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Balcarres Care Home

64 Albany Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus DD5 1NW
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Balcarres Care Home, Dundee

Balcarres Care Home, situated in the popular seaside town of Broughty Ferry, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential and residential dementia care.

The catering team at Balcarres understands the nutritional needs of older people and creates delicious meals to ensure a lovely dining experience for all residents and visitors. The home offers a wide range of popular dining areas that provide a welcoming space to... 

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Care Provided by Balcarres 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 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,391From £1,530
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,391From £1,530

Contact Balcarres 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're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Tours

Onsite Tours of Balcarres Care HomeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)If you are looking for a care home for yourself, or a loved one, we would be delighted to welcome you to meet our Home Manager and kind care team for a show around our friendly home. Our onsite tours give you the opportunity to gain an insight into daily life in our home.
Remote Tours of Balcarres Care HomeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)We can often offer a personalised viewing electronically via video link. Our virtual tours will give you the opportunity to meet our Home Manager and kind care team, while gaining an insight into daily life in our friendly home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Mimi Popa (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 63+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (31)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)

Balcarres Care Home Reviews (110)

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Balcarres Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Balcarres Care Home has 110 reviews.

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Review from Lynn P (Niece of Resident) published on 16 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Angela L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from David M (Grandson of Resident) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from David C (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Mj Y (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from L L (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from J G (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from R G (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Kelly B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Angus G (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from L L (Grandson of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A K (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A M (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from K S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Ann P (Sister of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from T B (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from G H (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from I F (Relative of Resident) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 29 January 2026
  • How well do we support people's wellbeing?
    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)

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

Bed Vacancies

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News (7) & Events (0)

News
  • 19 Sep 2025

    HC-One Scotland’s Balcarres Care Home, in Brought Ferry, Dundee, is proud to celebrate the heartwarming friendship of two remarkable residents, Jemima (Mina) Kearnan and Aileen Gibbs, whose bond has become...

  • 04 Jun 2025

    HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...

  • 20 Nov 2024

    HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...

Upcoming Events

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Awards / Recognitions (17)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Balcarres Care Home
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One

Accreditations

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balcarres Care Home

How much does Balcarres Care Home cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,391 for residential care (respite from £1,530) and from £1,391 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,530). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.

What types of Care is Balcarres Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Balcarres Care Home have?

There are 31 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Balcarres Care Home?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Balcarres Care Home to the centre of Dundee?

3.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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