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North Deeside Road, Mill Timber, Milltimber, Aberdeenshire AB13 0HR
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The lovely Staff have been very helpful , patient, friendly and caring in getting to know mumLORAINE B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Tor-na-Dee, Milltimber
Tor-na-Dee, Milltimber
Tor-na-Dee, Milltimber

Located on the outskirts of Aberdeen, Tor-Na-Dee is a stunning setting offering a range of care services, including residential, nursing and specialist dementia care on a short-term or permanent basis.

The Milltimber care home has spacious, beautifully furnished dining rooms and lounges, plus a bar area, a comfortable cinema room and a luxurious hair and beauty salon. These communal areas are currently under refurbishment. The lovely gardens are a highlight,...  

Care Provided by Tor-na-Dee

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 75 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,995From £2,244
Residential Dementia CareFrom £2,090From £2,351
Nursing CareFrom £2,364From £2,659
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,459From £2,766
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.

Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply

an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Tor-na-Dee 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

Person in charge

  • Susan Jones-Wood(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (75)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (74)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Tor-na-Dee Reviews (68)

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Tor-na-Dee has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tor-na-Dee has 68 reviews.

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Review from K S (Niece of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff look after our aunt wonderfully and cope with her dementia and all the peculiarities that can bring, in a very gentle but sensitive manner. My sister and I feel that we could approach any of the staff to ask for help or advice on my aunt's care.

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Review from Katherine I (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't have found a better place for our mum. Tor-Na-Dee takes such good care of Mum. The home is clean and smells fresh. The nursing and care staff are wonderful, kind and caring and take the very best care of Mum. Excellent communication with family and they use empathy, humour, professionalism and sensitivity in their care of Mum. Wonderful activities and inclusive care. 10/10! All visitors to Mum comment on what a friendly, homely and clean nursing home Tor-Na-Dee is.

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Review from Ronald H (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My experience of Tor-na-Dee has been over the past three years, which obviously included the pandemic.
The service provided by the home has exceeded my expectations.

The management and staff have been helpful in every aspect from day one.

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Review from L P (Wife of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My husband has been in Tor-na-Dee for six years now and I am extremely happy with the love and care he receives. I feel confident that each time I visit I find him clean, smart and very well cared for. I feel that the unit provides a very homely, loving atmosphere which I feel very comfortable in while visiting. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to include me in the 'family' atmosphere. I feel very lucky that my husband is being cared for by Tor-na-Dee.

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Review from Lynne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am very grateful for my stepfather to be in this excellent care home, the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that a relative is being cared for properly and with kindness is invaluable. All members of staff I have dealt with have been extremely helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone.

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Review from Brian P (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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The care given at Tor-na-Dee is excellent! The resident is supported by staff who are happy and pass that joy on to the resident as they care for them. The communication between staff and myself always informs me of any health changes, medical concerns and the purpose of doctor visits. This is a home that is very well managed and is to be commended for its family atmosphere and attention to details that matter.

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Review from H A (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my mum receives is excellent. The staff see to all her needs and are always very friendly. The staff and management have worked very hard this year through Covid. I have always been kept well informed during this time. I would recommend Tor-na-Dee.

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Review from Joan G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The treatment and care of Dad are good. Although having to operate within Covid guidelines, which have proved hard for him to appreciate. Communication from the care home is excellent. Staff are understandable of Dads nature despite him often being difficult. The constraints of Covid have been difficult for all limiting visits and outings etc. Overall very happy with the care home.

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Review from Lois D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and management are sensitive to the wider family involvement of their residents care. We are made to feel involved and welcomed to participate. Mum's care is exceptional, personal and suited to her needs to feel safe, comfortable and part of the home community.

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Review from J R (Son of Resident) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Tor-na-Dee for over four years, and from day one, the level of care has been exemplary. Also, the communication to us as family members has been first class.

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Review from Craig A (Son of Resident) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and the care that they provide at Tor-na-Dee are absolutely outstanding. I would have no hesitations in recommending Tor-no-Dee care home.

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Review from Janice D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been living in Tor-na-Dee since November 2018. Choosing a care home for a loved one is a big decision, and after visiting many homes in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, as soon as I walked into Tor-na-Dee, I knew I had found the one for my mum. During that initial visit, there was a group singing session going on in the dining room, and as I stopped to look and listen, I was moved by all the beautiful voices and smiling faces, residents and staff. I was impressed with the friendliness of the manager, and as we moved through the whole home on my tour, she knew the names and chatted to all the residents, staff and visitors we came across. Tor-na-Dee has capacity for a large number of residents, but because the home is split into smaller units, there is a homely atmosphere. My initial impression of Tor-na-Dee was correct, and in the time my mum has been there, she has been extremely well cared for by all the wonderful staff in a clean, happy, active and well organised home.

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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the level of care and communication received from the home/staff.

Excellent during Covid- unhappy with the care inspectorate grades - very unfair to the home and staff.

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Review from Allie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Diligent staff and excellent care. My father has been treated extremely well since entering the home. We are very happy with all aspects of his care and feel the home and all staff provide a very loving and secure environment. We have been able to keep in contact with our dad and his well being throughout the pandemic and are grateful for all the staff have done.

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Review from R W (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The property, rooms and facilities are well presented. Good car parking. Friendly staff and management.

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Review from George E (Husband of Resident) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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Well run establishment.
Caring staff, modern up to date facilities. Food is good. Activities well organised and extensive.

Scores consistently well in inspections by the Care Commission.

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Review from W D (Sister of Resident) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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When my sister was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer I was advised that she would require palliative treatment. It was imperative that she be placed in a well-run nursing home.
I experienced a very good impression during my first visit to Tor-na-Dee. It is light, airy and very clean. It was immediately obvious that management was running a nursing home very efficiently with meticulous attention to every care detail. The manager and receptionist were very welcoming when my other sisters and I were shown through the building and eagerly invited query and observation which were responded to with due honesty and openness.
There was no hesitation in deciding Tor-na-Dee would be the perfect nursing home for my sister. She herself readily agreed that she would settle in comfortably and with ease which has proven correct.
All the staff without exception are exceedingly kind with genuine care and concern for my sister's welfare and comfort.

They demonstrate exceptional patience when dealing with the old and infirm. Management is very approachable and attends to any issues with immediate response. Tor-na-Dee's enviable reputation continues to be maintained at the highest level. A peaceful tranquil atmosphere permeates the whole environment.

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Review from Isobel M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the standard of care and activities provided by this home.

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Review from Ethel S (Sister of Resident) published on 12 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Some seven months ago I, along with my two other sisters, had to make a very unexpected decision regarding the future wellbeing of our eldest sister. She had just been diagnosed with a terminal illness - would be unable to return to her own home - and would require full nursing and palliative care. Tor-na-Dee care home provided us with everything we had looked and hoped for. Having met the receptionist and care manager on our first visit we were immediately welcomed most warmly into Tor-na-Dee. A full guided tour followed our visit, and we left feeling confident that we had made the right decision. As time has gone by we feel very much 'part of the family' knowing the staff so well and seeing our sister receiving the best possible care and attention we hoped she would have. A very well run care home.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Comprehensive review. Good to have the care home manager, a member of the nursing staff plus a care assistant involved with my mother taking part in the review. This enabled a thorough discussion on how Mum was settling in and interacting with staff and other residents.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 11 March 2026
  • How well do we support people's wellbeing?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our leadership?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our staff team?
    Good

    (4)

  • How good is our setting?
    Good

    (4)

  • How well is care and support planned?
    Good

    (4)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.View Latest Report

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News
  • 29 May 2026

    Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...

  • 29 May 2026

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  • 29 May 2026

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  • 23 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Meet the Team (1)

Susan Jones-Wood
Susan Jones-WoodJob Title:Home Manager

I’ve been a registered nurse for more than a decade, mainly working with older people.

I chose to join Care UK because the organisation’s values match my own. There is also ongoing training, and we receive great support from the wider team.

One of the most important aspects of my role is to ensure everyone is safe and happy. It is wonderfully rewarding to see the positive difference the team here makes, enabling residents to live a fulfilling life.

As a home manager, it is important to be able to bring the team together and empower colleagues. Seeing a well-run team deliver the best possible care with a smile and seeing colleagues enjoying their roles makes me so proud of what I do. A big part of that means you need to have patience, empathy and kindness in this role; a good sense of humour helps too.

In 2024, we were recognised as the region of the year. For me and my colleagues, this was an incredible highlight.

Outside of work, I’m an enthusiastic scuba diver and have been lucky enough to dive in some amazing places; the Silfra tectonic plates are on my list to visit. I also have rescue dogs and help fund raise for various rescue charities.

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