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Dedicated to enriching the lives of their residents, they provide residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care, as well as respite care breaks. These can be booked in advance, so are ideal for family carers who would like...
Care Provided by The Meadows Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly room fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly room fees start from £1914, but may be more. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Meadows Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Meadows 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
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Eilidh Kerr(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
The Meadows Nursing Home Reviews (31)
The Meadows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.565) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows Nursing Home has 31 reviews.
My mother is a long term resident @ The Meadows following on from a stroke. The staff are excellent and thankfully the facilities are now getting the time and money spent on them. Unfortunately the bedrooms could do with more space with ensuite facilities but appreciate this is probably a longterm wish. My main concern now is the withdrawel of the home bus - my mother is wheelchair dependant but loved her trips out in the bus for some unknown reason the bus has been removed from service though a 'shared' bus has been purposed. Taking this vital asset from the home needs to be rethinked please for the sake of the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we really appreciate your kind comments about our members of staff. Regarding your comments about the bedrooms and home bus, your feedback is very important to us, and we take concerns like yours seriously. Please reach out to us directly so we can address your issues and work towards improving our services.
I am overall pleased with my mums care. However I am disappointed to see that the minibus has been withdrawn. The activities staff do well with the resources they have, but not being able to attend or visit local and further afield events will have a negative impact on the residents welfare. I would like to see the minibus being returned.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you feel confident in the care your mum receives, and we're saddened to hear about the concerns you've raised. Your comments are important to us and will be passed on to the relevant team.
The manager and all staff have been very friendly, helpful, caring and understanding towards my mother and myself. My mother has settled in well and feels at home. The staff are also always cheery and make everyone feel relaxed and welcome. There are plenty of activities for the residents to participate in if they wish and relatives and friends are always welcome to join in if they want to.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your mother has settled in well and feels at home. It's wonderful that our team's friendly and welcoming approach has helped create a relaxed atmosphere, and that the activities are enjoyed by residents and families alike. Your kind words mean so much to us.
My mother has been in The Meadows for 2 years and during that time the home has just got better. The staff are lovely and are not leaving (which speaks volumes). At the start there was some agency staff but in the last year they have not had to use any.
The Management door is always open so can address any concerns quickly and efficiently.
The Meadows is spotless and they always have something going on for the residents to do, if they want.
It is a great weight off my mind, that my mum is happy and well cared for.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum is so happy and well cared for at The Meadows. It's great to know that the team's stability, open communication, and engaging activities have made such a positive impact. Thank you for sharing your experience, the team will be very happy to read your kind words.
Staff could not have been more welcoming of us when we came to visit with our children. The place is clean and well equipped. So glad to see that Granny seems to have settled in and is being so well cared for!
Thank you for your lovely feedback for our team at The Meadows. We're so pleased to hear that you felt welcomed during your visit and that your grandmother has settled in so well. Providing a warm, welcoming and caring environment is our priority and it's heartwarming to know it's making a difference for your family. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.
The Meadows Nursing Home is so welcoming, spotless, great facilities, activities, day trips out. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your grandmother is so well cared for at The Meadows and that you appreciate our dedicated staff and facilities. The team will be touched to read your wonderful feedback, thank you.
My Mother-in-law has been in The Meadows since a few months. As a family we are absolutely delighted with the wonderful care she is receiving from the top down. The food is amazing, great varied menu. The staff are so friendly putting on varied activities encouraging the residents to take part in all. The Christmas Party was a wonderful day for residents and family, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Highly recommend The Meadows for anyone looking for family care.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your mother-in-law is so happy and well cared for at The Meadows. Our team works hard to provide a welcoming, engaging environment for all our residents, and it's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the Christmas party. Your recommendation means so much and the team will greatly appreciate your kind words, thank you.
We as a family are delighted by the care that our father is getting at The Meadows. The management and their supporting team are exceptional. Our father has been here since May 2024, and they have made what can be a traumatic experience for the family, as easy as can be. They have not only settled Dad in with great care and sympathy, but have been a great support to our mother and us, looking out for her, and reassuring her along the way of this difficult journey. Since their arrival, we have seen such great improvements having visited it prior to them joining, and it is truly a much-improved home and head and shoulders above the rest, and we are delighted and very grateful for the care that Dad is receiving. From experience elsewhere, there are no lingering smells, the food is good and varied, there are no alarms constantly going off, and the friendliness, warmth and flexibility from all the staff is noticeable. We can't speak highly enough of the team at The Meadows - thank you.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We're truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted to know that your father is receiving the care and support he deserves at The Meadows. It's heartwarming to hear that our team has made such a positive difference, not only for your father but...
My mum has been a resident for 10 months, on arrival the staff went out of their way to make her feel welcome. I live a fair distance away the staff keep me informed of any issues regarding her health. The staff are friendly and look after mum and after for her needs.
Thank you so much for your kind words for our team at The Meadows. We're delighted to hear that your mum feels so welcome and settled. Keeping families informed is very important to us, and we're glad you feel reassured despite the distance. Your feedback means a lot to our team, thank you.
My husband was in The Meadows for 5 weeks, and could not have been better looked after. The staff are all exemplary in their care. Our family dog was made welcome and loved visiting my husband and other residents. The meals looked tasty and visitors were offered tea/coffee and cake. The home manager was always available and went above and beyond. The night staff are super too.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that your husband received excellent care during his stay at The Meadows. We truly appreciate your recognition of our staff, including the night team and management and are so pleased that we could provide the support your family needed. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to the team, thank you.
My Mum was offered a place at The Meadows Care Home. Initially, I was concerned about the distance from Inverness but both my and my Mum's minds were put at rest when the member of staff came to visit my Mum and I prior to going into the Care Home. The Member of Staff was lovely and very caring and understanding. We took my Mum to the Nursing home the following day and all the staff were very friendly and helpful, making my Mum, myself and my Husband feel very welcome. All the staff have been excellent since my Mum moved into the home at the beginning of May, they have all been very caring, providing a very high standard of care to my Mum and keeping me informed of any changes in my Mum. My Mum loves living at The Meadows Care Home and I am delighted with the care that she is receiving there.
Thank you for your five-star review for The Meadows, we are delighted to hear how much your mother loves living there - it sounds like she has settled in beautifully.
My father has been a resident for the past four years, staff are so friendly so he settled in instantly and as a family we are so thankful for this. The care he has received has been exemplary. The staff have also been so attentive to my mother when she's visiting. A wonderful home from home.
Thank you for your wonderful five star review, the team at The Meadows will be delighted to read your comments and we are so pleased your father is so happy and settled there.
I moved into The Meadows Nursing Home at Dornoch in May and I am very happy here, as the staff are very caring and they all mix with the residents it is like one big happy family and no one is left to feel alone. Today I was resident of the day which means you get pampered all day and you get to have a meal with one of the staff. This happens for every resident each month and my door number is 4 so every month on the 4th I will be resident of the day so every day is a resident's day, and no one is left out. I think that is a wonderful idea. Thanks to every member of staff for being so kind and helpful, I just love it here. Any relative or friend need not worry as everyone is taken very good care of and it is a marvellous place to live.
Thank you for your five-star review for The Meadows, it sounds like you have settled into the home beautifully and are thriving there. 'Resident of the Day' is a fabulous idea and a chance for everyone to feel extra special!
My mum is in there at the moment and my dad was too but passed away. I am so glad they were in the home as the manager and staff are so good to the residents and they are so welcoming to the relatives as well... the amount of care they give to them is brilliant and the activities they do are great: bingo, tea parties, festivals and so much more which the relatives can get involved in to... my mum loves it, and I don't have to worry about her as she is in the best place ever.
Thank you for your five-star review of The Meadows, the team are devoted to enriching the residents' lives with so many fantastic activities and experiences and will be delighted to read your wonderful feedback.
I feel well-informed about Mum's care and know that any issues or concerns are communicated to me quickly. The private social media group is a lovely addition and there are new photos uploaded on almost a daily basis, so lovely to see.
The Management team and all the staff are just fantastic and really can't thank them enough for everything they have done for Mum. Due to the progression of her condition, she can find it difficult to verbally express however, she has told me on more than one occasion that the staff is really lovely, the food is great and most importantly she is really happy at The Meadows.
The staff are welcoming and kind. I have complete confidence that my mother is safe and well cared for. The staff are so caring and gentle with my mother and are very good at communicating with me about any issues.
The Meadows is a very pleasant place to visit and I am very satisfied with the care my mother receives there. I've found everyone to be immensely welcoming, thoughtful and kind. The nursing staff and carers are attentive to my mother's comfort and safety and demonstrate their interest and concern for her well-being at every stage. It is very reassuring to know my mother is in such good hands. I can't thank the staff - new management, nurses, carers, cleaners and everyone else - enough. They are very special people. I’m so glad my mum is a resident here.
Thank you for your wonderful review for The Meadows, the team are certainly very special and are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents.
There is a variety of things provided to keep residents entertained.
The home is clean and constantly updated to ensure a warm, welcoming environment.
The staff are helpful and respectful.
My aunt has settled in so well. The staff try to take her out as much as possible and involve her in the many activities taking place in the home. When my aunt arrived at the home, she was in a terrible state, but The Meadows' care and nurturing have made her regain her zest for life. Each time I visit her, I see an improvement in her health and well-being.
As for the home itself, everything is clean and hygienic, and the residents are always looking well-dressed. It's not a modern, shiny home, but what matters is the care given, not the glitz!
I wanted the best for my aunt, and I got it with The Meadows!
Extremely happy with the care given by staff. Staff go above and beyond to ensure comfort, safety and happiness. Activities always seem to be available, incorporating activities that she enjoyed prior to admission. Staff have worked hard to get to know her and build a relationship with both her and her family.
I can't thank you enough for the care you gave my Nan. She sadly passed away this month but we were always made so welcome when we were visiting. We were so impressed with all the staff and how they cared for her. Thanks again!
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: The Meadows Nursing Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

Positive outcomes for residents are my top priority. I'm committed to ensuring The Meadows is a happy, clean, and caring environment, where staff are responsive and dedicated to delivering the best possible care.

She loves everything about her job, especially her daily interactions with our residents and enriching their lives with inspiring and engaging activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows Nursing Home
What types of Care is The Meadows Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Meadows Nursing Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Meadows Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Meadows Nursing Home to the centre of Dornoch?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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