In a Scottish care home, a bespoke care plan will be created for your loved one. This will detail how much support is required, along with things like medical history and medication. Scotland care homes also offer lots of fun activities for your loved one to enjoy, with popular options including baking, painting, book clubs and even gardening for green-fingered residents. When in a residential care home or a nursing home in Scotland, your loved one will be able to try out many meaningful activities while also forming friendships in later life. Across this country, you'll find the best care homes in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and beyond.
Here is some further information about care homes in Scotland.
We have 127 care homes in Scotland. 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.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Scotland, the average cost of care is £1,269. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every care home in Scotland has been given a rating by Scotland's Care Inspectorate (SCI).
We have 91 in Scotland that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Scotland 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.
We have 70 care homes in Scotland that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Scotland provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 91 Scotland 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 in Scotland 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.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 88 care homes in Scotland that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Scotland 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.
62 Scotland 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.
Scotland's Care Regulator:
Care Inspectorate Scotland