Alma McFadyen House

Mill Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4HE
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9.5 40 Reviews
  • Alma McFadyen House, Dalbeattie
Alma McFayden House is a high-quality residential home for older people in Dalbeattie which is based in the heart of the town centre. It has excellent links with local transport routes and amenities and has a long history of providing care to older people in the local community.

Housed in a characterful historic building the home previously belonged to the town’s doctor, Alma. First opened as a care home in 1965, this residence has had a modern extension added since a local businesswoman bequeathed a considerable sum to the home in her will.

Today, this well-furnished and attractively decorated home has 23 bedrooms designed with both comfort and health and safety in mind. Highly compassionate and dedicated staff are selected by the home and trained to a high standard, promoting the dignity and respect of individuals at all times.

There are a variety of activities coordinated within the home, such as bingo, dominoes, card making and quizzes, with trips out organised daily.

A menu of healthy and delicious meals is prepared daily by the home’s chef. Individual dietary requirements are always considered.
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Care Provided by Alma McFadyen 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 24 Service Users

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
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1240 – £1280
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1240 – £1280
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1240 – £1280
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1240 – £1280

Please contact us for further information about fees

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alma McFadyen House for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Alma McFadyen 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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Alma McFadyen House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leanna Cowie (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (22)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Alma McFadyen House Reviews (40)

9.5

Alma McFadyen House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.510) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alma McFadyen House has 40 reviews.

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Review from Paul C (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having spent a lot of time in Alma House recently visiting both my parents I have to say that the level of care is of the highest standard. All members of staff are helpful, friendly, and attentive which is very comforting, the hygiene and cleanliness is excellent. Overall I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending
this very caring home to anybody looking to find a place for their parent or friends. The staff and residents are like one big family and that shines through in the happy and loving atmosphere as soon as you enter the building each time.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for the review, it was a pleasure taking care of your parents. And also seeing yourself and your brother in the home. The staff at Alma thank you.
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Review from Marion B (Friend of Resident) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not fault Alma House in any way. The staff are brilliant and go out of their way to make our friend comfortable and happy. I have never seen my friend so contented. The staff always make themselves available to make sure we are kept up to date with our friend's health and if anything is needed
for her comfort. My friend is always clean, and you can see she is well looked after.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you for your kind review, its always lovely to see residents family and friends visiting, after such a hard couple of years for everyone.
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Review from Judith M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have gone above and beyond to assist with my mum and the settling in period to her new residence. They have dealt with some challenges in a compassionate and professional manner, identifying individual care needs and liaising with other professionals accordingly.
Reply from Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you for your review, the kind words are very much appreciated.
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Review from Jane K (Resident) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Most of the staff were extremely helpful, kind, and gentle; one or two very impatient and too rushed to be gentle. Management - would have liked a little more contact eg information about hospital appointments. I am not really keen on the 4 pm meal. I am not hungry that often by that time. Would like
more veg and fruit.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseHaving read the review, the manager has discussed these issues with the resident and they are now resolved, including a different meal time and regular contact with management. The cook also discusses with the resident regularly what her meal preferences are and implements changes on the menu.
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Review from Margaret B (Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
If one cannot stay at home, staying at Alma House is the best second there is. The cook is very good and always gives a choice. The staff are pleasant, friendly and hardworking. My family can relax knowing I am well looked after.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you for your kind review, it is a pleasure looking after you.
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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mother has gone into Alma she is back to her old self. She is very happy and content, enjoying her meals and getting well cared for. The staff are very friendly, approachable and nothing is too much of a bother. The home is situated in the heart of Dalbeattie, with lovely gardens for residents
to sit out and enjoy. The care my mother receives is first class.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your review - this is means a lot to the staff, especially through these difficult times.
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Review from Natasha B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Alma McFadyen House treated my gran as if she were part of their family. The house always felt so homely. During a pandemic, the staff showed up every day with smiles on their faces and genius ideas to keep the residents entertained, included, and valued. They gained the love of Dalbeattie's
community and became a lifeline for families who were unable to see their loved ones. My gran was very happy with her care.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your review - this is means a lot to the staff, especially through these difficult times.
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Review from R H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nana was a resident for around 1 and a half years but sadly passed away in May. The staff were amazing. The support they gave my family but most importantly my papa was exceptional. Always took extra care of my papa when he went to visit! I couldn’t thank them all enough for making the last few years
of my nana's life extra special! Would highly recommend to friends and family. Such a fantastic team.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your review - this is means a lot to the staff, especially through these difficult times.
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Review from Andrew H (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Alma McFadyen House has been a saviour for my ninety year old mother who is a resident. The care, services, dedication to duty by the staff and their kindness, friendliness and understanding to the residents is second to none. A small care home but with a big heart. I would highly recommend this care
home to anybody that requires looking after. Thank you all at Alma McFadyen House for looking after my mother.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your review - this is means a lot to the staff, especially through these difficult times.
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Review from Neil D (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the five years that my father was a resident at Alma McFadyen House, he enjoyed the company and friendship of a new family. The staff and management were that family and whist we were unable to visit Dad during the Covid Crisis, we had absolute confidence in Alma House and they repaid that confidence
with such care and kindness for Dad and such compassion during his final days. This nursing home, its staff and management are a great team who produce great results and I wish them every success in the future.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Care Home Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseHi Neil, many thanks for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to care for your lovely dad and he gave us many moments to smile about and we will continue to have fond memories of you all.
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Review from C L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely caring home, run by staff who generally care for their residents and family. Nothing is too much trouble difficult times at the moment, but staff try and take extra care with reassurance. I have no concerns regarding the care of my mother. I cannot praise staff enough for trying to keep sprits
up. My mum is very well cared for by the lovely staff.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your kind words, all feedback is appreciated and helps us going forward, caring for our residents.
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Review from Pat C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are attentive and caring; they go out of their way to make my mother, who has dementia comfortable and stimulated.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your review, very much appreciated by all staff.
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A caring facility who always makes time to listen to concerns. Small issues are quickly resolved.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you for taking the time to complete a review, your feedback helps us to continue to improve the work we do every day.
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Review from Kevin M (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased that my mum is now a resident in Alma McFadyen House. The staff are excellent with her and don't let her away with nonsense.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your review, your views are very much appericated and will allow us to continue to improve our service.
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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Alma McFadyen House provides a community of care for its residents. My 98-year-old mother recovered from a very serious illness thanks to the exceptional care she received from all staff members. A positive and welcoming atmosphere prevails in which she feels safe and respected.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Care Home Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to provide care and support to your mother and have such a good relationship you all. Regards.
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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father now sadly deceased spent three and a half months in the Alma. We chose it because it seemed friendly and well run, plus having a beautiful and central location. In just a few days when looking for a place for him, I found about 5 people in shops, on buses who knew the home and praised it.
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staff really do care for the residents in all meanings of the word. If someone can no longer live in their own home the Alma makes an excellent second choice. Thanks to all of you my father's last few months were the best he could have had.
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Review from Margaret B (Friend of Resident) published on 30 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I only attend as a friend and I have found staff, helpful, warm and friendly.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you very much for your kind comments.
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Review from Doreen H (Resident) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been living here for 20 months and have found the care provided very good and the staff kind and considerate. I am well fed and the food is of a good standard, is plentiful and is provided at regular times; any work or repairs required are carried out promptly. My room, which has mostly my own
furniture, furnishings and paintings, is bright and pleasant to live in.
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Review from Shirley P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother came from England, a stranger to the area was welcomed and made to feel part of the family that is the exceptional team at Alma House. She found a new lease of life during these last eight months, being encouraged to go to Day Centre and take part in activities she had previously given up.
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the last few days of her life, the love and support both my Mum, husband and myself received was above and beyond the good care we had already seen.
We were all treated in a highly professional, yet warm manner and with great dignity.
All members of the team work together efficiently, yet with love for what they do.
We are so grateful Mum was able to end her life at Alma House, she was in the best place and received exemplary care.
Reply from Leanna Mitchell, Manager at Alma McFadyen HouseThank you so much for your lovely kind words, it means a lot to all members of staff. We are so glad Mum felt at home living here. We are all so happy we were given the chance to care for your mum and it was a great pleasure to get to know her lovely family. Thank you for all you did to support Alma whilst your mum lived with us.
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Review from Bruce D (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad celebrates his 1st anniversary at Alma McFadyen House the first week of December having decided that solitary living since his wife's passing 3 years earlier was too difficult. Alma House was recommended by everyone we spoke to, has very strong links with the local community with many family residents
now or in the past, or having worked at the home or familiar with the staff and residents.
Dad applied, was accepted and moved in within the week. He has been happy, contented and safe ever since. During every visit, we find the home calm and peaceful and the attentive staff tho' busy always find time to meet and chat about Dads progress. The Manager has been most helpful in advising how we could apply for extra support from the local authority.
Alma House is a beautiful retirement home, spacious for 23 residents and is always warm, clean and fresh as are the residents. A review of 1000 words cannot begin to convey our pleasure and thanks to have Dad so well looked after. Well Done Alma House team.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.510)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.510) out of 10 for Alma McFadyen House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.735 for Alma McFadyen House is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.735
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Alma McFadyen House is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 24 registered maximum number of service users is 4.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 25 Apr 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?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Very good (5)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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Leanna

Leanna Mitchell

Job Title: Home Manager

Leanna looks after all the residents, staff, and the home itself. She does an amazing job!

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