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The team create their own musicals, like The Sound of Music and Sister Act, with full make up and fantastic costumes, the residents love singing along. The...
Care Provided by Allanbank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 69 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our 2025 room fees start from £1450 but may be up to 30% more. This depends on the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Allanbank Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Allanbank 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're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sandra McNay(Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (69)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Allanbank Care Home Reviews (66)
Allanbank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.551) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Allanbank Care Home has 66 reviews.
What an amazing place, with very friendly, approachable and helpful staff who constantly make an effort to create a lively, but safe environment in which my Mum has thrived.
Recently, at home, my Mum has really struggled to cope, becoming very isolated and reclusive, often sitting staring vacantly into space.
Allanbank has caused a complete reversal in her life. She is already back to being a sociable person, fully embracing the proactive society within Allanbank. Engaging in, and thoroughly enjoying all the social opportunities on offer - eating socially, engaging in conversations, enjoying the numerous activity groups and trips in the minibus. It's as if a miracle has occurred.
I have already told all my friends and a neighbour, whose husband requires care, what a wonderful place Allanbank is.
The staff attend cheerfully to my Mum's needs and they make every effort to make Allanbank a great place to live. It's everything I would hope for Mum's future - a safe, happy and secure environment in which her needs are met, where she is involved happily with other people, with whom she can relate to, and feel safe, secure, confident and happy.
Dear Nancy, what a wonderful review, thank you so much for your kind words. I will be sure to pass this onto the manager and the team, they will be ever so grateful. It's great to hear how well your mother is doing with us! Best wishes.
I feel that I don't have an opinion. I have tried to raise issues in the past that weren't resolved so I had no other option and I contacted the care inspector she also found issues with my brother's room needing a deep clean. Since then there was a meeting with the under manager to tell me that my brother was being evicted as they couldn't meet my standards.
Best wishes, Fae
My mother has been in Allanbank Care Home for quite some time. I have always found all of the staff to be kind, polite and caring. My mother is in safe hands it gives me and the rest of the family peace of mind. We are always welcomed and kept informed of her medication etc. Thank you.
Thank you for your review of Allanbank, it's lovely to hear you have peace of mind for your mother and are happy with the care given by our dedicated team.
My wife arrived at Allanbank Care home early December 2018 and after visiting daily for a few weeks, was invited to share the home's Christmas lunch which I found to be rather daunting. However, in February 2019, a Valentine's dinner proved to be most enjoyable which provides evidence that time is required in which to settle in.
Dear Kenneth, thank you for your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that you're both more settled with us. Best wishes, Fae
Firstly, you can't compare the level of service as I have not seen any alternatives. I generally am impressed but wish at times I could have a confirmed contact for when is best to discuss my mum's welfare. It is nice to be invited to some events. I would like to be updated if my mother attends a hospital outpatient's as Mother can struggle to confirm the full outcome.
Dear Bruce, thank you for reviewing our home. I will be sure to pass your feedback onto Anita and the team; Anita's door is always open so would be happy to discuss the above with you at any time. Best wishes.
I cannot praise Allanbank highly enough for the work they do and know that it was because of the care my uncle received that we had this final year with him which I am so thankful for. We live a two-hour drive from Dumfries so could only visit once a week, though I phoned daily and spoke to my uncle, but never doubted he was in safe hands at all times. If there were any concerns about my uncle the staff phoned me immediately and felt they were like extended family to us.
Thank you for your kind words Helena.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 03 Jun 2026
The team and residents at our award-winning Care home in Dumfries are celebrating the home’s glowing Care Inspectorate (CI) report. Allanbank Care Home has received stand-out ‘Very Good’ ratings in...
- 06 Nov 2025
The devoted team at Allanbank Care Home in Dumfries are beaming with pride after being shortlisted for Scottish Care’s prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, recognising their exceptional commitment to enriching...
- 15 Apr 2025
A resident at our Allanbank Care Home in Dumfries has celebrated his milestone 100th birthday with family, the team and his fellow residents. Born on his family farm in Crossford,...
There are no upcoming events for Allanbank Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 15 Nov 2024Recipient: Allanbank Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Allanbank Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I love my job, I love ensuring our residents receive the best care they can in a home environment from a staff team that is like an extended family to them.
Working in social care for me is all about making a difference in people's lives and retirement by caring.
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