
My mother was a resident at Garioch Care Home for nearly ten years and was always well looked after.Anney M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A fantastic team and truly and home from home - secure, safe and facilities all excellent. TT B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Carers and nurses are also consistently friendly, cheerful and informativeJohn C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

My mother was a resident at Garioch Care Home for nearly ten years and was always well looked after.Anney M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A fantastic team and truly and home from home - secure, safe and facilities all excellent. TT B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Carers and nurses are also consistently friendly, cheerful and informativeJohn C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Garioch Care Home is a purpose-built care home offering services tailored to each resident's needs. Situated in Inverurie, the home is surrounded by beautiful gardens and provides person-centred residential, nursing and respite care.
All staff at Garioch Care Home are experienced and dedicated to creating a warm and homely environment while delivering high-quality care and comfort.
Residents have the opportunity to continue enjoying hobbies and interests, from gardening to regular entertainment, as...
Care Provided by Garioch Care Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
At Garioch Care Home, fees cover personal care, accomodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments a varied programme of in-home activities and events, excursions, and access to Wifi, giving residents and their families complete peace of mind with the reassurance that everything is taken care of and included as part of daily life.
Chiropody, private dental,newspapers and hairdresser are not included.
Respite stay 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 Garioch Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Garioch 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
- Karen Paul (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2019
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- visiting times are open, relatives and loved ones are welcome any time.
Parking
- Garioch Care Home has a large parking area at front of the home
Garioch Care Home Reviews (33)
Garioch Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Garioch Care Home has 33 reviews.
She is being well cared for, is happier and enjoys the many activities in the care home. She tells me the food served by the kitchen staff is delicious. Praise indeed from a lady who dined out a lot.
The staff from the Manager, Secretary , nurses, maintenance staff and carers do all in their power to help my friend. They are caring, approachable and they do an excellent job.
They also make visitors welcome.
5* in all ways except for their old minibus which is proving difficult to use. I believe this will be repaired which will make life easier for both staff and residents. l
Thank you ever so much for taking the time to leave a smashing review about Garioch. Such kind words that everyone will be so pleased to read. Our mini bus is now repaired and back in full use again.
My partner's grandmother has been in Garioch care home for quite some time now and has settled in very well. This is undoubtedly due to the care and attention of the staff who have been friendly caring and quick to get in touch with us should any issues arise. She is happy and settled and well looked after and for us it is reassuring knowing that we can walk away after a visit with an easy mind and feel confident that she is in safe hands.
Thank you for the lovely words about the way the staff team at Garioch care for your partner's grandmother who lives with us. Am really pleased to read that you feel she has settled into her new home and that this gives you peace of mind.
The care team are very good and provide a high standard of care. Everyone is nice and pleasant when we visit my Husband in the home. No negative comments, the home is friendly, open and we feel welcome to visit at anytime. The food is lovely and we enjoy the food.
Thank you very much for such a great review. It is much appreciated by the team and smashing to read that your views and experiences of Garioch are 5 star.
My sister has been a resident since December 2024, feel like the care received is good. Staff are kind and compassionate. To highlight the high standard of care I would like to acknowledge Care Assistant Maureen who has been very approachable and professional. Maureen often checks in on me and will always ensure I feel safe and well looked after. Big thank you to Maureen for being such a wonderful friend and carer to me.
It is really nice that you have taken the time to leave us a great review and much appreciated by the whole team. Your mention of Maureen is super to read too and she will be over the moon that you have mentioned her in this review. Really lovely to hear that you find all staff kind and...
Everyone in the facility seems nice enough, I have had a good relationship built up with the two staff nurses on days, Tricia and Nikki, both excellent and keep in regular contact with myself in relation to mums care. Friendly feeling when you walk in through the door.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review of Garioch. It is great to hear that you have a good relationship with our nurses and that you feel the friendly atmosphere when you come and visit your mum as this is what we aim for everyone to experience.
My father become a resident in Garioch Care Home on 19th November 2024. Our initial meeting with the manager was very informative and our invitation to lunch along with our father was excellent. Future care has been amazing, with any of our concerns dealt with immediately. Staff are friendly and approachable.
Thank you very much for your kind words which I shall share with the team in Garioch. We are pleased to hear you and your dad's experience is a lovely one.
My mother enjoyed the care home, she always said the staff were so kind and she was very well looked after. I'd highly recommend the Garioch Care Home.
Thank you so much for your lovely review Caroline - it was a pleasure to care for your mother here at Garioch Care Home.
My experience visiting my mum has always been a good experience. Staff very kind and caring.
Thank you for your review, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering a high standard of care.
I can't thank the manager, the deputy manager and all the staff enough for what they do day to day for my mum.
Thank you for your review. Myself and the staff really appreciate your kind words.
As discussed I am very satisfied with the care received by my mother. She is happy and well looked after. The food always looks lovely, there is always nice home baking. It is never ideal to have a loved one in a care home but I genuinely believe Garioch is as good as we could hope for. The staff are absolutely exceptional, a real credit to you. Ten out of ten, 5 stars for the staff!
Thank you very much for your kind review, it really means a lot to the staff to receive views like this.
I have nothing to compare with, however, I find it impossible to find fault in any aspect of my father's care.
Thank you for your review, we really do strive to ensure the whole moving-in experience is as positive as possible for everyone involved.
Good communication from management, nursing staff and carers. Any concerns I had were dealt with promptly. Each resident has individual needs and they are treated accordingly. There is a very homely atmosphere and lovely home-cooked meals. Lots of organised activities and entertainment. I would have no hesitation in recommending Garioch Care Home.
Thank you for your kind words about Garioch and the staff who work here.
Staff are very helpful and kind. They have a range of different activities in the home. The home is very clean and the food looks great. Staff are caring and compassionate and treat residents with kindness and dignity.
Thank you for your review and kind words about the staff at Garioch.
I have not ticked the box 'value for money' as I have no standards of comparison. Management are consistently pleasant and provide all help and information. In my opinion they generate a pleasant, friendly atmosphere in the home. Carers and nurses are also consistently friendly, cheerful and informative, while remaining at all times totally professional. Management and staff make Garioch a nice place to visit. I think it is a fine establishment.
Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to staff to get such positive feedback.
My mother was a resident at Garioch Care Home for nearly ten years and was always well looked after. In the last week of her life, the staff were particularly kind, helpful, supportive, compassionate and professional. Many thanks to them all.
Thank you for your kind words, greatly appreciated by the whole team.
Gave excellent care to my dad who unfortunately passed away recently. The staff are wonderful, compassionate, caring and kind and treat people with respect always. Are very accommodating to visitors and relatives.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Garioch Care Home. It was a pleasure looking after your dad and knowing your family.
Almost all of the management, office, care and cleaning/cooking staff's individual performance in terms of concern, care and interest in residents is excellent, which is remarkable considering the nature of the job - not easy! Where problems arise (and because of the nature of the environment they work in occasionally they do) the various staff immediately try to resolve them, if they can't they promptly find someone who can. On the whole, whatever level and discipline the staff are, they do an excellent job, way over and above what is required of them in looking after my wife. They all deserve individual recognition as well as a team.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will share this with our team!
The staff are very considerate of his needs, and nothing appears too much trouble with his room made homely, his TV allowed to be fitted and as many memorable pictures as he wants - when his watch battery stopped, the maintenance team swapped the battery without a fuss, ensuring Dad didn't get agitated - his condition doesn't react well to change or difficulties, so changing a battery without a fuss while a small thing, is big in Dads eyes.
Now, when me and my family see Dad, we are visiting him rather than looking after him, which is great
Finally, Dad's, personal hygiene has returned to where it should be with the help of the staff.
Thank you for your kind review; your dad is an absolute pleasure to have around and has settled in really well.
My mother has been in the care of the Garioch Care Home from the beginning of the year. When going to visit I’m always welcomed by friendly and chatty staff. The atmosphere is homely and always cheery. All staff are always happy to help. The home is clean and I feel comfortable being there. There is always activities and entertainment going on. I trust them fully with my Mums care which puts me at ease. An overall lovely place.
Thank you for your kind words. It really is nice to hear our staff are appreciated for the work they do and that the Garioch is a homely welcoming place to live and visit.
My mother is a recent arrival but in those weeks she has been left buzzing for assistance on two occasions for more than one hour. Laundry goes missing and lack of medication over one weekend (paracetamol). Overall all is okay but not great.
Hello Elaine, I am sorry you feel your mum's first few weeks have not been what you had hoped. We have discussed your concerns and I am confident we can meet her needs moving forward.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 11 February 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 27 August 2026Please do contact us to find out more
News (10) & Events (0)
- 03 Jun 2026
What an amazing day we had at our Hoedown! Lots of smiles, laughter, dancing and great company all around! We had fantastic entertainment Gordon Calder then a wonderful line dancing...
- 03 Jun 2026
What an amazing day we had at our Hoedown! Lots of smiles, laughter, dancing and great company all around! We had fantastic entertainment Gordon Calder then a wonderful line dancing...
- 18 Mar 2026
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 20 Mar 2025Recipient: Garioch Care Home
- 21 Feb 2025Recipient: Garioch Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

I qualified as a staff nurse many years ago, in 1989, and my first job was in elderly care in a hospital setting in Edinburgh. After a career break, which took me to Australia on a working holiday visa for a year, when I was in my mid-20s, I returned to the NHS to work in a stroke rehabilitation unit. For the majority of my life, I have worked in several Care Homes across Scotland in a variety of roles, from deputy to home manager, then peripatetic manager and I enjoyed it very much.

My name is Genevieve and I am the current Administrator at Garioch Care Home. I worked for many years at the NHS within the Podiatry Department.

With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment and events industry and the last eight years dedicated to activities coordination in care settings since moving to Scotland, I have always strived to bring a touch of magic and joy to the activities I create.
I joined Garioch Care Home in February 2025, where I am passionate about delivering both meaningful, person-centred experiences and engaging group activities for all our residents. Seeing the smiles, laughter, and moments of connection shared between residents and their families has been deeply rewarding. My greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that, through my role, I can help enrich lives and create lasting memories every day.

I came from India with a passion to care and contribute towards society, and in July 2023, Garioch Care Home gave me my first opportunity in the UK.
Garioch is a warm and supportive place that values both its residents and staff. Since then, I have completed my SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and am now pursuing Level 3, continuing to grow while making a difference in people’s lives.

My name is Maureen Watson, and I am a dedicated Care Assistant working at Garioch Care Home in Inverurie.
I thoroughly enjoy my role and find great satisfaction in supporting others. Prior to this, I worked with Aberdeenshire Council for 24 years and with Paramount Care for 3 years.
I hold an SVQ Level 2 in Care and could not imagine myself in any other line of work, as caring for others is truly my passion.

I am Maria Isabela Castillo. I am currently working as a care staff member in Garioch Care Home in Inverurie. I obtained my BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree in my country, which is the Philippines. I worked as a nurse in one of the provincial hospitals in the Philippines. Then an opportunity abroad came in, and I worked as a live-in carer in Cyprus for 9 years. Then finally came here in the UK and am currently working as a care staff.
I consider it a vocation to work as a carer; it is my passion to look after the people I love (family), and I find it fulfilling that I am doing my job and enjoying the things that I love at the same time. For me to become a competent carer, a person should be patient, compassionate and empathetic. A good carer will treat the residents as their own family, and in that way, both residents and staff will thrive in an environment where positivity, love and respect will grow. I have done Professional Training, First Aid, Fire and Protection, Caring for Smiles Foundation Training Course, Safer Mobility and Falls Awareness, Moving and Handling, Care Notes Session.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garioch Care Home
What types of Care is Garioch Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Garioch Care Home have?
There are 37 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Garioch Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Garioch Care Home to the centre of Inverurie?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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