Dounemount Care Home

Gellymill Street, Macduff, Banff AB45 3QL
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9.6 42 Reviews
  • 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 can take part in a range of activities.

The activities have something for everyone, including socialising, pursuing hobbies or learning something new. Dounemount does not only care for its residents but goes above and beyond to ensure residents truly feel at home.

Care Provided by Dounemount Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1600 – £2000
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £2000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1600

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dounemount Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Dounemount Care 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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (27)

Visiting

  • open visiting times

Parking

  • car park at the home

9.6

Dounemount Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.575) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dounemount Care Home has 42 reviews.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A home from home. Always made to feel welcome. Carers are amazing and connect very well with the residents. Nursing staff are approachable and helpful. All other staff (kitchen, cleaners, laundry, handyman) are very much part of the caring, family atmosphere.
Reply from Ronnie Cavanagh, Marketing at Dounemount Care HomeThank you for sharing your experience with Dounemount Care Home. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
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Review from William P (Resident) published on 25 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy staying at Dounemount. All the staff treat me well. A trip was organised for me to go to Elgin shopping and out to Baxters for a pancake, I had a great day.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.575)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.575) out of 10 for Dounemount Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.800 for Dounemount Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 130 Ratings = 4.8
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dounemount Care Home is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 22 May 2025
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

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

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Meet the Team (29)

Amanda

Amanda Stofka

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 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.

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Tom Gaine

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Tom joined the Dounemount Team in October 24 as Clinical Deputy Manager. Coming from a nursing back ground he has years of experience.


Tom has fitted in very well since starting with us, if you have any questions or queries he will be happy to help.

Julie

Julie Wilson

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2023

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

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Lindsay

Job Title: Clinical Lead Joined: 2020

Registered General Nurse with years of knowledge and experience.

Maureen

Maureen Otubogun

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

Registered Nurse with mental health experience.

Tolulope

Tolulope Salako

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2022

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

Audra

Audra Duncan

Job Title: Team Lead Joined: 2014

Holds Medication Management and SVQ level 3 qualifications.

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Stephanie Cobb

Job Title: Senior Carer Joined: 2024

Steph joined us as Senior Carer in 2024, she holds her SVQ3.

Isla

Isla Stuart

Job Title: Senior carer Joined: 2021

Isla holds an SVQ level 3 and medication management.

Denise

Denise Nekrews

Job Title: Activity Co-ordinator Joined: 2020

Denise has oversight of the residents' activities and planning events within the home.

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Mark Sivewright

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 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

Jane Buckingham

Job Title: Home Cook Joined: 2011

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

Shona

Shona Milne

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Joined: 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

Zaneta Sowinska

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Joined: 2012

Zaneta works in the kitchen alongside the Cook.

Claire

Claire Brown

Job Title: Housekeeper Joined: 2023

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

Michelle

Michelle Downie

Job Title: Domestic Assistant Joined: 2020

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

Frances

Frances Gray

Job Title: Domestic Assistant Joined: 2003

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

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Monika Kaczmarek

Job Title: Domestic Assistant/Laundry Assistant Joined: 2011

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

Heather

Heather Smith

Job Title: Laundry Assistant Joined: 2006

Heather works in the Laundry at Dounemount.

Carrie

Carrie Walker

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2021

Carrie works as a care assistant here at Dounemount,
Also helps out with residents' outings.

Daisy

Daisy Price

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2016

Daisy has worked at Dounemount for several years. Holds her SVQ2, always willing to help around the home.


Also is a dab hand at looking after the animals that live in the care home, the Cat " Meadow ", the budgies & the goldfish.

Corrine

Corrine Gray

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2015

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

Amrita

Amrita Crighton

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2022

Amrita is a night carer here at Dounemount.

Emma

Emma Silva

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2018

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

Beth

Beth Alexander

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2021

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

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Roseanne McKay

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2017

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

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Lee Simpson

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2025

Lee joined the team in March 2025 as a care assistant and has recently completed her SVQ Level 2.

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Sally Bradford

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2025

Sally joined the Dounemount team in Autumn 2025.

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Maria Thomson

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2025

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

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