
Hawkhill House fulfils everything you could wish for:- the care, professionalism of the staffHamish C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Our family all agree that Hawkhill House Nursing Home is an outstanding care providerLouise A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

They have a good variety of activities within the home and trips out and about which my Auntie enjoyP M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Hawkhill House fulfils everything you could wish for:- the care, professionalism of the staffHamish C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Our family all agree that Hawkhill House Nursing Home is an outstanding care providerLouise A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

They have a good variety of activities within the home and trips out and about which my Auntie enjoyP M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Hawkhill House is located within one and a half acres of colourful gardens which provide peace and seclusion in the town of Milltimber. The home has a warm family atmosphere, with highly trained staff available to get to know residents individually offering the highest standards of residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and short stay basis.
Hawkhill House is home to residents above all else and every aspect of...
Care Provided by Hawkhill House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hawkhill House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hawkhill House Nursing 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
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rae Paterson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
Hawkhill House Nursing Home Reviews (81)
Hawkhill House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hawkhill House Nursing Home has 81 reviews.
My dad moved into the home in February, and we were delighted that he has settled in really quickly. My dad was so independent living on his own. All members of staff have been excellent at making him feel at home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your dad's care at Hawkhill House, and it is lovely to hear he is settling in at the home. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your five star review.
I have been very happy with the excellent care provided at Hawkhill. I have never passed a member of staff who is not smiling. The staff are always helpful whenever I have a question and I am always made to feel welcome. My client’s health has improved hugely as a result of the consistent care she has received. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the team at Hawkhill House and that the standard of care we deliver is making such a positive difference. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
Accommodation excellent. Staff are pleasant and helpful, I feel very comfortable here and have no complaints. I feel very much at home here and can't complain about anything.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and positive comments about the home and team at Hawkhill House. All comments will be passed on to the team.
We were impressed after our initial tour of Hawkhill House for my mum who has dementia and didn't feel that we needed to view anywhere else. Hawkhill House is very homely, the rooms are a good size and all with ensuite and tv's. It has an open-door policy so you can visit at any time, staff allow access and is therefore very secure. There are daily activities displayed on their wall which we like to look at. The staff are caring and treat residents with dignity. Mum has settled in and appears relaxed and happy there. Relatives are encouraged to make suggestions and feel involved. Excellent overall.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mum’s care at Hawkhill House and it is lovely to hear she is settled in at the home. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
The staff are very knowledgeable.
The residents have a wonderful mixture of activities and things to occupy their time.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Hawkhill House. We continually strive to improve the care and service we provide, and we’re happy to see our activities are being noticed in a positive way. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
From the moment I entered Hawkhill House, I was impressed by the general atmosphere and friendliness of the staff I met. Sadly, my wife was only in the home for four days and was unable to take part in activities other than watching the lovely pantomime put on by the staff. Throughout that time, everyone was extremely kind and caring and I knew she was being very well looked after.
I was impressed by the professionalism of the staff and the very obvious positive team spirit. It was clear that everyone enjoyed their work in Hawkhill and this good feeling is transmitted to visitors and residents.
The manager should be very proud of the team she has built up.
Thank you all very much for helping me and our family through such a difficult period in our lives.
Thank you, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Hawkhill House. We are sorry for your loss, and we are pleased that your wife received the care that she deserved while she was staying with us. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
I first rang Hawkhill 2 weeks ago to get help for my father (I live in New Zealand and had just arrived). The Manager and a senior Nurse came and assessed him within 3 hours, and with both his and my agreement, moved him into the care home the same day. Since then, his appetite, general demeanour, mobility and conversation have all improved beyond expectation. I can only thank them all for their continued kindness, calm professionalism and genuinely caring attitude, which prevails throughout Hawkhill House.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your father’s care at Hawkhill House, and it is lovely to hear he is settling in at the home and enjoying the food that’s provided. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
I would like to thank everyone for the service and care every time we came in he was cheery and he said he liked the activities and concepts, food and company.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care provided at Hawkhill House. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
It's very difficult to live so far away and depend on others to care for her.
I am going back to my home secure in the knowledge she is being well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your comments about our home and team. We are pleased to hear that the family meeting was helpful and that you are confident in the care that is being provided to your aunt. We continually strive to improve the care and service we provide and have taken on your feedback, which we will pass on to the team.
I must praise the range of activities on offer at Hawkhill House. My mother loves to participate in them. The meal, too, was delicious.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your positive comments about the home and team at Hawkhill House. We’re glad you enjoyed spending time with your mother at the home and it’s great to hear how much she enjoys the activities we offer. All comments will be passed on to the team.
My mother has been here for 4 years - the reason we chose Hawkhill was because of its homely feel, unlike other homes in the area. Overall she has had a good experience, treated and cared for well! Staff do a good job and act upon queries efficiently.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your kind words and recognition of the team at Hawkhill House, and we’re glad your mother is getting the care she deserves. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
The staff at Hawkhill House Nursing Home are very kind and caring towards my aunt and the other residents. She is treated with dignity, there is always something going on for the residents to take part in for example, trips to the park and a 'come dine with me' experience. The rooms are always clean and tidy and the food is excellent. Keep u the good work!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your aunt’s care at Hawkhill House, and that the room's cleanliness and food is kept to a high standard. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
I have found that nothing is too much to ask of the staff who are all too willing to help if there are any questions you have regarding medical or nursing care. Each time I have visited Mum I have been made extremely welcome and always asked if I would like a cup of tea. I can only have praise for each and every member of staff at Hawkhill House Nursing Home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sheila, and for your positive comments about our home and team. We are pleased to hear your Mum is getting the care she deserves and that you’ve been made to feel welcome during your visits. Your comments will be passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear them.
Very impressed with the overall assistance given at a particularly difficult time of stress, when having a family member going into a care home. My wife has been well-looked after since she arrived at Hawkhill House Nursing Home. The staff are very friendly and it is obvious that the management team at the care home, and other staff, are of a high standard.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are pleased to read your positive comments about your wife’s transition into the home, and that you feel she’s been well looked after. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
I am very pleased with the standard of care given by the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Hawkhill House, and for your positive comment and score for our home and team. We continually strive to improve the care and service we provide and appreciate your feedback. I would like to invite you to discuss your thoughts with me on how we can...
The dedication of care from the staff is outstanding.
My auntie is thriving and healthy thanks to the amazing care she receives.
The basics of cleanliness and nutrition are wonderful.
For me, the amount of activities and organisation the staff do day-to-day is just outstanding, and the compassion shown to every person there is just the best.
It was a sad day when, because of dementia, my aunt could no longer care for herself, and I had to find a home for her; however, choosing Hawkhill care home was indeed the best decision I could have made.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Lynne and for your kind words of the team at Hawkhill House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their families is extremely important to us, so these comments mean a great deal to everyone here. Your fantastic feedback will be shared with the team.
I am happy with the care that my mum receives.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Stephen, we are pleased to read your positive comments about the care your mum is receiving at Hawkhill House. Your feedback has been passed on to the team.
Very positive, made my dad feel settled and looked after so the family feel happy he is safe and cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review we are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your dad is receiving and the recognition of the team at Hawkhill House. Your feedback has been passed on to the team.
Overall good. Some areas lacking.
Vera, we would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review about the home and team at Hawkhill House. All comments will be passed on to the team.
Communication cannot be faulted, as I am contacted regularly and as and when there is something the staff consider I should be advised of regarding my aunt.
Having now been living at Hawkhill for almost 8 years, I am still confident I could not have found anywhere better for her.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Hawkhill. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us and we are so pleased that your aunt is getting the care she deserves. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 01 October 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 29 Sep 2025
An unannounced visit last month to Hawkhill House by Scotland’s care service regulator, Care Inspectorate, resulted in an impressive report which saw the care home rated highly in every area....
- 22 May 2025
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Caring Homes Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Hawkhill House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (9)

Rae qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2003 and began her career in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, before discovering a passion for elderly care. She soon transitioned into the care home sector, where her compassionate nature and leadership skills saw her rise through the roles of Staff Nurse and Deputy Manager before becoming a Home Manager in 2012.
With over 20 years of experience, Rae is deeply committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home. Known for her hands-on, person-centred approach, Rae leads her team with empathy and encouragement. Outside of work, she enjoys horse riding, hill walking, and spending time with her family.

Susan brings years of care experience and a strong commitment to supporting residents with compassion and dignity. She works closely with the team to ensure every individual feels valued, safe and truly at home.

Scarlett is the Acting Home Manager and also a Regional Manager for several care homes. With 30 years of nursing experience in healthcare, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassionate leadership to her role.

I get to know every resident personally and their specific needs. I work closely with other teams to keep up-to-date on any changes to our residents health or nutritional needs.

Each resident is a unique and special individual; I am hugely privileged to have the opportunity to work in the care industry. Every day brings opportunity, and I want to play my part to enable each resident to know that they have an amazing purpose and find fulfilment in everything they do.
Everyone has a unique set of skills and talents, and I want to help our residents to both utilise and build these. In a great team of colleagues, I want to play my part to the full to help both residents, those close to them and my colleagues all thrive individually and collectively.

I love getting to know residents on a one-to-one basis and hearing all their stories. I like to make sure activities are meaningful for each resident.

Lovell Castrence is our Site Maintenance Officer at Hawkhill House.

Laura Brand is our Home Administrator at Hawkhill House.

It is important to ensure that our residents home is kept safe, welcoming and comfortable at all times
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