Barchester Fairview House Care Home

Fairview Street, Danestone, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen 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 reach of the beautiful Dee and Don countryside. They believe the best way to judge a home is to visit and see how care and support is provided. So please feel free to drop in or give them a call.

The high standards are reflected in all aspects of the home, including hospitality and cooking. The home also has a wonderful and varied activities programme, centred around the needs and interests of residents. The home provides concerts and church services every month and has daily programmes of activities, such as bingo, crafts, a beauty group and gardening. They also frequently go to coffee mornings in the local community and have regular outings in their minibus.

Fairview House extends a warm invitation for you to visit the home and show you around their facilities.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1682

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Fairview House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Barchester Fairview House Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Barchester Fairview House Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

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 (70)

9.7

Barchester Fairview House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Fairview House Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from Paul C (Grandson of Resident) published on 17 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Sadly my grandfather spent his last 5 days of his life here. However, the staff on the day of his death and the days prior were outstanding.
On the day of my grandfather's death, the nursing staff were excellent and kept him comfortable and made sure the members of my family were taken care of.
We
were given refreshments and even lunch. The staff, including the manager, came into visit us and made sure we were all ok.
Most importantly the staff treated my grandfather with dignity, even up to his last 30 minutes - by applying cream to his skin, re-positioning him in his bed and making him comfortable, it made his passing that bit easier for all of my family.
I cannot comment on the care outwith what I saw, but going in and out of the building for a few days, I saw plenty of smiling faces from the residents and staff.
Thank you to all the staff.
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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I have to bring to your attention the care given by one of the male care staff at Barchester Fairview House Aberdeen.
He is such a very caring, compassionate carer who has made it clear that he cares for all the residents in Memory Lane and treats them all with respect. He has the most gentle nature
which seems to be quite soothing. So I shall also make a report to the home with the same information but I know that not all information suggested is acknowledged, not passed on to the appropriate staff but felt I had to inform of this very lovely person.
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Review from Sandra G (Sister of Resident) published on 5 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My sister has health issues that make her reliant on the staff for her every-day-care. It is important to us as a family that her medical needs are met.
I am extremely impressed with how the staff are with her, she is always saying how beautiful and kind they are and so attentive to her needs. The
food she says is very good.
There were some issues with her oxygen that the nursing staff went out of their way to rectify with external sources.
I personally have felt very welcome on my frequent visits and all the management are very open and available to talk to.
The manager has been extremely helpful and made me feel comfortable to come forward if I have any concerns of any kind.
The suggestions I would make is to have some air fresheners, as I’m aware it can be very difficult to keep on top of odours with so many elderly people.
Also, the garden area could be really nice for the non-smoking residents if it was made more accessible from the dining room.
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Review from Susan G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The level of attention and care Dad received while living at Fairview was second to none. The staff were friendly, approachable and nothing was ever a problem. In my opinion, they treated Dad like he was one of their own family, the level of dignity and respect was just amazing. I remember the first
day Dad arrived and how friendly the staff were making him feel really welcome. It always stuck in my mind how they all knew his name and he was barely through the door again reflecting how good the staff were. Dad was always clean, shaved and smartly dressed and the rooms were always cleaned to a high standard. Thank you all for looking after Dad, I will always appreciate it.
Reply from Diane Martin, Deputy General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, Susan. We aim for all families to feel this way. I will pass your comments on to staff. It was a pleasure to care for your Dad and have you all become part of our…read more
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Review from James D (Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am an 82-year-old male, having had a double above knee amputation. My personal, physical problems are self-evident but all very satisfactorily dealt with by excellent staff, all of whom have a natural 'bedside manner'.


Fairview is now my home and I could not wish for better.

Reply from Diane Martin, Deputy General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home
Thank you for your kind comments Jim. It is always very positive for us to hear the resident's views and opinions.
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Review from Stephen M (Respite Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was unable to continue to live independently at home. I needed 24 hours support to enable me to leave hospital.


I have a good relationship with the nurses and carers who look after me, I enjoy the interactions and discussions we have.


I cannot praise Fairview enough.

Reply from Diane Martin, Deputy General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home
Thank you for your comments Stephen. It is always good for staff to actually hear from the people who live in our home. Your comments will be shared with the staff.
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Review from Raymond B (Husband of Resident) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the last 12 months, the care within Fairview has improved even more than previous years (if that was possible).
This is due to an extremely low turnover of staff and management and a noticeable higher degree of training and implementation of memory lane improvement which has been done to a very
high standard. Well done to all the staff for the last 12 months.
Reply from Diane Martin, Deputy General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home
Thank you for your kind comments. Staff and management are committed to delivering the best training for our staff and for the high standard of care to be evident in the daily lives of our residents.…read more
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Review from Briony M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The quality of care was excellent. The staff were very professional, accommodating and looked after us all at a very sensitive time. I got to know many of them well. They made us feel very welcome. I will never forget the kindness they showed to me and my mum during her final days.


The home is in

a nice location. I would recommend it.


Thank you.

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Review from Alice L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was provided with excellent care. The staff and management were of the highest quality of professionalism and efficiency. My mother loved them all.
Reply from Karen Whyte, General Manager at Barchester Fairview House Care Home
Thank you for your kind words. It has been our privilege caring for your mum.
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Review from Richard T (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb care and very attentive staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.673)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10 for Barchester Fairview House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.673 for Barchester Fairview House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (216 Excellents x 5) + (50 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 284 Ratings = 4.673
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Fairview House Care Home is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 103 registered maximum number of service users is 20.6, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (11)

Meet the Team (6)

Mel

Mel Shearer

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 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.

Helen

Helen Howie

Job Title: Deputy General Manager Joined: 2019

As the Deputy General Manager, I am dedicated to ensuring our nursing home runs smoothly and that our residents receive the highest quality care. With a strong background in healthcare management, I work closely with our team to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment for both residents and staff.

Joanna

Joanna Siwinska

Job Title: Unit Manager Joined: 2024

As a Unit Manager, 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-centered care while maintaining compliance and best practices.

Sumaira

Sumaira Anwar

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse Joined: 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

Cecilia Clark

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 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

Krzysztof Dabrowski

Job Title: Head of Maintenance Joined: 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.

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