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Everyone living at Munches Park enjoys their own comfortable and spacious en-suite bedroom, Residents are encouraged to...
Care Provided by Munches Park 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 30 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices exclude therapeutic activities such as hairdressing and chiropody.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Munches Park House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Munches Park 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
- Park Homes UK Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Danielle Houston (Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1969
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
Parking
- Parking available on site for visitors.
Munches Park House Reviews (20)
Munches Park House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.322) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Munches Park House has 20 reviews.
My father has settled well and is content and more engaged which is lovely to see. He is well looked after both personaly and medically and staff have taken the time to find out his likes and dislikes to settle him into good routines. The setting is perfect for him. Bright and airy with various areas to sit in as well as outside in the gardens with hilarious chickens! There are plenty of activities for Dad to access which keeps his brain stimulated and he is more engaged with us all now. The staff are competent, ensuring he is comfortable and cared for, whilst keeping the atmosphere light and cheery and engaging with his sense of humour.
It's great to know our team's care and attention to his preferences have made a difference, and that he's enjoying the environment, activities, and even the chickens!
We truly appreciate your support and will share your comments with the team at Munches Park!
I have found the home well run and well maintained and very clean. The staff are very helpful and I am confident that my husband is being well cared for. The staff being as pleasant and happy as they seem to be is a positive reflection on the managements staff training and positivity. The kitchen is well run and produces excellent food with friendly obliging staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you feel confident in the care your husband is receiving and that our team's dedication and positivity have made such a difference. It's wonderful to know that the home is meeting your expectations in...
I went in one day and the meal was being served, it looked very tasty.
No complaints - thank you all x
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you've felt at home while visiting your brother, and that our staff and environment have made such a positive impression. It's especially lovely to know that the meal service stood out to you as well! We'll be sure to share your comments with the team - they'll really appreciate it.
I'm impressed by all the activities that they provide and the entertainment.
Would recommend without a doubt.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear you and your friend have had such a positive experience at Munches Park. It means a lot to know our staff, food, and activities made a great impression. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
I am a volunteer in this care home taking my dog in twice a week. I find most of the staff friendly and the home is always spotless. I visit a few of the people there and all seem to be happy even though its not home.
Thank you for your kind words and for the time you give as a volunteer-your visits (and your dog's!) make such a difference. It's lovely to hear your positive impressions of the staff and the home. We're so glad the residents enjoy your company, and we truly value your ongoing support.
My mother has been in residence here from 3rd August 2024. I have nothing but praise for all the staff. So helpful and caring towards my mum. She did take a while to settle but that was due to her losing her independence etc. They always pop in when passing and have a chat. Their care is excellent as my mum has lost her mobility she needs a lot done for her but, nothing is an issue, lots of cups of tea. Food has been a bit inconsistent of late and as my mum was a cook she does comment a lot. All in all an excellent service.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our staff and that your mum is receiving the excellent care she deserves. We understand that adjusting to a new environment can be challenging and we're happy to know that our team has...
My brother has been a resident here since 17/6/24. He was an extremely confused, angry and very challenging resident but is now contented and (mostly) compliant, solely down to the patient, compassionate and long-suffering staff. They have always been positive. The manager has a lovely, upbeat approach and did everything in her power to help him settle and succeeded in doing so! She always gets a smile from him which is lovely for family to see. When he has had medical issues staff are just wonderful. Although I can see stress and tiredness etched on their faces they play it all down. I can't praise them highly enough. His personal care is always a priority as he can be difficult but again it's amazing how staff develop little strategies to get him to comply. The food is brilliant! He ate virtually nothing before entering Munches but is enjoying all his food so much which is a joy to see. Residents have numerous activities to opt into and visiting groups plus outdoor spaces to enjoy.
Thank you for your kind words, we will share your review with the team at the home!
Excellent.
Very helpful and dedicated staff in pleasant surroundings and my mother is very happy. Considering the circumstances, the staff have done an excellent job of keeping the facility covid free.
The staff at Munches Park have done an excellent job of keeping my mum and all the other residents safe during the current crisis. I know she is well cared for which gives the family great peace of mind.
Throughout Covid-19, the staff have been brilliant in enabling contact to be maintained via FaceTime and now, in August, by outdoor visits. It has been an extremely trying time for everyone, but I believe all staff at Munches Park have done their best. They should be congratulated.
Mum has settled well, despite lockdown. Having the telephone has been a great benefit. Recently, she has enjoyed her trips out now that you have transport again. Grateful that visits have been allowed even if in the garden.
I have found my sisters care at Munches Park House to be very good in her 6 1/2 years as a resident.
Very satisfactory. Well cared for.
Welcoming and very clean home. Friendly and homely atmosphere. Excellent food. Beautiful garden and good selection of activities. Maybe more one to one activities. Helpful, local staff. My mother's room is lovely and she settled in very well.
Since arriving at Munches Park, her quality of life has improved greatly. She enjoys the food and company at meal times, joins in with activities and entertainment and has her hair done weekly by the visiting hairdresser. She loves the staff who are all so friendly, taking the residents out for a drive for afternoon tea and ice cream.
Her bedroom is warm and bright with a lovely outlook to the garden and park. She is surrounded by her family photos and own TV when she wants time on her own.
It is a relief to know she is safe and obviously well cared for by dedicated staff who always find time for a chat or answer any questions.
Munches Park is an excellent facility and has proved to be a very positive move for my mum.
My wife has been a resident for almost 5 years. Throughout that time she has been extremely well cared for, being treated with kindness, concern and compassion. The home and staff are well maintained and helpful. I am so impressed with Munches Park House that if/when I need residential care I would be delighted to find a home there.
I am very happy with the care provided to my mother. It is a great comfort knowing that she is safe, nourished and nurtured by carer's, in fact, all staff including catering and domestic staff even the hairdresser. The recent artwork which has been enthused by both residents and staff alike have been very impressive, a great achievement and highly commendable. My mother recently had a short visit to the hospital, on her return she said "Thank God I'm Home" this is a good endorsement.
My mother has received excellent care from the staff. Her health and wellbeing have improved greatly.
She's been here for 6 years now and is requiring more help especially when eating.
I wish there were more activities, especially musical - singing or musicians.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 30 May 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 10 August 2026We currently have vacancies available for spacious and comfortable rooms within our care home. Residents receive personalised care and support from our compassionate caregivers, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and healthcare monitoring.Contact us today to arrange a viewing of the home and to meet our team!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Munches Park House
What types of Care is Munches Park 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 Munches Park House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Munches Park House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Munches Park House to the centre of Dalbeattie?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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