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30 Dumfries Old Age & Elderly Care Homes 463 Reviews | Avg. starting price £1,308 per week
Barlochan House Care Home

Palnackie, Castle Douglas DG7 1PF  15.3 miles away

10 18 reviews
"5 star staff My mum has been in Barlochan for a few weeks now and they have taken so much time and patience with my mum it's lovely to…"   Read all 18 reviews

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 living with dementia receive specialist care which… Read more about Barlochan House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Detention under Mental Health Act
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 50 Rooms
Riverside Court Care Home

31 Irish Street, Salmoor Way, Maryport CA15 8AZ  25.1 miles away

9.9 40 reviews
"My mother moved in approx a year ago and there didn't seem to be much hope for her. Since then her her walking is much better, her whole…"   Read all 40 reviews

Riverside Court Care Home is located in Maryport and is easily accessible to shops, amenities, and public transport. The beautiful Lake District is not far by car. This tastefully decorated purpose built home provides nursing and social care for the… Read more about Riverside Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 60 Rooms
Munches Park House

Barhill Road, Dalbeattie DG5 4JB  12.5 miles away

9.6 21 reviews
"I have been visiting my brother and I have not found a single thing to complain about. It is very homely place, the staff are pleasant and…"   Read all 21 reviews

Munches Park is a 29-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 and patio area is particularly popular in the better… Read more about Munches Park House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 29 Rooms from £862 / week
Allanbank Care Home

Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4AN  0.8 miles away

9.6 61 reviews
"Can I please recommend for the highest commendation the staff, they all give the highest standard of care unequally in the care setting,…"   Read all 61 reviews

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 views of the countryside and the River Nith. The… Read more about Allanbank Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 69 Rooms from £1,321 / week
Barchester Lochduhar Care Home

1 Blackley Park Road, Off Hardthorn Road, Dumfries DG2 9JW  1.1 miles away

9.5 54 reviews
"Lochduhar is a very pleasant care home. Mum is looked after exceptionally well with lots of activities going on. All the staff appear well…"   Read all 54 reviews

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 round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support… Read more about Barchester Lochduhar Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 86 Rooms from £1,490 / week
Charnwood Lodge

10/18 Annan Road, Dumfries DG1 3AD  0.3 miles away

9.1 22 reviews
"My wife who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease has been resident in Charnwood Lodge for some five and a half years. In that time, she has…"   Read all 22 reviews

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, specialist facilities and a desire to promote happy,… Read more about Charnwood Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 68 Rooms from £862 / week
Carlingwark House

Buchen, Castle Douglas DG7 1TH  16.2 miles away

8.9 16 reviews
"Staff brilliant, our friend says "very good and kiss cuddles" the staff keep him looking. Both of them find staff caring, helpful and make…"   Read all 16 reviews

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 residential care for up to 30 older people and… Read more about Carlingwark House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 30 Rooms from £862 / week
Merse House

Merse Avenue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4RN  23.7 miles away

8.5 15 reviews
"Services and staff all excellent. Only thing is maybe could do with more activities instead of just sitting all day. Also hydration…"   Read all 15 reviews

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 residential home that provides care and support… Read more about Merse House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 32 Rooms from £862 / week
Chichester Hall

Dicktrod Lane, Skinburness, Wigton CA7 4QZ  15.7 miles away

9.4 62 reviews
"I cannot recommend Chichester Hall enough. It is clean and tidy, and the staff are very caring & professional. My neighbour loves it and…"   Read all 62 reviews

Chichester Hall is a Cumbrian care home that has up to twenty admission places for elderly care purposes, including for individuals with mental health issues or mild dementia. The home has an excellent inspection record with regulatory bodies, thanks… Read more about Chichester Hall

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Mental Health
  • 20 Rooms from £1,015 / week
Annan Court Care Home

Watchhall Road, Annan DG12 6QP  15.5 miles away

9.3 41 reviews
"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 41 reviews

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 home provides personalised residential services,… Read more about Annan Court Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 33 Rooms from £1,395 / week

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The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd

Criffel Street, Wigton CA7 4BT  16.4 miles away

9.1 13 reviews
"I understand why my mother said "I cannot think of anywhere I'd rather be" when she was describing her life at Good Companions. She felt so…"   Read all 13 reviews

Good Companions Silloth are a well-established local provider of Residential Care and Secure Dementia Care and Day Care Services. They aim to provide a service which is flexible, personal and very much individual to the person in receipt of the service.… Read more about The Good Companions (Cumbria) Ltd

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 39 Rooms
Alma McFadyen House

Mill Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4HE  12.7 miles away

9.1 33 reviews
"My mum has been in Alma McFadyen House for almost two years. She has received the highest quality of care and attention. The staff are…"   Read all 33 reviews

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 has a long history of providing care to older people… Read more about Alma McFadyen House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 24 Rooms from £1,080 / week
Dryfemount Care

11 St Bryde's Terrace, Lockerbie DG11 2EJ  10.4 miles away

8.7 17 reviews
"I would like to thank the Manager and all of her caring staff for the care and support given to my mother. Every time I walk in there I am…"   Read all 17 reviews

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 family orientated home from home, with great facilities.… Read more about Dryfemount Care

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 31 Rooms from £1,205 / week
Goldielea Residential Care Home

Dalbeattie Road, Dumfries DG2 8ND  3.1 miles away

8.5 43 reviews
"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 43 reviews

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 across the south west, including those with physical… Read more about Goldielea Residential Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 46 Rooms from £1,395 / week
Briery Park

New Street, Thornhill DG3 5NJ  13.4 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 31 Rooms from £1,099 / week
Little Acre Care Home

82 Skinburness Road, Silloth, Wigton CA7 4QH  15.9 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 14 Rooms
Solway House

Solway Terrace, Sea Brows, Maryport CA15 6EL  24.8 miles away

8.2 1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 18 Rooms
Notwen House

Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie DG11 3AU  18.9 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 24 Rooms from £1,249 / week
Queensberry Care Home

Lauries Wynd, Sanquhar DG4 6DR  24.1 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 44 Rooms
Silloth Nursing & Residential Home

Silloth, Wigton CA7 4JH  16.4 miles away

1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 38 Rooms from £1,055 / week
Lydiafield

Standalane, Annan DG12 5JR  15.2 miles away

7.9 2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 51 Rooms from £1,800 / week
Inglewood

Lowmoor Road, Wigton CA7 9QL  24.8 miles away

1 review
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 40 Rooms
Granville Court Care Home

19 Station Street, Maryport CA15 6LT  25.2 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 12 Rooms
The Dales

Main Street, Ellenborough, Maryport CA15 7DX  25.6 miles away

2 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • 40 Rooms
Burnfoot Coach House

Ecclefechan, Lockerbie DG11 3LG  14.1 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 59 Rooms from £1,600 / week
Bankfoot House

Beechgrove, Moffat DG10 9RS  19.6 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 25 Rooms from £1,300 / week
Jah-Jireh

74 Main Street, Ellenborough, Maryport CA15 7DX  25.6 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 20 Rooms
Westfield House Care Home

Dumfries Road, Lockerbie DG11 2EF  10.1 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 40 Rooms
Park Lodge

Outgang Road, Aspatria, Wigton CA7 3HP  23.7 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 15 Rooms
Parkside

Netherhall Road, Maryport CA15 6NT  24.9 miles away

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 29 Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about Dumfries older person Care Homes

Older person care home costs in Dumfries

Average older person care home costs in and around Dumfries 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 13 care homes with fees listed in and around Dumfries.

Type of Care Provided Dumfries Dumfries & Galloway Scotland UK
Residential Care £1,308 £1,335 £1,494 £1,248
Residential Dementia Care £1,341 £1,370 £1,554 £1,291
Nursing Care £1,055 £1,480 £1,603 £1,485
All Care Types £1,308 £1,335 £1,519 £1,260
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 care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.
Average starting prices for self-funders in Dumfries older person Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 13 care homes with fees listed
£1,308 per week
  • 2% below Dumfries & Galloway average
  • 12.4% below Scotland average
  • 4.8% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 6 care homes with fees listed
£1,341 per week
  • 2.1% below Dumfries & Galloway average
  • 13.7% below Scotland average
  • 3.9% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 1 care homes with fees listed
£1,055 per week
  • 28.7% below Dumfries & Galloway average
  • 34.2% below Scotland average
  • 29% below UK average

How many older person Care Homes are there in Dumfries?

There are 4 older person Care Homes in Dumfries, including 2 Nursing Homes & 2 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person Care Homes in and around Dumfries have the highest Review Score?

Barlochan House Care Home, Munches Park House & Allanbank Care Home are some of the older people Care Homes with the highest Review Score in and around Dumfries.

Which older person Care Homes in and around Dumfries offer Nursing Care?

Allanbank Care Home, Barchester Lochduhar Care Home & Silloth Nursing & Residential Home are some of the 3 older people Nursing Homes in and around Dumfries.

How many elderly Care Homes offer Dementia Care in and around Dumfries?

There are 20 elderly Care Homes offering Dementia Care in and around Dumfries including Barlochan House Care Home, Munches Park House & Allanbank Care Home.

Which elderly Care Homes offer Respite Care in and around Dumfries?

Respite Care is offered by 18 elderly Care Homes in and around Dumfries including Munches Park House, Allanbank Care Home & Barchester Lochduhar Care Home.

How many older person Care Home listings in and around Dumfries have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 15 older person Care Homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly Care Homes in and around Dumfries have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 elderly Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.