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Dounemount Care Home

Gellymill Street, Macduff, Banff, Aberdeenshire AB45 3QL
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I would recomend this home to anyone who was thinking about joining .David N(Husband of Resident/Service User)
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It is evident that residents are treated as individuals and a person centred approach is being used.A B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Dounemount Care Home, Banff

Dounemount Care Home offers nursing, dementia and respite care in modern and purposely adapted safe and comfortable facilities to ensure high-quality care, delivered by a highly trained team.

Each room benefits from views towards the River Deveron and residents are encouraged to personalise their room to create a homely feel and make it their own space. The care home's grounds provide a number of areas to enjoy the day and residents... 

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Care Provided by Dounemount Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 34 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,500 - £1,750£1,500 - £1,750
Residential Dementia Care£1,500 - £1,750£1,500 - £1,749
Nursing Care£1,500 - £1,750£1,500 - £1,750
Nursing Dementia Care£1,500 - £1,750£1,500 - £1,750

Contact Dounemount Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

At Dounemount Care Home, fees cover personal care, accommodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments, a varied programme of in-home activities and events, excursions, and access to Wi-Fi, giving residents and their family's complete peace of mind with the reassurance that everything is taken care of and included as part of daily life.

Chiropody, Hairdresser and private dental are not included.

Respite stays are available at a minimum of 2 weeks.

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

Person in charge

  • Amanda Stofka (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)

Visiting

  • open visiting times

Parking

  • car park at the home

Dounemount Care Home Reviews (43)

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9.5

Dounemount Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.467) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Dounemount Care Home has 43 reviews.

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Review from C B (Son of Resident) published on 14 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from V S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Jim B (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from P L (Son of Resident) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from David N (Husband of Resident) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Lorna M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Kay R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A D (Son of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Karen P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from H L (Sister of Resident) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Robert P (Husband of Resident) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C B (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Elaine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 01 July 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
Response by Dounemount Care Home to this inspection report

Grade 4

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 12 October 2026

To find out more please do get in touch.

News (18) & Events (1)

News
  • 15 Jul 2026

    We had the local spotty bag shop over for a pop up afternoon , lots to see and buy , residents like to spend some pennies

  • 30 Apr 2026

    We had a lovley day trip to Balmoral Castle. This was on the bucket list for a while and finally got round to do it. Lovely weather and a great...

  • 03 Feb 2026

    Nice to have been able to get out and about after all the snow, know one will ever tire of this view.

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Meet the Team (26)

Amanda Stofka
Amanda StofkaJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2021

Amanda has been with the company since 2011 and progressed to home manager in 2021. She holds an SVQ4 and a Leadership and Management qualification. Amanda is always happy to show people around the home and answer any questions.

Sally Bradford
Sally BradfordJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2025

Sally joined the Dounemount team in Autumn 2025 as a nurse. She has now become the Clinical Deputy Manager.

Julie Wilson
Julie WilsonJob Title AdministratorJoined 2023

Julie has Several years of experience in Administration-based roles, always happy and willing to help out.

Jacqueline Lindsay
Jacqueline LindsayJob Title Clinical LeadJoined 2020

Registered General Nurse with years of knowledge and experience.

Adele West
Adele WestJob Title Clinical LeadJoined 2025

Adele joined the team in 2025 as a Registered Nurse and has recently become clinical lead.

Maureen Otubogun
Maureen OtubogunJob Title Registered NurseJoined 2023

Registered Nurse with mental health experience.

Tolulope Salako
Tolulope SalakoJob Title Registered NurseJoined 2022

Registered Nurse with mental health experience. Works Night-shift pattern at Dounemount.

Audra Duncan
Audra DuncanJob Title Team LeadJoined 2014

Holds Medication Management and SVQ level 3 qualifications.

Angela Anderson
Angela AndersonJob Title Team LeadJoined 2025

Angela joined the Dounemount Team as a Carer in 2025 and has now worked her way up to be team lead.

Isla Stuart
Isla StuartJob Title Senior carerJoined 2021

Isla holds an SVQ level 3 and medication management.

Mark Sivewright
Mark SivewrightJob Title Head ChefJoined 2024

Mark came to Dounemount as Head chef in 2024. Making all these delicious foods for the residents to enjoy, and also looking at the like and dislikes of what each resident.

Jane Buckingham
Jane BuckinghamJob Title Home CookJoined 2011

Jane works in the kitchen making a range of delicious foodstuffs for the residents of Dounemount.

Shona Milne
Shona MilneJob Title Kitchen AssistantJoined 2006

Shona works in the kitchen alongside the Cook.

Before starting her shift every morning she goes and says hello to all the residents & Staff.

Zaneta Sowinska
Zaneta SowinskaJob Title Kitchen AssistantJoined 2012

Zaneta works in the kitchen alongside the Cook.

Claire Brown
Claire BrownJob Title HousekeeperJoined 2023

Claire is our head of the department and has many years of experience.

Michelle Downie
Michelle DownieJob Title Domestic AssistantJoined 2020

Michelle works in Dounemount ensuring that the rooms and communal areas are kept clean and tidy.

Frances Gray
Frances GrayJob Title Domestic AssistantJoined 2003

Frances works with the domestic team at Dounemount keeping the bedrooms and communal areas clean and tidy.

Monika Kaczmarek
Monika KaczmarekJob Title Domestic Assistant/Laundry AssistantJoined 2011

Monika works evenings in the laundry and also across the floor as a domestic.

Heather Smith
Heather SmithJob Title Laundry AssistantJoined 2006

Heather works in the Laundry at Dounemount.

Carrie Walker
Carrie WalkerJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2021
Carrie works as a care assistant here at Dounemount,

Also helps out with residents' outings.

Corrine Gray
Corrine GrayJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2015

Corrine has been employed by Dounemount for nearly 10 years and holds an SVQ2.

Amrita Crighton
Amrita CrightonJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2022

Amrita is a night carer here at Dounemount.

Emma Silva
Emma SilvaJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2018

Emma has been part of the Team at Dounemount since 2018, holds her SVQ 2, and works as a night carer.

Beth Alexander
Beth AlexanderJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2021

Beth works as a care assistant at Dounemount and holds her SVQ2

Roseanne McKay
Roseanne McKayJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2017

Roseanne has been part of the Dounemount team since 2017, and works as a night shift carer.

Maria Thomson
Maria ThomsonJob Title Care AssistantJoined 2025

Maria joined the team at Dounemount in 2025 as a carer. She is currently working towards the completion of her SVQ Level 2.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dounemount Care Home

How much does Dounemount Care Home cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,500 and £1,750 for residential care (respite between £1,500 and £1,750), between £1,500 and £1,750 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,500 and £1,749), between £1,500 and £1,750 for nursing care (respite between £1,500 and £1,750) and between £1,500 and £1,750 for nursing dementia care (respite between £1,500 and £1,750). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.

What types of Care is Dounemount Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Dounemount Care Home have?

There are 34 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dounemount Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dounemount Care Home to the centre of Banff?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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