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Whim Hall Care Centre is an 18th Century Manor House that was built by the Duke of Argyll and is set amidst 20 acres of striking country woodland in the Scottish Borders.
The care home has two separate units. Tweed Unit meets the needs of 22 elderly residents with dementia and Whim is a residential unit.
The introduction of themed corridors and 'doll therapy' aids the sensory stimulation of those residents in...
Care Provided by Whim Hall Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Whim Hall Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Whim Hall 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're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- St Philips Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lorna Gordon(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1993
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)
Visiting
- Visiting welcomed any time out with meal times.
Parking
- Car park is on your Left as you approach the building. Alternative parking is available by driving round the Pond at the front of Whim Hall parking to the right.
Whim Hall Care Centre Reviews (25)
Whim Hall Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.948) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whim Hall Care Centre has 25 reviews.
My mum was only a resident in Whim Hall for eight weeks before she passed away very peacefully in July 2022. During her short time there, Mum was very settled and happy and always well cared for. During her final two weeks, when Mum became very ill, the manager, right down to domestic staff, was exceptional. I would like to thank all members of staff at Whim Hall for making Mum's time there a happy time.
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for entrusting Whim Hall to care for your mother.
The staff really look after my mother; they treat her with a great deal of care and respect. There is great interaction, and her room and ensuite are bright and airy. I would wholeheartedly recommend the home to anyone who had to make the decision to put a loved one into residential care.
Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting Whim Hall to care for your mother.
The care that my mum received was excellent. All staff were kind and caring and nothing was ever any trouble. Attention was given to all the little details that make a difference. During Mum's final days, the care given to her family was above and beyond their role. First class care, I can't praise the staff, all staff, enough.
Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for entrusting Whim Hall to care for your Mother.
My mother was only in Whim Hall for eight weeks and received five-star treatment the whole time. She was very happy and settled there. During her last five days, my sisters and I stayed with her and I can only praise every member of staff for the care and attention, not only my mum received but my sisters and me too! Every member of staff went way above the call of duty to make sure we had everything we needed during Mum's final hours. I will be forever grateful.
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for entrusting Whim Hall Care Centre to care for your mother.
Whim Hall Care Home, in my opinion, is of very high standard. My wife has been a resident there for two years and I have had very little to complain of. Unfortunately, there is nothing my wife can do for herself, so, therefore, she is reliant on the staff to see to all of her needs. The staff are confident in what they do and are most gentle with all of the residents who are disabled. I know that a year or two back Whim Hall did not have a very good reputation, but, as in life there are changes and Whim Hall is one of them. I have no doubt there will be faults, but if you hard enough you will find faults anywhere. I judge Whim Hall by the way my wife is treated, and I certainly have no complaints about that.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 03 December 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2017Recipient: St Philips Care Group
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Lorna is our home manager at Whim Hall. Lorna is passionate about giving the very best care to the residents at Whim Hall.
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