
We feel very fortunate as a family to have been given such a tailored care packageJune W(Wife of Resident/Service User)



We feel very fortunate as a family to have been given such a tailored care packageJune W(Wife of Resident/Service User)



Grandholm Care Home provides general nursing care for people over the age of 65 and to those with dementia-related conditions. The purpose-built home is equipped for 79 residents, and is located just a few miles away from Aberdeen City Centre and the local seaside.
The home is equipped with modern amenities, and residents enjoy bright and spacious single bed accommodation with their own en-suite facilities for privacy and convenience.
Beautifully appointed lounge...
Care Provided by Grandholm Care Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 79 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Grandholm Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Grandholm 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 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
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Val Buchan(Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (79)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (79)
Visiting
- Protected mealtimes wherever possible
Parking
- Free on site parking
Grandholm Care Home Reviews (63)
Grandholm Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.516) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grandholm Care Home has 63 reviews.
I want to say that I would recommend Grandholm Care Home to anyone. My husband has just passed after 14-months. It is a very good friendly service. I felt relaxed about the care given to him. The manager is very good and chooses her staff well. I give 100%.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
The home itself is very clean and homely and would recommend for anyone considering using a care home.
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We can highly recommend Grandholm Care Home. My mum was very well looked after with the utmost of care and understanding of her condition. All staff were kind and friendly and this helped my mum settle in very quickly and made our family feel at ease with the caring way she was treated. The manager has done an excellent job in making Grandholm a place that provides first-class treatment of residents. No complaints at all!
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review!
Although my review is dated November 2019, it could apply to anytime during the last 18 months. My wife has been a resident there for over 2 years. After caring for her at home since 2001 her needs became such that it became necessary to have her admitted to a nursing home. I chose Grandholm because we visited her sister there for a number of years previously and found her care was very good, so decided that my wife would be well cared for there. This has indeed been the case and since the new manager took over, the standards have improved to an even higher level.
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In the year and a half that my mother was a resident, I really could not fault this home. The manager has an excellent rapport with her staff, and every one of them knows what is expected of them. My mum was cared for with dignity and respect. The nursing staff were second to none at the end of my mum's life and throughout her illness. My mum enjoyed the food, in fact, she thought she was in a hotel. There were so many little touches, and the family was involved at every point. Amazing.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review!
She has deep insight into care of the elderly and management issues.
I am confident that the raised standards will be maintained, if not even improved further. The beginning of her post must have been herculean.
My grandad has been resident since August 2018. He is extremely well looked after. The staff are always cheerful and kind. The rooms and social spaces are very clean and there is a lovely atmosphere.
Dear Tracy, thank you for your kind words about Grandholm and for taking the time to leave us a review.
My dad has been in this home since September 2018. It is an apprehensive procedure to go through but I could not be happier with the choice we made. Dad is kept clean and very well fed. Carers take time to chat with residents at the same time as looking after their welfare. Entertainment is organised for those able to participate. I live/work in Edinburgh so only visit once per week, being in Grandholm I have no need to worry as his every need is taken care of in a professional and caring manner. Mum visits regularly and is always made welcome. His room is comfortable and all areas of the home are clean and well maintained. I feel management, office staff, carers, nursing staff are all approachable people. I would highly recommend Grandholm to anyone, it has given my family peace of mind to know our family member is being looked after well.
Hi Susan, thank you for your lovely feedback about Grandholm, we are so pleased that you are happy with your dad's care and support.
We feel very fortunate as a family to have been given such a tailored care package, Grandholm is close to home, easy to get to and the house itself is always immaculately clean and fresh smelling throughout, the food is good, especially all the home baking.
Hi June, thank you for your kinds words and for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so glad you are pleased with your husbands care at Grandholm.
I am happy that the service that my partner receives from carers and nurses is adequate for her needs. The laundry service could be better run. Lots of clothes seem to go missing for a couple of days or put into the wrong rooms or go missing forever.
My relative is happy and contented in Grandholm. I feel the staff listen to any comments, niggles I might have and act on them most of the time. I am satisfied with the service at this time. I am pleased to hear that the rooms will be redecorated and hopefully bedding and curtains will be replaced and that my relative will be able to choose designs and colours.
My Mother has recently started going to Grandholm for respite and it is a wonderful place that she thoroughly enjoys going to which gives us peace of mind to enjoy our respite too. Staff are lovely, food good, activities and rooms both excellent.
Dear Dawn, thank you for your kind words about Grandholm.
Thank you Grandholm Care Home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We appreciate your kind words.
My late mother was admitted under interim care in December. The care she had was second to none. The staff were very friendly and always spoke when we visited. Sadly, when she took a turn for the worse, the staff and management couldn't do enough for her. They were magnificent with us too, nothing was any bother. I would highly recommend this care home and it's lovely caring staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
There is never any problems.
My mother has been a resident at Grandholm for seven years. My family, and I are very happy with the care she receives. There was a difficult patch at Grandholm in 2012 but the hard work of the staff turned things around and made the home into a warm, caring place again - some of the staff are really outstanding. My mother is not able to eat on her own and due to the care she receives, her weight has remained stable for a long time. I always find that the staff are responsive to requests and do their best to make sure my mother is looked after in accordance with family wishes.
Thank you Mary for your kind words, we are very pleased that your mother is very happy at Grandholm.
My mother has been in Grandholm since February and we cannot believe the improvement in her. She looks ten years younger, she laughs and jokes with us when we visit and has been out more often in these few months than she had been in the last five years. She laughs and seems to get on well with all the people who work with her. We have always visited at different times, making sure we avoid mealtimes. The staff do not know when to expect us and we are always greeted with smiles. I feel if they had anything to hide we would be told when to visit.
My mum entered Grandholm in February. When we went to view the home we were impressed that the staff knew everyone by name. The size of the rooms are excellent and Grandholm is spotlessly clean. Since moving in, my mum has made friends, has gained weight and is happy and content. She loves all the nurses and carers calling them darling or sweetheart, which if she didn't like them she wouldn't be nice to them all. I would have no qualms about recommending Grandholm as a care home to anyone looking to place a family member.
Thank you Vicki for your kind words. We are so pleased that your mum is happy at Grandholm.
I would only suggest this home for respite or short term in an emergency. I feel the staff are generally very good however I am not impressed with management as there seems very little management and communication within the care home. And after a complaint this year management have at no time ask me if I am satisfied with the changes that have been made.
I am sorry to hear Diane, that you did not feel that I responded well to your request regarding your Father's bedding. A letter was sent to you and my staff have also spoken with you. I did suggest in the letter that if you wished to discuss things further then I would be happy to meet with you....
Excellent staff on care duties but have doubts about the domestic and housekeeping abilities as well as laundry service that is continually breaking down which results on clothes disappearing!! Why do they not have resources and working equipment, rather pay more than get this level of service.
Thank you for your valued comments. We are aware of the difficulties with our laundry service and are taking steps to address this at present and apologise for the inconvenience you may be experiencing
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 25 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Val qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 2010 and progressed into management roles shortly afterwards. She returned to Grandholm as Service Manager in 2021.
She holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Robert Gordon University and leads specialist dementia and end-of-life care within the home.
Val is proud of Grandholm’s stable staff team, personalised living spaces and welcoming communal areas, all of which support our residents to enjoy as fulfilling a life as possible in a safe, friendly, comfortable environment.
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