Care Homes in ScotlandCare Homes in Scotland

Care Homes in Scotland provide round-the-clock professional care in an enriching, supportive, and homely environment. They provide all the services you need to live safely and comfortably and can include access to a wide range of social activities, on-site medical support and safety features.

No care home in Scotland got top marks overall but Auchtermairnie near Leven in Fife was one of four that came close. Fordmill in Montrose, and St Ninian’s in Blairgowrie also performed well. Abbeyfield Ballachulish in the Highlands and Morlich House in Edinburgh were also among the best. The homes in the table were all assessed by the Care Inspectorate and had to meet health and social work standards. Staff at the homes must be registered with the Scottish Social Service Council and undergo a criminal record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Key Considerations When Choosing a Care Home in Scotland

Choosing the right home for you will depend on how much money you have and what level of care you need. You may be able to get help paying for your care home fees, but this depends on the result of a check carried out by your local council social work department, called a financial assessment.

The Ferret’s Care Home Map lets you see, at a glance, how well care homes in your area are performing. It is updated every year with ratings based on the most recent inspections. It also logs the number of upheld complaints and enforcements against each care home in the past three years. The map also highlights those run by a company that has been subject to a high number of upheld complaints or has had many statutory improvement notices served on them.

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