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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...
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 enjoy meals with fellow residents, or family and friends.
The dedicated and professional care team at Balcarres likes to learn about each resident’s hobbies and interests to design a comprehensive activity programme, supporting those living in the home to enjoy the things they love most. From building relationships with neighbours in local community groups and schools, to arranging sightseeing trips in the local area, at Balcarres, residents are encouraged to take an active role in the Broughty Ferry community.
From Care Assistants to Wellbeing Coordinators and Chefs, each and every member of the professional care team is there to offer the highest quality support to every resident and their loved ones. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the care sector, the Home Manager leads the team to ensure residents are supported to lead their best lives at Balcarres.
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
Contact Balcarres Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Balcarres Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
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)
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.
My friend has been a resident in Balcarres for about 3 years and each time I visit I am made to feel very welcomed by the staff and always receive a cheery hello and a nice pot of tea. My friend is extremely happy at Balcarres.
My friend has been a resident in Balcarres for about 3 years and each time I visit I am made to feel very welcomed by the staff and always receive a cheery hello and a nice pot of tea. My friend is extremely happy at Balcarres.
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Balcarres Care Home is a very friendly home and as far as I can see is very well run. The staff also seem to have many suggestions and are forward thinking. One of the better homes I have visited.
Balcarres Care Home is a very friendly home and as far as I can see is very well run. The staff also seem to have many suggestions and are forward thinking. One of the better homes I have visited.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
On visiting, first approaches, very impressive. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very efficient. Ambience all over very good. Impressions- a very well run home.
On visiting, first approaches, very impressive. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very efficient. Ambience all over very good. Impressions- a very well run home.
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Lovely care home, bright and colourful surroundings, beautifully kept gardens, staff very attentive and nothing too much trouble. We are always made to feel very welcome by all staff at any time day and night.
The management made the transition to the home very easy and comfortable ...seeing to...
Lovely care home, bright and colourful surroundings, beautifully kept gardens, staff very attentive and nothing too much trouble. We are always made to feel very welcome by all staff at any time day and night.
The management made the transition to the home very easy and comfortable ...seeing to all needs, very reassuring.Two staff in particular, made the stay enjoyable with their patience and understanding.
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Lots of activities and days out. Spotless dining room. Good food.
Lots of activities and days out. Spotless dining room. Good food.
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Came to view with regards to a family member taking residence. Very impressed with staff and establishment. Lovely care home in all aspects. Staff are very informative and welcoming. Second to none. Rooms great size and comfortable. Security good. Menu great choice. Very clean.
Came to view with regards to a family member taking residence. Very impressed with staff and establishment. Lovely care home in all aspects. Staff are very informative and welcoming. Second to none. Rooms great size and comfortable. Security good. Menu great choice. Very clean.
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Our resident is very well cared for and since her hip operations has been encouraged by staff with her walking. There have been no problems with her recovery. She is always happy when we visit her and seems to fit in well with everyone and the staff all like her.
Our resident is very well cared for and since her hip operations has been encouraged by staff with her walking. There have been no problems with her recovery. She is always happy when we visit her and seems to fit in well with everyone and the staff all like her.
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Well polished and I walk every day in the beautiful grounds. The staff give me anything I want, especially the boss lady.
Well polished and I walk every day in the beautiful grounds. The staff give me anything I want, especially the boss lady.
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You get the feeling of laughter when you come into the home. Lovely staff.
You get the feeling of laughter when you come into the home. Lovely staff.
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I love the manager. Gorgeous beautiful home. Staff could not be better.
I love the manager. Gorgeous beautiful home. Staff could not be better.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience of our home and will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
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)
Bed Vacancies
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News (7) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Balcarres Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Balcarres Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
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