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Browse 21 Borders Area Older Person Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 8.8
  • Total 145 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,595 per week
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Galahill House
Barr Road, Galashiels TD1 3HX
9.28 Reviews
Galahill House
"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 / week24 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
St Andrew's Nursing Home
Stirches, Hawick TD9 7NS
9.09 Reviews
Park Homes UK Ltd
St Andrew's Nursing Home
"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 / week30 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St John's
11 High Cross Avenue, Melrose TD6 9SQ
8.78 Reviews
St John's
"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 / week17 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
St Margaret's and Buccleuch Care Centres
Myreslaw Green, Hawick TD9 0JB
9.724 Reviews
St Philips Care Group
St Margaret's and Buccleuch Care Centres
"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 / week51 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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Whim Hall Care Centre
Whim Estate, Lamancha, West Linton EH46 7BD
8.925 Reviews
St Philips Care Group
Whim Hall Care Centre
"My Aunt has been in Whim Hall Care Home for over 5 years and I would like to thank the Staff and Management for the care that was..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,503 / week44 rooms

Group/Owner St Philips Care Group

Whim Hall Care Centre is an 18th Century Manor House that was built by the Duke of Argyll and is set amidst 20 acres of striking country woodland in the Scottish Borders. The care home has two separate... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Peebles Nursing Home
Tweed Green, Peebles EH45 8AR
8.87 Reviews
Peebles Nursing Home
"It was my mothers 80th birthday + the activities coordinator in the home + all staff were just amazing in how they organised everything,..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,990 / week31 rooms

Group/Owner Mansfield Care Ltd

A Nursing home in a historic building in the heart of Peebles, quiet setting on Tweed Green with views of the River Tweed. Peebles Care Home is a small, very sociable residential care home in the heart... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Millfield House
Millfield Gardens, Canongate, Jedburgh TD8 6ER
7.57 Reviews
Millfield House
"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 / week25 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Bonchester Bridge Care Centre
Bonchester Bridge, Hawick TD9 8JQ
14 Reviews
St Philips Care Group
Bonchester Bridge Care Centre
"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 £1,290 / week24 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Lennel House Homes Care Centre
Lennel Road, Coldstream TD12 4EX
5 Reviews
St Philips Care Group
Lennel House Homes Care Centre
"Lennel House is a very friendly home with a caring atmosphere. Any information needed is explained and given to you. Staff are always..."Read all 5 reviews

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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
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Murray & Evanthea House
QME Care (Queens House Kelso Ltd), Angraflat Road, Kelso TD5 7NS
9 Reviews

from £2,190 / week27 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Queen's House
QME Care (Queens House Kelso Ltd), Angraflat Road, Kelso TD5 7NS
5 Reviews

from £1,800 / week32 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Waverley
Elm Row, Galashiels TD1 3JG

25 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Grove House
5 Edenside Road, Kelso TD5 7BS

22 rooms

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Borders Area Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in Borders Area

Average older person care home costs in Borders Area 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 15 older person care homes with fees listed in Borders Area.

Type of Care ProvidedBorders AreaScottish BordersScotlandUK
Residential Care£1,602£1,602£1,553£1,310
Residential Dementia Care£1,594£1,594£1,572£1,339
Nursing Care£1,648£1,648£1,634£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care£1,634£1,634£1,624£1,571
All Care Types£1,595£1,595£1,579£1,323

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 Borders Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.
£1,602 per week
  • Same as Scottish Borders average
  • 3.2% above Scotland average
  • 22.3% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.
£1,594 per week
  • Same as Scottish Borders average
  • 1.4% above Scotland average
  • 19.0% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 8 care homes with fees listed.
£1,648 per week
  • Same as Scottish Borders average
  • 0.9% above Scotland average
  • 6.2% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.
£1,634 per week
  • Same as Scottish Borders average
  • 0.6% above Scotland average
  • 4.0% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Borders Area?

There are 24 Older Person Care Homes in Borders Area, including 9 Nursing Homes & 15 Residential Care Homes.

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

St Margaret's and Buccleuch Care Centres, Galahill House & Grange Hall Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Borders Area.

Which older person care homes in Borders Area offer Nursing Care?

St Andrew's Nursing Home, Peebles Nursing Home & Knowesouth Nursing Home are some of the 8 Nursing Homes in Borders Area.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Borders Area?

There are 20 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Borders Area including Galahill House, St Andrew's Nursing Home & St John's.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Borders Area?

Respite Care is offered by 14 elderly care homes in Borders Area including Galahill House, St Andrew's Nursing Home & St John's.

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

There are 18 older person care homes listed with Reviews.