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Montrose is a newly-built 50-bedded home, which has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a very high standard.
Residents have a choice of single or single en-suite bedrooms, all of which may be personalised.
Montrose offers a choice of lounges, a splendid dining room and fully equipped...
Care Provided by Montrose Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Montrose Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Montrose 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
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Russell Sharp(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Montrose Care Home Reviews (79)
Montrose Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montrose Care Home has 79 reviews.
My dad had Alzheimer's and lived in Montrose Care Home for over 19 months, until April 2024. I saw a lot of homes before choosing Montrose. It has a warm, lively atmosphere and the building is very clean and well-laid out with good facilities and lovely touches. My dad received extremely good care from the Montrose staff and from the daily 1:1 carers brought in from an external agency. Everyone was very capable, attentive to my dad's health and personal care needs, gentle, respectful and thoughtful. They also had fun, shared jokes with him and encouraged him to participate in activities and outings. When we visited, the carers were considerate, giving us space and being supportive and kind to us. The staff in every role - those on reception, those who cleaned, did laundry, cooked, and more - did so much. Having our dad in a care home was very hard for us emotionally but, knowing that he had such wonderful people caring for him, made it much easier. We cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad that we were able to provide the care your dad needed in Montrose. It's always nice to hear how engaged the team are with our residents and their families and the impact this has on them. Hopefully knowing how well Dad was looked after is of comfort to you all now.
I found the staff friendly and helpful. The setting up the home was lovely and the rooms cosy and well equipped. My mother appreciated the en suite bathroom and the chats with the staff.
Friendly helpful staff from management, carers to cleaners. Always had a smile and kind word to say about my mother. The room was nice, good view and accessible WC facilities. Regular cleaning of the room. Regularly fed on exercised. Enjoyed the film night.
We are happy about the positive experience you and your mother had from Montrose
My mother was here for 3 months, needing care as she has Alzheimer’s. It was the worst time of our lives. She was so unhappy that she became suicidal, and the resulting one-to-one care left us with a bill of £35,000 for 3 months. She then became dangerously ill, resulting in a hospital stay of one month. We could not allow her to return to Montrose House. She is now in a nursing home and is settled and happy. We cannot recommend Montrose House to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry that you feel you have had a poor experience at Montrose Care Home. Your Mother was a much-loved resident and we are delighted that she has settled well into a Nursing Home that can meet her complex needs. The Local Government...
She is now much happier and healthier since coming to live at Montrose.
Wonderful fine dine evening. Delicious food and fabulous service from the team.
Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear the positive feedback regarding your Aunt and your experience, this feedback will be shared with the team.
The care and support provided by Montrose Care Home are superb. Welcoming and friendly staff who are all willing to help. Fantastic entertainment programme. Always activities to engage in. Very happy with the service provided. A quick hoover under the bed wouldn't go a miss.
Thank you for leaving us a review, we love to hear feedback as we use this to share with the team to continue making improvements throughout the home.
My stepmother was only at this home for a short time before she died but were highly satisfied with the standard of care she received. I visited on several occasions at different times of the day and evening. At all times, staff were welcoming and were also engaged with the residents and trying to stimulate them in various ways. The home was clean, attractive and well-kept.
Your kind feedback is appreciated and will be shared with the team at Montrose.
My cousin has only been in this home for a month, but seems very happy and has put on weight. The facilities and activities seem to be excellent. We, as a family, found our time at the home a good experience, we found the staff very helpful and kind.
Thank you for your positive recognition on behalf of all at Montrose.
It was our first visit and we were warmly welcomed and taken to a nicely decorated lounge, offered refreshments - which was very welcome after a long drive. We were given a tour of the building - the garden is very pleasant (raised beds might be nice for residents to garden). The cinema was fantastic. The home was very nicely decorated, especially with exposed walls covered in wallpaper. The staff were professional but friendly.
Thank you for your leaving such a kind review of our home.Your feedback will be shared with the team.
This is the second time that my father has been in this care home for respite and on both occasions, we have been impressed by the way in which my father has been treated by all at the home. My father is extremely pleased with the service he received and would definitely return when the need next arises.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Montrose, Watford to anyone and many thanks again for the way you treated my father.
Well done and keep up the great work you are doing there!
Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing him in the future.
My mother spent a weekend here recently she stayed a few times before and although due to her dementia she doesn't remember anyone, everyone remembers her! I can go away and know she is in the best possible care! It really is a home from home for her and I know she enjoys her time at Montrose Care Home/ The staff are all lovely and welcoming, and they are extremely careful about PPE which is so important.
Quality of care very good. Includes day trips etc. Staff are very professional etc. Very good COVID care.
I came into Montrose in January from hospital expecting to stay for 2 weeks but ended up staying for 6 weeks. My stay has been excellent, the staff are all helpful, cheerful, sympathetic, nothing is too much trouble and will help anytime night or day. The home is so clean, food is excellent with choices. The entertainment was varied and enjoyable. I would certainly recommend the home to anyone looking for care.
We have been delighted with the considerate care that our mother has received in this beautifully presented purpose-built care home. Staff are thoughtful, respectful, and work tirelessly to provide the best care for residents. The facilities are kept in immaculate condition and updated to best suit the needs of residents and staff. Communication of any changes in health or items required for the residents is always good. It is a pleasure to visit.
The staff at Montrose were not only kind, respectful and caring to Dad, but also welcomed Mum (pre-COVID) on a daily basis. They helped them both to adjust to a new phase in their lives, always positive and with a smile on their faces.
Through COVID, we phoned to check up on Dad and the staff updated us, as to his mood and food and drink intake - the little things that mattered to my mum. We also had some visits, post lockdown, in the garden and the staff were always helpful, so that we could get the most out of our precious time with Dad. They truly care for all the residents and work incredibly hard. Thank you.
My mother has been living at Montrose for over 3 years and is very happy with her care and lovely kind, considerate carers, as are we. The staff are all friendly and nothing is too much trouble. They make everyone so welcome. I would certainly recommend Montrose highly. You can rely on the people to look after and care for you or your loved ones. The family are very grateful for what they all do for Mum. The home is spotless too.
My mother has been a resident for over two years. She has dementia and has received outstanding care in Montrose from the first day she arrived. Her room is large, airy and always clean and tidy. Personal care is excellent with a hairdresser and chiropodist, all organised for her. Staff are lovely, many long term, and a busy schedule of activities gives residents a lot of fun.
I've been here for 4 years and I am very happy here.
Also to say B&M care homes always keep their homes beautifully decorated with lovely furnishings.
Mum has now been in the care home for 3 years. She seems to be very happy with everything on offer. Food and company etc.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
4 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026Private and Local Authority Residential and Dementia Care
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Montrose Care Home
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Since joining B&M Care in April 2024 as Home Manager at Montrose Care Home, I have been committed to delivering excellent person-centred care and fostering a positive culture where both residents and employees can thrive. Having worked for my previous health and social care provider for 25 years in various roles, B&M Care caught my attention with its values and ethos, aligning perfectly with my passion for continuous learning and development.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, I continue my own personal and professional growth while holding a Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care qualification. This allows me to share my knowledge and experience with others, empowering them to make informed decisions.
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