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Browse 25 Dumfries & Galloway Older Person Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 9.0
  • Total 511 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,354 per week
Fleet Valley Care Ltd
43 Fleet Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2JT
"Honestly didn't think my mum would find happiness again. The care & profesionalism given to my mum here is second to none. Cant realy do..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,613 / week43 Rooms

Fleet Valley Care Home is designed to promote small group living, providing accommodation and 24-hour nursing care, with a Nurse Clinician on a daily basis, for up to 43 residents. Fleet Valley has a... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barlochan House Care Home
Palnackie, Castle Douglas DG7 1PF
"The staff are exceptional. I cannot speak too highly of the care my husband receives. He has Lewy body dementia, which limits so much of..."Read all 24 reviews

50 Rooms

Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, Barlochan House Care Home offers residential care for up to 50 residents. The home is equipped with a dedicated dementia care unit, meaning that residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Allanbank Care Home
Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4AN
"Mum has been an Allanbank resident for around 5 weeks at the time of writing this review. Initially mum went in capable of walking,..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,450 / week69 Rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Winner of the Scotland Care Home of the Year Accolade in the Caring UK Awards 2023, the team at Allanbank create so many opportunities to enrich their residents’ lives at the home, which has stunning... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Thorney Croft
12 Sycamore Way, Stranraer DG9 7BY
"I cannot praise your staff highly enough every single one of them are amazing, dedicated, caring, patient, your company should be very very..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,025 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

Thorney Croft is a warm and welcoming residential care home in Stranraer. It provides specialist care for up to 60 older people and people living with dementia. Thorney Croft has some wonderful spaces... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Cornwall Park
Auchendoon Road, Newton Stewart DG8 6HD
"My husband is so lucky to have got in to this care home. He was made to feel at home treated with respect & dignity, the staff are..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,025 / week30 Rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

Cornwall Park is a warm, welcoming and friendly care home, situated in the town of Newton Stewart, in the historical county of Wigtownshire. It provides residential care and support for up to 30 older... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Munches Park House
Barhill Road, Dalbeattie DG5 4JB
"My father has settled well and is content and more engaged which is lovely to see. He is well looked after both personaly and medically and..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,025 / week30 Rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

Munches Park is a 30-bed care home in Dalbeattie in South West Scotland. The home is a warm, welcoming and friendly home that provides wonderful spaces to relax and enjoy company in. The large garden... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Lochduhar Care Home
1 Blackley Park Road, Off Hardthorn Road, Dumfries DG2 9JW
"From my initial contact when I was reluctantly considering long term care as an option Lochduhar team has been caring, supportive and very..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,578 / week86 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Lochduhar Care Home makes the most of pleasant grounds, on the outskirts of Dumfries, and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Charnwood Lodge
10/18 Annan Road, Dumfries DG1 3AD
"Charnwood care home is off the scale with fully trained staff + the internal + ,building is bordering on a hotel ...."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,025 / week68 Rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

Charnwood Lodge is a warm, welcoming and friendly residential care home which provides care and support for up to 68 older people and people living with dementia. With highly trained, caring staff,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Merse House
Merse Avenue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4RN
"Services and staff all excellent. Only thing is maybe could do with more activities instead of just sitting all day. Also hydration..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,025 / week32 Rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

Merse House is located in Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland, overlooking the River Dee and is close to areas of outstanding beauty. The home is a warm, friendly and welcoming... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Carlingwark House
Buchen, Castle Douglas DG7 1TH
"My husband has been at Carlingwark for several years, I visit daily, good relationship with staff and I will see the manager and regional..."Read all 21 reviews

from £1,025 / week30 Rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

Situated in the market town of Castle Douglas, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Galloway and overlooking Carlingwark Loch, Carlingwark House is a warm, welcoming and friendly care home providing... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Alma McFadyen House
Mill Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4HE
"My mother is exceptionally well looked after by the management and staff of Alma McFadyen House. They know and understand her so well. The..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,240 / week24 Rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Alma McFayden House is a high-quality residential home for older people in Dalbeattie which is based in the heart of the town centre. It has excellent links with local transport routes and amenities and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Belmont House
Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7QL
"My mum is now over 2 years living in Belmont and not many care homes actually feel like home but Belmont does. It feels of a large extended..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,240 / week29 Rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Belmont in Stranraer is a purpose-built residential care home which specialises in caring for older people with dementia. The care home is found in the south west of the town at the head of Loch Ryan.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Dryfemount Care
11 St Bryde's Terrace, Lockerbie DG11 2EJ
"Mum is very happy in Dryfemount. The staff have continued to go the extra mile to help with her poor appetite and hearing loss. They..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,390 / week31 Rooms

Set in the peaceful town of Lockerbie, Dryfemount Care Home is surrounded by a beautiful garden enjoyed by residents independently, and via bedroom and lounge windows. Dryfemount Care is an extremely... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Goldielea Residential Care Home
Dalbeattie Road, Dumfries DG2 8ND
"My brother got a place at Goldilea Care Home with only 2 days' notice, so was quite a shock as we thought it would be a while for a..."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,495 / week46 Rooms

Group/Owner Advinia Healthcare Ltd

Goldielea Residential Care Home is a grand 18th century house set in stunning wooded hills just outside Dumfries, offering personalised residential care, both respite and long-term, to 47 residents from... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Annan Court Care Home
Watchhall Road, Annan DG12 6QP
"I am always impressed with the level of care when visiting my Granny, however hadn't been for a while when I went this week. The ladies..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,395 / week33 Rooms

Group/Owner Advinia Healthcare Ltd

Annan Court Care Home can be found in the attractive town of Annan, between Dumfries and Gretna, with expansive views over the Solway Firth. Laid out around a courtyard, this modern, purpose-built care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Senwick House
Brighouse Bay, Borgue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TP
"Senwick House... I can highly recommend for its care and values towards their residents. The feeling when you enter the house is one of..."Read all 1 reviews

from £1,480 / week13 Rooms

Senwick House Residential Care Home is a welcoming, family-operated care home set within attractive landscaped gardens on Scotland's picturesque south-west coastline. Registered to accommodate up to 17... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Briery Park
New Street, Thornhill DG3 5NJ

from £1,400 / week31 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Cumloden Manor Nursing Home
Minnigaff, Newton Stewart DG8 6AA

from £1,500 / week42 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Notwen House
Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie DG11 3AU

24 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Lydiafield
Standalane, Annan DG12 5JR

from £1,800 / week51 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
West View
St Medan's New Road, Monreith, Newton Stewart DG8 9LJ

12 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Burnfoot Coach House
Ecclefechan, Lockerbie DG11 3LG

from £1,600 / week59 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Westfield House Care Home
Dumfries Road, Lockerbie DG11 2EF

from £1,751 / week40 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Districts in Dumfries & Galloway with Older Person Care Homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Dumfries & Galloway Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in Dumfries & Galloway

Average older person care home costs in Dumfries & Galloway by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 20 older person care homes with fees listed in Dumfries & Galloway.

Type of Care ProvidedDumfries & GallowayScotlandUK
Residential Care£1,354£1,547£1,307
Residential Dementia Care£1,301£1,569£1,337
Nursing Care£1,613£1,622£1,549
All Care Types£1,354£1,568£1,321

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Dumfries & Galloway Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 20 care homes with fees listed
£1,354 per week
  • 14.3% below Scotland average
  • 3.6% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 14 care homes with fees listed
£1,301 per week
  • 20.6% below Scotland average
  • 2.8% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 1 care home with fees listed
£1,613 per week
  • 0.6% below Scotland average
  • 4.1% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Dumfries & Galloway?

There are 29 Older Person Care Homes in Dumfries & Galloway, including 6 Nursing Homes & 23 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Dumfries & Galloway have the highest Review Score?

Fleet Valley Care Ltd, Barlochan House Care Home & Allanbank Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Dumfries & Galloway.

Which older person care homes in Dumfries & Galloway offer Nursing Care?

Fleet Valley Care Ltd, Allanbank Care Home & Barchester Lochduhar Care Home are some of the 5 Nursing Homes in Dumfries & Galloway.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Dumfries & Galloway?

There are 24 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Dumfries & Galloway including Fleet Valley Care Ltd, Barlochan House Care Home & Allanbank Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Dumfries & Galloway?

Respite Care is offered by 22 elderly care homes in Dumfries & Galloway including Fleet Valley Care Ltd, Allanbank Care Home & Thorney Croft.

How many older person care homes listings in Dumfries & Galloway have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 17 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Dumfries & Galloway have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 4 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Dumfries & Galloway have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Dumfries & Galloway include Fleet Valley Care Ltd.