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Browse 30 Kelso Older Person Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 8.9
  • Total 522 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,447 per week
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Haddington Care Home
Mill Wynd, Haddington EH41 4FG
27.9 miles from centre of Kelso
"I think the staff could not be kinder to me. If I have any concerns they always listen to me and resolve any issues quickly. I am happy..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 68 rooms

Haddington Care Home provides nursing, residential and dementia care to an exceptional standard in the small but popular market town Haddington. The purpose-built home has three floors filled with... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hillside Lodge Care Home
Braeside, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2BY
19.4 miles from centre of Kelso
"My 80-year-old mum came to Hillside in July 2026, and from the moment she arrived, she was treated with exceptional kindness, dignity and..."Read all 136 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 50 rooms

Hillside Lodge Care Home is located just half a mile from the town centre, offering convenient access to local shops, public transport, and the A1 motorway, making it easily accessible for both residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Garden House
174 Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1RD
20.2 miles from centre of Kelso
"I feel that my Mother is well looked after by the caring and considerate staff. They seem able to efficiently deal with any problems that..."Read all 54 reviews

from £960 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Wellburn Care Homes Ltd

Garden House is a luxury residential care home, set in the small seaside town of Spittal, and a short walk from Berwick upon Tweed’s seafront. Their 36 bedroom suites are designed to give residents luxury,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Galahill House
Barr Road, Galashiels TD1 3HX
14.6 miles from centre of Kelso
"I often visit my friend in Galahill, the home Manager and staff are all very welcoming and approachable. They always make time to have a..."Read all 8 reviews

from £1,880 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

A secluded, tranquil home on the edge of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. Galahill House is set in its own lovely mature gardens, with hillside, ponds, birds and wildlife on the doorstep. Galahill... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Lammermuir House Care Home
East Links Road, Dunbar EH42 1LT
27.8 miles from centre of Kelso
"The care shown to my mother over the 18 months she was resident was exceptional. Everyone had time for her and for us as a family. I..."Read all 31 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 48 rooms

Lammermuir House Care Home is ideally situated near the sea in Dunbar, offering stunning views over the Firth of Forth. The home enjoys easy access to local shops, amenities, public transport, and the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Andrew's Nursing Home
Stirches, Hawick TD9 7NS
18.2 miles from centre of Kelso
"Father residing in home. I find all staff and facilities fantastic for his requirements. He also can't praise them enough as they..."Read all 9 reviews

from £1,439 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Park Homes UK Ltd

St Andrew's Nursing Home is a prestigious care home standing on an impressive elevated site overlooking the picturesque town of Hawick. With a rich history spanning over 200 years, this magnificent mansion... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Birch Hill Care Home
Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JZ
13.2 miles from centre of Kelso
"As the front door opens, one is met with an extraordinary warm welcome which contiues no matter where you go here at Birch Hill. Everyone,..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Lenore Care Ltd

Nestled in the Northumbrian Village of Norham, Birch Hill Care Home provides dementia care for 24 adults. Rated 'outstanding' by CQC in August 2019, the team's focus is ensuring all residents live well... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St John's
11 High Cross Avenue, Melrose TD6 9SQ
11.6 miles from centre of Kelso
"Each time I visit my sister at St John's I am impressed by the happy atmosphere within the home. There are often activities going - singing..."Read all 8 reviews

from £2,095 / weekSize 17 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

A small, quiet residential care home in the pretty village of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. St John’s care home is within easy reach of the town centre and has spacious private gardens with a lovely... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
La Cura House
North Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1PL
20.5 miles from centre of Kelso
"My father has Alzheimer's and from what I have witnessed is receiving excellent care. The staff treat him with care, dignity and respect...."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 60 rooms

La Cura House is a welcoming care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a warm and supportive environment. With over 15 years of experience, the dedicated... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Margaret's and Buccleuch Care Centres
Myreslaw Green, Hawick TD9 0JB
18.9 miles from centre of Kelso
"My granny has recently moved into the service. The staff have gone above and beyond to help settle my granny and ensure that her care needs..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,466 / weekSize 51 rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

St Margaret's and Buccleuch Care Centre, within walking distance of a high street, is a care home for older people. Originally built as a Dominican Convent in the early 1900s, the house has been developed... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Lennel House Homes Care Centre
Lennel Road, Coldstream TD12 4EX
8.7 miles from centre of Kelso
"Lennel is brilliant, from the staff to the atmosphere and service. They have taken my uncle George in and treat him as their own. the..."Read all 7 reviews

Size 38 rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Lennel House Care Centre, which provides residential care for older people and adults, is set in 11 acres of gardens in the Berwickshire countryside. Highly-trained staff cater to a variety of care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Millfield House
Millfield Gardens, Canongate, Jedburgh TD8 6ER
9.7 miles from centre of Kelso
"Very happy. Well looked after. Staff amazing. Safe caring environment, Family environment. Homely feel. Good communication with the family...."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,795 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

A small, friendly residential care home in the historic Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. Millfield House is a modern, purpose-built home in a conservation area close to Jedburgh Abbey and Mary, Queen... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Bonchester Bridge Care Centre
Bonchester Bridge, Hawick TD9 8JQ
16.1 miles from centre of Kelso
"Our father was resident for three weeks for palliative care and I cannot tell people enough about the wonderful care he and ourselves..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,291 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Bonchester Bridge Care Centre is a residential care home for older people set in a mature parkland in the Scottish Borders. Bonchester Bridge first became a care home in the 1950s and enjoys uninterrupted... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Knowesouth Nursing Home
Knowesouth, Jedburgh TD8 6ST
11 miles from centre of Kelso

from £1,500 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Knowesouth Nursing Home is situated close to the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh and is dedicated to the specialist care of older people with dementia. The country house has 9 beds and is surrounded... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Albury House
17/19 Tweed Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1NG
20.3 miles from centre of Kelso

from £910 / weekSize 12 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Thornfield House
9/10 Thornfield Avenue, Selkirk TD7 4DT
16.3 miles from centre of Kelso

from £1,100 / weekSize 25 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Murray & Evanthea House
QME Care (Queens House Kelso Ltd), Angraflat Road, Kelso TD5 7NS
0.7 miles from centre of Kelso

from £2,190 / weekSize 27 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Tweed View Care Home
8/10 Tweed Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1NG
20.3 miles from centre of Kelso

Size 36 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Tweedmouth House
4 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2HD
20 miles from centre of Kelso

Size 55 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Queen's House
QME Care (Queens House Kelso Ltd), Angraflat Road, Kelso TD5 7NS
0.7 miles from centre of Kelso

from £1,800 / weekSize 32 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Waverley
Elm Row, Galashiels TD1 3JG
14.8 miles from centre of Kelso

Size 25 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Saltgreens
Chapel Street, Eyemouth TD14 5HF
23 miles from centre of Kelso

Size 35 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Ronan's House
Maxwell Street, Innerleithen EH44 6HS
24.8 miles from centre of Kelso

Size 25 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Grove House
5 Edenside Road, Kelso TD5 7BS
0.1 miles from centre of Kelso

Size 22 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelso Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Kelso

Average older person care home costs in and around Kelso 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 2 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Kelso.

Type of Care ProvidedKelsoScottish BordersScotlandUK
Residential Care£1,444£1,602£1,561£1,312
Residential Dementia Care£1,458£1,594£1,575£1,343
Nursing Care£1,533£1,648£1,643£1,555
Nursing Dementia Care£1,502£1,634£1,635£1,575
All Care Types£1,447£1,595£1,591£1,326

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 Kelso Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 17 care homes with fees listed.
£1,444 per week
  • 10.9% below Scottish Borders average
  • 8.1% below Scotland average
  • 10.1% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 16 care homes with fees listed.
£1,458 per week
  • 9.3% below Scottish Borders average
  • 8.0% below Scotland average
  • 8.6% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.
£1,533 per week
  • 7.5% below Scottish Borders average
  • 7.2% below Scotland average
  • 1.4% below UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.
£1,502 per week
  • 8.8% below Scottish Borders average
  • 8.9% below Scotland average
  • 4.9% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Kelso?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Kelso, including 11 Nursing Homes & 19 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Kelso have the highest Review Score?

Birch Hill Care Home, Hillside Lodge Care Home & Garden House are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Kelso.

Which older person care homes in Kelso offer Nursing Care?

Hillside Lodge Care Home, St Andrew's Nursing Home & La Cura House are some of the 10 Nursing Homes in Kelso.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Kelso?

There are 26 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Kelso including Hillside Lodge Care Home, Garden House & Galahill House.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Kelso?

Respite Care is offered by 22 elderly care homes in Kelso including Hillside Lodge Care Home, Garden House & Galahill House.

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

There are 22 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Kelso have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Kelso 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 Kelso include Birch Hill Care Home.