
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.
I am very happy here and enjoy my room and getting out to sit in the garden.
The family found the level of care and attention given to my mother as excellent.
All the home employees from the manager to the cleaners treated my other with the utmost respect.
At the end, the staff ensured my mother was kept as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
I would recommend Hawkhill House to anybody who asked about my mother's time there.
Hawkhill have been very caring for my mother for her respite care. I am more than happy with the care she has received. The staff have been excellent and the manager has been extremely helpful with administrative information.
Staff at Hawkhill are very friendly. They have got to know my mother well. It is always the same staff who work here which is good. Always cheerful. My mother decides the way she would like things done and the staff respect this. She enjoys the food.
My Dad has been at Hawkhill for 6 months and seems to be settled here. I have no complaints about the care that is provided. Always the same staff on duty who are familiar with my Dad.
My family are very happy with the level of care provided. The staff have made a difficult time much easier than it could have been.
In a nutshell, Hawkhill House fulfils everything you could wish for:- the care, professionalism of the staff and the home environment. The care my wife receives is outstanding and I am ever grateful to the wonderful staff.
The staff are jolly, welcoming, chatty, attentive and caring even though they are busy all day and every day.
Updating rooms are required and delays in refurbishment is a year behind, though I am happy about this as I have concerns about residents being disturbed by the noise of the workmen.
Hawkhill House has provided very good care high level of support for my dad over past years. The staff are extremely supportive, friendly and professional.
It's been 10 months since my mum went into Hawkhill House Nursing Home. It took her a few weeks to settle but now sees it as her permanent home. She joins in with the daily entertainment and chats to some of the other residents. The staff are brilliant with her and they have a good relationship with my mum as with us and rest of family. When we visit, she is always happy and we can leave knowing she is in safe hands.
My mum stayed in Hawkhill for end of life care. Both she and our family were treated with great care and compassion and there was always a member of staff available if we needed anything. There is a lovely atmosphere - friendly and warm which helped us all through a difficult time - thank you.
The nursing home has undergone some changes since being taken over by Caring Homes. They have created a sensory room and new laundry room. There have has been a lot of changes with staff and several senior members have left. They have an activity leader who tries to motivate the residents in different activities, however, due to short staffing she sometimes works as a carer, thus meaning there are no activities. She should be given more time and support to be able to do more activities with the residents as she is able to encourage them to take part.
Activities are an extremely important part of life at Hawkhill House and we pride ourselves on ensuring all of our residents get the chance to enjoy an activities programme tailored to their individual tastes or needs, including group, 1 –to-1 and pampering...
My mum was a resident at Hawkhill Nursing Home for three months. She was always treated with the utmost care and respect by all staff. This care was extended to her family who were kindly supported through a difficult time. I especially appreciated being able to stay in her room and be with her constantly for the last week of her life. I will treasure the memories of this and offer my heartfelt thanks to the staff for their support and attention.
Staff are wonderful, caring, attentive and so patient. They are always smiling and very happy to carry out duties that are required.
My wife is very well looked after. She is always clean, smartly dressed, hair good, face cream applied. This pleases me a lot.
I feel fortunate to have got her into such a good home.
Welcome is warm, staff exceptional, very caring and very patient,
I am very happy to leave my wife in their care. It's a home from home.
My mother has been in Hawkhill House since May and I am very pleased with the care she receives. If I have any issues regarding my mother they are always dealt with promptly and efficiently. I have developed a very good relationship with all the staff and find them all approachable. My only minor issue is as my mother is in a wheelchair permanently she has no way of getting out other than a taxi. I believe driver training is in hand and therefore transport and outings would be a welcome addition.
Thank you for taking the time to review Hawkhill House, we really appreciate your feedback. At Hawkhill House we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities. We are very pleased to note that you have developed a good relationship with our team and are happy with the...
Small and friendly in good location. Does need an update, especially shower rooms. Staff very helpful and caring. Contact from home is very good if needing to ask questions or pass on updates. Changes are being made to decoration, and staff are being extremely well trained
The standard of care is very good, some carers are quite respectful and we try to thank them accordingly.
Unfortunateley, we both started influenza a week ago; and it's set us back severely, although having antibiotics.
My family and I have been so impressed with the level of genuine care and support that was given. During the period of illness, the professionalism of the staff was outstanding. They treated all of the family very kindly and could not do enough for them. During the period, our family member who was in the care home had the level of support which was very good. Overall; we were very impressed with the provision.
Since Hawkhill has changed hands, I seem to have less contact with the staff. I live abroad, I find it quite important to have a good contact. I come over twice a year to visit my mother. It is very noticeable that she is very well cared for my the staff of Hawkhill, so excellent on that part (by far the most important). I hope in the future to be able to have more email contact with Hawkhill.
Thank you for taking your time to review Hawkhill House. At Hawkhill we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care and facilities and we’re really pleased to hear that you feel your mother is very well cared for by us. It is important to us that you are regularly kept up to date and...
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
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- How good is our setting?Good
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- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
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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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