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The style and elegance of the building are matched by the professionalism and quality of the personalised care delivered. The experienced team cater for a wide range of personal, clinical and nursing care needs and work with health professionals...
Care Provided by The Cowdray Club
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 35 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)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- 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 The Cowdray Club for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Cowdray Club 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
Group / Owner
- Renaissance Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mike Culley (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- They are happy to greet you at any time though please be aware that meal times are busier so the team will have less time to host you.
Parking
- Parking is located both at the rear of the building - adjacent to the apartment buildings and at the side, accessed from Whinhill Road.
The Cowdray Club Reviews (49)
The Cowdray Club has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.575) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cowdray Club has 49 reviews.
The food, and the ambiance of the Cowdray make you feel like you are in a 5 star hotel.
Myself and my family were always made to feel welcome by the staff when we visited during the day or in the evenings. Mike (the Manager) and Rachel (Deputy), were always approachable and helpful. When I mentioned to Mike that my husband used to enjoy feeding the birds in our garden,Mike arranged for a bird feeder to be placed outside my husband's bedroom window. They always went above and beyond.
The Nurses,Team Leaders,care staff,all staff who work in the Cowdray,we cannot thank them enough for the care and compassion shown to my husband during his time particularly in the lead up to the last days of his life.
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. It was a privilege to care for your husband, and we are pleased to know that you and your family felt supported and welcomed throughout his time at The Cowdray. Your kind words mean a great deal to our entire team, and he will be remembered with warmth and respect. Best wishes, Cowdray
Dad has been at The Cowdray Club since May 2024. The staff have been excellent and everyone is so friendly. I have had so much support from all the staff, nurses, carers, administrators and the managers. I visit regularly and if there are any issues they are addressed immediately. If there are medical issues the nurses always contact me and keep me informed as to what is happening. I really appreciate everything The Cowdray Club does for Dad.
After a search, The Cowdray Club came up. I have never looked back. The manager and her team have been fantastic. From first contact, the process has been made easy with understanding and care. It was a very difficult and upsetting decision to move Mum and Dad out of their home of 60 years. I was racked with guilt thinking of moving my previously very independent parents into "an old folks home". It was all-consuming and spending 24/7 with them was becoming impossible to keep going myself.
Since moving, into a fantastic double room, they have settled in so well and it has been a great comfort to know they are being cared for so well. I now sleep at night! They are safe and being looked after by a dedicated and wonderful team. Nothing is too much bother. 10/10. Amazing people. Thank you all so very much. Keep up the brilliant work.
My 97-year-old mum gets respite there and from the moment I walk in I know my mum is in safe, caring hands. The welcome is so warm it's like taking her to stay with a family.
I really stress about putting my mum into respite but my anxieties are dispelled as soon as I see the love that is given to her from the moment we walk in and from my daily follow-up calls which further provide me with reassurance.
The environment itself is very clean, warm, and homely. The individual rooms are a good size, with their own on-suite, and appropriately furnished with colourful bedding, pictures on the walls, and a comfy chair!
But most of all - it's the staff that makes this place special.
I cannot thank them enough for taking care of my mum - I have peace of mind when I get my much-needed respite time.
Thanks to all.
Could not be more happy with the excellent care my mother is receiving. It has surpassed all expectations and a place that can be highly recommended. She is happy, content, exceptionally well looked after and attended too.
Thank you for your lovely review, we're so glad that both you and your mum are happy at Cowdray - it's a wonderful home.
We are happy with every aspect of their care. It goes without saying that their health care and security come first, and we have no concerns there. Some highlights include the quality of the entertainment and food, as well as the regular family meetings.
Thanks to the Cowdray team!
After numerous years of dealing with Cowdray Club, they continue to exceed expectations and always go above and beyond.
Thanks as always go to everyone at Cowdray Club.
My aunt passed away recently at Cowdray having been a resident there for 3 years+. She was admitted during COVID-19 and had a challenging journey to get there. I really did not expect a long residency but down to the wonderful care, professionalism and love shown by the staff led by the most amazing manager, her final years were happy and contented. What a team. Thank you so much.
This was my husband's first respite. I was very apprehensive, as was my husband but the staff made us feel relaxed and secure. We were introduced to some of the other residents and the lounge (day room) was a homely environment. His room was light and bright, lovely filled bookcase and TV. All visitors who came to see my husband were offered tea or coffee and reported back to me how settled and happy my husband was. Just loved the friendliness of the staff.
This was my father’s first respite care stay and we were all nervous about it in different ways. The staff could not have been nicer to him or to me. He is naturally quite shy, but with the help of the staff, made friends with other residents, to the point that he said he would come back when they were coming back! I was encouraged to drop in at any time so that it felt like visiting my dad in his own home. That made a huge difference to me. Overall, I don’t think we could have had a more positive first-time care experience.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. Cowdray is a wonderful home and we're delighted to hear that your dad, and the rest of your family, enjoyed his stay here. Always here to help, best wishes, Renaissance Care
The management team is forward-thinking, conspicuous and available to communicate with relatives which to us as a family is really important.
Thank you for your lovely review, we're so glad to hear your dad, and the wider family, are happy at Cowdray. It really is a wonderful home with fantastic people. Very best wishes, Renaissance Care.
Very pleased with everything at the care home. All the members of staff speak to you when they see you, they go out of their way to make you feel very welcome anytime you visit. All the staff are very caring and helpful nothing seems to be a problem for them to attend to. The staff appear to be happy and enjoy working at the home. The home is spotless and quiet.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we're so glad you and your family are happy at Cowdray, it really is filled with wonderful people. Very best wishes, Renaissance Care
All the staff are friendly and welcoming and seem to really love their job. There are always different activities going on and the staff encourage residents to get involved too. The cleaning standards are really high and there are always varied choices on the food menu.
The Manager has really helped build our trust back up in the care system and I am so happy my mum is staying at Cowdray Club.
Thank you so very much for your trust in me and the team to look after your lovely mum, the honour and privilege is ours and we will continue to work hard as a team to support your mum as well as you all as a family. It has been a challenging time for you all with past experiences that have not...
I have recently lost my partner who has been in The Cowdray Club for over two years, the level of support not only my partner received but I too, was superb. The staff supported us at every hurdle. I have really struggled to deal with my loss and want to thank the home manager and his deputy manager for all they do for me. I have really struggled and the team continue to support me with weekly visits to the home where I get support with my emotional needs. I am very grateful and don't know what I would do at the moment without them. The management helped me organise her funeral too because I was really struggling. Thank you to the Cowdray Family. Thank you for continuing to help me through this dark time. I am very much looking forward to the Halloween relatives meeting on Friday 27th of October the meetings are a great support to me especially with other relatives who have had loved ones pass on. Thank you Cowdray Club
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review, particularly at this difficult time. We're really sorry to hear of your loss, the team will always be here to support you. Best wishes Renaissance Care
My dad has been a permanent resident at Cowdray since last year. From the second Dad arrived we were welcomed into the Cowdray family with open arms, the transformation we have seen in Dad over his time there has been nothing short of amazing. The care and attention to detail from the staff are unlike anything I’ve ever seen at a care home before. They go above and beyond for the residents and families and I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Thank you so very much for this review, it has not been the easiest of journeys for yourselves as a family and I could not be more proud of your dads determination and drive to do well within his home environment, you are stuck with the Cowdray family now for life and we as a team are so grateful...
Over the four years that my mother spent in their care, not once did the family feel there were any issues whatsoever with her welfare and well-being.
At all times we witnessed the staff showing nothing but care, compassion and dignity to the residents in the twilight of their years.
Similarly, at no point did we experience any personal cleanliness issues or The Cowdray Club being nothing short of a 5-star facility.
The management and staff are exceptional at their jobs and Renaissance should be extremely grateful, proud and thankful they have such a good team of employees at The Cowdray Club.
I would have no hesitation recommending The Cowdray Club to anyone thinking of joining this exceptional facility.
Thank you very much for your review, we're so glad to hear your experience at Cowdray Club has been so wonderful. We really are incredibly proud, our team at Cowdray are special - they do such an incredible job. Thank you again and very best wishes, Renaissance Care.
My friend has been in The Cowdray Club Care Home for over two years. She is very frail at 96 years of age. She gets the very best of care from the fabulous staff. The home is always clean and tidy and welcoming to visitors. The staff are friendly and attentive and the manager is first-class. He has a strong work ethos and is obviously very passionate about what he does. The home is well-run and there seems to be plenty going on to keep the residents fully included. If the time comes when I need care - I would book my room at The Cowdray Club, without hesitation!
Thank you for your lovely review, we're so glad you and your friend are happy within Cowdray Club - it really is a wonderful place. Best wishes, Renaissance Care.
I am writing to express how delighted I am with the high standard of care at The Cowdray Club. From leadership at the top, the positivity, care and direction follows through. Communication is always open. This is no ordinary care home, it’s outstanding. The residents, including my mum, are happy, content and well cared for. It’s The Cowdray family and it works. All the staff are exemplary and appear to be happy at their work. The Cowdray Club is clean and fresh, the food is homemade, including delicious cakes as teatime treats. The daily activities are inspired: dancing with a dance team; life-size interactive puppets; visits from support dogs; children signing songs; themed art for every occasion etc. Residents engage, contribute and continue to live their best lives under the watchful support of The Cowdray family. There are minibus outings and a mature garden for activities, gardening or sitting and enjoying the sunshine with family and friends. Well done The Cowdray Club, you are indeed exceptional.
Thank you for your lovely review, we really believe in creating happy homes for people to live and work in and we're delighted to hear about your wonderful experience at The Cowdray Club. Thank you again and very best wishes, Renaissance Care.
After having a serious stroke, my husband was well cared for for more than two years. Management, care and nursing staff were attentive and supportive of him and the family for which we were very grateful.
Thank you for your lovely review, it’s really heart-warming to hear and makes us incredibly proud of all our people. Very best wishes to you and your family, Renaissance Care.
My Grandma was brought to The Cowdray Club in the summer of 2020 and passed earlier this month, February 2023. I and my family cannot thank the manager and his wonderful team enough. All the staff there are very friendly and go above and beyond with their personal touches. In what can be a challenging and thankless job the staff seem to work well together and you can tell almost like a family! It is very comforting to see. Although I miss my grandma terribly my auntie and I will also miss seeing the manager and team. Thank you to each and every one of you, my grandma really couldn't have been anywhere better.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're very sorry for your loss, grandma's are the most special and wonderful people. You will always be welcome to visit Cowdray anytime. Best wishes, Renaissance Care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 09 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- 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 (4)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: The Cowdray Club
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Cowdray Club
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Cowdray Club
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cowdray Club
What types of Care is The Cowdray Club registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Cowdray Club have?
There are 27 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Cowdray Club?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Cowdray Club to the centre of Aberdeen?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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