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The care home is found in the south west of the town at the head of Loch Ryan.
It has 27 single bedrooms, 15 with en-suite facilities and one double bedroom especially for couples.
Residents are encouraged to bring their favourite pieces of furniture, photographs and personal possessions for their rooms.
Regular activities...
Care Provided by Belmont House
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 29 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We do not provide nursing care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Belmont House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Belmont House 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 £260.30 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
- Sharon Dodds(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Belmont House Reviews (25)
Belmont House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.053) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belmont House has 25 reviews.
Every time I visit the care home I always find the staff to be on the ball and always friendly. The home itself is always clean and tidy, as are the rooms. A lot of entertainment also goes on in the home which everybody enjoys.
My mum is now over 2 years living in Belmont and not many care homes actually feel like home but Belmont does. It feels of a large extended family home which is why everyone feels so comfortable in the lounge which is at its heart. To make it more open the partitions in the lounge could be taken away to make it more open for other residents to be more involved and enjoy the activities more. The staff are dedicated, professional, super friendly and so supportive to everyone and also to the families The activities and entertainment are fantastic and every opportunity is made to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays as well as key dates in the year. They know how to throw a party! All the food is made in house which makes all the difference. I leave in the knowledge that my mum has the care that she requires 24/7. Truly grateful.
From my partners observations she is a resident in the care home, together with my observations being a regular visiter to the home, both our opinions are that the staff are very professional and caring in all aspects of care for the residents. As well as the normal running of the home, there is provision for leisure activities ie concerts, music nights and occasional trips out. To places that interest the residents. All in all I feel that the care home is excellent.
Very good and satisfactory and good staff
Visiting our relative today we met lots of members of the team who were very friendly and caring, and who clearly know our relative well. She was very complimentary about the cleanliness of the home and the food, and it was lovely to hear that she had been taken out recently to the shops, which meant a lot to her. Our relative is struggling to adapt to the loss of her independence, but we feel she is safe and well looked after at Belmont House. I have marked satisfactory for cleanliness as her bathroom smelled quite strongly of urine on our visit today.
As our mum's dementia progressed and her mobility deteriorated, we decided to accept a place at Belmont House Care Home. The team of carers are friendly and kind and the environment homely. Her room is cosy with a view over the garden. The common room has large windows which let in a lot of light and it is surrounded by trees. Meals look delicious and the residents eat together in a small dining room with colourful pictures on the walls. The weekday afternoon activities are great, very varied, from music to arts and crafts or outings and the activities manager posts videos and photos regularly on social media.
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will pass them on to the staff and activities manager.
The service user is well cared for medically, physically and his mental health needs met.
Very pleased with his care and do not worry about him at all.
Good communication to his wife at all times too.
My husband has been in Belmont House for five years now and I am very happy with his care. The staff and the manager are all very good with him. I could not ask for any better care.
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will pass on to the team.
Always been pleasant. Staff are helpful and friendly.
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Excellent care given. Entertainment and activities are fantastic.
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Great care home, takes good care of the residents and specialises in dementia care. Food is cooked on premises and is always tasty and appetising.
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My husband is well cared for, enjoys the food, and is stimulated by the cheerful, kind staff, and the regular activities available.
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I have found the staff at Belmont very helpful, supportive and understanding. There has never been a time when I haven't found the staff to talk to or help with my parents. This care home is very much user-led and takes on board any comments and ideas given. Very happy with the whole setup.
Staff helpful and pleasant.
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It is hard to express just how inviting, caring and friendly Belmont House is. The staff are so incredibly caring and thoughtful. Many of the clients are suffering from dementia and strokes, and although my mum has no cognitive issues, it's clear how lovingly the staff treat everyone. They really go the extra country mile to meet the needs of the clients.
My mum was never lonely, never bored and had everything she wanted. She is going back for coffee mornings and the Xmas Party to visit new friends - staff and patients alike.
It was an absolute pleasure to meet both you and mum we thoroughly enjoyed being able to help at this awful time and look forward to visits for our events I will certainly pass on your lovely comments to the staff.
My father enjoys it and has settled nicely. He has been in for ten months and is being well looked after. The meals I have seen look amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpful; they never complain, and my dad's face lights up when they come into his room. Couldn't fault it.
My family had to make the heartbreaking decision to place my Mum in a care home. We chose Belmont House in Stranraer and what a blessing that has been. The staff go the extra mile to ensure that my Mum is happy, safe and healthy as possible. Over Covid they have been truly wonderful in keeping everybody safe while allowing our family to share everyday life, albeit over the phone. I cannot thank the staff enough and I would highly recommend Belmont as a home from home. Thank you so very much.
People say that "home is where the heart is"...well, Belmont Care Home in Stranraer certainly proves the point! When I go to visit my wife I feel, from the moment I enter (after a Covid test) an atmosphere of love and care for the residents. I'm astonished how happily the staff, even the very young ones, go about their duties. Well done and thanks to you all! Keep a room for me!
Thank you so much Bill, the last year has been a pleasure caring for your wife and you on your visits.
She ate well, was cheery on the phone to family members, and talked fondly of what she had eaten and how nice the staff were. During her stay, she complained of heartburn for which she takes medication, but staff continuously offered her a glass of milk which she accepted and felt it took away the heartburn. When it was time for her to be collected, the staff came and said hello and she was really pleased that they took the effort to do that. Not only did she enjoy it but it helped the family also.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it's a pleasure each time she visits. I'm really happy she enjoys her stay.
I have had a family member who was cared for within Belmont House and the care she received was fantastic. She however sadly passed, the staff and treatment made her life a success near the end and she was a very happy woman.
Thank you for your kind words it was a pleasure to of met your family member and helped to care for her
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 04 June 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2017Recipient: St Philips Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Belmont House.
Meet the Team (1)

Sharon has been working in care since leaving school and has been in management since 2018. We look forward to her bringing new ideas to Belmont.
Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont House
What types of Care is Belmont House 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 Belmont House have?
There are 27 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Belmont House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Belmont House to the centre of Stranraer?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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