
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.
Gran has enjoyed four years in Fleet Valley. Staff have been very caring and accommodated her requirements. The management and staff have been very impressive during the period of covid lockdowns and have tried to allow visits when possible with safety arrangements in place.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service; we appreciate your feedback.
I have found Fleet Valley Care Home very good. My husband has dementia and can't speak very well. He is very settled in the home which is great. The problem I have is with the visiting. Since COVID-19 started, visiting has not been good (not just this home). I didn't see my husband for about 18 weeks, this was a long time as we have been married for 48 years. This was the longest time apart in about 51 years. It was me that suffered and others. Our daughter has not seen her Dad since lockdown as I am the nominated one and she can't go instead. We all live on the same farm. I am only seeing my husband in the garden, I phoned in to get him back into the home as he was very cold.
Thanks for your review, we are very pleased to have been able to facilitate a visit for your daughter and are working hard to welcome visitors back into our home.
My late mother lived in Fleet valley for almost 5 years. With living far away I could not visit as often as I wished. However, I need not have worried I could not have found a better care home anywhere. My friends in the same situation could not believe the care, attention, entertainment and social stimulation my mother received. From days out in the minibus, gardening club, Royal wedding cream teas, whist drives (which she loved) and special Birthday cakes on her Birthday. Mum wanted to visit dad's grave at Twynholm, the home even arranged for this to happen. I was always informed of upcoming hospital appointments. Sadly when mum was in her final illness my husband was also seriously ill in hospital, the home could not offer me enough help, something I will never forget. The manager and her team are angels.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service Janette and for the pleasure of being able to meet your mum.
I have been a resident in this care home since March 2016. I have found it really a good place to stay. The staff and management are friendly and take good care of me. As I have indicated above, I would recommend "Fleet Valley to relatives and friends.
Thank you for choosing to live with us, we much appreciate your ongoing support and input to life here at Fleet Valley.
Let me begin by saying that I can't really praise Fleet Valley high enough. My 81-year-old mother had to go in at short notice after my dad collapsed and had to be rushed to hospital. They welcomed my mother with open arms and could not do enough to help her settle in, feel welcome and ensure that she was looked after to the highest standards. Their professional approach inspired the confidence in me that she was in safe hands. They took time to ensure that my mother was looked after and listened to, entertained and challenged to try new things and encouraged to be part of the care home community - true client-centric care at its best. I will never be able to thank the team enough, not only for looking after my mother but for they how dealt with the situation of lockdown, their commitment to their residents and the families was simply outstanding. I will always be in your debt.
Thank you, David, for taking the time to review our service and we as a staff team very much appreciate your comments and we would thank you for working with us at this difficult time to enable us to offer the best possible care and support for your mum and we wish her well in her new home.
The staff are always happy to help, friendly and supportive, it has a very homely feel but still has the highest quality of care and always with a smile.
They have been doing a great job through the lockdown. We have been receiving regular updates and decision making.
Would always recommend.
Thank you for reviewing our service, Shona. As a team, we thank you for your ongoing support during this time.
My mother has been a resident in Fleet Valley Gatehouse for many years. The care she receives is second to none. She has been supported throughout her illness with great respect and dignity by all staff and the home feels like extended family. The atmosphere within the home is open, friendly and homely. The staff are all professional and knowledgeable but manage to combine this with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere within the home. During the Covid situation staff have been fantastic at keeping in touch with emails, letters and photos and facilitating Skype and as a relative, this has been extremely important to me.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service Karen, we the staff really appreciate your comment and the support you have given us during your mums stay here at Fleet Valley.
I have been at the care home for over 5-years and have never been happier. In the whole time I have been here, I have been treated with respect by all the staff, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I believe it is the best move I have made.
Thank you for your comments, Brenda, you are a great asset to our home and thank you for choosing to live with us.
My mum went into Fleet Valley in May 2017 for five day emergency respite care. The care Mum received during those five days was excellent and reassured my family that Mum would be well looked after and Fleet Valley was the right care home for Mum as her Dementia progressed. Mum was treated with the utmost respect and dignity during her stay. Highly recommend Fleet Valley Care Home.
Thank you for your posit comments and feedback Elizabeth, we as a staff team much appreciate that you have taken the time to review our care home.
My mother-in-law has lived at Fleet Valley for nearly four years - she is now 104! (Due to the pandemic we could not visit for her recent birthday, but staff arranged a beautiful cake, a little party and Facetime with us.) We chose it for its well-run, welcoming and friendly atmosphere, a decision we have never regretted. We are unable to visit regularly, but are entirely happy about the care in our absence, and can telephone or email at any time and are kept up-to-date with any developments, illnesses, hospital visits (eg. a broken hip, now mended) etc. When we do visit we are welcomed by cheerful staff, and all our questions are answered. My mother-in-law always looks cared for and well dressed (in her own clothes - makes such a difference), the staff are kind and understanding and she seems contented and healthy, enjoying the activities and the food. Response to the pandemic has been swift and decisive, and we have no concerns or worries about the care or facilities generally.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service Libby and thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet and support an amazing lady.
My mum entered the home on an emergency respite basis after many years of struggling at home. She ended up staying as a resident. We have experienced kindness, professional, empathetic and informative attitudes from everyone who we speak to about my mum. Care staff show dignity and positivity in the way they provide person-centred work style. I haven’t seen any notes but know they keep up to date daily relevant information of those they care for. My mum loves the meals provided and has very good relationships with staff. Mum can be set in her ways but she says the manager and staff do their best. Following the lockdown, which I would like to emphasise was quickly done, I’ve had email updates regularly. Anytime I ring the home, everyone is informative and go out their way to find out anything I need to know. During lockdown the entertainment that takes place on a daily base is fantastic. Couldn’t recommend a nicer safer place.
Thank you for reviewing our service Christine, as a staff team we very much appreciate your positive comments,
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
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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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