Pitkerro Care Centre

146 Pitkerro Road, Dundee DD4 8ER
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1175 – £1275
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1400 – £1500

Fees are based on a needs assessment of the individual coming into the Home

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Pitkerro Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Pitkerro Care Centre to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Pitkerro Care Centre to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Lyndsey Robbie (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Parking

  • There is an on-site car park

Pitkerro Care Centre Reviews (89)

9.8

Pitkerro Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pitkerro Care Centre has 89 reviews.

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Review from Dorothy J (Resident) published on 20 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am happy enough in the home. The carers are all very helpful and attentive. My only concern is that there are a lot of times when new or temporary staff are not so experienced in handling me.
Reply from Chima Banda, Home Manager at Pitkerro Care Centre
Dorothy, thank you so much for your kind comments and lovely praise for the staff! I am very pleased to hear that you are happy at Pitkerro and we love having you here!

While we do make every…read more
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Review from J G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran has developed very well since coming to the home.
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Review from M M (Sister of Resident) published on 18 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother is happy with the care and very appreciative with the help he gets from all the staff.
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Review from Thomas M (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with her care and support from the staff and my mum seems happy.
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Review from Graham P (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I think my mother is well looked after and all the staff, when asked know how my mother is doing. Very satisfied with the level of care and attention my mother receives.
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Review from Ronald B (Husband of Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When arriving at Pitkerro Care Centre, you notice the building has a fresh look, in a pleasant setting. Entering the building you are made welcome by the staff and the area is clean and tidy with visitors and contractors signing in book. Entering the area where the residents are, you are met by the
person in charge or by any of the carers if they can help you with a very pleasant manner and cheerfully. The area (lounge and dining room) was clean and tidy with a nice smell. I found my wife's bedroom tidy and clean with nice heat. When you leave the staff and carers ask if everything was alright. Finally security for all door codes. Perfect.
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Review from Shirley T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our dad is well looked after. He is fed well. The staff are always polite and friendly.
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Review from Hazel W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Pitkerro is a very modern home with a friendly environment. Most of the staff genuinely care about the residents and are hard working and interested about the care of individuals. The food is reasonable. Some chefs are better than others. The domestic staff are very good, the home doesn't smell (which
it shouldn't if people are doing their job properly) and the decor is ok. Some things could do with being renewed e.g. carpets, curtains and fresh paint. On the whole, we are quite satisfied with the home for our Mum, if we have any issues the staff are very approachable and will listen to what we say.
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Review from Alfred R (Husband of Resident) published on 7 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During my visits I am quite happy with the care!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.810)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10 for Pitkerro Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.810 for Pitkerro Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.81
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pitkerro Care Centre is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

Lynsey

Lynsey Robbie

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 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 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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