Pitkerro Care Centre, a highly-rated nursing home in the north of Dundee, provides comprehensive residential, nursing, and specialised dementia care in a warm, welcoming setting overlooking Finlathen Park. The home offers tailored support for a diverse range of complex health needs, including Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and Huntington’s disease, as well as a diverse set of memory care requirements.
Pitkerro maintains an excellent reputation for...
Pitkerro Care Centre, a highly-rated nursing home in the north of Dundee, provides comprehensive residential, nursing, and specialised dementia care in a warm, welcoming setting overlooking Finlathen Park. The home offers tailored support for a diverse range of complex health needs, including Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and Huntington’s disease, as well as a diverse set of memory care requirements.
Pitkerro maintains an excellent reputation for its lively and varied programme of activities, which is considered second to none by residents’ families. The care team focuses on making life anything but dull, with popular activities including themed parties, bread-making sessions, silent discos, and inter-generational work with local nurseries such as the Bairns Group. The atmosphere prioritises fun, engagement, and community involvement, with regular outings and use this huge secure gardens and walks in neighbouring Finlathen park.
In the warmer months the large rear garden gets regular and enthusiastic use. The garden is of a scale unusual for care homes, it recently received a new pond for the ducks that residents hatched, and it fits comfortably. In the summer months BBQs are a regular event as well as various fairs. Its well stocked with parasols and garden furniture.
Accommodation consists of single, en-suite rooms within four distinct units, including a dedicated EMI unit for complex dementia. Pitkerro operates with a holistic ethos, ensuring that personalised care is delivered with kindness, dignity, and a strong emphasis on independence and personal fulfilment.
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Care Provided by Pitkerro Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
Older Person Care
Dementia
Mental Health Condition
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment
Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
Permanent Care
Respite Care
Care Types Provided
Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care
For a maximum of 70 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Moderate Dementia
Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Palliative / End of Life Care
COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Convalescent Care
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
Own Furniture if required
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
Smoking not permitted
Close to Local shops
Near Public Transport
Minibus or other transport
Lift
Wheelchair Access
Gardens
Residents Kitchenette
Phone Point in own room
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Type of care
Permanent
Respite
Nursing Care
£1,500 - £1,600
£1,600 - £1,700
Nursing Dementia Care
£1,500 - £1,600
£1,600 - £1,700
Fees are based on a needs assessment of the individual coming into the Home.
* For a Premium Room add £50 to the above prices.
**The above prices are based on Direct Debit billing. Any other method of payment will attract a further 2% administration charge.
***Prices are subject to change to reflect a change in your individual care needs and dependency level. We will provide 28 days advance notice of any price change due to a change in your care needs.
****Prices are also subject to annual uplifts to reflect rising cost of care; e.g. staffing, food, utilities etc... We will always provide 28 days’ notice in advance of any price change due to rising costs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pitkerro Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pitkerro Care Centre 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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Pitkerro Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.759) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pitkerro Care Centre has 97 reviews.
Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Excellent care and attention from staff and management. Happy environment. My father is very happy with the medical attention he receives, staff are very attentive to his needs, always a pleasure to visit him. I am always made very welcome. Staff always take time to keep me updated towards his...
Excellent care and attention from staff and management. Happy environment. My father is very happy with the medical attention he receives, staff are very attentive to his needs, always a pleasure to visit him. I am always made very welcome. Staff always take time to keep me updated towards his progress.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much for taking time from your busy schedule to review us. As a home, we are open to all suggestions that you may have to help us with improvement. Please feel free to see me for any concerns. We also appreciate the contributions you make to the home.
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Review from Yvonne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Very helpful and provide excellent care for my mother. All staff very friendly. Would recommend any friends to look into any family they may wish to put into care.
Very helpful and provide excellent care for my mother. All staff very friendly. Would recommend any friends to look into any family they may wish to put into care.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you for taking time to review us. We also appreciate your support please do not hesitate to see me when there are concerns.
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Review from Beryl M (Niece of Resident) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My family are happy with care which is being provided. My Aunt is well looked after and is always giving good compliments to the staff.
My family are happy with care which is being provided. My Aunt is well looked after and is always giving good compliments to the staff.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you for reviewing us and please do not hesitate to see me should there be any concerns.
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Review from Catherine C (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Staff are kept busy, run off their feet but manage.
Staff are kept busy, run off their feet but manage.
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Review from M A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My mum is very well looked after in Pitkerro Care Centre. Staff are sensitive to her requirements in respecting her medical condition and let her lead her daily routine. She has a lovely room with wet room within and also a nice lounge/dining area which she uses.
My mum is very well looked after in Pitkerro Care Centre. Staff are sensitive to her requirements in respecting her medical condition and let her lead her daily routine. She has a lovely room with wet room within and also a nice lounge/dining area which she uses.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much for taking time to review us. We really appreciate your support and as always said please do not hesitate to see me for any concerns. Thanks again.
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Review from B G (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My mum has been a resident of Pitkerro Care Centre since May 2017. She has settled well and I am happy with her care. The staff are lovely and always treat her with dignity and respect. Any issues I have raised have been addressed and dealt with promptly and I have always been kept fully informed.
My mum has been a resident of Pitkerro Care Centre since May 2017. She has settled well and I am happy with her care. The staff are lovely and always treat her with dignity and respect. Any issues I have raised have been addressed and dealt with promptly and I have always been kept fully informed.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much for reviewing us we appreciate your contribution to the home. As always, the home still holds an open door policy, and you are still welcome for any concerns that may arise.
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Review from G W (Son of Resident) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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I am happy with the care my parents receive at Pitkerro. The staff are friendly and diligent. The place is kept very clean and the food is of a nutritious nature. The management are helpful and courteous. I would recommend this home to anyone.
I am happy with the care my parents receive at Pitkerro. The staff are friendly and diligent. The place is kept very clean and the food is of a nutritious nature. The management are helpful and courteous. I would recommend this home to anyone.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you for reviewing us, we so grateful for your support. As a home, we are open to suggestion to help us to continue moving forward. Once again thank you
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Review from Matilda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My mum has just gone in to Pitkerro Care Centre. She has settled in really well as the staff have gone out of their way to make her feel very welcome and is being given excellent care. As her daughter I feel very happy to leave her in the care home after I have been to visit her.
My mum has just gone in to Pitkerro Care Centre. She has settled in really well as the staff have gone out of their way to make her feel very welcome and is being given excellent care. As her daughter I feel very happy to leave her in the care home after I have been to visit her.
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Review from Rona M (Friend of Resident) published on 24 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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I feel there isn't enough going on to stimulate the resident's minds or body. TV on, not loud enough to hear and music playing from another source at the same time. Never seems to be enough staff for the residents that are in the sitting room, where most of them are during the day and where most of...
I feel there isn't enough going on to stimulate the resident's minds or body. TV on, not loud enough to hear and music playing from another source at the same time. Never seems to be enough staff for the residents that are in the sitting room, where most of them are during the day and where most of them are sleeping due to no stimulation and being dehydrated most of the time.
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Review from Linda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Website•
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As a family we find our mother's care to be excellent. The staff are very patient and knowledgeable of all the resident's needs.
Any questions that we may have are always addressed immediately and we have no concerns leaving our mother in their care.
As a family we find our mother's care to be excellent. The staff are very patient and knowledgeable of all the resident's needs.
Any questions that we may have are always addressed immediately and we have no concerns leaving our mother in their care.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much, Linda, for taking your precious time to review us. As I have always said please feel free to see me if there are any concerns. As a home we happy to hear from you and we will work hand in hand with you to ensure that we make Pitkerro a home and not just a place to live in.
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Review from I M (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Pros - Really good home, very happy, good care.
Cons - Clothing tends to go missing (often) having renewed my mum's slippers 4 times!
Pros - Really good home, very happy, good care.
Cons - Clothing tends to go missing (often) having renewed my mum's slippers 4 times!
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Ian, I am very sorry to hear about the missing slippers. Please come and speak to me so that we can arrange to reimburse you for these. Our staff do try very hard to avoid clothing going missing, but it can be difficult at times when clothes aren’t labelled.
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Review from June R (Wife of Resident) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Management and staff have always been on hand to answer questions and help my husband when needed. He has had excellent care and is treated with dignity at all times. This has been a great help to me at this stressful time. Thank you.
Management and staff have always been on hand to answer questions and help my husband when needed. He has had excellent care and is treated with dignity at all times. This has been a great help to me at this stressful time. Thank you.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you June for reviewing us and again. I would like to urge you to let me know where you have concerns.
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Review from M R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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The home is bright and reasonably modern. Mum's room is south facing which makes it nice and bright and cheery. The room is a nice size with en-suite shower room and special adjustable bed. The staff are very caring and usually upbeat.
I feel mum is much safer in the home than she was in her own...
The home is bright and reasonably modern. Mum's room is south facing which makes it nice and bright and cheery. The room is a nice size with en-suite shower room and special adjustable bed. The staff are very caring and usually upbeat. I feel mum is much safer in the home than she was in her own house with carers coming in each day.
I like that the unit mum is in has just 11 residents rooms with lounge etc. So it is a small number who live together within the larger home of a total amount of about 75 residents.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much for reviewing our service. we really appreciate and value that you took the time to complete the questionnaire.
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Review from Angie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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What a welcoming care home, my father has been in for over a week now and they have been so caring towards him. Beautiful inside and the staff are great, the care home manager is a true gem. A well-organised home and the care they provide is outstanding. Thank you so much.
What a welcoming care home, my father has been in for over a week now and they have been so caring towards him. Beautiful inside and the staff are great, the care home manager is a true gem. A well-organised home and the care they provide is outstanding. Thank you so much.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you for sending such kind words and Thank you for taking the time to complement our service, we certainly appreciate hearing them. Your positive feedback allows us to know our efforts are appreciated and we are pleased that you’re happy with dad's placement.
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Review from Eileen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Mum has settled very well into Pitkerro care home. Staff have been very kind and attentive.
Mum has settled very well into Pitkerro care home. Staff have been very kind and attentive.
↩Reply from chima banda, home manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much for your review and the home continues to have an open door policy and are welcome to discuss anything that would help us continue to provide the best standard of care.
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Review from Patricia R (Friend of Resident) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website•
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Very impressed to see residents are so well cared for. Having visited many nursing homes, it is such a relief to know that the people we know and love are well cared for. The care and attention shows from the minute you walk in the door. Would recommend to anyone looking for care for a relative.
Very impressed to see residents are so well cared for. Having visited many nursing homes, it is such a relief to know that the people we know and love are well cared for. The care and attention shows from the minute you walk in the door. Would recommend to anyone looking for care for a relative.
↩Reply from Prisca Katsande, Business Administrator at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you so much for your kind words, we strive as a team to make our home a happy home for all.
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Review from Sandra (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2016 Submitted via Website•
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Pitkerro nursing home is a big bright modern home with 70 single room all with en suite shower rooms. The client rooms are also bigger than some other nursing homes. The home has a very friendly and welcoming environment. The management and staff are friendly and professional and were always...
Pitkerro nursing home is a big bright modern home with 70 single room all with en suite shower rooms. The client rooms are also bigger than some other nursing homes. The home has a very friendly and welcoming environment. The management and staff are friendly and professional and were always willing to help mum and us adapt to this new situation, for all of us.
The staff showed compassionate care to our mum at all times. we were actively encouraged to make mums room individual and as homely as we wished. The staff appeared happy and caring at work and this transferred to mum who settled in very well and quickly, to our relief. Mum felt safe and secure in these new and strange surroundings and this was down to the staff. The staff were brilliant with mum and also us and for this I would like to thank them.
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Review from Jacqueline (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2016 Submitted via Website•
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At Pitkerro we found our mother received a high standard of care, staff were all excellent, very skilled and caring in their roles, which gave us peace of mind that Mum was being so well looked after. I would highly recommend this home, the environment, facilities are excellent and more importantly...
At Pitkerro we found our mother received a high standard of care, staff were all excellent, very skilled and caring in their roles, which gave us peace of mind that Mum was being so well looked after. I would highly recommend this home, the environment, facilities are excellent and more importantly all the staff are a credit to the to caring profession.
↩Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Thank you very much for your kind words, we truly appreciate positive feedback and strive towards delivering the best service that we can.
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Review from Joyce U (Wife of Resident) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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The staff have shown nothing but kindness and understanding particularly to my husband but also to the rest of us as a family. He can be a bit difficult sometimes but the staff and management are brilliant with him. the home is clean and bright, his room is the same and being able to personalise it...
The staff have shown nothing but kindness and understanding particularly to my husband but also to the rest of us as a family. He can be a bit difficult sometimes but the staff and management are brilliant with him. the home is clean and bright, his room is the same and being able to personalise it for him makes such a difference. The staff are very friendly and approachable and will do their best to sort any problems we may have. All in all very happy with everything.
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Review from J C (Sister of Resident) published on 23 March 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Never had any problems.
Never had any problems.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 22 May 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good
(4)
How good is our leadership?
Good
(4)
How good is our staff team?
Very Good
(5)
How good is our setting?
Adequate
(3)
How well is care and support planned?
Very Good
(5)
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Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 16 September 2026
1 en-suite rooms private pay
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Lynsey RobbieJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2022
I am a registered general nurse and throughout my career I have been fortunate to care for some wonderful people both in the hospital setting and the...
I am a registered general nurse and throughout my career I have been fortunate to care for some wonderful people both in the hospital setting and the private sector. I have progressed professionally throughout my career and have vast experience as a home manager. My focus is on delivering high standards of care for all, and to create a warm homely and inviting environment.
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