
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.
Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated by the whole team.
This home is adhering to guidance for families to visit their loved ones and it is evident that they are clear about Open with Care Guidance. The manager, lady at reception and the care staff have shown so much love, care, compassion and understanding for families to be together and understand the impact of when this can’t happen. They should be commended for this as an example of good practice.
Thank you for your review, this really means a lot to all the staff. The last couple of years have been so difficult for everyone and we can truly see the importance of residents being with their loved ones and are happy to support these visits as much as possible within the guidance.
I cannot speak highly enough about the Garioch Care Home where my dad resided for the last seven years until he sadly passed away last month after a long battle with dementia. The professionalism, compassion and caring nature of all the staff meant my dad was always very happy and content and was such a big part of the Garioch family. I was regularly kept updated with all aspects of his care and wellbeing. A fantastic team and truly and home from home - secure, safe and facilities all excellent. They all do an amazing job, and I will be forever grateful to each and every one of them... thank you!
Team Garioch are delighted to receive such a positive review - with heartfelt thanks from what we like to think of as your extended family.
We had our doubts about Dad going in to a care home but Garioch Care Home surpassed all our expectations. Dad was extremely well taken care of, the staff are so caring and patient. We could call anytime we wanted to see how he was and Skype calls were encouraged due to Covid-19 restrictions. Any email correspondence was answered quickly and with a special touch so that Dad was not just a number. We could not have asked for better care or a more professional service. Sadly Dad passed away after only five weeks but in this time he had everything he needed and more. It was a great comfort to all of us that he was always clean and well dressed. He was treated to a birthday celebration tea party, allowed his own personal things in his room and we were kept informed of any changes or concerns. The atmosphere is welcoming and all of the staff were helpful and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Our family can't thank them enough for the care they gave to Dad. Would definitely recommend.
Our mother was cared for extremely well over the time that she was resident in the care home until her death in October 2019. All the staff were friendly, cheerful, caring and competent. They always had the time to stay and chat with mum. We could not have wished for better care of our mother, especially over the last few months of her life following a debilitating stroke. She especially liked when any of the dogs came to visit her!
My friend has been a resident in Garioch for the past 3 months. She was quite lonely before going into care and rather apprehensive. Since she has been in I have noticed a change, she is bright and chats more when I visit. The staff are very friendly and approachable, they always make me feel welcome. They can't do enough for you. The home is clean and smells nice. There are activities on most days and I have seen some entertainers in. My friend appears quite content, her room is nicely decorated and she was able to bring in some of her own furniture.
Many thanks for your positive comments on our home, it is wonderful to hear what fantastic progress your friend has made during her time here at Garioch. The team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
I am the husband of a resident and I honestly believe that my wife would not be here today were it not for the dedicated care and attention of the staff here. My wife has been here for almost seven years and during the first two years, I had grave doubts about the place and my wife never seemed happy and did not get out of the bed. Since then my wife has come on leaps and bounds, laughing with staff and singing again, unbelievable! I am extremely grateful, many thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback on our home. It is heartwarming to hear what great progress your wife has made in the past few years at Garioch. Our dedicated team will be touched to hear your comments.
Her room has a good view and is also kept clean. The staff are very pleasant and helpful.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home. It is great to hear how happy you are with your Mum's care here at Garioch. Our Magic Moments Club offers a varied programme of fun activities and outings to suit a range of interests. Your comments will be passed on to the Home Manager and team, who will be delighted to hear your lovely feedback.
The staff have been so reassuring and patient with Mum.
We had a terrible experience with Mum's previous accommodation and care - Garioch have been truly amazing. The staff care and are so helpful.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home, it is wonderful to hear how well your Mum has settled in at Garioch and how pleased you are with her care. The team will be delighted to hear your lovely feedback.
I visit several times a week, at various times of the day so I have a broad view of the daily routines and good level of care.
There are regular activities and the enjoyment can be seen on the smiling faces or the rhythmic tapping of a resident’s hand or foot in time to the music.
There are theme days where residents craft work proudly decorates the lounge and dining room.
There is minibus which my father has used on many occasions to get him safely to his appointments and we are very grateful to the staff for helping out, nothing seems too much trouble.
The staff are professional, focused and have a great blend of enthusiasm and skills.
I have complete confidence in the team and would recommend the Garioch Care Home to anyone.
If you are looking for a care home for your loved one, look passed the score you see on the report, visit the Garioch, speak to the team and see for yourself.
Mum has been at The Garioch for just over a year and she is being very well cared for. There is always a happy, friendly atmosphere and activities are often organised for the residents. Mum's personal hygiene is always of a high standard and staff take care that she is nicely dressed and comfortable. The bathrooms and day room have recently been refurbished and are now very attractive spaces; mum's room is small but is always clean and has a lovely view over surrounding countryside. Communication between the home and the family is generally good. Mum has settled well and seems very happy.
All the staff cared for mother in a very compassionate way. They always spoke to her and were very reassuring. The medical staff kept a constant watch on her health and wellbeing and were very good in keeping me informed of all health issues. The activities were tailored to suit Mum's capabilities especially when her ability to hold things decreased. She was always given the choice which maintained a degree of independence when she required ever increasing care. Mother was treated with great care and dignity until she passed away.
I have been impressed with the high standard of care over the last 3 years. The staff seem to work well together.
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.
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