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Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Fairview Street, Danestone, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB22 8ZP
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Barchester Fairview House Care Home, Aberdeen

Fairview House is a purpose-built home that provides 24-hour nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia in the dedicated Memory Lane Community. The highly skilled and compassionate staff work hard to ensure Fairview House is not an establishment, but a home, with high quality care centred around the specific needs of each resident.

Fairview House is conveniently located close to plenty of local amenities and is within each...  

Care Provided by Barchester Fairview House Care Home

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 103 Service Users

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
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,850N/A

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

Contact Barchester Fairview House 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

Person in charge

  • Mel Shearer(General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2003

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (103)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)

Barchester Fairview House Care Home Reviews (87)

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9.8

Barchester Fairview House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Fairview House Care Home has 87 reviews.

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Review from Kelly S (Niece of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A lovely place. Excellent staff, always welcoming beautiful and very clean. Offered my dinner, all very helpful and kind.

Best care home I have been in, family prompted nicely with meals, lovely meals very nourishing and healthy and tasty.

Reply from Mel Shearer, General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're happy you felt welcome and enjoyed the meals. It means a lot to hear Fairview was the best care home you've been in! Your kind words mean a lot and will share with our team!

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Review from B P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Delighted to visit Fairview yesterday & find decorations & lots of effort to celebrate my in-laws 65th wedding anniversary. They were made to feel so special & lots of staff & service users joined in. The cake, fizz & genuine warmth was very much appreciated & made the whole family including those in N.Z., Australia and Canada all feel involved.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from M A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found Barchester Fairview House Care Home have provided excellent, effective care to my father-in-law over the period he has lived here. The staff are very attentive to all his needs and have developed very good relationships with him allowing him to have the best quality of life it is possible for him to have. The staff keep us well informed and ensure that we are consulted.

His health and wellbeing have improved greatly and we are very grateful for the care he receives and the amazing effort of the staff to provide care and support to him. Thank you all.

Reply from Mel Shearer, General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your kind comments! Our team works hard to make sure every resident feels supported, and it means a lot to know their efforts are making a difference. We'll be sure to share your kind words with everyone here.

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Review from Alexander F (Brother of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother who suffers from Parkinsons desease has bean a resident at Fairview for over a year, he has mood swings and mobility problems but the staff seem to keep him smiling, he is always clean and shaved and when he cant manage through to the dining room they take his meals into his room for him. He is well fed with a varied menu.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from J G (Wife of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Carers observed my husband looked hot and was shaking temperature was very high so Docs were called.
The staff during my husbands illness was excellent, They regularly checked his temperature, looked to see if he needed changed, due to sweatingm and made sure he was given drinks and liquid food.
I have every confidence in his care at Fairview

Thank you!

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams.

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Review from Carol M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum and Dad have both been in Fairview for six months. They are both well looked after. Happy and content. They like the staff and enjoy the food.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams.

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Review from Donna F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was a resident. Sadly it was only for 8 weeks but the experience changed all our lives. The care received was beyond our expectations. Nothing was too much trouble. My father suffered from dementia but he clearly loved and trusted those caring for him. Nursing staff were quick to respond to his medical needs. In his final hours I saw staff care not only for him but also my mother. We were all treated like family. The home is spotlessly clean and very welcoming.

Reply from Wendy McGowan, Regional Director at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. The team at Fairview were honoured and privileged to support your father for the last weeks of his life.

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Review from Hazel M (Wife of Resident) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The lovely sping flowers at the front door makes the care home a welcoming place to visit. The staff are all so kind and thoughtful not only to my husband also to myself, family and visiting friends. Since my husband has been a resident the staff has spent time to get him back eating and drinking again. A big turn around in 5 weeks. Food is good and plenty of choice as I have stayed for lunch. To the manager and all staff a big thank you fo rall the care and I'm so happy to see a smile on my husbands face which is a big relief for me.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, DSM NE & Scotland at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams.

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Review from Frances M (Friend of Resident) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my friends husband was admitted to Fairview House I am amazed at the improvement in his physical condition. Prior to him coming here his appetite was non-existent but now he is eating very well. He has good interactions with all staff.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, DSM NE & Scotland at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from Sheila B (Relative of Resident) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All good people very friendly.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, DSM at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad went to Barchester Fairview House Care Home for respite last August and settled in so well he became a resident. He is very independent and all the staff are so supportive helping and encouraging him when needed. The level of care, activities and cleanliness are of a very high standard and any concerns are dealt with immediately. Overall, Fairview has a great atmosphere, is very welcoming and all the staff ensure that residents and their families are treated with compassion and respect.

Reply from Wendy McGowan, Regional Director at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from D M (Friend of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Unfortunately, my experience on my visit was not good. No receptionist on at the weekend, why? I can't find anyone to speak to regarding my concerns regarding the treatment of the person I was visiting at the home, the staff that I had contact with seemed to talk at the resident and not talk with her and found they seemed unfriendly. I had a look on your website and it looks so lovely and friendly with staff sitting and talking with the residents, that is not what I witnessed on my visit. The basics of caring for people is dignity and respect, which I found lacking.

Reply from Feedback Team, The Feedback Team at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're sorry to read that we hadn't met your expectations during your visit. There are always staff available to welcome visitors into our home on weekends, so our apologies if there was a delay in greeting you. The General Manager has contacted you...  

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Review from Steven S (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good.
Great knowledge of my mum and her circumstances.

Very good, regular updates, offering time to get any requests that we may have dealt with.

Reply from Wendy McGowan, Regional Director at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. The team at Fairview are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support.

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Review from Barbara W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-law was cared for with dignity, and the staff looked after her so well, but they also looked after me as she was on end-of-life care, which was very difficult as I am her next of kin, but the staff kept me informed on her, so I would like to thank each of them.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, On behalf of Fairview House at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from Dave E (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always been made welcome when we visit. Visiting as Mother's birthday. We booked a meal for three of us, it was delicious. The home provided a lovely chocolate cake.

Can't thank everyone enough. My mum loves staying here.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident for just over one year and I can honestly say that she is in the best form she's been for years. She is extremely well cared for at Fairview, medically, physically, socially and mentally. A heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Fairview for achieving this.

Reply from Mark Shelton, CRM at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from J H (Husband of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mixed. Some good features e.g. activities, unrestricted access, some good caring and considerate staff, some rather abrupt some with limited English making communication difficult. Never enough staff so sometimes long waits for attention.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to add a review. We value feedback shared so that we can work with families to support you and continuously improve our service. We are so sorry that you shared comments on your review about the lack of time from staff, our General Managers operate an open door policy...  

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Review from K M (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since moving in in October 2023, my father has settled in well.
The nurses, carers, admin staff have all been professional, approachable and always go above and beyond.

Have to mention one of the carers, in particular - she is always so happy to help and nothing's too much but have to say, all the carers are friendly and helpful.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from John F (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Memory Lane staff have one of the most difficult jobs. One can only praise them all for their patience and care. Our father is not the easiest person and difficult to manage. We greatly appreciate Fairview's approach and understanding. Definitely five-star.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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Review from C R (Sister of Resident) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother is settling into Fairview well. He has been here a few weeks now and is enjoying the food and enjoying the company of others. There is plenty of entertainment going on throughout the day. He is also enjoying his own space in his room with staff popping in and out to see if he requires anything. All in all, we are happy with his care so far.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.

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  • 14 Jun 2026

    Today, we proudly celebrated Nurses Day and took the opportunity to thank our wonderful nursing team for everything they do. Our nurses show kindness, compassion, passion and dedication every single...

  • 14 Jun 2026

    Today we celebrated diversity in our workplace, and what a wonderful day it was! Many of our staff members from countries including the Philippines, Jamaica, Poland, Nigeria, Indonesia, South Africa,...

  • 14 Jun 2026

    As we celebrate Volunteers' Week, we would like to take a moment to recognise and thank our wonderful volunteer, Kimberly, for her dedication, kindness, and hard work. Kimberly brings so...

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Meet the Team (12)

Mel Shearer
Mel ShearerJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2024

With a rich background in healthcare and a dedication to excellence, I bring extensive experience in care home management to my role at Barchester. My UK career began within the NHS in 2003, where I developed a strong foundation in healthcare before moving into care home management.

Over the years, I’ve broadened my skills and deepened my understanding of what it takes to deliver excellent care. I am passionate about creating an environment where residents receive exceptional, person-centred care tailored to their unique needs and preferences promoting their dignity and choice.

I believe each resident deserves a warm supportive atmosphere that feels like home and I am committed to leading my team to make this a reality every day.

Debbie Denton
Debbie DentonJob Title:Deputy General ManagerJoined: 2024

As Deputy General Manager, I come with over 21 years of nursing experience gained both internationally and within the UK. I bring a strong clinical background alongside leadership expertise, focusing on delivering high standards of care and supporting team development. I am known for my compassionate approach, strategic mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement in healthcare services.

Joanna Siwinska
Joanna SiwinskaJob Title:Nursing Community Manager (NCM)Joined: 2024

As NCM, I oversee the daily care and operations within my units, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of support in a compassionate and safe environment. With a strong background in nursing and leadership, I work closely with my team to provide person-centred care while maintaining compliance and best practices.

Sumaira Anwar
Sumaira AnwarJob Title:Senior Staff NurseJoined: 2023

As a Senior Staff Nurse, I am dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our residents. With extensive experience in nursing, I support both residents and colleagues, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment while upholding the highest clinical standards.

Cecilia Clark
Cecilia ClarkJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2023

I deal with all aspects of the administration of the home to ensure it runs smoothly, from invoicing, ordering, recruitment and setting up contracts to manning the telephones; there's never a dull day!

Krzysztof Dabrowski
Krzysztof DabrowskiJob Title:Head of MaintenanceJoined: 2023

As Head of Maintenance, I ensure our nursing home remains a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for residents, staff, and visitors. With years of experience in facilities management, I oversee repairs, safety checks, and improvements to keep everything running smoothly.

Anu Nair
Anu NairJob Title:RGNJoined: 2026

I joined Fairview in March 2026 as a Nurse and have enjoyed building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues while providing compassionate, high-quality care.

Alicia Bailey
Alicia BaileyJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2023

I joined Fairview in January 2023 as a Carer and have been proud to progress within the team, becoming a Senior Carer and now a second-year Nursing Student. My journey has given me valuable experience and knowledge, and I am passionate about continuing to develop my skills to provide the best possible care and support for our residents.

Yvonne Lornie
Yvonne LornieJob Title:Care PractitionerJoined: 2022

I joined Fairview as a Care Worker in 2022 and have enjoyed developing my skills and experience within the team. I am now a Care Practitioner, a role that allows me to take on additional responsibilities while continuing to provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. I am proud to be part of such a supportive team and to make a positive difference every day.

Helen-Louise Sinclair
Helen-Louise SinclairJob Title:Housekeeping AssistantJoined: 2023

I joined Fairview as a Housekeeping Assistant in 2023 and take great pride in helping to create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents. I enjoy being part of the Fairview team and contributing to the well-being and happiness of everyone who lives and works here.

Shakira Duncan
Shakira DuncanJob Title:CarerJoined: 2026

I joined Fairview as a Carer in January 2026 and have enjoyed getting to know our residents and being part of such a supportive team. I am passionate about providing compassionate, person-centred care and helping residents maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life every day.

Tracy Butler
Tracy ButlerJob Title:Housekeeping AssistantJoined: 2026

I joined Fairview as a Housekeeping Assistant in January 2026 and enjoy playing an important role in maintaining a pleasant, hygienic, and homely setting for those who live here. Being part of a caring community is incredibly rewarding, and I take satisfaction in helping residents feel comfortable and supported every day.

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