  11. Emmaus House Whitehaven-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Emmaus House Whitehaven

    Walkmill Cl, Whitehaven, CA28 8XR
    CQC Rating Requires improvement34.78 miles from centre
    Pilgrims' Friend Society-logo

    Emmaus House, managed by [Pilgrims' Friend Society]https://lottie.org/care-home/operator/pilgrims-friend-society/), is a welcoming care home situated in Whitehaven.

    Care available

    From

    £1,041

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  12. Glennie House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Glennie House

    William McComb Court, Cumnock, KA18 2HH
    Care Inspectorate Rating Good35.38 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
  13. Barchester Healthcare Lanercost House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Lanercost House

    Berkeley Grange, Carlisle, CA2 7PW
    CQC Rating Good36.31 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Ideally located in a charming residential area on the outskirts of Carlisle, Lanercost House is a friendly care home that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,528

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
  14. Eden Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Eden Manor

    Langrigg Rd, Carlisle, CA2 6DT
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected36.85 miles from centre
    Lovett Care-logo

    Located in Cumbria on the south-west edge of Carlisle, Eden Manor Care Home, operated by Lovett Care, offers an unparalleled living experience in a luxurious setting.

    Care available

    From

    £1,520

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  15. Allanbank-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Allanbank

    Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4AN
    Care Inspectorate Rating Very good10.40 miles from centre
    Sanctuary Care-logo

    In the heart of Dumfries, Allanbank stands as an inviting haven in the Scottish landscape.

    Care available

    From

    £1,321

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

How many respite care homes are there in Dumfries and Galloway?

There are 15 homes in Dumfries and Galloway that offer temporary, respite care, including Goldielea, Barchester Healthcare Lochduhar and Riverside Court.

Average respite care home costs in Dumfries and Galloway

Average cost of residential care
£1,153per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,217per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,112per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,164per week

Dumfries and Galloway's Care Regulator:

Care Inspectorate Scotland

We’ve helped over 73,000 families find care

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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