
Good accommodation, good food, good entertainment, good medical care, good garden and scenery.Kenneth S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The five stars I have given are easily and well-earned.Jane F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My husband and I can’t praise this home enough!Morag H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Good accommodation, good food, good entertainment, good medical care, good garden and scenery.Kenneth S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The five stars I have given are easily and well-earned.Jane F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My husband and I can’t praise this home enough!Morag H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 focuses on helping them live each day as happily as possible, whilst giving loved ones the peace of mind that they are safe and comfortable.
As well as dementia care, Barlochan House are...
Care Provided by Barlochan House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Barlochan House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Portman Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Eileen Devlin (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Open visiting is in place. Protected mealtimes are 12.30pm - 1.30pm and 4.30pm - 5.30pm. However if wishing to assist a loved one or travelling a distance, then arrangements can be made to accommodate this.
Parking
- There is a car park with ample car parking spaces at the Barlochan House Care Home.
Barlochan House Care Home Reviews (24)
Barlochan House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barlochan House Care Home has 24 reviews.
Barlochan is a very open and inclusive home, the care, attention and friendship which my mum received were wonderful.
Every single member of staff works incredibly hard and to a very high standard. The food is amazing, the housekeeping and maintenance team keep the home spotlessly clean. The seniors and caring team are all incredible and are very special people who love their job and are dedicated to the residents what shines through is that the home is a very happy place to visit and work and is very well run.
My wonderful Mum was treated with great respect and dignity and was made to feel such a part of the Barlochan family. The staff were always laughing and teething with her and had such affection for my Mum.
I would not hesitate to recommend Barlochan take over the care of your loved one, it is managed and operated by a very kind and caring team of women and men.
Thank you to you all.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you for taking the time to write such a glowing review about Barlochan House Care Home. It brings us immense joy to know that you feel able to give us your highest recommendation. It was our great privilege to care for your mum as it is for all...
I cannot speak highly enough of Barlochan House and its wonderful staff. My wife moved there in July, and the whole process was made as smooth and as simple as possible. At what is a difficult time for everyone, I was so grateful that the staff kindly took over much of the actual move and my wife was settled in quickly and quietly. The home is always very welcoming when I go to visit, and the staff are always helpful and kind. I am so grateful for everything that they do for my wife and, indeed, for me too. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your glowing review and five-star ratings, both of which are much appreciated by us all here at Barlochan House. We are committed to providing the highest standards of care at all times - in a comfortable, caring environment and are delighted this has been the experience for both you and your wife. With grateful thanks.
Barlochan is super in every way. Mum and Dad moved into a double room in October 2019. All of the staff are amazing. The food is excellent too. They have been as careful and as safe as physically possible regards Covid and still are. We very sadly lost Dad in March (natural causes, not to Covid). Thank you all for your great care of Dad and for your continuing great care of Mum.
My mother has been a resident in Barlochan for over a year now. The care and attention she has received are wonderful. Also, the empathy of all the staff to our family, in general, is much appreciated. Congratulations to all for your amazing dedication.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 11 April 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (47) & Events (0)
- 03 Aug 2026
On 18th July, residents travelled to Castle Douglas to enjoy the annual Civic Day celebrations. For Wullie, the highlight of the day was watching some of his old tractors taking...
- 03 Aug 2026
Residents recently enjoyed a lovely day out to Stranraer, making the most of the beautiful surroundings and spending time together. A highlight of the trip was a visit to the...
- 03 Jul 2026
The beautiful summer weather has encouraged residents to spend more time outdoors enjoying our gardens. Gentle walks around the grounds have provided opportunities to appreciate the fresh air, warm sunshine,...
There are no upcoming events for Barlochan House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Barlochan House Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barlochan House Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Eileen has worked in the care industry for over 20 years and has been here at Barlochan House Care Home since 2017.
Eileen was a Senior Carer before becoming the Deputy Manager in 2019.
Eileen then took up the role of Home Manager in 2022 and has continued to lead the team in her relentless pursuit of excellent care and wellbeing for all residents and staff alike.

Melissa has been a valued member of the Barlochan House Care Home staff for over 20 years. Melissa started as Carer progressing to Deputy Manager over the years. Melissa is known for her organisational skills as well as her cheerful personality and is a great favourite with our residents.
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