
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.
It was my mum's 91st birthday, and the staff went out of their way to make it a lovely day for Mum, and I thought they should be recognised for this.
How wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad your dear mum had a special birthday. We'll be sure to pass this on to our hardworking staff.
My husband was transferred from the local hospital to Pitlochry Care Home a week ago. I wasn't allowed to visit as the 14 day quarantine was on. However, when I pointed out that this rule had been changed on 8th September I was allowed to visit which reassured both me and my husband. Very good care.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Good to hear you got your visit with your husband.
The care my mother-in-law received was always of a very high standard, with plenty of staff on call and available for any assistance necessary. She was always treated with dignity and respect and staff took the trouble to get to know her as a person and could chat to her about family when we were unable to visit. There always seemed to be a good range of activities available even if she did not always want to take part, and often we were encouraged to join in when visiting which made us all feel part of an extended family. The meals always looked appetising with a choice of traditional and more adventurous cuisine. The facilities were always well maintained and cleaned to a high standard.
Thank you for your very kind review. We will certainly pass this on to our hardworking care home team.
All the staff are good, no comment about anything, just keep up to good work, Thank you for everything.
You are so welcome and many thanks for taking the time to review us.
The staff were great, reassured me that not only would my grandad be safe, but that I would be safe when visiting.
They were very good in terms of cleanliness and the Covid test ran smoothly.
I wouldn’t hesitate to back again. The member of staff at the reception was lovely really makes visiting the home great and my wee girl loves to see her.
That's so lovely to hear. Thank you for taking the time to review us!
Balhousie Pitlochry Care Home staff went above and beyond in the ways they provided for our relative over the eight years they were resident. They are to be commended for the care at all times and especially over our relative’s final days and for the sensitive and considerate way in which they helped the family visit during this sad time. Our family are extremely grateful to all staff involved.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Our Pitlochry team will be really glad to read this.
The staff were caring and friendly.
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
In Mum's last days they made sure she was comfortable and not in any distress.
Can't fault them at all.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and we're sorry for your mum's passing. We will pass this on to our hardworking team.
I commend the home in the work they have done during this covid pandemic keeping those in their care safe. If there has been a problem I have found they have dealt with it. The home is clean and tidy and there is a caring atmosphere with most of the staff. The only area needing to be addressed is the food. Often the puddings are inedible due to still being frozen, This could easily be addressed. My friend has capacity and this should be acknowledged.
Thank you for taking the time to send us a review, we really appreciate it. We will take on board your comments and pass them on to our kitchen staff. Many thanks again for your commendation.
During the two years, my husband has been a resident in Pitlochry they have the most wonderful staff and management to be in charge. The cleanliness is superb, food and laundry the same. Because my husband has been so happy (most of the time with dementia taking over) it has elevated my worry about him and helped during Covid. I know he is being very well cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review. It will mean a lot to our hardworking team to read this.
To date, I am very satisfied with the care provided. The care and empathy of the staff who I feel have done a wonderful job during the Covid problem.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. The team at Pitlochry will be delighted to read this.
During this most difficult time, all the staff within the Pitlochry Care Home have worked tremendously dealing with all residents and families in keeping everyone safe and relatives well-informed revisits and testing.
Thank you for reviewing Balhousie Pitlochry. We're so glad to get your feedback and your words of support for our hardworking staff.
I have found all the staff helpful and caring. The fees are quite high but the care is first-rate overall. The person I visit came from another care home and seems much more settled in the present one. It has been a strain coping with lockdown restrictions but the home has been very informative and the precautions were necessary. All in all, a favourable review!
Thank you for taking the time to review Balhousie Pitlochry. We're happy to hear that your loved one is settled at the home.
Residents looked after in a clean, caring environment. The staff have continued to provide 24-hour care in a satisfactory manner throughout a very difficult year. The activities coordinator has been amazing, providing activities throughout lockdown, engaging with family and friends through social media.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're very proud of how staff keep our residents engaged and active, and happy to hear you're being kept in touch with regularly.
2) They display kindness and respect to my parents.
3) They use a variety of activities to keep my parents well occupied, especially Mother, who has dementia but who always enjoyed music. The staff regularly entertain the residents with music shows and singalongs which I can see my mother really enjoys.
4) I can see she enjoys the music and dancing sessions because the activities co-ordinator videos the activities and uploads them for viewing by relatives and friends.
5) My father is particularly complimentary of the food, especially breakfast.
One negative and that is that I think the staff could do a better job of dealing with laundry and making sure that the correct laundry is returned to the correct resident. This may have improved recently but it was an issue 12 months ago.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It's great to hear that your parents are well entertained and occupied. We will pass on your comments about the laundry and look into it.
On admission to Balhousie I was very ill, could not walk, eat, drink etc without the care from the staff. I'm now back home feeling so much better, so thank you.
Everything and everyone contributes to the caring, friendly family atmosphere at Balhousie. The care, compassion and good humour shown by staff, the cleanliness of rooms and clothing. The lovely meals, the activities and the administration. Nurse in charge always advised us of any medical changes. My Mother in Law could not have received better care anywhere else Thank you all at Balhousie Pitlochry.
An excellent place - everyone was very caring and helpful. I left feeling so much better than when I arrived.
I can personally say that I was very happy with the care my aunt received at Balhousie Pitlochry. I cannot thank the whole team for all you did for my relative. They always kept us updated when there were changes in our aunt's health. Their assistant manager was always there if we needed to speak and always made us feel a peace of mind when we have worries. I cannot recommend this home highly enough and there care for Dementia patients.
Balhousie House in Pitlochry seems to have its residents' health and emotional well-being as absolute priority.
I felt that my mother's temporary stay was tailor-made for her and helped her to convalesce and regain her independence.
The manager and staff were incredibly intuitive about my mum's needs and very patient in their care.
There was always a member of staff popping their head in for a chat with my mum and as a visitor, who could sometimes only visit at odd times as I live nearly 200 miles away, I was always made to feel very welcome too.
A happy and safe place.
My mother has just transferred to Balhousie Pitlochry Care Home from another home as she needed a more secure environment. Everyone made the move easy and calm. All the staff are helpful and friendly and there is always someone on hand to help. The family are very happy that she is safe, secure and well looked after.
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
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Meet the Team (1)

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