
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.
The staff at St Olaf are caring and professional. They do a great job under what must be sometimes terrible circumstances. The home itself is clean and warm. The staff respect resident's wishes and make real efforts to maintain their quality of life and keep them entertained.
Thank you for your review of St Olaf. Your words mean a great deal to the staff here. We hope to continue to work together to ensure the best outcomes for your Dad. Liz MacRae.
I feel so happy that my Mum is in St Olaf. From the moment you walk through the door, it is spacious and bright. Staff are always smiling and welcoming and you are always offered tea/coffee etc. Staff and management always have time to speak to you and keep you updated at all times. If you ask for anything to be done i.e. nails cut, hair appointment etc. These are always carried out very promptly. When I visit all the residents are happy and smiling. St Olaf is such a lovely homely place to be.
Thank you for your review regarding St Olaf. We are delighted that your Mum and yourself are happy with the service we provide. As always please do not hesitate to contact me or one of the team if you require anything. Once again thank you for your continued support of St Olaf.
I find the staff in the dementia unit to be very caring to all their residents. Meals provided are very well thought out - nutritionally and in the presentation. Residents get a say in new additions to the menu. The home is kept very clean and my only complaint is that sometimes there is a smell in the dementia unit of bodily fluids. It would also be good if there was some usable outside garden space for the dementia residents
Thank you Anne, for taking the time to review the home. We strive to ensure that the environment we provide is of a high standard. I will ensure that I follow up on your points raised. We are currently reviewing our outside space and I will keep you informed of developments. As always I appreciate...
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...
There are no upcoming events for St Olaf Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for St Olaf Care Home.
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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