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Kirkburn Court, is in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire and provides first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in a Memory Lane Community.
A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focuses on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. And their dedication can be seen across the board - in their cooking, hospitality and organised activities for residents.
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Care Provided by Barchester Kirkburn Court 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 64 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Kirkburn Court 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
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- David Garland(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home Reviews (45)
Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home has 45 reviews.
Very homely atmosphere and great activities for residents to interact so glad my husband is getting the best care.
Thank you for your very kind review, I will pass this on to our staff team.
My mum came to Kirkburn almost two years ago. I have always been glad we chose Kirkburn. The place is spotless, mum is always treated with care and dignity and she is always clean and provided with food options she can manage. The staff are all lovely. They are mostly local and relate well to the residents. We see the same staff all the time meaning they build up meaningful relationships with the residents. My dad was also resident here for a short time and he always said how nice everyone was. The home is bright and airy with lots of activities and a safe secure garden residents can enjoy too. I have no regrets about choosing Kirkburn.
Thank you for your very kind words, I will pass this on the the staff team.
Activities staff do a fantastic job.
Well done to all and thank you.
I love hearing all the stories of where she has been and what she has been doing.
Thank you for your very kind review, I will pass this on to our staff team.
We had the use of the private dining room to celebrate our sons 40th birthday. Everything was beautifully set out and ready for us, the staff really enjoyed looking at all the baby/growing up photos that decorated the room.
Thank you Anne for this very kind review, it was our pleasure to help arrange this special treat for you both to enjoy with your son.
My whole family are extremely happy with both the facilities and the staff. The staff have a caring nature and most importantly, there is a range of activities that are often daily, thanks to the imaginative recreation team. We all feel very welcome when we visit my father and it feels like a home from home for all the visitors. My father who has dementia is settled and seems very happy which is also very re-assuring for the family. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your very kind words, I will pass this on to the whole staff team.
We highly recommend Kirkburn Court as a care home. The whole care team were unfailingly cheerful and kind to our Dad, and welcoming to the family. His individual wishes were respected, and the quality of food and care given was excellent. We so much appreciate the support and care that he received, thank you.
Thank you for your vary kind words, I will pass this on to the staff team., it was a privilege to have your Dad in our care.
It works out at about 20 pence per minutes for all that is provided.
Personal Care and Accommodation, Meals and Activities, etc.
Thank you for your kind review and I will pass this on to the staff team.
I cannot recommend the care workers enough for what they do for my mother in law Mary they take time to chat to her and are always so pleasant I have just been diagnosed with fnd which is really hard but after finding out that Morag one of Mary's favourite also has this ( I had never heard of it and to know someone with it has made me more positive ) Morag is just amazing I really don't know how she manages everything she does as some days it must be so hard for her but it's so obvious she cares so much about everyone she cares for because it's an illness you can't see I'm sure no one knows how hard it must be for her but I've never heard her complain thank you to everyone for their patience and kindness towards Mary x
Thank you for your very kind words, it's a real privilege to care for the people in our local community.
Delighted with the gold standard care and kindness shown to my Aunt from staff at Kirkburn Court. She's always treated with dignity and respect - staff know her sense of humour and how to make her smile and chuckle which is lovely to see. Thanks to all the incredible team led by Manager David who work tirelessly to create such a wonderful homely atmosphere.
Thank you Louise for your very words it is a real privilege to care for people in our local community, I will pass this on to the staff team.
From the moment we first walked through the door, we were struck by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are truly exceptional-kind, compassionate, and attentive to every detail. It's clear that they don't just see this as a job; they genuinely care for each resident as if they were their own family. The manager does a fantastic job, and a lot of credit must go to him for creating and maintaining an environment where such high standards are consistently delivered maintained.
We have complete peace of mind knowing that mum is not only safe and well-cared for but is also happy and thriving even with the challenges that she faces on a daily basis. We would not hesitate to recommend Kirkburn Court to anyone seeking the best possible care and environment for a family member.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Everyone in Kirkburn Court are always very welcoming. From the manager , receptionist and admin staff, catering, laundry, domestic , activity organisers and of course the carers. They are always so friendly to our family when we visit and they are so good to my dad.
He has regular reviews where we can raise any worries if we have any.
He gets out and about regularly for visits arranged by the activity organisers and he is encouraged to take part in lots of activities in the home which he really enjoys.
I would definitely recommend Kirkburn to anyone who are looking for a care home for a family member.
Thank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams.
Thank you
Thank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams.
Staff are excellent so attentive and caring during a very hard time with both my family visiting and grandma the care given has been excellent they couldn't do enough for us all providing tea/coffee biscuits and sandwiches throughout the day and meals always offered the gentleness towards my grandma is so heartwarming and cannot fault the care home and staff at all
Thank you for this very nice review it was our pleasure to have your grandma here at Kirkburn will pass your message on to all the staff team thank you again David.
All staff members , care , cleaners and management have been so very supportive and caring on this very hard time.
Nothing has been too much for them , they are an absolutely fantastic team and should be highly recognised on the service they provide
Thank you for this very nice review it was our pleasure to have your grandma here at Kirkburn will pass your message on to all the staff team thank you again David.
I would thoroughly recommend Kirkburn Care Home Peterhead to any family who require an excellent home for a relative. The staff are caring, friendly, can't do enough for you. The home is very clean, plenty variety of meals.I am at present sitting with my mum for end of life care and the staff from the cleaners, carers, nurses, management have gone above and beyond to make this easier for us with their care.
Thank you for your very kind words Sheila it was a privilege to have you mother here at Kirkburn. Will pass this on to our staff team thanks again David
As with many dementia sufferers. Her condition declined, but the level of care never altered.
She really enjoyed her food and the entertainment provided there.
As with some, she will be remembered for some fruity language!
At the very beginning we were welcomed as family and this is still the case even after mum has passed.
Th care and attention provided to mum was exceptional. The help, guidance and support show to us was both informative and useful.
Manager at Kirkburn Court has always been approachable and understanding throughout.
Thank you to all.
Thank you for your very kind words much appreciated. I will pass this on the whole staff team.
The care that my friend receives at Kirkburn Court is first class. My friend has a great relationship with the staff and enjoys sharing banter with them. He refers to Kirkburn as his home and he is very settled there. I have found all the staff to be very friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. There is always a variety of things going on in the home, including concerts, bus trips and animal visits. My friend particularly enjoys spending time in the garden. The home always has a warm and fun atmosphere and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for your very kind words I will pass this on to our staff team.
mum stayed there for 2years her time there she was very well looked after and the staff was excellent with mum and and all the entrainment seeing photos on social media she enjoyed taking part mum had dementia and even when her health declined she was still very well looked after they even made me welcome right from the beginning and made me feel part of there family manager & mangerment was excellent all staff was exceptional
Thank you for this very positive review it will be great to feed this back to our staff team.
I cannot thank the Kirkburn Team enough for all the outstanding care and attention they give to mum! The whole team from utilities team , care team, activities team and management team continually interact with residents, never passing them without a friendly gesture, smile or a chat! . Residents care needs are continually assessed and the activities team keep those who want to be busy.. busy! The Kirkburn Team are not just a Nursing Home Team , they are the Kirkburn Family to mum and her family!
thank you for your very kind words, I will pass your comments to the staff team.
The care my dad received at Kirkburn Court was first class. Everyone from the General Manager and office team to every last nurse and carer had my dad's best interest at heart. We were all made so welcome and nothing was a bother. I would highly recommend Kirkburn Court to anyone looking for a Care home for their loved one.
Thank you for your very kind words I will pass this on to our staff team. we are so glad he enjoyed his respite stay here, he was a pleasure to have.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 22 September 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (19) & Events (0)
- 19 Jul 2026
We have recently enjoyed some great summer fun at Kirkburn. It may not have been sunny outside but we certainly brought some brightness to Kirkburn! Our staff, residents and visitors...
- 19 Jul 2026
Some of our ladies recently enjoyed a wee bus run out to Aden Park. We spent some time looking around their lovely sensory/carers garden and it was just beautiful. We...
- 19 Jul 2026
During July we spent some time celebrating everyone’s favourite sweet treat – chocolate! Residents and staff enjoyed nibbling on a variety of different chocolates and it was also a great...
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Hi, my name is David, and I am the General Manager here at Kirkburn Court.
I have worked in the Care Sector for the past 30 years, in a varied range of positions. I started as a Care Assistant in 1986 and have been involved in the management of care home services for the past 9 years. I joined Barchester Healthcare, here at Kirkburn Court, in June 2015 and the warm welcome from the residents, their families and staff have helped me settle very well into life here as General Manager. I enjoy ensuring that residents and staff are well supported within the daily life of the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Kirkburn Court Care Home to the centre of Peterhead?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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