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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 is a very welcoming place. It is the perfect environment for elderly residents. The staff is very helpful and caring. The management keeps you up to date with the personal welfare of your loved one. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home to anyone.
Braehill stand out because they provide a warm and caring environment for all residents. Each resident is treated as an individual and with dignity and respect at all times. They work hard to provide entertainment throughout the day and there is always a happy atmosphere. The residents' welfare appears to be their primary focus. The carers are very skilled and experienced, they are patient and supportive of residents and their families.
I find the staff at Braehill Lodge from the cleaners right up to the manageress. Very caring in all that they do for my husband. They keep me informed in everything that's they do for him in keeping him as comfortable as possible.
I have been extremely happy with the care given to my mother in the time she has been in Braehill. The staff are always cheerful and ready to help. Meals are always varied and enjoyed. Surroundings are clean and comfortable. There's always varied entertainment.
This is a lovely 'home' environment, with sufficient facilities to keep people reasonably well occupied.
Also good ensuite facilities for showering. Bathrooms are spotless too.
The decor is always being improved to keep the home looking right and keeping its look and feel of a country house. Prices recently increased but it's still good value for money.
My father has been a resident for circa 8 months and I have been delighted with the care provided thus far. Staff very friendly and interact in a very caring manner with residents.
Lots of laughter and generally a friendly/happy environment. The premises is very homely, cleaned to a high standard and I would have no hesitation in recommending Braehill Lodge to other families.
Our mum has recently had a stroke and is back at her care home, Braehill Lodge. We are extremely happy with the care our mum has been given. The staff can't do enough for her.
There is a warm environment and the residents are treated as individuals with respect and compassion. My mother recently passed away and the end of life care was exceptional.
They looked after us too during her final days. They were kind, compassionate and respectful, making her final days peaceful and comfortable and we commend the team of wonderful staff.
Homely 'feel', pleasant surroundings. Garden, parking, excellent along with the caring staff. Visiting activities staff transport available. Catering excellent and good size private room which is bright. Well managed, no hesitation in recommending this home.
The entertainment team endeavour to engage residents in activities.
This is a good home with good staff. My mum is bed bound but happy.
Just feel at times there is a bit of a staff shortage.
My husband and family have no worries and are very grateful for all the help and attention my husband gets from all the girls and knowing he is safe gives the family peace of mind.
They are attentive and caring.
I'm so glad my mum was able to benefit from their excellent care.
The home itself is cosy and welcoming and the garden is lovely to sit in.
Sadly, I have just lost my Mother who resided in Braehill for over 4 years. She was very ill latterly and was treated with the utmost respect and compassion by all members of staff. Cannot praise the staff highly enough. Braehill was a very welcoming place for family members and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. My whole families thanks to everybody who cared for my Mum and you are all very special people.
My brother has been a resident for more than three years and as his condition deteriorated the care has been adjusted accordingly. His quality of life is very poor and it is difficult to see what could be done to improve but the staff keep him comfortable and relatively pain-free.
Our parent's room is bright, comfortable and well cared for. The grounds are attractive and offer a good opportunity for 'fresh air' during fair weather and summer months. We are very happy with the care given.
It was with trepidation I agreed to my mother going into a care home. I need not have worried, Braehill is just like a small hotel. All her needs are catered for and all the staff are loving and kind.
Mum went into respite care in November, this turned into full-time care in December. Mum and social services chose Braehill Lodge and I and mum cannot be happier with the care she receives. Having served in the RAF for 28 years and living in Norfolk I can sleep easy at night as I know she is in a good environment and a happy caring one. I phone each week and always get a quick answer and they know where mum is and pass her the phone and we have a chat. I have visited twice and can't praise all the staff for the excellent care but you can.
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.
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