
I have never experienced such amazing genuine care.Debbie R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent staff. Kind, friendly and professional - all grades. Facilities homely, clean and warm.S M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Run by professional, highly dedicated management and staff who were always kind and caringD H(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I have never experienced such amazing genuine care.Debbie R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent staff. Kind, friendly and professional - all grades. Facilities homely, clean and warm.S M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Run by professional, highly dedicated management and staff who were always kind and caringD H(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Tigh Na Muirn Care Home, nestled within the serene seaside town of Monifieth, seamlessly marries the elegance of tradition with the conveniences of modern living. As you step through its doors, you’ll find a warm embrace of time-honoured charm. Yet, this isn’t a mere relic of the past; it’s a place where superior standards prevail supported by the latest technology.
The guest rooms, thoughtfully designed, offer a choice: all are en-suite...
Care Provided by Tigh-Na-Muirn Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 59 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Full details will be discussed on an individual basis. We have several categories of room, with varying fee levels depending on size and location of the room.
Contact Tigh-Na-Muirn 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
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Rachel Westwater (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Tigh-Na-Muirn Care Home Reviews (39)
Tigh-Na-Muirn Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tigh-Na-Muirn Care Home has 39 reviews.
14 weeks later he couldn't walk was in XL clothes, was sick all the time, his body was a mess with sores and blisters, he was being given food he wasn't allowed to eat, I could go on.
Once admitted to the care home. Within a week he was sitting watching TV in his room, attending the weekly entertainment sessions they have on for the residents, and he was eating the special food that was made for him.
Forward to today 21st June and he is now into xxl clothes, he can walk, he has stopped being sick, there is not a sign of a sore or blister on his body and his skin is smooth.
He is on a programme of care to improve his medical conditions and is seen regularly by doctors and nurses.
A 100% brilliant place.
When my father arrived less than a month ago he was 6.5 stone and had numerous bed sores. He is unable to do anything for himself but the staff have been lovely and are taking such good care of him. He is eating more than he has for months. the bed sores are clearing and he is more alert. The difference is fantastic.
Mum’s time in Tigh-Na-Muirn was pleasant and it was made brighter due to the friendship, kindness, and care that she received not only from the care staff and management team but also from the kitchen staff, laundry staff, housekeeping/maintenance staff and activities team while staying at there.
My father came to Tigh-Na-Muirn after 2 previous care homes in the area. I have never experienced such amazing genuine care. The way every member of staff have been with both myself and my family have been amazing. Kind, corteous, mannerable and just generally caring. I can never thank you all enough. The communication I receive on my father's doctors visit and updates on him during difficult days are just outstanding. I want to shout from the rooftps just how outstanding this care home is and how truly invested the staff are in the care they provide.
Run by professional, highly dedicated management and staff who were always kind and caring, shown to not only the residents but to the family too.
The whole family were comforted and reassured they both received an excellent level of care according to their individual needs and were treated very respectfully and sensitively.
The family were all well informed and updated of any changes and concerns, and treated so very sensitively when it came to the end of their respective lives.
The home itself is clean and the accommodation space is very comfortable.
The communication from the care home was very thorough, and if we had any concerns, observations, or questions, they were quickly answered.
The entertainment and social events organised by the staff were very good too, and there was always some activity happening.
After the initial settling-in period, my Mother was happy and content in the home, and that was so important to us.
I would happily recommend Tigh-Na-Muirn to anyone who is making a difficult decision on how to provide the best care to a loved one.
My parents stayed for two weeks of respite care. In retrospect, they must have been really quite tired, because when we took them home they were so much more relaxed and content.
The surroundings are lovely, but it was the staff that made it special.
Tigh-Na-Muirn aspires to be a premium product and mostly achieves this. Without doubt, the accommodation is more like a hotel than a care home. With my relatively small experience with care facilities, Tigh-Na-Muirn is top end and that should be expected given the price point.
She was unsettled, to begin with but the staff dealt with this in such a compassionate way, never getting frustrated with her and treating her like a human being, not an inconvenience.
She was always happy when we went to visit, always included in whatever activities were going on. Left in peace in her room if that is what she wanted, but always checked on.
She made new friends with the other residents and essentially had a new chapter in her life.
Although more expensive than some of the other care homes, I would say it is worth it if you can.
Mum had a lovely garden room with French doors, beautiful spacious room and bathroom.
I would highly recommend Tigh-na-Muirn. Great care, stimulation, wonderful caring staff, a loving care home.
The food is delicious and varied although I, personally, think it is too much. Special diets are meticulously catered for and again nothing is too much trouble.
The standard of cleanliness is high and there are constant checks on individual aspects of housekeeping.
Care is available 24 hours for any of one's needs and obtained by means of a buzzer. The general atmosphere is a happy one.
The security arrangements are of a very high standard.
Activities are provided for varying levels of ability and can be provided on request.
I have lived here for almost a year and have been very satisfied as has been my family.
As I live almost 500 miles from Monifieth, it was particularly reassuring to know that Mum was in good hands there on a day-to-day basis, with such friendly staff seeing to her immediate needs and keeping her company. I spoke with Mum daily and there was always helpful staff available to assist with any queries I might have.
Every time I visited Mum, I was impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere created by the management and staff. Tigh-Na-Muirn was, for us, an excellent choice for Mum’s new home when was no longer able to live independently.
My father-in-law needed respite care at very short notice and the staff were amazing at helping us to get him into a safe space. They have answered our (many) questions and given us lots of options for going forward. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and it feels like they genuinely care for the residents. My father-in-law is happy and content there. He has engaged in some of the activities and particularly looks forward to dancing.
This has put our minds at rest, particularly as we don’t live locally. It’s also comforting to know that my mother-in-law can visit when she likes and can have lunch with her husband.
It’s a lovely care home and while we’re not sure how things will go for my father-in-law moving forward, we’re very pleased that there was the opportunity for him to stay when he needed it.
We were not disappointed. My mother-in-law had care tailored to her needs and as she became increasingly frail her care was adapted accordingly. Staff always went above and beyond, were kind and caring at all times, the manager was appropriately in touch and we always felt well informed and included in any decisions taken.
It is a nice clean friendly environment with good personal space as well as attractive interactive public spaces, making visiting pleasant.
I was recommended the home by friends, and will equally pass on our satisfaction to friends and anyone who may ask.
Mum has settled now and the staff continue to be exceptional. They always have a smile and a greeting. They send us reassuring emails, often with a cheery picture attached.
Unfortunately, my mother's dementia was quite advanced by the time she secured a room and she was not able to fully enjoy the full extent of what was on offer, but the family were able to rest easy knowing she was receiving excellent care around the clock.
A fantastic home. Great staff, nothing is too much bother, peace of mind when I went home that Mum was being looked after. The home is beautiful, decor and cleanliness are 5-star, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this home as a safe place for a loved one.
My father and his family were so pleased with the care and kindness shown at TNM. The food was also excellent and my father met the chef every week who kindly discussed and took his order for the week. The food was cooked on-site and was plentiful. There were varied activities, particularly in the summer months. My father enjoyed the live music which was weekly also.
The staff go above and beyond their supportive and caring role for my dad. They communicate regularly with me and my siblings and always put his health needs first. I’ve worked in care homes over the years and would highly recommend TNM as a place of comfort and safety with lots of activities for residents. They also demonstrate excellent dementia knowledge and support and listen to your views and suggestions.
The care provided by all staff was exemplary. Our mum's every need was attended to: health, care, social. As a family, any views we had were listened to and promptly acted upon. The accommodation was very comfortable and uplifting. The meals and snacks were top-class. Staff went out of their way to make birthdays and other special occasions lovely. When our mum was dying the care was second to none.
A very caring and considerate team at TNM, providing high standards of care and treating residents with dignity and respect. Seeing a loved one in care can be very difficult, but the team genuinely seem to care about the well-being of residents and do their level best to keep a positive atmosphere around the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 May 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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News (47) & Events (0)
- 24 Aug 2026
Staying active is an important part of life at Tigh-Na-Muirn, and we have recently introduced a weekly exercise class with Daniel. Daniel has been working with our residents on exercises...
- 24 Aug 2026
We all had a fantastic time at our Hoedown-themed summer party, which brought residents, families, friends and staff together for a fun-filled afternoon at Tigh-Na-Muirn. One of the highlights of...
- 22 Jul 2026
Residents were delighted to welcome the team from Eden Garden, who brought along a wonderful selection of friendly animals for everyone to meet. There were rabbits, guinea pigs, a tortoise...
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