
Overall, I am very impressed with the standards offered by the care homeEric B(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

the team at Templeton House who genuinely careQuintin P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The gardens are well maintained providing a nice outdoor space for residents to enjoy the sunshine.Eric B(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Overall, I am very impressed with the standards offered by the care homeEric B(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

the team at Templeton House who genuinely careQuintin P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The gardens are well maintained providing a nice outdoor space for residents to enjoy the sunshine.Eric B(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Situated in the picturesque coastal town of Ayr, Templeton House Care Home is newly developed private nursing home, offering the highest standards of care within exceptionally designed and finished surroundings.
Providing Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite Care, all residents enjoy a personal standard of care, delivered by dedicated members of staff. The mission is to provide the finest resident care possible within a nursing home environment; Templeton House has been...
Care Provided by Templeton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 69 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Templeton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Templeton 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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hazel Heathcote (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (69)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (69)
Templeton House Reviews (51)
Templeton House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Templeton House has 51 reviews.
This is a lovely modern care home with excellent management and first-class care staff. Everyone is welcoming, friendly, approachable and nothing is too much trouble. My Mother very recently moved into this home during COVID-19 and is settling well due to the hard work and high standards of care being provided by staff. She particularly enjoys walks in the beautiful walled garden, varied activities which she is encouraged to take part in and her time spent in the hair and nail salon. I am kept fully up to date with Mum's wellbeing and I am confident she is safe, comfortable, well looked after and her best interests are being met by all members of staff. I would highly recommend this home.
Thank you for your review. I will share your positive comments with the Staff team.
My mother has been a resident here for 2-years and has always been cared for in not only a professional manner but made to feel as much like being in her own home as possible. Staff are friendly and also take time for family and friends visiting. Now, more than ever, the efforts of the staff can be seen during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you, for your review. Michelle Sommerville (Manager)
Templeton House offers a high-quality service to both residents and their families. Having a close relative who has resided there for several years I have found the staff to be friendly, flexible, professional, helpful and supportive. Residents are treated with dignity and respect and the care home is kept very clean, warm and bright. Throughout the year many festive activities are arranged for the residents including Christmas, New Year, Burns Day, Easter as well as for special anniversaries and birthdays. The gardens are well maintained providing a nice outdoor space for residents to enjoy the sunshine. Overall, I am very impressed with the standards offered by the care home which, even in this time of crisis because of coronavirus, has continued to provide a high quality of service throughout the pandemic. Thanks to the manageress and her team of carers for all their hard work.
Thank you, Eric, for taking the time to share your personal experience of the home. The team have worked diligently through these uncertain times and we will continue to strive to maintain high standards. I will share your review with the team. Thanks, Michelle
My mum had been admitted to Templeton House from hospital and if it hadn’t been for the new manager’s compassionate understanding and exceptional effort that went above and beyond anything I had ever expected, my mum would not have had as smooth a transition. This has been a stressful time for my mum being in hospital for many months, and if not for the manager, who showed genuine care for helping get my mum into Templeton House and therefore keeping her spirits high, for that I am extremely grateful. My mum is looking forward to her time at Templeton House and can be assured that the standard of care and compassion shown by the manager, will also be shown through the rest of the staff at Templeton House to make her feel safe, homely and happy in her new environment. It’s not just myself who is grateful to the manager but the rest of the family for making this happen for my mum, as it’s clear she will be cared for by the team at Templeton House who genuinely care. Thank you.
Thank you, We are always here to help anytime. Regards Michelle Sommerville
Overall we are very happy with the standard of care and service provided. Staff are always helpful and professional, assuring us that Mum is safe and happy. A new manager has been appointed since we first had Mum as a resident and changes for the better have been made. Activities and entertainment have improved and Mum is always encouraged to be a part of this. Thank you for ensuring my mum is enjoying her time in her new home.
My mother loves the food and that company, dental, foot and nursing care are all good. The gardens are beautiful with lots of enrichment ideas. Trips out are frequent. I have no worries about leaving my mother with you. Thanks.
Overall this is a good facility with staff who by and large care about what they do and the quality of the service provided in what are very difficult circumstances. Have had no contact with management - somewhat disappointing.
Thank you for your review, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Templeton House is a great care home, excellent staff who are all very caring and helpful.
Well done to all involved. Professional at all times.
You always get a good reception as soon as you enter. I have just arrived for a Burns Night with live music and singing with the residents all enjoying themselves in the hall.
Review carried out in a very comfortable relaxed manner from both social worker and care home members of staff and all parties giving input.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 19 June 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026Templeton House Care Home accommodation, offers single ensuite rooms. Garden outlook, rooms available. Please contact the home for further information.
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Meet the Team (10)

I started my career at a care assistant 22 years ago and have developed my skills, knowledge and qualifications to progress to management and have a wealth of experience within the care industry. I am committed and strive to lead the dedicated team at Templeton House to provide the very best person-centred care with dignity, respect and compassion to ensure the residents have the best quality of life. I have a passion for elderly and dementia care and take pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment for residents, relatives and visitors.

Tracy qualified as a nurse in 2009 and has worked in care homes her entire career, starting as a newly qualified nurse to deputy manager.
Tracy has plentiful experience in the care of the elderly and dementia care. Tracy is a naturally caring person, which she believes is an important value to have. As deputy manager at Templeton House, Tracy aims to ensure that residents’ lives are lived to the fullest, that they are cared for the way they deserve and that staff families are supported.

Charlie has been a chef for over 43 years with experience working in a variety of hotels, restaurants and offshore. Charlie has been at Templeton House now for 2 years and thoroughly enjoys his job creating delicious meals for the residents.

Charlie has been a chef for over 43 years with experience working in a variety of hotels, restaurants and offshore. Charlie has been at Templeton House now for 2 years and thoroughly enjoys his job creating delicious meals for the residents.

Angela joined Templeton House almost 3 years ago, initially as a care assistant and has quickly progressed through the ranks into a team leader role. Angela enjoys working at Templeton House because of the positive attitude of the team and how this reflects in the care that the wonderful residents receive. She loves that there are always lots of activities for the residents, which she and the team are happy to join in with, and the residents teach her a lot along the way.

Kelly joined our Templeton House in 2022 as a team leader to work within the residential unit. Kelly has since trained in dementia care and is now our dementia champion. Kelly has a fantastic understanding of dementia and guides our team.

Eric qualified in 2016 as a nurse in Ghana. He joined Templeton in July 2022 to become a staff nurse in the Kintyre Suite. Eric’s choice to become a nurse was because of an accident he had when he was a young boy. During a stay in the hospital, the love and care he got from the nurses while in made him want to be able to offer that same care and compassion that he received to others.

Morag joined Templeton House in November 2020 and really enjoys her job, taking pride in what she does every day. Morag loves that Templeton House is a happy home with lovely residents and a team.

James is the maintenance operative at Templeton House, and my job is to keep the building's fabrics, fittings and equipment in good working order and condition. Before coming to Templeton House, James worked in several different job roles in care home settings over the last 5 years. James is a painter and decorator in trade, and loves that he can continue to use his skills in his current role. James loves working here and getting to know and spending time with all the residents.

Adele’s hairdressing career started 40 years ago when leaving school. She then went on to own her own salon until starting her family. When her son started school, Adele returned to education and gained a Level 2 and 3 in Social and Residential Care and an HNC in Social Care. This then led Adele on to work in various roles within the care sector for over 25 years, and she has now returned to hairdressing within Templeton House. This role allows Adele to use all her skills and knowledge gained to ensure the residents in Templeton House have a holistic experience when visiting the salon.
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