
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 friend has been in Hawkhill House now for 18 months and I can't praise enough the care she receives. My friend is happy and healthy and enjoying her time joining in with the many activities offered to her. The home provides a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere which makes me confident she is getting the best possible care. Thank you to all the staff who work hard to ensure the residents feel secure and safe in their care. The manager must be very proud of all her staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review we are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your friend is receiving and the recognition of the team at Hawkhill. Your feedback has been passed on to the team.
I visited several local nursing homes before deciding on Hawkhill House Nursing Home for a very elderly relative. After nine months under their care, I am relieved to find that my relative is happy, well looked after and has improved both physically and cognitively beyond my expectations. The management sets high standards for care and I appreciate that all the staff works hard to achieve them. It is a friendly, safe and inviting environment that is a pleasure to visit. I am in no doubt that I made the correct decision.
Duncan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Hawkhill House and for your positive comments about our home and team, we are pleased to hear your relative is happy and is being well looked after. Your comments have been shared with the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
The staff are friendly and helpful at all times. There is plenty of entertainment during the week which keeps the the residents happy.
Hawkhill is what it says a caring home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Andrew and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Hawkhill House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
When issues were reported to management, they were abrupt, rude and defensive.
We will never put him into Hawkhill again.
We pride ourselves on the resident experience and are sorry that you are unhappy with aspects of your father's care. We take comments such as this seriously, though in this instance these differ from our own records. I would like to take the opportunity to call you, to discuss the comments.
We visit my mother regularly and are always happy to see her room very clean and tidy.
The facilities are good, with very nice public areas such as the lounge and dining rooms.
In general, the staff all seem very nice and I feel confident that my mother's needs are being met more than adequately.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about our home and the care your mother is receiving. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
In general, in my opinion, it is very well run. There is also a wide variety of excellent meals.
I can highly recommend Hawkhill House Nursing Home to anyone.
Thank you Rose for taking the time to leave us a review and for your positive comments about the team and food at Hawkhill House. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
My aunt has been at Hawkhill House for eight weeks and in that time she has settled in well, enjoying the company and has participated in events when able. The staff are very friendly and I am happy to say her comfort seems to be priority she needs personal care and what is done in a caring and dignified way. From the management team down the staff are interested in her comfort which is a comfort to me.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Hawkhill House. Your aunt is a joy to care for and we are so pleased she is joining in with our activities and has settled so well. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
Food is varied and well prepared, there appear to be lots of activities for those able to participate.
We would like to thank you for your words of kindness which are very much appreciated. We are so pleased that the food and activities on offer are well received. All comments will be passed on to the team and thank you again for the review.
Following a fall my mother-in-law was struggling with mobility and we required emergency respite. I was very impressed with the prompt and professional response to this request. Two weeks respite was arranged and was very successful. Room, although small, was very clean. staff were all very friendly and helpful and meals were all enjoyed. Visitors always felt welcome and that staff were approachable.
We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your mother-in-law received; the team endeavour to provide necessary support whenever needed for our lovely residents and will be thrilled with your feedback.
Excellent care home, well maintained. Hygiene 100%. Carers very friendly, no bad things to say about Hawkhill House Nursing Home. I know my mum is in very good and capable care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your mum is receiving. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
My Dad has been at Hawkhill since March 2020. He is well looked after and the care he receives is second to none, he suffers from Dementia and we couldn’t give him the care he required, I honestly feel he receives this and more from the staff at Hawkhill. They are warm and caring, it has a lovely homely feel, they were great at celebrating my Dads 88th birthday, baking him the most fantastic cake. I highly recommend Hawkhill House for your relative.
I arrived to visit mum during Storm Arwen not realising that Hawkhill House was experiencing a significant power cut. As always when I arrive to visit, the staff are friendly and welcoming even though it soon became clear they were dealing with a most unusual situation. The care and attention offered by each and every member of staff to the residents to ensure that they were all safe, warm and not concerned/upset by the situation was second to none. I was able to go back home that night knowing that mum was indeed in safe hands. On my return the following day, well it was like business as usual with Mum clearly not affected by the events of the weekend. Thank you so very much for your first class care!
My mother has been very well looked after at Hawkhill House Nursing Home for 5 years plus and the level of care is of a very high standard; we would definitely recommend Hawkhill as a great care home my mother has been very well cared for in her time in Hawkhill; she seems very content in her self.
My dad became a resident of Hawkhill House Care Home in July 2021 and the entire family are impressed at the level of care he is receiving and how happy he is. The staff members are all lovely and so far the quality of care my dad is receiving is 5 stars. Brilliant team! Thank you very much for uplifting my dad's spirits and taking great care of him.
My father required respite care at short notice and Hawkhill House arranged this for us. All of the staff we were in contact with were friendly and made my father's stay at the home comfortable and enjoyable for him. We have complete trust in their care of him and would have no hesitation in arranging further respite stays in the future if the accommodation is available. Highly recommended for their professional care and standards - treating each resident as an individual. Thank you for looking after Dad.
The care my parents received at Hawkhill House Nursing Home was exemplary and all staff consistently showed kindness, respect and care towards them. They also did as much as they could to facilitate family contact and supporting the family under very difficult circumstances during the last year.
Even before my mum was admitted to Hawkhill House Nursing Home, I have found the care home manager to be very friendly and informative. The first visit after Mum was admitted was very upsetting for both myself and Mum as we were both getting accustomed to the situation, since then my mum has blossomed into the woman that she once was. I put this down to the staff and the activities that are made available. It makes me so happy to see my mum so full of joy once again and all the staff that I have encountered have been welcoming even with all the restrictions that Covid has thrown our way.
My father was extremely happy in the short time he was there.
Thanks, t all the staff.
The staff look after my mum very well.
The care my mum receives at Hawkhill is first class. The staff provide kind professional care in a homely environment. There is always a happy atmosphere and a welcoming smile. I know mum is in very safe hands. Thank you.
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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