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Isle View not only has panoramic views of Loch Ewe but from the ensuite bedrooms in which the residents are encouraged to personalise to make it feel more like home;...
Care Provided by Isle View Nursing 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
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Single room ensuite Private Fee from £2000 (£1,600 charge with FPNC* discount).
Please note that the above fee rates include your care, accommodation, meals, and laundry. Extras are available, please see our website.
Shared rooms are available and there will be a reduction for shared room occupancy.
Fee rates for private residents will be quoted prior to admission, and may vary according to the dependency level of the resident being admitted and a subsequent assessment and the room occupied.
*FPNC = free personal nursing care payment. All private residents will receive either free personal care (FPC) or free personal nursing care (FPNC) payments from the Local Authority direct to the home, which reduces the weekly cost to the resident. Current rates are FPNC = £377.40 and FPC = £260.30 per week.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Isle View Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Isle View Nursing 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
Owner
- AKAM Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lynn McDonald(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1992
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- In usual circumstances, visitors welcome at any time. Please contact the home for more information.
Parking
- Car park outside the home.
Isle View Nursing Home Reviews (17)
Isle View Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.629) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Isle View Nursing Home has 17 reviews.
The atmosphere in the home is welcoming and calm, and my Uncle quickly settled in and felt safe and supported. The communication from staff was excellent, keeping me updated and reassuring me every step of the way. It was wonderful to see him so comfortable, well looked after, and even enjoying the social activities on offer.
I'm incredibly grateful for the dedication and warmth shown throughout these years. It gave us real peace of mind knowing he was in such capable and caring hands. I would happily recommend Isle View to anyone looking for a place where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and genuine affection
Kind regards, Lynn, Manager
Mum spent the last two and a half years if her life in Isle View. She suffered from various conditions of ageing, including Parkinson's and arthrtis, and as a family we were delighted with the care she received.
All staff, whether in medical, care or support roles, showed impeccable professionalism and dedication to making mum's life as rich and comfortable as possible.
We were always made to feel welcome when we visited - the open visiting policy is great and it's always warm and clean; It's clear that residents are treated with respect and given the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, however challenging their situation.
It is heartening to know that places like Isle View exist - mum experienced of a variety of care and nursing homes and I feel Isle View is the exemplar for how to look after elderly people in a safe and loving environment.
I would not hesitate to recommend Isle View - it's exactly the kind of place I'd want to be at that stage of my life.
Many thanks for your review Frank. It was a pleasure to look after Mum. I will pass on your lovely comments to the staff. Kind regards, Lynn, Manager
My father has been in Isle View for nearly 6 years with vascular dementia. In this time he has lost all abilities and requires 24 hour personal care. He receives all the care that we could wish for and more. He is fed by members of staff from morning till night the best of food which he really enjoys. The personal care he receives is excellent in all aspects and we have no worries at all regarding his welfare. We would like to extend a personal thank you to all the staff at Isle View for the wonderful way they treat my father.
Many thanks for your positive review. It is always nice for the staff to know residents' families appreciate all their hard work and I will pass your comments on to the staff. Thank you!
Excellent care all round.Lovely staff. I'm very happy with the care Mum receives at Isle View Care Home. The food is wonderful. Also the standard of cleanliness is very high. I would certainly recommend it to anyone having to go into care.
In my opinion, Isle View is a very good care home in a beautiful location, Visitors are welcome without appointment. I have always found the staff to be friendly and communicative, but the best recommendation I can give is to quote my step father, who has been resident there since April 2024. "1 am very settled here, the staff are very caring. I get well looked after and the food is first class"
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. I will pass this on to the staff as it is always nice for them to hear such positive comments.
The care mum receives is excellent, and one of the real strengths of the home is that staff stay - many have been looking after mum since the day he arrived. All the staff including kitchen and IT workers obviously really care about the residents and their families.
Many thanks for your response. I will pass this on to the staff as it is always nice to get positive feedback.
I am enjoying a lovely break with my husband in the knowledge my elderly mother is being given the best care possible. The staff go way beyond my expectations in all aspects of my mum's care. Kind words and deeds are never in short supply. The residents are encouraged to take part in a multitude of activities to help keep them physically and mentally active organised by staff and others. Musical afternoons are very popular and several musicians visit the home. I find the staff very welcoming and approachable when I visit and I love the fact I can pop in at any time. I have no complaints and would happily choose Isle View Nursing Home for my own care if I required it. The staff work hard to make it the closest thing to a family outside living at home. I can't praise all the lovely staff enough in their efforts to keep the home spotlessly clean, prepare delicious food, run an excellent laundry service, look after the personal, physical and mental needs of the residents all done with a smile.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback. It is a pleasure looking after Mum. I will pass on your comments to the staff as it is nice to receive such a positive review.
All staff are friendly and knowledgeable in dealing with the elderly and their conditions. They go out of their way to learn the likes and dislikes of residents so that they can chat with them about relevant topics which may be of interest. There are a good variety of regular activities, music and arranged visits from animals, eg dogs and horses to add interest and pleasure to the resident's day. All staff are well trained and the carers know when to call on a trained nurse for information or assistance. There is a weekly visit from the Nurse Practitioner who is part of the local GP Medical practice so the resident's medical needs are under constant review in conjunction with the nursing and care reviews the Isle View staff do. There is an excellent cook providing the residents with home-cooked meals using good quality ingredients. My relative is always remarking on how good the food is. He has also stated that he is very content in Isle View and that the staff are lovely.
Many thanks for your review. I will pass on all your positive feedback to the staff. It makes everything worthwhile to know residents/families are happy with the care we provide.
Management side, excellent, always cheerful and cheeky with it.
I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff who make you feel comfortable.
Thank you!
On visiting with my wife, we were seen to right away. The carer went through everything with us about the virus etc. We were tested and admitted as soon as the results were concluded. Everyone was so friendly, and residents weel looked after. Couldn't fault anything.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is always good to share feedback with the staff, and they will appreciate your comments. Many thanks again.
An excellent facility with extremely friendly and caring staff well led by the Manager and the Head of Care. My Dad is very happy there and never tires of the stunning views over the Loch and out to sea. The special events, such as celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, that they organise are very well appreciated and fun!
Thank you for your review and for leaving such positive feedback. I have it with all the staff. It was lovely for us to see how happy Dad was when you were all here recently, and we look forward to your next visit!
This visit was similar to previous visits. Very welcoming staff. Residents well cared for and happy.
I could not wish for a better place for my sister to be. All her needs are met to a very high standard. I would like to thank the owners and staff.
My mother was a resident of Isle View care home for the past five years, suffering from senile dementia. The staff were very sensitive to her needs although sometimes her behaviour was challenging. They were adept at reading her cues and supporting her accordingly. Three weeks ago she suffered a stroke and died on 13th November 2018. Her palliative care was superb, the staff all incredibly caring and going far beyond their remit in looking after her, and caring for us all as a family. It could not be faulted.
Excellent staff give outstanding care.
Visitors are always welcome.
Flexibility regarding clients' needs and wishes.
Staff are unfailingly patient and understanding and family members feel that patients/clients are in safe and secure hands.
Highly recommended.
The standard of care is second to none compared to others in the Highlands.
She was always treated with care and dignity as anyone would want a close relative to be treated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 13 June 2024- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Isle View Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Isle View Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (7)

Alexandra specialised in Cognitive Psychology and Social Sciences at Edinburgh University, obtaining her MA Hons degree and MSc Master's Degree in Cognitive Science.
She has worked on Social Care projects with care staff and people with Dementia in partnership with Edinburgh University, NHS Education Scotland (NES), NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (QIS) and NHS Health Scotland.
In 2011, Alexandra and her husband, Andrew McLuckie, formed AKAM Care Ltd and became the proprietors of Isle View Care Home. It is their only care home.
Alexandra enjoys writing, drawing, reading, playing and listening to music, walking with the dogs and photography at every opportunity.

Andrew has had a long career as an Army Officer, both as a regular full time soldier and in the Territorial Army, serving in Germany, Iraq and more recently based at home in Stirling.
He was Operations Manager for a residential team building and leadership development centre working with a range of individuals and companies both at home and abroad.
In 2011, Andrew and his wife Alexandra formed AKAM Care Ltd and became the proprietors of Isle View Care Home. It is their only care home.
Outside work Andrew enjoys country walks with the dogs, reading, nature documentaries, cooking, cars and rugby.

Lynn McDonald is our Nursing Home Manager and started with us in 2020. She worked as our Deputy Manager and in April 2021 became our Manager.
Lynn has over 25 years experience in Older People’s services, prior experience as a Care Home Manager and ran her own Care at Home business.
Lynn moved to the Highlands for the beautiful countryside and to spend more time with her dogs.

David has over 25 years’ experience in the Accounting and Finance Industry, specialising in financial planning, budgeting and reporting. Having worked in both the Public and Private sectors, at a Senior Management level, David brings with him a wealth of experience and drive for excellence and continuous improvement.
Outside of work, David enjoys travelling, following the National football and rugby team and trying (unsuccessfully) to master the art of golf.

Fiona Wimpenny is our Administrative Manager, joining Isle View in July 2025.
Fiona has over 10 years of bookkeeping and admin experience working for local building companies, alongside running her own beauty business.
She has lived in Gairloch for 12 years with her husband and enjoys taking her dog for road trips to explore new places.

Amélie Cornélis is our IT and Quality Assurance Officer and joined us in February 2024. Amélie is a software engineer with 20 years of experience.
Amélie is supporting staff and residents with IT and with their use of electronic, online and digital systems. She is supporting our research projects and helping us to embed the use of technology at Isle View to enhance the daily lives of our residents. Amélie will also be facilitating the recording of the quality assurance processes we already undertake at Isle View and planning and supporting new initiatives.

Morag MacAllister is our Administrative Assistant, joining Isle View in December 2023.
Morag has worked in various roles in the care industry for 10 years, and her experience working with the residents is very beneficial to the office.
She has lived locally for 35 years, moving from Colonsay in 1990, but regularly visits for holidays & the fantastic views.
Frequently Asked Questions about Isle View Nursing Home
What types of Care is Isle View Nursing 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 Isle View Nursing Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Isle View Nursing 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, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Isle View Nursing Home to the centre of Achnasheen?
25.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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