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Monkbarns Care Home

14 Monkbarns Drive, Arbroath, Angus DD11 2DS
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During my mother's 6 years in Monkbarns, I found the staff on the ground very helpful.Sheona S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Monkbarns Care Home, Arbroath
Monkbarns Care Home, Arbroath
Monkbarns Care Home, Arbroath

Monkbarns Care Home, Arbroath, is an extremely impressive and popular, purpose built (2012) care home offering spectacular sea views across its beautiful gardens. The home is very convenient for local shops, and the harbour area.

The close proximity of Monkbarns Home to the town centre, with a variety of places of interest, places of worship and local shopping, enables residents to remain part of their community.

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Care Provided by Monkbarns Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 67 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £2,179From £2,179
Nursing CareFrom £2,179From £2,179

PLEASE NOTE: fee would be from £1918 if you are entitled to FREE Personal Care Funding.

These fees are for guidance only and based on a standard room. Room prices can vary depending on where the room is located within the Home.

Your weekly fee will be confirmed after a pre-admission assessment. This helps us to get to know you and fully understand your individual care needs, so we can be certain we’re providing all the care you need.

Please get in touch.

We’d love to chat over your specific needs, answer your questions, show you around, and help you find the best care for you.

Contact Monkbarns Care Home 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

  • BCG
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Rachel Molyneux(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (63)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)

Monkbarns Care Home Reviews (33)

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9.2

Monkbarns Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.160) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkbarns Care Home has 33 reviews.

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Review from A L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are all friendly and they go above and beyond. They are always cheery when I visit. The place is spotless and they take food care of my mother-in-law. I have peace of mind that she's cared for.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Monkbarns Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so glad to hear you have peace of mind.

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Review from R J (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have nothing but praise for anyone that can work with the residents in care homes. I am very satisfied with the care my mum receives and the friendliness and dedication of the staff.

My mum is very well looked after and appears to be happy with the care she receives.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Monkbarns Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We agree that it takes a special person to work in care. Really happy to hear that your mum is happy and that you are too.

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Review from Eileen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mum was looked after extremely well at all times. I was always kept informed of her health if there were any changes. The staff were extremely professional both with my mum and any visitors she had. The staff always had a smile on their faces and nothing was too much trouble. Made my mum's last few weeks very happy for her and for the family.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Monkbarns Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. Our hard-working staff will very much appreciate this.

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Review from Evelyn M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mother has been a resident since February 2020. Staff are all excellent. Cannot praise them enough. Kept informed all the time. I visit every week, and the staff are always welcoming.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Monkbarns Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, that's so lovely to hear. We'll be sure to pass this on to our hardworking team at Monkbarns.

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Review from Morag K (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mum moved into the care home just before lockdown. While recognising the COVID-19 situation has brought significant challenges for everyone, I know from personal experience of interaction and communication with staff, and feedback from my mum and sister, the staff have worked hard to keep all the residents safe and virus free while ensuring relatives were kept up to date and informed about the management of COVID-19. Also, very importantly, they reported on the effect this was having on my mum’s physical and mental health. In the absence of family being able to be present, I have seen how the staff have really helped my mum to settle into Monkbarns Care Home at a very difficult time. I have every confidence the staff have my mums’ best interests at heart and treat her with dignity and respect. My mum talks fondly of the staff and I too, have personally found them to be both professional and friendly.

Thank you all for the care and kindness you show to residents and family.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Monkbarns Care Home

Dear Morag, thank you so much for your kind words. Our staff work very hard to give residents and relatives all the support they need, physically and emotionally. It will be heartwarming for them to read this. Many thanks again.

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Review from B F (Son of Resident) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very pleased with the care and support provided for my mum. The staff go the extra length there, care and activities. They have a lot of fun with her.

Reply from Gillian Drummond, Brand and Communications Manager at Monkbarns Care Home

Thanks so much for your lovely review. It's great to hear that your mum is having fun as well as being well cared for.

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Review from Sheona S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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During my mother's 6 years in Monkbarns, I found the staff on the ground very helpful. They kept me notified of anything that concerned my mum as I did not live locally. They were very approachable and always happy in their work (although at times appeared very short of staff). Activities were available on a regular basis which a lot of residents enjoyed.

Reply from Gail Melville, Marketing Executive at Monkbarns Care Home

Thank you for your feedback Sheona, this is very helpful in helping us identify areas of improvement. We will be sure to pass your comments onto management at Monkbarns and our operations team.

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Review from Jayne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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Over the last few months, I have seen a lot of my dad's own personality return, I put this down to the excellent care given by the Monkbarns team. When I visit, I am so happy to see how my father is looked after. He has such a good relationship with all the staff, the caring attention he receives from this dedicated team is second to none. My father has always been a sociable, active person and because this has been taken on board dad's overall health has improved. Dad takes part in many activities and enjoys the regular entertainment sessions. He seems to be so happy and more contented. The visits with our dog go down a treat with residents and staff.

I am always kept up to date and informed of dad's health. The staff have taken the time to get to know my dad as a whole and not just as someone with dementia, which shows that this home is very much person-centred with the staff having residents care a priority. I would recommend Monkbarns to others with relatives in need of residential care.

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Review from Bryan B (Husband of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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An excellent care home where my wife resided until her passing away. Wonderful staff, good service, very helpful, a perfect choice. Would recommend it to anyone considering, well worth a visit. I still return on a regular visit with my assistant dog Oscar who has been trained to help people with dementia and I am always welcome by the excellent home manager, who is a caring devoted person to her job and has a well-run care home.

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Review from Shirley W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Website
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I just wanted to say what a fantastic job the manager and all her staff did for my mother in law when she was a resident. This lady is the interim manager at the moment. We as a family feel it would be extremely silly if Balhousie didn't employ her as their full-time manager. This lady has a wonderful way with residents, families and also the staff that work alongside her.

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Review from Brian Y (Son of Resident) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has been a resident of Monkbarns Care Home since late July 2015 until early January 2017 when she passed away. In mine and my family's opinion, the care she received was excellent and a big thank you to the management and all the staff for making mum's last 1 and half years as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The home is in a good setting with lovely views across the sea. They held many parties with film and music which was always well attended. A big thanks to the staff who go mum back on her feet again and walking when the hospital said she would always need to be in a wheelchair.

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Review from William M (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident of Monkbarns for almost two years the staff treated mum like one of their own family till she sadly passed away. The care mum received was second to none by every member of staff from the manager down to the domestics until her last and final day.

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Review from E L S (Friend of Resident) published on 26 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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As an elder of church in Carnoustie I have visited most of the homes around. I also have an aunt in one in B Ferry. I am impressed by this one-there is usually something to do - residents are awake, chatty etc- not asleep in front of the TV as in others!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 03 December 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?
    Adequate

    (3)

  • How well is care and support planned?
    Adequate

    (3)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.View Latest Report

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News (28) & Events (0)

News
  • 19 Jun 2026

    The excitement is building! World Cup fever has truly taken hold across our homes, with residents getting stuck into the spirit in all sorts of wonderful ways, from crafting bunting...

  • 06 May 2026

    One of Scotland’s leading care home providers, BCG, is celebrating one of its very special nurses, after she has been recognised as the very best in the country – winning...

  • 25 Mar 2026

    Many BCG care homes hosted marvellous St Patrick’s Day events for their residents yesterday. Everyone came together to enjoy an afternoon of music, laughter and Irish-themed fun. At Lisden care...

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

  • 20 Nov 2024Recipient: BCG
  • 27 Jun 2024Recipient: BCG
  • 24 Nov 2023Recipient: BCG

Meet the Team (1)

Rachel Molyneux
Rachel MolyneuxJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2025

Rachel has over 23 years’ experience in Health and Social Care, 20 years of which have been in managing registered care homes and supported living services.

She is highly qualified in Health and Social Complex Care and Leadership for Adults’ Residential Management, managing multiple services, including homes and respite facilities, describing herself as a champion of person-centred care.

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