
Dad always comments on the excellent food, and entertainment is regularly provided for the residentsJohn B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Staff always welcome me, my mum and family members. We are part of the St Olaf family nowR M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Dad always comments on the excellent food, and entertainment is regularly provided for the residentsJohn B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Staff always welcome me, my mum and family members. We are part of the St Olaf family nowR M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


St Olaf Care Home is situated in the seaside town of Nairn.
At St Olaf they provide high quality, personalised nursing care for older people. There's also a specialist unit dedicated for those living with dementia and have facilities for respite care.
The home offers 41 fully furnished en-suite bedrooms finished to exceptionally high standards. All of the rooms have en-suite wet rooms, and some include a small kitchenette and dining...
Care Provided by St Olaf Care Home
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 43 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Final fees are confirmed following an individual assessment and will depend on the care home chosen, care needs, room type, funding route and the overall support package required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Olaf Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Olaf 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
- Meallmore Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kathryn MacAngus (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (41)
St Olaf Care Home Reviews (63)
St Olaf Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Olaf Care Home has 63 reviews.
Sometimes if you ask a staff member something to do with your relative, it doesn’t always get followed up on or messages passed on. But I do find all the staff polite and friendly, whether it’s the cleaners or the kitchen staff. I think the staff do the best they can under the circumstances, eg. COVID, which can put added pressure on everyone. I hope in the future my relative will get taken out more and take part in more activities.
Dear Jackie
Thank you very much for your review and for taking the time to speak to me this afternoon. I would like to reassure you that we will work extremely hard on improving communication between staff and relatives. We would like your dad to be happy and our priority is to deliver a high...
He recently turned 94, and the staff laid out a lovely afternoon tea service for all of us, that we were able to complement with cake and candles. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and even regaled us with some of his favourite songs!
Dear Ian, thank you very much for your kind words. I will certainly pass your comments on to the staff. Kind regards.
St Olaf is a lovely home with great facilities. Staff are very welcoming and are always willing to help. The home has got a warm atmosphere overall. I would definitely recommend St Olaf to other families and friends.
Thank you for your kind review. Regards.
I find that sometimes I go visit my relative and they are just sitting in a room all by themself. Also, I think the staff are very helpful, always chatting and friendly very approachable. Sometimes things happen and we are not told about them straight away which I find annoying
Kind regards, Iwona
This home is always kept clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and willing to help. Would recommend to anyone looking for care. Rooms are nice, own shower room, nice views overlooking well-kept gardens. My dad has been in almost 5-months now and seems very settled. He’s got plenty of room for him to walk about or if he wants to sit in a quiet area or main sitting area gives him so much choice.
Hello Yvonne, I am very happy that we meet your expectations and you let us care for your dad. I will pass these comments on to the staff team. If there is anything I can do for you at any point, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards.
Staff are always friendly to visitors and residents, and I can tell this is the normal way my mother interacts with staff. She feels loved, which is important to someone with dementia as well as a good routine.
Well done, St Olaf.
It is so lovely to receive such positive feedback, Graham. I will pass these comments on to the staff team, and I am sure they will be happy to hear that. If there is anything I can do for you at any point, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards.
My wife has been a resident in St Olafs since mid-December 2020. Due to the circumstances of our situation at the time and the prevailing Covid pandemic, I was unable to research care homes prior to her moving into a care home. It was, therefore, a major concern to myself as to the standard of St Olafs. For the first two and a half months, I was only able to have window visits with my wife, so was unable to gauge the standard of care or get to know the staff. However, once the home opened up and I was able to properly visit my wife, I was immediately put at ease by the approachable and friendly staff and the standard of care given to my wife, especially given the difficult circumstances of her condition. It takes quite a bit of worry and stresses off myself that she is being so well looked after and cared for. I would like to take this opportunity to pass on my gratitude to everyone involved with the care of my wife.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ed. I will pass these comments on to the staff team. If there is anything I can do for you at any point, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards.
Although living a considerable distance from the home, and therefore, unable to visit frequently, my experience has been very positive. The staff keep me informed of any updates on my relative and is always happy to put them on the phone.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will pass these comments on to the staff team. We will continue facilitating phone calls whenever you need them. If there is anything I can do for you at any point, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Iwona
My relative is always singing the praises of the home and all the staff, and I have to agree. I have been visiting St Olaf for almost 6/7-years now visiting relatives and have been very impressed with the care and attention received. The staff really make everyone feel at home. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will pass these comments on to the staff team. If there is anything I can do for you at any point, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind regards.
The staff are accessible and very committed, caring and consistently show respect to my father. This gives reassurance that he is well looked after and his needs are being met. This has been the case over the two years of residency. The cleanliness and friendliness of the residency add positively to the ambience. I look forward to reinstating regular hair-cuts and podiatrist care with the easing of Covid-19 related restrictions. I am especially glad to be able to resume regular visits to my father.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will pass these on to the staff team. I must say it is heartwarming for us to see families able to visit the home again.
The team are friendly, helpful and caring. They learn about residents likes and use that knowledge when talking with the residents. GP's are called when required very quickly. They phone me when anything is wrong and keep me informed.
Thank you so much for your feedback on St Olaf Care Home.
My dealings with the majority of staff have been positive. On the whole, they try very hard to accommodate care and routine requests. Although sometimes the home routine gets in the way, my mother is well cared for and mostly happy. Communication unfortunately can be a bit hit and miss. I have no issues with my mothers care, although sometimes her wait to return to bed can be longer than she'd like.
Thank you very much for your comments. We welcome all feedback and use it to improve the service that we offer our residents and their families. I was sorry to hear that you feel communication can be a "hit or miss", and we would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss ways we could...
After a very difficult year due to COVID. We recently had the opportunity to move my mother-in-law to St Olaf Care Home. We wanted her to be nearer home in the hope that visiting would soon become easier. From the word go, the managers were very supportive, sensitive and understanding of the situation. The transition has gone very smoothly, we have felt included every step of the way, and Mum’s health and welfare have been at the centre of all decisions. We are particularly impressed with the attention and care given to ensure she is well presented and appropriately dressed. On her arrival, the carers involved were very quick to pick up on the fact that new clothing was required, and helped us resolve the situation very quickly. We felt then that Mum would be treated with respect and dignity at all times. The staff have all been approachable and friendly, and we are in no doubt that the very difficult decision to move Mum from a home, she knew, was the right one.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review of our home. We are aware that moving a family member into a care home is always a difficult decision, so it's heart-warming to hear that the transition into the care home went smoothly for the family and your mother-in-law.
Excellent in all respects.
A very kind and friendly care home but also with the highest professional standards. Very good links to local GP, mental health and dental services. I am always made to feel welcome and there are always plenty of staff on duty who take the time to discuss any concerns I might have. My father is content and I know he is getting the best possible care.
Kind Regards
Liz MacRae.
My mum's review went very well. We all had time to talk and express how we felt. The staff member is very kind and professional.
Thank you very much for your kind words, On behalf of the St Olaf Family please be assured that your input is extremely important to us, and your continued support is invaluable. Regards manager
Bright, airy and spotlessly clean. I am really happy that my mother is a resident in such an excellent care home.
The staff are competent, caring and friendly, always greeting relatives, friends and family with a smile. Always prepared to chat and ask how one is keeping. Management are extraordinary in their level of application and efficiency.
Kind Regards.
A very well run home and to be recommended.
Liz MacRae.
Thank you to all staff at St Olaf Care Home.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very fortunate to have such amazing families supporting our residents and staff. It is always nice to hear such positive feedback. Best Regards Liz MacRae
We visited St Olaf 2 or 3 times a week for the past four and a half years and were always made very welcome. We always found all staff to be thoroughly competent, professional and caring whatever their role and we were made to feel part of their wonderful team. After visiting, we always had a feeling of wellbeing and this was concurred by other family members and friends who visited. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind words regarding our home. It has been a pleasure having your support and we look forward to you visiting us in the future. Best wishes to all the family. Liz MacRae.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 11 September 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?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 18 Nov 2025
Meallmore is proud to celebrate an exceptional year at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025, with multiple award wins and finalist achievements that highlight our position as one of Scotland’s...
- 10 Nov 2025
Joecen Gubatan, a dedicated nurse at St Olaf Care Home in Nairn, has been named Nurse of the Year at the Meallmore Colleague Awards 2025. Her calm, compassionate approach and...
- 16 Jun 2025
At Meallmore, we know life doesn’t slow down with age – and our resident John Picken has proved just that. John, 91, who lives at Leven Beach Care Home in...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

At St Olaf, we provide high-quality, personalised nursing care for elderly people. We also have a specialist unit dedicated to those living with Dementia and have facilities for respite care.
The home offers 41 fully furnished en-suite bedrooms finished to exceptionally high standards. Some of our rooms are suites and include a small kitchenette and dining facilities.
We also have some of the latest technology to ensure the safety, well-being and mobility of our residents, while allowing them to retain as much of their independence as possible.
As a Care Home Manager, I am committed to developing a relaxed and happy home where people enjoy living and working. We offer residents a variety of activities that can be tailored to their needs to ensure they can socialise and continue to enjoy hobbies.
There are six spacious lounge/dining areas so residents can choose where to enjoy the nutritious meals prepared by our highly skilled catering team.
Our landscaped gardens are easily accessible, providing an attractive area to sit and relax or enjoy a spot of gardening. Residents can also choose to pop into our hairdressing and beauty salon for a spot of pampering.
Provision of first-class care means we encourage residents and their families to participate in the home’s commitment to quality and become fully involved at all stages of care planning, as well as many other aspects of care home life.
We have access to allied health professionals, including physiotherapists and podiatrists.
There is also full medical support from local General Practitioners, the local hospital and the Community Mental Health Team.
The home is conveniently located in Nairn, close to Inverness.
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