
My Mother in Law could not have received better care anywhere elseIsabel S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



My Mother in Law could not have received better care anywhere elseIsabel S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



Pitlochry Care Home is a tasteful, modern development, with a team of qualified and professional carers who are committed to providing care of the highest standard. The home is well-resourced and equipped to support that objective.
Pitlochry Home has a unique interior design that is often compared to that of a modern hotel, being bright and attractive, as well as spacious - and therefore ideal for the provision of efficient and...
Care Provided by Pitlochry Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
PLEASE NOTE: fee would be from £1995 if you are entitled to FREE Personal and Nursing Care Funding.
These fees are for guidance only and based on a standard room. Room prices can vary depending on where the room is located within the Home.
Your weekly fee will be confirmed after a pre-admission assessment. This helps us to get to know you and fully understand your individual care needs, so we can be certain we’re providing all the care you need.
We’d love to chat over your specific needs, answer your questions, show you around, and help you find the best care for you.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pitlochry Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pitlochry 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 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- BCG
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andrew Jackson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Pitlochry Care Home Reviews (66)
Pitlochry Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.719) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pitlochry Care Home has 66 reviews.
I am very happy with the care home I have only been going for a week but I am happy with the care of my partner and all the staff I have met are dedicated to there work and very helpful there is nomore I can say except thank you to all.
Thank you so much for your review. It means so much for us and our homes' teams to hear how you have met with support and dedication in your first week visiting the home, to give you the peace of mind you would want at this time. We'll be sure to pass on your words to our Pitlochry Team. Thank you once again.
Very happy with the home. Staff are excellent. Shyrley been well cared for, she is very happy and content.
Thank you kindly for sending in this excellent review for Pitlochry. Five stars in every category - fantastic stuff! The team will be so pleased to hear how happy you are with their high standard of care and that your sister is right at home. Thanks again.
Dad has been in Balhousie Pitlochry since Dec 2025. After an initial period, which was quite unsettled, Dad has settled very well into his new home. Personally I only have absolute praise for all the staff that are here at Balhousie Pitlochry. Everyone is very welcoming and good with Dad. The staff keep me full informed of what has been happening with Dad's day and if anything has happened that I need to know about. Dad is well looked after and I am completely happy with all aspects of Dad's care.
Thank you for taking the time to review Pitlochry care home. We're so glad to hear that your dad has settled in so well, that you feel fully informed at all times and that you're happy with his care overall. Thanks again for your kind words, the team will be delighted.
I would have no worries about recommending this care home to others, it has given the family great peace of mind to know that Mum is well looked after.
Thank you very much for taking the time to prepare and send in this excellent review - five stars in every category! It's great to hear that the team have been able to make you at ease by catering to all of your mum's needs. They'll be very happy to read this!
I can't speak highly enough about the staff who are caring, attentive and very competent. They all know my dad and his particular needs and are very kind & patient with him.
Manager Andrew, Svetlana and Shona are always available if we have any questions.
It's a small unit with nice rooms and very clean, the garden is nice in summer. It's calm and quiet and there are activities for residents who are able.
We'd had live-in carers and tried another care home before this one and Pitlochry Care Home has been great both for my dad who seems settled and happy and for us as we can visit him when we want and know that he's looked after when we're not there.
I visit every week and am always warmly welcomed by staff, I'm impressed with how well they do their jobs. Highly recommend.
Thank you for sending in such a superb recommendation for Pitlochry. It's a real pleasure to hear how well your dad has settled in and how highly you rate the efforts of the whole team. We'll be sure to pass on this excellent feedback. Thanks again.
My friend has been in Pitlochry from February 2025. I visit the home 3 times a week, I feel welcome and comfortable. Staff are kind, well-trained and know very well residents. Home is clean and food is very tasty.
Thank you for taking time to prepare and send in this excellent appraisal of Pitlochry. Five stars in every department, wonderful! it's great to hear that you feel welcomed and comfortable during your visits and that you see the efforts of the team so clearly. They'll be delighted to have your feedback. Thanks again.
My dad has been a resident in Balhousie for 2 years now. He went in with my mum and recently my mum passed away. I would honestly say the staff went above and beyond in their caring for us as a family, but especially for my dad. My dad was struggling with the loss and the staff were able to help him through his grief. I am very grateful to all the staff in supporting my dad. My dad is smiling again. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to send in this heartfelt review of Pitlochry care home. It will mean a great deal to the team to know that they've been such a support and source of comfort both to your family and your dad. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments. Thanks again.
Nice big room with a lovely woodland view and large shower room .
We've been kept very well informed about mums care and reassured that she's in the safest place to meet her needs .
Thank you all for your hard work.
Thank you for taking the time to share this excellent review for Pitlochry. It's great to hear how comfortable your mum is finding her new home, that she's enjoying the social aspect of life there and that you can take heart she's in the safest of hands. The team will be delighted to read your comments. Thanks again.
Our dad has been in Pitlochry care home since the end of April and we are so pleased that he has settled so quickly. He is happy with his room and feels comfortable in his environment. The staff are very attentive and nothing seems too much trouble. The staff have also been so kind to us as a family and if there are any issues they try to sort things out without any fuss. We now have peace of mind that Dad is in a caring, safe environment.
Thank you for sending in this great review of Pitlochry. It's heartening to hear how well your dad has settled in and how comfortable he is here. It's also good to know that the team's efforts are giving your family peace of mind too. The team will be so pleased to read your comments. Thanks again.
A truly brilliant care home in the heart of Pitlochry. My mother has been a permanent resident in BCG Pitlochry since January 2025. My mother has dementia and other health issues which made me decide, that BCG Pitlochry was the best option for mother's long term care. The level of care my mother receives in the care home, from the wonderful and dedicated staff, is outstanding. The staff go above and beyond for all the residents in their care. It gives me peace of mind, knowing my mother is in safe hands at all times. As a family member too, I can feel how homely and welcoming the staff are during my visits. Always engaging with the residents, family and other visitors puts everyone at ease. The staff are a massive credit to BCG. From management, especially Svetlana, whom is amazing in her role as Deputy Manager, Shona does a great job in her role as administrator, to the fantastic nurses, care assistants, cleaners, kitchen staff etc. Thank you all for taking care of my mother!
Thank you very much for posting this wonderful appraisal of Pitlochry! It's great to hear that you have complete peace of kind that your mother is in the best of care and that you've seen what the team can do with your own eyes. They'll be so happy to read this. Thanks again.
Sadly my husband had poor care in Balhousie, Pitlochry. He was not looked after well on frequent occasions. His medication was not supervised resulting in missed doses. He was on end of life care and was left slumped in a normal lounge chair for 5 hours when he had a chest infection and damage to his skin. The same thing happened two days in a row. He was in tears when l went in. Hot soup was spilled on him. He did not have dementia and was not a difficult patient. His catheter bag was emptied in front of a female visitor. He and his bed were left covered in food when l had asked for him to have assistance with meals. Nobody had cleaned him up even though his plates had been removed. He was not offered his toothbrush. His hair wasn't brushed. He never had a shower. He was left lying in his own excrement. I went to the Care Inspectorate and they have upheld my complaints. My husband died in February. Some of the staff are nice and do the best they can but it was a heartbreaking time.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry for the loss of your husband and deeply saddened to read of your experience at what must have been a very difficult and emotional time for you.
We were surprised to read your review as during your husband's stay we met several times to...
I'm kept update with Dad's welfare, as well as all the activities he's getting involved in, always keeping my mind at ease.
No one wants to think of their loved ones in a care home, but often it is the only option. I feel so fortunate that Dad is in Pitlochry, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to write and send in this wonderful review of Pitlochry. It's great to hear your dad feels so settled and that you've seen all the care and attention that goes into the home up close. The team will appreciate all of your superb feedback. Thanks again!
We now have peace of mind that our mum is in a warm, caring environment. The care and attention that Mum receives is of the highest standard. We are extremely grateful to the lovely staff.
Thank you for posting in this excellent review of Pitlochry care home. It means a great deal to know that the team are able to give you the peace of mind you need and you've seen up close how the home provides a high standard of care. They'll be really happy to hear this.
I live overseas and was anxious about whether my mum was being well cared for in her new environment. I flew home to see for myself and needn't have worried. The staff were warm and caring, and without exception they seemed enthusiastic and happy to be there. Mum settled in very quickly, visits were always welcome, and nothing was too much trouble. All staff members knew Mum and reassured me about how well she had settled in. I can't thank the team enough for the care they give.
Sincere thanks for sending in this lovely review. It's heartening that you've seen first hand how quickly your mum settled in at Pitlochry and that the team are collectively able to give you peace of mind. They'll be really pleased to read this.
I found the staff very helpful and considerate. I thought the food was good. The variety of food was good. I had a lovely room looking out over a woodland. I saw lots of wildlife, which I really enjoyed. I also liked the privacy of my room and own toilet and shower. I thought it was brilliant when I got my hair washed, cut and blow-dried.
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Pitlochry, It's wonderful to have this feedback directly from a resident. It's heartening to know you enjoyed every aspect of your care. The team will be so happy to see this. Thanks again.
The staff have been wonderful, kind and caring.
Thank you for taking the time to send in this excellent review of Pitlochry. It's wonderful to hear directly from a resident that you're awarding the home full marks in every department. The hardworking team will be so pleased to hear this.
Everyone has been very helpful and kind to Marion. The care she has been given has been very good, and I have been kept informed of all aspects of Marion's, my sister's, care.
Thank you for taking the time to send in this excellent review of BCG Pitlochry. It's great to hear that you have complete faith in all aspects of your sister's care. We'll pass this feedback onto the hardworking team, they'll be so pleased to hear it. Thanks again.
We moved our mother here when she needed a higher level of care. It's a lovely place, she's well looked after and the staff are warm and caring. We're always made to feel welcome here. I have every confidence that she's in the best place.
Thank you for taking the time to send in this excellent review. It's great to hear that you've found your mother's best home at Pitlochry. This will mean so much to our hardworking team.
My family and I have recently concluded our long-term involvement with Pitlochry Care Home for both my parents. Throughout this period the staff have consistently demonstrated exceptional helpfulness and understanding. We were always kept informed of any issues and their support was invaluable. We are very fortunate to have such a care home in our area.
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful appraisal of BCG Pitlochry. It means a great deal that you trusted us with your parents' care and that you saw up close how dedicated the entire team is. They'll be really pleased to read this. Thanks again.
My aunt was cared for a Balhousie for 7 years. During that time the key nurse in charge never changed and she provided me with welfare updates regularly. My aunt lived happily here and I cannot fault the level of her care. Her passing came peacefully and with dignity. I have no hesitation in recommending Balhousie Pitlochry to anyone wanting a happy and secure environment for their loved one.
Sincere condolences on your aunt's passing. Thank you for taking the time to review BCG Pitlochry; it means a great deal to have your valuable feedback. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to the hardworking team, they will be touched to read this.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 30 September 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (32) & Events (0)
- 19 Jun 2026
Our Pitlochry residents thoroughly enjoyed their latest visit from the children of Logierait Nursery, a heartwarming tradition that continues to bring joy to the home. Activities Coordinator, Meredith, shared: “Logierait...
- 19 Jun 2026
The excitement is building! World Cup fever has truly taken hold across our homes, with residents getting stuck into the spirit in all sorts of wonderful ways, from crafting bunting...
- 20 May 2026
Residents from Pitlochry care home were treated to a memorable day out last week as they visited Blair Drummond Safari Park, making the most of a fun-filled outing packed with...
There are no upcoming events for Pitlochry Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 21 Nov 2025Recipient: Pitlochry Care Home
- 20 Nov 2024Recipient: BCG
- 27 Jun 2024Recipient: BCG
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Pitlochry Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Andrew has taken the reins of our Pitlochry care home as Home Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pitlochry Care Home
What types of Care is Pitlochry Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Pitlochry Care Home have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Pitlochry Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Pitlochry Care Home to the centre of Pitlochry?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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