
Excellent care for my MumDonna A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would recomend this home to anyone who was thinking about joining .David N(Husband of Resident/Service User)

It is evident that residents are treated as individuals and a person centred approach is being used.A B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care for my MumDonna A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would recomend this home to anyone who was thinking about joining .David N(Husband of Resident/Service User)

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 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...
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 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
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
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.
Information is correct as of August 2026 and is subject to change.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dounemount Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 £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 (42)
Dounemount Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.277) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dounemount Care Home has 42 reviews.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 13 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 27 August 2026Private Self-funding bed available
News (21) & Events (0)
- 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.
There are no upcoming events for Dounemount Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Dounemount Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dounemount Care Home.
Meet the Team (27)

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.

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

Registered General Nurse with years of knowledge and experience.

Registered Nurse with mental health experience.

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

Holds Medication Management and SVQ level 3 qualifications.

Isla holds an SVQ level 3 and medication management.

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

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

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 works in the kitchen alongside the Cook.

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

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

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

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

Heather works in the Laundry at Dounemount.

Also helps out with residents' outings.

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

Amrita is a night carer here at Dounemount.

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

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

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

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

Sally joined the Dounemount team in Autumn 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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