
I visit Mowat every second day and it is always a very pleasant experience.Isobel R(Friend of Resident/Service User)



I visit Mowat every second day and it is always a very pleasant experience.Isobel R(Friend of Resident/Service User)



Based in the seaside town on Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Mowat Court care home provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and short-term basis.
Residents are welcome to enjoy the shared facilities in the home, such as the hair and beauty salon and various lovely lounges. There is also a conservatory that looks out onto the home's beautiful garden where you can admire the colourful flower beds. Each...
Care Provided by Mowat Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mowat Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mowat Court 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Moira Taylor(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
Mowat Court Reviews (36)
Mowat Court has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mowat Court has 36 reviews.
Moira, Sally, and Carole were extremely friendly and helpful in moving my dad from the care home in Telford to Mowatt. Moira helped me and the family with the transition and made it very smooth for my dad, David. Dad is now more settled in the Mearns unit. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and show compassion towards my dad.
Thank you for the lovely review, we try to make everyone who comes to the home welcome, family, residents and all professionals
The welcome my mother received on her admission was warm and considered. Staff were very accommodating and made sure they had all information and equipment necessary to meet her needs and an ongoing assessment has been welcomed. The staff are very approachable and keen to help and have made the transition period for my mother as smooth as possible. This experience has been as pain free for my mother and ourselves as a family, as we could have hoped for. Thank you to everyone involved.
I visit Mowat every second day and it is always a very pleasant experience. From the minute you enter the home you are usually greeted warmly by a member of staff and made to feel very welcome. The entrance itself is bright and cheerful and there are no unpleasant smells which I have experienced in other homes. The staff are always friendly and willing to talk and it is always easy to find someone. Overall it gives off a very happy atmosphere and it is certainly a home I would like to be admitted to if it ever comes to that and I have made this known to friends and relatives.
I visit Mowat court fairly regularly. It's a lovely home, the entrance is very clean and bright which creates a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are all friendly and make you feel welcome. They regularly organise events for the residents who are able to attend. A very nice home and I wouldn't mind staying myself!
I appreciate the flexibility for daily access to the Care Home, the friendly nature of all the staff, along with the help and guidance they provide to the family.
My mum and dad have now been residents at Mowat Court in Stonehaven for over 2 years, and the care they receive is excellent. All staff have my parents' best interests at the top of their agenda with everything they do.
Dad has been in care at Mowat Court for over a year now. All staff are very kind and caring and have got to know Dad over the past year. There's lots of activities going on in the home for residents who are able or want to participate in. A bright, kind and caring environment supported by a very friendly team of carers, domestics, nurses, admin and management. My sister and I honestly don't know how we would have coped over the past 12 months. Dad is content, well looked after and cared for, with all medical needs addressed sympathetically and promptly.
Mum transferred from another facility in Inverness to be closer to family and since her arrival all the staff have made every effort to make mum feel at home. Everyone is supportive and encouraging to mum and we as a family are very happy with mum's care.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.We're so pleased to hear that your mum has settled in well after her move and that the team has made her feel at home. At Mowat Court Care Home, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to...
Mum has been in Mowat Court now for five months and I can't imagine anywhere better for her in this locality. I visited several options before settling on Mowat Court and am very glad we did. Unlike the others, there was nobody here waltzing about in a suit with a clip-board. The emphasis is very much on the clinical care of the residents, and the staff are just superb. When mum arrived, she was in a precarious state, bed-ridden and requiring assistance with virtually every function. She was unable to hold a knife and fork and I'd been attending to her and feeding her since my father (who was her carer) had passed on. A few months later, mum is feeding herself and has even put on some weight. I have a photograph of her on Christmas Day where she is sitting in the lounge at Mowat Court wearing Rudolph antlers on her head and quaffing a glass of Pinot Grigio like she was a teenager! I feel fortunate to have mum here and the staff all feel like family - they are simply the best!
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.Its truly wonderful to hear how much of a positive impact Mowat Court has had on your mums well-being. Seeing her regain independence and enjoy special moments, like Christmas with a glass of Pinot Grigio, is...
Any issues, queries or information we have had or sought have been dealt with promptly and professionally (there have been no major issues).
The staff are approachable, knowledgeable and helpful at all times. Polite, courteous and down to earth as well.
It is a great comfort for us to know that my mother is in great hands and is experiencing the best quality of life possible taking into consideration both her physical and mental health.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
The lady in reception is extremely helpful and friendly, the staff we see every week are always pleasant and accommodating.
There is absolutely nothing we can fault about Mowatt Court
thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
My Dad has settled very well at Mowat Court. The staff are friendly and professional and nothing is too much bother. They treat the residents with respect. There is a homely atmosphere and when I visit it feels like I am visiting my Dad in his home, able to make us a cup of coffee and sit in the kitchen together. I have joined in with some of the activities , which the residents enjoy. I would recommend Mowat Court for people living with Dementia as it caters well for them, provide a safe environment.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
We visited Mowat Court 3 times before making the decision to move Mum. The management made us feel so welcome and were always available to show us around at any time of day - even without an appointment. The atmosphere and friendly staff has made the decision to choose Mowat Court so much easier. The rooms and communal areas are nicely presented and cosy. We are so happy to be part of such a lovely environment at such an important time in an older person's life. Thank you.
Hi Carole, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
All staff are lovely.
Very caring.
At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
The home is well run by a friendly team of carers who is always on hand to speak to. Since folks have moved in, they have settled in very quickly and love it here. The new manager is very informed and seems to run a well-organised home. I have been made to feel "part of the family".
At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
I had a very positive experience, Mum is receiving great care. The staff are friendly and attentive. The home is clean and has a nice atmosphere. I would recommend Mowat Court.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Mowat Court Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks the Care UK team
Her presentation changed almost immediately due to the warmth, tactile and very positive interactions of the staff. They treated her with dignity and love.
Throughout, their communication with us was excellent.
Unfortunately towards the end of her stay, she required palliative care which was impressive, we took it in shifts to sit with her and unlike the hospital there was no limit on numbers visiting. During that time we got to know staff members well and I was moved by some who were genuinely upset and tearful at times. She was truly loved there and they became a family!
My only issue might have been the delay of the GP service to set up a syringe pump; this was in no way due to staff omission. Staff went out of their way to make the end-of-life experience as comfortable as possible for my mother-in-law and us as a family.
Many thanks the Care UK team
I would strongly recommend this care home and staff.
Perfect all round.
Many thanks the Care UK team.
The staff look after me very well, I'm happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 02 February 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
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- How good is our leadership?Good
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- How good is our staff team?Good
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- How good is our setting?Good
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- How well is care and support planned?Good
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Bed Vacancies
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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I have a Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing and a BA in nursing.
I also have a NEBS management certificate.
I’ve worked in management since 2001, so I have many years of experience. My last role was also as a care home manager for another organisation where we won care home of the year twice. It was a terrific achievement and one I am really proud of.
I chose to join Care UK because Mowat Court has a good reputation and is also in a great location for me as it is closer to home. I am looking forward to continuing the great work that is already being done here.
In my role, you need to be hard working and be a good communicator. As a manager, you also have to be willing to support colleagues and help them progress in their careers should they want to. For me, it is important that colleagues, residents and their relatives feel I am available to them, to listen and to provide help when it’s needed. Being able to listen and act on feedback is critical.
One of the best parts of working in a care home is the interaction between people. My favourite aspect is being able to get to know residents, their families and finding out what we can do to make things even better. We are all here to make a positive difference to people’s lives; when we do, it is so rewarding.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my grandchildren. I also enjoy cycling and yoga.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mowat Court
What types of Care is Mowat Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Mowat Court have?
There are 46 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Mowat Court?
Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Mowat Court to the centre of Stonehaven?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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