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Each floor has its own comfortable open plan lounge with wide screen TV, and dining area with a fully-fitted pantry. The communal lounge on...
Care Provided by Fidra House
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 60 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)
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
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fidra House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fidra House 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
- Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ann Livingstone (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- Car park to the rear of the building.
Fidra House Reviews (32)
Fidra House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.747) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fidra House has 32 reviews.
We are happy knowing she is well fed, receives her medication as required and her personal hygiene is looked after.
We were impressed with the ensuite room allocated to Mum, the facilities and activities available and above all the caring and friendly approach of all the staff we met.
I'd recommend Fidra House if you are looking for a care home in the area.
Thank you so much for providing your feedback. It must have been a very difficult time for you all last year. So good to hear now though that your mum settled very quickly into Fidra House, being very well cared for, and also enjoys the facilities, activities and the company so much. We appreciate your recommendation.
The staff are always friendly and caring towards my dad. Even when he has tricky days, they show patience and understanding. He enjoys chatting to the staff, and any grumble he might have, the staff listen and try and help where possible.
Thank you very much for leaving a review. The team will be pleased to hear your feedback regarding the care and support provided to your dad.
In spite of all the other health problems outside Fidra at the moment, they are very careful, making sure that all the safety measures are happening before you are allowed in for the visit, and throughout the visit. Mum's room is nice and clean, and she has enough personal things there so that she can feel comfortable when she looks around too. All in all, this seems to be a nice, well-run place. Thanks.
Many thanks for leaving a review regarding your mum's care. We are so pleased that you find all staff friendly and following the required safety measures and also that your mum is comfortable in our care.
The management and staff are efficient and caring and very approachable.
Furthermore, during the present Covid situation they have coped extremely well without any incidents.
Thank you very much for your feedback regarding your wife's care. The management and staff welcome feedback and they will be pleased to hear this.
From the minute you walk in, lovely friendly atmosphere at reception. Lovely clean smell kept to a high standard of cleanliness. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Have done an excellent job with regard to Covid with all the restrictions.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. The staff work very hard so will be so pleased to hear your feedback.
Home very clean and tidy and staff only too willing to help with any issues. Don't see the food served but from feedback, it seems it is good quality and nutritional. Lovely surroundings and garden well kept, all in all, I'm very happy with the care given.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review regarding the care provided for your father. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the cleanliness, staff, facilities and care. We are indeed very fortunate at Fidra House to have such a lovely, secure garden which does seem to be a popular place to spend time.
At a very worrisome time, my siblings and I did not expect to feel so relaxed and extremely at ease with this step in our nana’s life. These first four weeks have been so reassuring the staff are all so kind and compassionate. The food is so good and at 93, my nana is now eating vegetables (She never has done in her first 93 years). The rooms are always clean and fresh. Also, the care that goes into each resident looking so well looked after - hair lovely, well-dressed and cared for. Every visit, I leave with a smile, sometimes a heavy heart but I feel reassured Fidra House is her perfect place.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback for the staff at Fidra House. Thank you. It is so pleasing to hear that you are reassured and feel your nana has settled and is well looked after. Our Chef makes a lot of effort to ensure food is appealing so that is great to know that even the vegetables are going down well!
My mother is content in Fidra House. All aspects of her care are excellent and we are reassured that her good care continues at all times, giving us a clear mind leaving her in capable, caring hands. All staff, kitchen, laundry, nursing/care, domestic are exceptionally friendly and helpful. We are particularly pleased with the level of activities offered.
Thank you very much for your review. We are so pleased that you feel reassured by the care given to your mother. There is quite a selection of activities and that is great that your mother is also enjoying these.
During my last visit, residents were being entertained trying to catch soap bubbles and bean bags were also being used to keep them active. Balloons were being bounced about in order for residents to catch them or knock them back to the lady working with them. The rooms have recently been upgraded.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback. The staff will be pleased and it was good for you to see the bubbles and bean bag activities that are enjoyed by the residents!
The staff are very helpful and considerate. Good activities and variety of food for residents.
Thank you very much for your feedback. The staff will be pleased to hear this. We have recently appointed a new manager at Fidra House and he is responsible for ensuring that the care, services and facilities are of a high standard.
My Aunt has been in Fidra since last year. She is 95 and although physically restricted has all her mental capacity. Before going to Fidra she lived on her own with support from visiting Carers but was obviously depressed. Fidra care and staff have brought her back to life again. Kind, understanding, helpful staff.
The staff will be delighted to hear that you feel they have helped your Aunt so much. Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
Mum is very well looked after, the staff always make friends and family welcome, the care home is well run and looked after by the maintenance staff also meals are excellent and a good variety. I would not hesitate to recommend Fidra to anybody.
Thank you very much for your feedback and this will be shared with the staff. It is so good to know that your mum is being well looked after.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 14 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 09 September 2026Single ensuite room
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Fidra House
- 04 Dec 2025Recipient: Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (4)

Fidra House is managed by Ann Livingstone. Ann has worked in care homes for over 15 years; during this time has progressed from nurse and senior roles to her current position as manager.
Ann works closely with Deputy Manager Jill Paterson in leading the team of support staff, care workers and registered nurses. Ann is passionate about providing the highest standard of care and respect. If you would to know more about Fidra House and the services on offer, please get in touch with Ann or Jill, and they will be happy to assist.

RGN qualified in 1994, Jo has worked in care homes since 1999 and now holds additional qualifications of a Pg Dip HSc in Advanced Nursing.
Jo returned to Randolph Hill in 2017 as Deputy Manager, after managing a nursing home in New Zealand for 8 years. Jo was promoted to Manager in 2019, then Senior Manager in 2021 and is now Care Quality Manager.

Julie Tulloch is our Care Standards Manager. She has been a registered nurse for almost 35 years and is also a registered community nurse and nurse prescriber. For the last 18 years she has worked as a nurse regulator in health and social care, and joined us from her most recent role as an inspector with the Care Inspectorate.
Like everyone at Randolph Hill, Julie’s drive and focus is to make sure that all of the people that we care for receive the best, high quality service that is right for them. Julie firmly believes that people should enjoy living their life to the full in a nursing home and that nursing homes should be at the heart of the community.
Outside of work Julie likes to be active and enjoys walking in our beautiful countryside, gardening and exercising especially dancing related exercise such as Zumba.

Nicole qualified in 2013 as a registered general nurse. Since then, she has worked in a variety of roles, from social staff nurse through to manager, operations and quality roles. Nicole joined Randolph Hill after almost 4 years in a variety of operational and quality-based roles for a large care organisation. Her passion is ensuring our homes are the best place to live and work for all who use them.
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