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The home provides care for 24 residents in single en-suite bedrooms with level access showers. The home has a beautiful sensory garden with outstanding views over Carnoustie and beyond for residents to enjoy.
At Braehill Lodge, a friendly team of dedicated staff offer a range of care and support including...
Care Provided by Braehill Lodge
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
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The weekly free personal care element of £248.70 will be deducted from the fee rate if eligible.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Braehill Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Braehill Lodge 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
Owner
- Braehill Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andrew Chalmers-Gall (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
Braehill Lodge Reviews (39)
Braehill Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.475) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braehill Lodge has 39 reviews.
The home has such a lovely homely feel. The staff really know the residents, caring for them with real personal touches eg non alcoholic beer for the footie.
The new activity manager is scheduling lots of fun activities for everyone. My mum who visits my dad regularly also has a lot of health issues and they make her feel so welcome and make sure she's ok as well. They really care for everyone.
I live a few hundred miles away and it's so reassuring to know my dad is safe, happy and cared for with respect and dignity. Thank you so so much for making my dad feel welcome and happy and safe in his new home. You're all amazing!
Braehill Staff Team
My mum wa admitted to Braehills a few weeks ago. She had had a fall at home where she then went into hospital for observation where she then seemed to suffer from delerium plus other cognitive challenges. This meant she needed full time care. Since arriving at the home my mum has received excellent care. The staff are extremely caring and always cheerful. They have been extremely accommodating in allowing us to make mums room feel more like home. She is eating much better than she was at home. The food is freshly prepared and mum always has a choice. As a family we are reassured that she is getting her medicine regularly as at home she was forgetting to take it at times. 10 days ago mum took a turn and was non responsive for a while. Staff went above and beyond to look after mum but we also felt that the staff not only cared for mum but provided care and support to the whole family, even making sure we all had something to eat. Overall an excellent service
Thank you from all the team at Braehill Lodge.
Andrew
I am very impressed with the care home and all of the staff. They are all very polite and caring. They take a genuine interest in all of the residents and treat them like individuals. The effort that goes in to treating each person with the dignity and respect is obvious and constantly on show. I feel happy and content knowing that granny it looked after well and that all of the staff know her personally and understand her individual needs, likes and dislikes. There is always somthing for her do get involved with and as a person with special dietary requirements I have been very impressed with the dedication to make her feel included in the daily menus and any snacks or special tea parties etc there have always been options available. The management staff are excellent at communicating with my self and the family giving updates and and relevant information regularly and immediately when required. As a family we are very impressed with the care home and would definitely recommend it.
Thanks
Andrew
Staff are very attentive and caring.
Staff/patient ratios are excellent.
Daily activities that are catered towards the residents abilities which is great.
Early days yet, only been in Braehill lodge for 4 weeks but so far all good.
Thanks for your kind word. I will pass this onto the team. Thanks Andrew
Recent positive & increased level of care and attention has resulted in a dramatic, wonderful change in my friend who is now able to laugh & interact with me and staff. Previous months in 2025 were negative sad & very dull. At 101 years old I am amazed at this change and applaud staff for their marvelous efforts in creating this ethos. Well done & thank you.
Thanks for your kind review from the Braehill Team
Braehill has just come out of a serious investigation and in my opinion deserves a gold medal. The atmosphere in home is very upbeat which cascades through to the residents. More importantly an activity programme is in place and e mailed each month so we can plan visits around activity programs. It is great to see residents actually participating and being encouraged. The staff are also escorting residents outside for some much needed fresh air and sunshine. A new food menu has been created and daily menu placed on tables to remind residents of their choice! The new manager Andrew has come in with a wealth of knowledge and from my observations, the staff seem to be very upbeat, positive and engaging.
Thank you for you kind words - I will pass this onto the team
The staff have been excellent and so patient helping her settle in. They are a very caring and jovial team- at all levels ; nothing is too much trouble.
They have put our mind at rest, and we are welcome to visit any time . Today they had a wonderful Afternoon Tea for the residents with the best china out ..it looked fabulous ! Many thanks.
Thank you for you kind words - I will pass this onto the team
My aunt and uncle have been in Braehill for almost 18 months. We are seeing big improvements in personal care, activities on offer, staff engagement and management and leadership which we are sure will continue. Food and drink choices have been on-going issue however, we are hopeful that the new menu starting next week will change that. The involvement of bath residents and family members has increased and that brings comfort in knowing that our thoughts/worries are listened to resulting in maore individual care. We look forward to this enhanced care continuing to be built upon development.
Thank you for your kind review from the staff at Braehill Lodge Care Home
My father-in-law has been a resident since August 2025. I find the staff all very friendly. They know us and we have got to know them well. All know Bill is very well and attend to his needs. The carehome is clean, tidy & well maintained. Food choices are excellent also & tea/coffee always on the go. Care is excellent. We have no complaints. Management in Braehill are excellent too! Keep up the good work.
Thank You for your kind reply. I will pass this on to the Braehill Lodge Team.
My feelings of appreciation of the care team has grown over the period of my Dad's stay, as I am warmly welcomed by all who I come into contact with during visits, and I see first hand the care provided.
All staff already understand his needs & preferences and they often tell me how much they enjoy their interactions with him and they love his character.
Thank You for your kind review, I will pass this on to the Braehill Lodge Team.
My concern is that my mother does not get enough physical activity. It seems there is a staff shortage and therefore difficult to find someone to accompany her round the garden. She can still walk using her frame and ideally I would like her to get outside for a stroll at least 15 minutes a day, weather permitting.
Thank you for taking the time to submit an honest review , please be assured i am currently working on the concerns that you have raised.
Strong management team. Good communication with staff, take pride in their work. Easy to speak to. Always given a good welcome. Family have total confidence in the care given. They are also supporting the family. They give us peace of mind. They provided the best care for our relative on a daily basis. Making them comfortable, safe and not ignored. Also seeing ton their personal and medical care. Treated with dignity. The rooms are clean. Laundry is kept up to date. Meals are sufficient. The garden is easy to access and move around. Various activities are held throughout the year. Overall we as a family are very satisfied with Braehill Lodge.
I am so impressed by the care, dedication and kindness shown by all the staff to residents and families. There is a welcoming, homely atmosphere, and staff have gone above and beyond their remit for my mum many times.
I am relieved that he is comfortable and happy, as is the rest of the family. He is 93 years old.
All staff understand the needs and care required for each resident. A warm welcome is always given to relatives. They are excellent at keeping me informed of any changes in care requirements. All staff are well trained, organised and provide a high quality of care in a happy and warm environment.
Braehill Lodge is clean and well maintained. The home has a friendly and warm atmosphere. The room my sister is in is bright, clean and well kept. It is plenty big enough for her. I have found all the staff to be helpful and caring. The senior carers are always available to listen to and act on any concerns. All staff members always greet you and speak to the residents with respect and warmth. There are a variety of activities on offer and my sister has enjoyed everything she has participated in. She particularly enjoyed going out on the Trishaws along the seafront and having an ice cream. Inside activities appear to be as fully inclusive as possible. Other family members who often phone always get to speak to her and when they recently visited commented on how pleased they are that she has settled in well and is happy to join in with things. I am happy to recommend Braehill Lodge as an excellent care home option.
We cannot thank the manager and all her staff enough for the comfort they showed to all the family.
Braehill Lodge has been and is a wonderful place for my parents to enjoy at this late stage in their lives. The staff treat them like one of their own. The rooms are bright, clean and fresh. My parents always look well-groomed, clean and happy. I've never had to complain, as my relationship with any staff has always been open and friendly. A wee gem!
Very caring and friendly staff, who work well as a team and create a family-type atmosphere in this small residential home. The home is modern, clean and tidy, creating a cosy and friendly home for residents. The management are involved, approachable and communicate very well with the resident's families and visitors. A wonderful little residential home, in a lovely setting.
Extremely happy with the care given to mum who passed away a couple of weeks ago. She was in Braehill Lodge since July 2020 and she was well cared for in extremely challenging times. She had dementia and I think went downhill pretty rapidly through no fault of the care home. The pandemic was a big cause of this.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 11 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- 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?Adequate
(3)
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026Residential care
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 01 Apr 2022Recipient: Braehill Lodge
- 25 Sep 2019Recipient: Braehill Lodge
- 16 Nov 2018Recipient: Braehill Lodge
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Meet the Team (1)

Andrew is the new manager of Braehill Lodge Care Home joined the company in February 2026 with a wealth of experience in the care home sector, working at national and local levels.
Frequently Asked Questions about Braehill Lodge
What types of Care is Braehill Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Braehill Lodge have?
There are 24 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Braehill Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Braehill Lodge to the centre of Carnoustie?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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