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Balcarres Care Home

64 Albany Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus DD5 1NW
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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.

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 (9.971) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Balcarres Care Home has 110 reviews.

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Review from A M (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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This home deserves 10 out of 10. Amazing throughout and staff.

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Review from James O (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Care staff are always friendly and helpful.

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Review from J M (Resident / Service User) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like staying here.

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Review from L D (Resident / Service User) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy staying here - staff very kind and helpful.

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Review from M S (Resident / Service User) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I enjoy living here and the staff make it very easy for me.

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Review from D P (Friend of Resident) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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On all our visits we have found the care home to be noticeably clean and the staff have always been courteous and helpful. The lady we visit, who is 93 years old, is very well looked after and she looks better now than she has for years. From what we have seen of the meals/menus they are always interesting and appetising and delivered on time with all the help needed for the old lady. Her room is always tidy and homely.

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Review from Evelyn (Sister of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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No complaints - happy with the care.

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Review from Aaron S (Friend of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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I have been visiting my friend for many years now and can say that it’s the best home that I have ever visited the staff are so helpful and kind. My friend made the right decision in moving here.

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Review from A M (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Uncle has been at this home for 3 1/2 years. Although he doesn't want to be in any care home, this one has been ideal for him. He enjoys his interaction with the staff and they make his day. He doesn't have dementia so doesn't interact with the other residents. The staff are very caring and genuinely compassionate. The management ensure a high standard of facilities.

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Review from S F (Son of Resident) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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As all families know, it is a huge decision to have a loved one become a resident in a care home. We have no regrets at all having decided that Balcarres is the place for Dad. Everything about the home is wonderful and he is looked after so well. Staff are always welcoming and will bend over backwards to see to Dad's needs. They deserve all the praise they get.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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After over seven years of dad being here, we always find he is being well looked after. Staff are caring and professional and give great palliative care, making dad as comfortable as possible.

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Review from N L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Balcarres staff always go out of their way to ensure the best welfare of their residents. My gran has received excellent care and whenever we visit she appears to be happy and well looked after. The staff are always chatty and friendly and her room is clean and tidy, whatever time of the day we visit. Highly recommended and excellent peace of mind for families with family there.

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Review from Emiliya B (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I went to see my friend at lunchtime. Greetings from all members of the staff made me welcome every time. I was offered food and drink to share with my friend. She was kept clean and looked after with care, attention to every aspect of her physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Room was clean, tidied, secured. The quality care is present in the food they serve, in the support they offer and in the atmosphere around.

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Review from T M (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everything is perfect.

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Review from Linda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I recommend this care home as my mother was here for 8 years and reached her 100th Birthday with a full day of celebrations. The staff are very good and the facilities are excellent. I fully recommend this care home.

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Review from Alex T (Friend of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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A wonderful example of a care for people in need. Extremely well run home with excellent facilities to make the residents stay an enjoyable one. The staff are first class and the whole place is very positive with a happy feeling environment.

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Review from Alice P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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Every time I've visited my grandmother, I've been so impressed by the care provided by the staff at Balcarres - they are so patient and caring and nothing is too much trouble. They really go the extra mile. She couldn't have been in better hands. Thank you for the work that you do Balcarres!

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Review from David (Son of Resident) published on 9 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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My mother was cared for in this home for the last four years and eight months of her life, dying here just after her 101st birthday. My wife and/or I visited her two or three times a week when we were at home and were always favourably impressed at the patience and kindness of all of the staff. My mother selected this care home when she felt she was unable to care for herself, and she never had any regrets. I do not believe she would have received better care anywhere.

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Review from Katie S (Friend of Resident) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our good friend is a resident at Balcarres Care Home and we are always overwhelmed by the patience and kindness shown to the residents.
You always leave your loved one assured that they are receiving an excellent level of care.
The home itself is well situated and a very relaxing environment for the residents.
Really couldn't ask for much more.

Thank you for the kindness and care you provide to our friend, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Jackie L (Friend of Resident) published on 25 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff who greeted us were fantastic and let us go to a quiet area to talk.
My friend was very relaxed here and they catered for her every need.

I felt much better leaving after the visit to know she was in such caring hands.

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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

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News (12) & Events (0)

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  • 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...

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Awards / Recognitions (17)

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

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