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 views of the surrounding countryside from every angle.
The home has 24 single rooms and six have en-suite bathroom facilities.
The care home has a programme of regular activities and entertainment every afternoon for residents. Those who wish...
Care Provided by Bonchester Bridge Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 Service Users
Dementia Care Types Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,291
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,291
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,291
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,290
Contact Bonchester Bridge Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- St Philips Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debbie Redpath (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Visitor can come and go throughout the day. Meal times are Breakfast 8-10.30, lunch is 12.30, and evening meal is at 16.30
Parking
- Care park to front of the home and rear of the home
Bonchester Bridge Care Centre Reviews (14)
Over all time Bonchester Bridge Care Centre has 14 reviews.
Our father was resident for three weeks for palliative care and I cannot tell people enough about the wonderful care he and ourselves received from all the carers. Dad was shown love and compassion and was made to feel part of the family there. We also were shown the same love and care during what was a very difficult time in our lives. They are a wonderful team of people and I would not hesitate to recommend Bonchester Bridge Care Centre to anyone, and I thank everyone there for caring.
Thank you for your kind review, Susan. We loved getting to know Dad and yourselves, we only wish we could have known him longer. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are able to visit.
It is an old building with extensive grounds - both of which need a lot of upkeep but this doesn't deter from the lovely approach given by all staff to those in their care.
Thank you for your kind review.
My mother stays at the above care home. Since she has been there her care has been first class and she has enjoyed being there.
My mum came to Bonchester Bridge Care Centre after my dad dies. The care has been first class. She settled really well and continues to enjoy her time living there.
They understand my mother's particular needs and we have regular reviews to ensure her care package is the best it can be.
Lovely care home, staff are excellent, make you feel welcome when you visit and are very caring towards the residents.
This gentleman was treated with the utmost respect from the first day he arrived at Bonchester Bridge Care Centre. Since that day he has been cared for and looked after extremely well, resulting in him settling in and integrating easily with both staff and residents. The staff are very nice, the meals are all home cooked on the premises to the highest quality and the home is clean, warm and welcoming. Visitors are made to feel welcome at all times.
My sister appears to be consistently well looked after and does not show any signs of distress.
I have nothing but praise for the staff and all they do at Bonchester Bridge, they are all very caring and loving towards my mother and it is that which helped her to settle in so well. She is comfortable, warm and safe which is what I ask for my mother.
Overall an excellent care home with very committed management and kind, helpful, friendly staff. Lots of encouragement for residents to interact with regular activities if they want. The food is home cooked, varied and of an excellent standard.
Thank you so much for your very kind comments, we as a team try our utmost to fulfil all ours residents daily needs.
Since my father-in-law went into this care home in July 2017 he has received very good care and attention to him settling in. He is now feeling more at home and relaxed as it takes time when leaving your own home and family. Staff accommodation and food very good.
I am so glad that you feel that your father in law has settled in well, as a staff team we very much enjoy spending time and looking after him
Concerned about the consistently rising fees.
I am so delighted with all aspects of the care my cousin is receiving at Bonchester, it is a wonderful place for needy people.
The driveway to Weens House is in a shocking state, bad enough for vehicles but impossible for wheelchairs. The inability to take my immobile uncle out for a walk in the good weather is an issue of major concern.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 19 June 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership? Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team? Good
(4)
- How good is our setting? Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned? Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: St Philips Care GroupDate: Wednesday 01 Feb 2017
Meet the Team (1)
Debbie is our brilliant home manager at Bonchester Bridge.
She is very experienced and passionate about delivering first-class care to all our residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bonchester Bridge Care Centre
What types of Care is Bonchester Bridge Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bonchester Bridge Care Centre have?
There are 24 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bonchester Bridge Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bonchester Bridge Care Centre to the centre of Hawick?
5.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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