
The overall feel of the home was nice and welcoming. She settled in quite quickly,John S(Son of Resident/Service User)

since her arrival the entire care team have worked hard to make my mum feel welcomeMichael C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Rooms are warm and cosy with special air mattress toppers availableJulie(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The overall feel of the home was nice and welcoming. She settled in quite quickly,John S(Son of Resident/Service User)

since her arrival the entire care team have worked hard to make my mum feel welcomeMichael C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Rooms are warm and cosy with special air mattress toppers availableJulie(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Cathay Care Home, in Moray, is a privately owned care home situated outside Forres, who are committed to bringing high standards of care to older people with daily needs, while supporting a fulfilling lifestyle.
The home makes the most of a scenic location, while employing friendly and dedicated staff who make sure that each individual has their needs met and that a homely atmosphere is maintained. The home provides nursing and residential care.
Care Provided by Cathay Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 41 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Local authority funding also accepted.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cathay Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cathay 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Deena Jacobs(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Cathay Care Home operate open visiting, however, would ask that visitors do not visit during meal times.
Parking
- Private Car Park on site
Cathay Care Home Reviews (31)
Cathay Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.204) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cathay Care Home has 31 reviews.
I've left blank ratings for those that I have no evidence for on my visits.
Thank you for your feedback on Cathay. We hope to see you at the home soon.
When our mother was first put in the home I thought we were doing her an injustice, not a very nice place for what they were charging. Then new management happened and the place was transformed. Money being spent and new staff employed. Big difference but still a way to go, but I'm sure this will be achieved. Lockdown has done Cathay Care Home no favours but the staff have shown what can be done under pressure.
Thank you for your review of Cathay. We are striving to continuously improve the service and work with families to make the home the best place it can be.
We are moving into Moray in the next few months and took the decision to move my grandmother from another care home so she can be nearer to us. From the initial phone call I made inquiring about a transfer, to the showing me around, everyone was so helpful and reassuring. The transition from one care home to the other was dealt with very smoothly. My grandmother settled in, in no time at all. The staff are very tuned in to her needs. The fact that there is an activity coordinator there every day is just wonderful. I am very happy with the level of care my grandmother receives. Thank you to you all.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that your grandmother has settled into Cathay - it's a pleasure to have her with us!
Five-star rating for a five-star team, keep up the good work guys!
The reception staff are incredibly welcoming, helpful and engage with Mum. Mum is very happy, settled and well cared for by all the staff. The staff know Mum well and her needs are well met. There is a range of communication methods with relatives - Facebook, Zoom and a newsletter. The environment is clean, calm and attractive.
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy that your mum is supported within Cathay and that we have good communication links with yourself.
I was nervous letting others take care of Mum as I had done it myself for twenty years. I need not have worried, the care Mum has received has been first-rate. The staff are not only professional but compassionate, helpful and patient and I mean all of the staff. Mum settled in quickly and is content, happy and I feel confident that she is in good hands.
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad your mum has settled in well at Cathay.
We are glad we chose this home for my mum. She has settled in so easily in her freshly painted room, with all her own pictures, photos and possessions around her. There have been plenty of themed events to stimulate her interest. In quiet moments she can look out over the garden and watch the birds at the feeders. I feel confident the staff take good care of her, she enjoys her meals. The home has a good atmosphere and she enjoys being there.
Thank you for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
It was difficult to choose a care home during the pandemic but I found the manager and entire staff very helpful and open to answering my questions. The home, recently refurbished, is bright, fresh and airy. My mother-in-law tells us 'the food and home baking is lovely'. She is always clean and well dressed and we are able to see her and what she's up to on Facebook as well as during visits, with Covid measures in place. She has been encouraged to mix and make new friends and is engaging in the varied activities provided. How lovely to go out in the minibus to appreciate the autumn colour of the changing leaves! Our family can relax knowing she is so well cared for.
Thank you. It is good to hear such positive feedback and it will be shared with the team.
Two of my relatives moved into Cathay during the Pandemic. This was an incredibly worrying and difficult time. The staff have been limited with how much they could do showing us around the home etc however they have done their utmost to ensure our relatives have settled and we are happy. One of our relatives has been extremely poorly on palliative care and we have been allowed inside with temperature checks, lots of PPE etc. The staff have been chatty and happy to reassure us. Was fish and chips for tea today and it smelled amazing. There have been delicious looking cakes and brownies on offer. Rooms are warm and cosy with special air mattress toppers available and regularly changed bedding, nightclothes, etc. The other residents look happy and cared for and included. Such a difficult time for everyone but the staff are doing their very best.
Thank you for taking the time to give this feedback. It is greatly appreciated by all the team.
My granda has been in Cathay Care Home since the beginning of March 2020. He suffers from vascular dementia and from day one the staff and the home manager have been so good with him. Helping us see him at the window, reading out letters I've written to my granda. He has always been kept well cared for. The staff really make an effort with the residents and get to know them and treat them as people rather than just patients. I can't thank you enough for taking care of my granda. You guys do the best job.
Thank you so much for the review. Our team strive to give the most person-centered approach to care. We look at every resident as a family and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve.
The manager and her team are so efficient providing excellent care for residents and giving great support to family members. My mum only spent a few months in Cathay Care Home, but the staff kept us up to date with her condition by phone calls. Nothing was too much bother for the staff.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide this feedback. We will share your comments with the team. We are pleased to hear that you were so happy.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 31 July 2026Single room with en-suite facilities
News (8) & Events (0)
- 26 Jun 2026
What a great night and a surprise for our resident Sam and our manager Deena both winning an award at the Grampian Region Rising Star Awards on Thursday 12th March.
- 08 Aug 2025
Our Mothers Day Afternoon Tea was enjoyed by our residents & many of them had family members join them to help celebrate. Everyone had a lovely afternoon & one of...
- 08 Aug 2025
What a lovely morning crafting paper flowers with some residents and children from Anderson Primary School
There are no upcoming events for Cathay Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 21 Mar 2024Recipient: Cathay Care Home
- 09 Oct 2020Recipient: Cathay Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cathay Care Home.
Meet the Team (7)

Deena Jacobs is an experienced and highly motivated Care Home Manager with a diverse skill set and a proven track record of career progression. She possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained through her extensive work experience in the care industry.
As a Care Home Manager, Deena has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, guiding teams to provide outstanding care services. She excels in staff management, including hiring, recruitment, training, and team building. Her organizational skills and attention to detail enable her to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Deena's strengths lie in her ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams. She is adept at implementing personalised care plans and streamlining care processes to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care.
With a passion for delivering compassionate and person-centred care, Deena possesses strong communication skills and a dedication to maintaining effective communication channels with all stakeholders.She has proven her ability to manage multiple care homes, including those catering to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
With her commitment to excellence, leadership capabilities, and extensive experience in the care industry, Deena Jacobs is well-equipped to excel as a Care Home Manager, ensuring the highest standards of care and operational efficiency.

With over three decades of experience in elderly care, Jacquie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as Clinical Lead at Cathay Care Home. Her passion for providing exceptional care and her commitment to continuous learning make her an invaluable asset to our team and residents alike.
Jacquie has been the cornerstone of our clinical care team for the past two years. As our Clinical Lead, she oversees all aspects of nursing care and ensures that our residents receive the highest standard of care and support.
Jacquie has become a trusted figure for both our staff and the families of our residents. Her consistent presence provides a sense of stability and reassurance.
Jacquie's extensive background in older adult care allows her to bring innovative approaches to our care strategies. She continually seeks out the latest developments in elderly care and implements best practices to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
Jacquie is a strong advocate for person-centred care. She works tirelessly to educate staff to ensure that each resident's individual needs and preferences are at the heart of their care plan, promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
Jacquie's dedication, expertise, and compassionate leadership continue to be a driving force behind the exceptional care we provide at Cathay Care Home.

As the Administrator at Cathay Care Home, Louise brings a strong background in HR functions, including staff recruitment, onboarding, and training. She excels in maintaining accurate staff records, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, and implementing internal audits. Louise’s organisational skills and attention to detail allow her to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently, contributing to the smooth running of the home.
With a passion for making a positive impact in the workplace, Louise is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for both staff and residents. Her excellent communication skills and dedication to continuous improvement make her an asset to Cathay Care Home, where she plays a key role in ensuring the operational efficiency and quality of care provided.
With her diverse skill set, leadership in training, and administrative expertise, Louise Brown is well-equipped to support the team at Cathay Care Home, ensuring both compliance and a high standard of care.

Natasha is a compassionate and skilled registered nurse who joined our team at Cathay Care Home after gaining valuable experience at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. With a BSc. in Nursing from the University of Ghana.
Natasha brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for patient care to our community.
Natasha's approach to nursing is characterised by her attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with both residents and fellow healthcare professionals. She excels in creating detailed care plans and ensuring their proper implementation, always with the goal of optimizing the well-being of our residents.
Natasha's commitment to continuous learning is evident through her participation in professional development. Her proactive approach to expanding her knowledge directly benefits the quality of care at Cathay Care Home.
We are proud to have Natasha as part of our nursing team, where her dedication, skills, and compassionate nature contribute significantly to the high standard of care we provide to our residents.

Victoria is an experienced and dedicated registered nurse who brings over 13 years of diverse nursing experience to our team at Cathay Care Home. With a BSc in Critical Care Nursing from the University of Cape Coast and a strong background in general nursing, Victoria offers our residents expert care with a compassionate touch.
Victoria's nursing approach is characterised by her exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Her experience in high-pressure environments, including recovery wards and high-dependency units, ensures that our residents receive top-quality care even in complex situations.
At Cathay Care Home, Victoria utilises her diverse skill set to develop and implement personalised care plans and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and best practices
Victoria's commitment to continuous learning is evident through her participation in various professional development programs, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Leadership and Health Management, and Infection Prevention and Control. This ongoing education directly benefits our residents, keeping our care practices current and effective.
Victoria excels at collaborating with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
We are delighted to have Victoria as a key member of our nursing team at Cathay Care Home. Her wealth of experience, dedication to excellence, and compassionate nature significantly enhance the quality of care we provide to our residents.

Anushka brings a wealth of nursing experience and a compassionate approach to her role as a Nurse at Cathay Care Home. With a Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing and over 8 years of varied healthcare experience, Anushka provides exceptional care to our residents with a focus on older adult care.
At Cathay Care Home, Anushka uses her skill set to provide compassionate, person-centred care with a focus on maintaining dignity and independence.
Anushka's varied background, including experience in mental health nursing, gives her a unique perspective in caring for our residents. She excels in assessing and monitoring residents' physical and mental health, administering medications and treatments as prescribed, providing emotional support and building trusting relationships with residents and their families, implementing de-escalation techniques and promoting a calm, supportive environment
Known for her gentle demeanour and person-centred approach, Anushka is particularly skilled in caring for residents with complex needs, including those with dementia.
We are fortunate to have Anushka as a vital member of our care team. Her extensive experience, compassionate nature, and dedication to our residents' well-being make her an invaluable asset to Cathay Care Home.

Meet Wendy Head Chef at Cathay Care Home, she is a little bit photo shy so it is not a recent one.
Wendy brings a wealth of culinary expertise and leadership to her role as Head Chef at Cathay Care Home.
With over 20 years of experience in the food service industry, including a decade specialising in nutrition for older adults, Wendy leads our kitchen team with passion and innovation.
Wendy's culinary philosophy centres on creating delicious, nutritious meals that cater to the unique needs and preferences of our residents. She believes that food is not just sustenance, but a source of comfort, joy, and social connection.
At Cathay Care Home, Wendy oversees menu planning and kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals for all residents, collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop individualised meal plans, and Leads staff training initiatives, focusing on nutrition, food safety, and culinary techniques.
Wendy works closely with our cook, John "Russel" Beverage, to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly and that each meal meets our high standards. She values Russel's connection with the residents.
Known for her approachable management style, Wendy regularly seeks input from residents, family members, and staff to continually improve the dining services at Cathay Care Home. Her dedication to creating a positive food culture has significantly contributed to the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents.
We're proud to have Wendy leading our culinary team, where her expertise, creativity, and genuine care for our residents shine through in every meal served at Cathay Care Home.
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