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.Staff are committed to caring for all residents&any questions or concerns are dealt withHelen M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I feel Mum's needs are being looked at and the care individual to her.Elaine D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


.Staff are committed to caring for all residents&any questions or concerns are dealt withHelen M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I feel Mum's needs are being looked at and the care individual to her.Elaine D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Meallmore’s Auchtercrag House Care Home and Auchmacoy Lodge are situated in the picturesque town of Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
The team provides high-quality personalised nursing care for elderly people, including those with dementia and its related conditions. The home offers fully-furnished bedrooms finished to the highest standard.
There is also some of the latest technology to ensure the safety, well-being and mobility of residents while allowing them to retain as much independence as...
Care Provided by Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 71 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- 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
Final fees are confirmed following an individual assessment and will depend on the care home chosen, care needs, room type, funding route and the overall support package required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge 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
- Meallmore Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie-Anne Thomson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with male-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Visiting
- No restriction with visiting.
Parking
- have car park available
Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge Reviews (30)
Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.166) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge has 30 reviews.
Have only been at Auchtercrag for a short time. Management have been helpful.
Thank you so much for your feedback. The staff work very hard to make sure that new residents and their families are made to feel welcome.
Both Mum and Dad are residents here. The staff make every effort to enable them to see each other and spend as much time together as possible even though they are in separate rooms and units. We are always greeted by the most friendly receptionist. How she remembers everyone's names and who their relatives are is astounding. Well done.
Thank you so much for the very positive feedback. The staff appreciate this.
We visit my father who is very well cared for in Auchtercrag. He is always neat and tidy, he is safe and secure and the staff are excellent, from being met at the door to going in to my father. My father is treated with dignity and respect and so are we as visitors. An excellent service throughout.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it is very much appreciated by the staff team at Auchtercrag.
Every time I come to visit my friend the staff are very friendly and very helpful. Always make sure my friend has everything she needs. I can't rate them high enough.
Thank you for your very positive review. The staff team at Auchtercrag appreciate this very much.
I have found Auchtercrag to deliver wonderful care for my mum. Person-centred at all times. She loves the staff and over the months has gained trust with the staff. Food, laundry and domestic duties are done professionally.
Thank you so much for your review, I will ensure that this is fed back to staff. I am so glad that your experience of Auchtercrag is so positive.
Overall, the care is satisfactory and the staff are friendly and caring. Good to receive details of activities which are held throughout the week. The bedrooms could do with a makeover.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you find our staff friendly and caring and are enjoying receiving the activities calendar.
My Mum is well looked after always clean and tidy. The staff are very kind and gentle and they are always there for me as well. Mum enjoys the lovely food and the extras. There is always lots of activities for them to enjoy. Mum's room is always clean and tidy. I'm always kept up to date with her care.
Thank you so much for your review. It is really lovely for the staff team to hear that their efforts are noticed and appreciated.
My mother has been a resident since Aug 21. She has settled in well. Staff friendly, attentive, and will always answer questions you may have. Home very clean. Rooms while small are adequate. Food is good and nutritious my mother has gained weight since arriving. Activities for residents could be more varied but currently being looked at now that Covid restrictions are lifting. Relatives quickly and well informed by e-mail with updates and other information.
Thank you so much for your very positive review. I'm glad to see that since admission your relative has thrived. It is nice to know too, that you find the home clean and welcoming. We are certainly looking at activities in 2022 and already have some exciting things planned.
My mother has been a resident for just over 3 months. The family have been more than happy with the level of service and care she has received. Whilst visiting, we have noticed all the staff will willingly stop and discuss how my mother has settled in. When asked, my mother has nothing but good things to say about the care staff.
I have made friendships with the staff and get on well with them. I am happy in the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 14 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Good
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- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 18 Nov 2025
Meallmore is proud to celebrate an exceptional year at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025, with multiple award wins and finalist achievements that highlight our position as one of Scotland’s...
- 16 Jun 2025
At Meallmore, we know life doesn’t slow down with age – and our resident John Picken has proved just that. John, 91, who lives at Leven Beach Care Home in...
- 17 Mar 2025
At Meallmore, we believe that exceptional care extends far beyond healthcare - it’s about creating a home. One of the most important ways we achieve this is through our hospitality...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Auchtercrag Care Home / Auchmacoy Lodge.
Meet the Team (7)

Since joining Meallmore in 2012 as a carer, I’ve been fortunate to grow my career within a company that truly values and supports its people. I’m proud to now lead the wonderful team at Auchtercrag House, having recently moved from St Modans, bringing with me years of experience and a deep passion for person-centred care.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to listening – to our residents and their families – so we can understand their wishes and deliver the highest quality, individualised care.
I strongly believe in leading by example, and one of my top priorities is ensuring our team feels supported, especially when it comes to learning and development. When our staff thrive, so do our residents.
Auchtercrag House has been thoughtfully designed to feel like home, with a beautiful environment that offers both comfort and security. We’re especially proud of our dedicated dementia care unit, where residents living with dementia receive care that is truly tailored to their needs in a calm, familiar setting.
We’re closely connected to our local community and work hand-in-hand with healthcare professionals to ensure we’re always providing safe, up-to-date, and confident care. Many of our team are local too, which brings a real sense of belonging and togetherness to life at Auchtercrag.
Above all, we want residents to feel at home - to live well, stay connected, and keep doing the things they love. Whether it’s enjoying a hobby, joining in on an activity, or simply sharing a laugh with our staff, life here is about making every day as meaningful and joyful as it can be.
We’d be delighted to welcome you into the Auchtercrag family.

I am currently serving as the deputy manager here at Auchtercrag, where I am tasked with driving operational excellence and delivering impactful results. With over 7 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, I have developed a deep understanding of strategic management, team leadership and clinical oversight. My professional journey began after completing my Bachelor of Science degree from The University of the West Indies Mona in Jamaica, which laid the foundation for my career in General nursing, such as older adults and emergency nursing. Over the years, I have had various experiences that have allowed me to refine my skills, particularly in assessment, critical clinical decision-making, and coordinating nursing palliative care. Two of my best attributes are: recognising any changes/concerns in residents’ health and escalating accordingly. As well as my communication amongst residents, families, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
It is hoped that I will support the team in delivering person-centred care, ensuring there is clinical, operational oversight and ensuring our residents and staff perform against the quality indicators framework while living the value of Meallmore.

Alison works full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. She is a bubbly and dedicated member of the team, showing a strong commitment to her role at Auchtercrag.
Alison is available to assist with all aspects of contracts and non-care fees. She is always keen to have a chat, offer support, and help guide you in the right direction with any queries you may have.

Chris is our Maintenance Man here at Auchtercrag. From fixing smaller issues to taking on larger projects, he plays a key role in keeping the home safe, comfortable, and running smoothly.
Chris is always on hand to help and is approachable, reliable, and committed to ensuring everything is well-maintained for both residents and staff.

Nicola is the Head of Housekeeping and Laundry at Auchtercrag. She plays an essential role in ensuring the home remains clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times.
Nicola also oversees the smooth running of the laundry service each day, helping to ensure residents’ clothing and linens are maintained to a high standard. She is dedicated, organised, and takes great pride in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.

Anna is our award-winning Head Chef and works full-time at Auchtercrag. She takes great pride in preparing a wide variety of meals, from hearty favourites to delicious home baking.
Anna is passionate about ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, well-balanced meals, tailored to their individual preferences and dietary needs.

Julie works full-time as our Activities Coordinator and plays a key role in creating a fun and engaging environment for our residents.
She enjoys developing new ideas and organising meaningful activities that reflect residents’ interests, helping to promote enjoyment, wellbeing, and social connection within the home.
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