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Throughout the home, you can find some of the latest technologies and each of the 90 en-suite bedrooms are fully furnished and finished to...
Care Provided by Daviot Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 94 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees from £1,074.18 per week. 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 Daviot Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Daviot 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
- Helen Thom(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (94)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Accessible parking for all units
Daviot Care Home Reviews (41)
Daviot Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.612) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Daviot Care Home has 41 reviews.
I visit regularly and am of the opinion that the care and facilities at The Lodge are excellent and far exceed that of other homes I have visited. All the staff are friendly and polite and there is a lovely, relaxed atmosphere throughout the home. My wife couldn't be in a better home.
Thank you for sharing your experience with The Lodge at Daviot Care Home. It's heartening to hear that you find the care and atmosphere here excellent and comforting. Our team strives to create a warm, welcoming environment, and your acknowledgement means a lot to us. We are committed to providing...
The review is comprehensively and competently dealt with by the nurse.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the nursing care at Daviot. We're pleased to hear that our nurses have provided comprehensive and competent support in addressing your concerns. Your trust in our team is greatly appreciated, and we're committed to continuing to provide exceptional care to our residents.
I feel that my brother is very well looked after by the staff here and it would be very difficult to imagine how this could be improved.
We are truly touched by your kind words about the care provided to your brother at Daviot. It warms our hearts to know that you feel he is very well looked after by our dedicated staff. Your confidence and satisfaction mean the world to us. We will continue striving to maintain this high level of care and support for your brother and all our residents.
After discussing with the care worker at my wife's care review, I am completely satisfied that she is receiving high-quality support for her challenging needs.
Thank you for your review; we appreciate your comments and are privileged to look after your relative.
Lovely care home, the staff are great, and communication is better now that phone lines have been fixed. Overall Daviot Care Home is a great place, feel relaxed knowing my mother-in-law is happy and content being here, reassuring that staff contact if there are any issues which is done right away.
Thank you so much for your kind review of Daviot Care Home. We're thrilled to hear that you find our care home to be lovely and that you have had positive experiences with our colleagues. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent care and ensuring the well-being of all our residents. We...
Completely happy with my partner's care in Daviot Care Home. My partner is well looked after and has made many new friends with other residents and staff. Everything was explained well and very happy with all.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Daviot Care Home. We're thrilled to hear that your partner is receiving quality care and has made new friends with fellow residents and our colleagues. This warm and welcoming environment is what we at Meallmore strive to create for...
My relative is well looked after by staff who are respectful and friendly and I am kept informed of any changes that are being made. She is well-fed and lives in a clean environment. I would recommend Daviot Care Home to others.
My mother receives excellent care from the wonderful staff. A lovely, friendly environment. The staff are also kind and supportive to me.
We're deeply grateful for your kind words. Providing excellent care and creating a friendly, supportive environment for your mother is our top priority. Thank you for recognising the dedication of our wonderful colleagues. If there's anything more you need from us here at Daviot, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Very good staff, nice and helpful.
Thank you for your kind comments, we appreciate you taking the time to review our home.
Thorough, detailed, comprehensive, thoughtful, professional, relaxed, kind.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback on your experience at Daviot Care Home. We greatly appreciate your kind recognition of our dedicated team's thoughtfulness, professionalism, and kindness. At Daviot, we are wholeheartedly devoted to ensuring the comfort, well-being, and happiness of our...
The only thing I wish to say is I would like for her care plan to be followed to the word and never again be convinced into agreeing my mother should attend hospital when it's not her wish to do so, especially being sent there unattended when it was not necessary.
Excellent!
We always try to ensure that care plans are followed and wishes of our residents and their families are adhered to. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you in person should you wish to do so.
My Mum receives excellent care and is a lot happier since she moved in.
Thank you for your comments and so glad that you are happy with the care that mum is being offered.
Most staff are caring, compassionate, understanding and helpful. I am always made to feel welcome and issues around my Mum's care are discussed and my feelings are respected. Mum is still able to show if she is happy and contented, she also shows me the members of staff she feels treat her well. Some staff members in the past have displayed a degree of annoyance and impatience with her behaviours and this has been confirmed by Mum's expressions etc. This has recently improved.
Thank you for your honest review and I am glad that you feel things have improved this is something we continually review and monitor with more training being put in place.
I have witnessed and experienced continuous and consistent care to an excellent standard. All the staff are so professional, but also so caring. I can say my mother trusts the staff and is so fond of them, this is quite unusual as my mum has quite a quiet, reclusive personality and is at times mistrusting, but this is not the case at Daviot Care Home. She told me 'I like it here'. The staff are a blessing to us.
Thank you for your kind comments, it is our privilege to care for Mum.
I have always found all the staff very helpful and understanding. My wife has settled in and takes part in all the activities. It was a difficult time for all during Covid-19 and I was kept well informed as to what was happening in the home.
I find the staff friendly, caring and very supportive of my father. The staff are all very polite and professional. The option to take my father outside into the beautiful grounds when my family visit is a good way of cheering him up and allows him to spend time with his grandchildren. The general atmosphere is good.
I am delighted with the improvements in the care that my sister-in-law gets in the home, she looks so much cleaner than she was in the last care home. She now joins in with games etc, she is also sleeping better.
My husband was admitted in an emergency as his dementia suddenly got worse. The staff helped him to settle, coped with his initial aggression, reassured him with his many worries and anxieties, helped him to integrate and mix with the other residents. Some of the activities are too much for him but he enjoys the music, especially the live music. The activity coordinator make time to speak to him, and also to me, to explain what they are doing and what they are going to do.
I always find the care provided for my mum to be very good. The staff are friendly and accommodating.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 18 February 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- 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 (4) & 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...
- 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...
- 17 Mar 2025
At Meallmore, we believe that exceptional care extends far beyond healthcare - it’s about creating a home. One of the most important ways we achieve this is through our hospitality...
There are no upcoming events for Daviot 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 Daviot Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

One of the things I really love about my job is interacting with residents on a daily basis while also having the opportunity to manage the home and create a safe, secure environment that enables residents to lead fulfilling lives. I also pride myself in creating an environment that allows staff to feel supported and appreciated for the work they do.
Daviot is very much part of the community, with the majority of residents having local connections and most colleagues living close by. This has created a very homely atmosphere where relatives and friends become part of the family at Daviot.
For the residents, Daviot offers a kind and caring environment where they feel respected and supported in maintaining their links with the community. We strive to allow them to maintain as much of their independence as possible with the assurance that staff are there to support them whenever needed.
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