
A very big thank you to the Fleet Valley first-class, professional care teamDavid C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The care and attention my husband receives at Fleet Vally is second to none.W M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

the staff were marvellous: kind, warm, attentive and always very professionalMark W(Son of Resident/Service User)

A very big thank you to the Fleet Valley first-class, professional care teamDavid C(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The care and attention my husband receives at Fleet Vally is second to none.W M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

the staff were marvellous: kind, warm, attentive and always very professionalMark W(Son of Resident/Service User)

Fleet Valley Care Home is designed to promote small group living, providing accommodation and 24-hour nursing care, with a Nurse Clinician on a daily basis, for up to 43 residents. Fleet Valley has a relaxed atmosphere, strong sense of family and close links with the local community, that ensures residents feel truly at home.
The bedrooms are of excellent quality - all have en-suite facilities, are spacious, have an attractive outlook...
Care Provided by Fleet Valley Care Ltd
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Fleet Valley Care Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fleet Valley Care Ltd 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
Person in charge
- Sheila Kelly (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Fleet Valley Care Ltd Reviews (51)
Fleet Valley Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.814) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fleet Valley Care Ltd has 51 reviews.
I have found that from senior staff to carers, all are excellent at providing support and encouragement where rehabilitation and mobilisation are taking place in order to allow people to return home and just to have a more active life while resident in the home.
The cleaning staff, the people who are always forgotten about but without whom, the home could not operate. They keep the building immaculate and always have time to have a cheery word with residents.
The kitchen staff keep us well fed and supplied with tea or coffee and go the extra mile to provide something we like if there is nothing on the menu we fancy for lunch or tea. They are fantastic.
The office staff as well are happy to get something from the shop if they are going and papers need to be paid for, or snack supplies have run out.
It is a very pleasant environment, and there is a good variety of activities and outings to suit most tastes and interests.
Thank you for reviewing our service, we appreciate you have chosen to live here at Fleet Valley Care Home.
My stepmother has been in Fleet Valley since September and has received excellent care from all the staff. They will respond quickly to ay queries or requests I have.
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I am delighted with all the care that is given to my father and myself. Without the care of the staff, I don't know where I would have ended up mentally. So lovely to have the start of a father/daughter relationship again. I can't thank the staff enough for all the help, care and helpfulness.
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My sister was a resident at Fleet Valley, she had dementia all the staff were excellent they were first class I couldn't ask for a better place, and it was very clean. The staff were just like a second family they couldn't do enough for my sister and for the family, again thank you Fleet Valley.
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All care is above and beyond. Staff and management are excellent. Food and drinks are very good.
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My overall experience is I am treated with dignity. My care is exceptional. Staff and management go above and beyond in all aspects of my care.
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Fleet Valley Care, good accommodation. Food is very good. Staff are brilliant. They care for everyone. A very enjoyable place to be.
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Excellent care of my mother. Staff have great concern for their residents and give the best care possible. Rooms are well-kept and very clean. Food is excellent with well-balanced choices being given. Facilities and building well maintained.
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Mum loves being here, the staff are all fantastic, the care she receives is first class and most importantly she is treated with dignity. Mum enjoys the food which is excellent and they have a good choice. She is warm, safe, happy and most important for me is having peace of mind knowing she is safe, It has allowed me to go away knowing she is safe.
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General atmosphere is cheerful and relaxing, with super helpful staff from management to catering.
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My friend, a widower, was only in Fleet Valley Care for a few weeks before he died. His wife, who suffered from dementia, resided in Fleet Valley Care Home for a period of some four years. I was able to witness first-hand, particularly during the last few days of my friend's life, the wonderful care given to him including the excellent support he received both from the nursing staff and other members of the team. The manager of the care home and her deputy together with their staff were truly outstanding in the warm care they displayed towards my friend. A very big thank you to the Fleet Valley first-class, professional care team for their excellent standard of care.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service, your positive comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our staff team.
My mother-in-law was admitted from hospital for palliative care following her decision to stop all medication while a patient. She was 100 years old, so her decision to go into Fleet Valley wasn't made lightly. She was there for four weeks. Although 100 she was still bright mentally, doing her crossword and sudoku! She settled much better than she or her family expected. This was due to the exceptional warmth of welcome and care she experienced while there. The manager, deputy, nurses, carers, catering team, housekeeping, and handymen all popped in to see her numerous times, and this personal interaction most definitely enhanced her stay. She felt so cared for and nothing was too much trouble. The manager, deputy, and nursing team ensured her emotional and physical needs were met. As Mum approached the end of her life, the palliative care was exceptional. We will always be thankful she was in the care of the team at Fleet Valley.
We thank you for taking the time to review our service, your positive comments and feedback are greatly appreciated.
Our sister was a resident of Fleet Valley Carehome from 2021 - 2023. Throughout that time she was well cared for by all the staff. One of them bought her a soft toy Corgi dog which she loved and had it with her until she died. Also in the last week, one of the junior staff gave her another soft puppy dog. So kind and thoughtful of them. The staff kept our family up to date with all matters concerning our sister throughout those 2 years which covered the covid pandemic. My sister, my daughter and myself were allowed to stay over those last days of her life which meant so much to us. A very difficult time but also a very special time we all shared together. The staff were amazing so supportive and compassionate towards us all. We feel they could not have done any more for my sister or for us as a family.
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My mother enjoyed just over 2 months at Fleet Valley Care before she died. In that short time she settled there very well, telling us she was happy in her new 'home', enjoyed the food and loved the staff. Indeed, it was so lovely for us to witness how she interacted with the staff so positively during our visits. Indeed, the staff were marvellous: kind, warm, attentive and always very professional. We were kept notified by phone immediately every time there was any cause for concern. My wife and I cannot praise the staff enough. We felt ourselves very fortunate that my mother was offered a place at Fleet Valley where she received the best of care. I have to add that on our visits we felt we too were being looked after by the staff we met. Heartfelt thanks to you all.
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Still, in LaLa land she thinks some of her staff are ‘ trained and experienced’ in giving eyes drops. Single-use eye drop says one drop or two. So why were my partner's eyes flooded with the whole solution which stings? Plus the excess ran down his cheek causing more pain to his nerve-damaged very sensitive cheek. This was not an experience given by a ‘trained‘ persons.
Also, at least 3 members of staff and a nurse did not know that his bed was not made when I complained about him sleeping on a nylon sheet. This was in fact a mattress protector. Not one of them said that it hadn’t been made.
Thank you Christine for your review. The comments you have made have been looked into by our team. We welcome feedback to enable us to provide the very best in person-centred care for all our residents. It has been our pleasure to care for your partner and your positive rating on cleanliness,...
My brother has difficulty with looking after himself and so the social work department found a bed and a room for him in Fleet Valley. And I am so glad they did because they welcomed my brother with open arms and allayed any fears he had about living there. They are kind, understanding, patient people with a heck of a job to do which they fulfill to their upmost.
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Always a warm welcome by staff. Everyone is very pleasant. My brother is always clean and well cared for. His room is clean and comfortable. Great to know he's safe and well cared for.
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Very satisfied with the treatment of my husband. What I am not satisfied with is he always seems to be wearing somebody's else's clothes. I do sew his name in each item. My last visit, he had a pair of trousers on that didn't belong to him. Apart from that, the staff are excellent.
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My mum was a resident at Fleet Valley Care for 3 years; she passed away in February 2020. The care my mum received was of the highest standard that I could ask for, they treated her with respect and dignity as she had become non-verbal in the last year and when she became very poorly my family and I were with her every day and night. Nothing was too much for the staff and management and this helped us as a family to have as much time with her as possible. We are very grateful and thankful that she had such great care. Many thanks to each and every one.
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My wife resided at Fleet Valley for 3 years until she passed away in February 2020 after having dementia for 8 years. The love and care she received from the manager and staff was of the highest quality and I have no hesitation on recommending the nursing home. The staff did everything to make the residents as comfortable as possible with lovely meals and arranging entertainment and church services and trips in the minibus and birthday cake made on their birthday.
Thank you, we very much miss your visits and entertainment.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 02 May 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 27 August 2026Please do get in touch to discuss your care arrangements and to arrange a tour.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 06 Mar 2026
Fleet Valley, Gatehouse of Fleet, is proud to announce it has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in Scotland 2026 in the prestigious carehome.co.uk Top 20...
- 26 Feb 2026
Fleet Valley, Gatehouse of Fleet, is proud to announce it has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in Scotland 2026 in the prestigious carehome.co.uk Top 20...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Fleet Valley Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Fleet Valley Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

As a Chartered Manager with a degree qualification in Health and Social Care, Sheila began her career as a care assistant over 30 years ago and had worked in Residential care settings and services specialising in Dementia care before taking up her Manager's role at Fleet Valley Care Home. Sheila's passion had always been to make a difference in the lives of the individuals in her care and to ensure they receive the highest quality care at all times.
Committed to excellence, Sheila's priority is to provide individuals with care in a safe environment where dignity is maintained, personal privacy respected and personal needs are fully met. Sheila's staff team deliver high-quality, compassionate care to all residents living at Fleet Valley, where she is proud of the home's family feel and believes fun and laughter are a priority.
As a manager, Sheila enjoys training and coaching her staff team, sharing information and knowledge from her experience and learning as a Dementia Champion. For Sheila, the true success of being a manager is measured in improving the lives of those around her, if you can help someone meet their goals, and make them smile when they didn't think they could, then that's what truly counts.
Sheila lives with her husband Richard and has one daughter and two grandchildren, when not working Sheila enjoys family time, reading and walking with friendsSheila would invite those interested in life at Fleet Valley to visit the home, enjoy afternoon tea, or join some of our variable entertainment and would be delighted to answer any questions.
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