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Set in extensive, pretty gardens this beautiful Care Home provides residential nursing care in a friendly, caring and professional environment aiming to “treat residents with respect and kindness, to protect their human rights by helping them to make...
Care Provided by Applecross Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 82 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The prices are dependant on whether the person is in our Elderly Or YPD unit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Applecross Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Applecross 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
Owner
- Applecross Nursing Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- John Murray(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages from 18 to 110
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (82)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Applecross Nursing Home Reviews (44)
Applecross Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Applecross Nursing Home has 44 reviews.
My mum was admitted into Applecross in February 2020 on a respite basis when my father was taken into hospital. In March her placement became short term. Sadly my dad's situation deteriorated and he died in May. My mum is still in Applecross. I have nothing but admiration for the job the staff are doing particularly in these unprecedented times. We were regularly in FaceTime contact with my mum when visits stopped. And the staff had to deal with telling my mum about my dad's passing which I believe they did with compassion and sensitivity. My mum has thrived in Applecross and although physically frail, she has improved greatly in relation to her mental capacity due to the level of stimulation she receives in the home. On visits - both outside and 'window/phone' visits the staff are supportive enthusiastic and committed. I have nothing but admiration for the work they have down with my mum particularly with the added challenges of COVID and a bereavement. They have my eternal gratitude.
My husband enjoys his meals that are prepared for him and always has plenty to eat - he never complains and does have a great appetite. He also enjoys the chats he has with the nursing and care staff, and he has coped well with the transition and adjusted well within the new environment in the midst of a pandemic, whilst not being able to see his family. Communication has been good with calls to him or the home arranging video calls/Facetime etc for us all. Mid-July we have been able to visit every weekend which has been good for us all.
The staff have done their best and utmost to reassure residents and families during these difficult times.
The manager is highly professional and always makes himself available to address any concerns or queries we may have regarding my mum.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Applecross Nursing Home as a professional well-run care home with excellent compassionate staff.
Lack of communication. One doesn't know what the other doing, no time to spend five minutes just sitting talking to a resident. Management not got a clue whats going on. All sit on mobile phones and I don't mean the ones with resident's information on them. All staff congregate round in the staff room, exchanging their daily stories and pics on phones. As for Covid, once we were allowed back in to see Dad, a nurse walked in off the street, came onto the third level, congregated outside Dad's door. Someone asked why are you in, she said been in my garden and playing with dogs, and decided to pop in to see you, then she proceeded through to stand outside staff room, no mask no gloves, jeans and jumper on. After me watching her for 10 minutes, someone gave her a mask and she carried it into the staff room. To the manager, get yourself in there on spot checks, and see who the real workers are. When word goes around the manager's coming up, they actually try to look busy, too late for the nurse. To the manager, it's time to do management.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 15 April 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?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Nov 2024Recipient: Applecross Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Applecross Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (5)

I began my career in the Hotel and Catering industry in the 1980s, working in a variety of distinguished, award-winning hotels. I am passionate about delivering excellent service and caring for people, and in 1994, I made a career shift into healthcare, which allowed me to expand my horizons and gain invaluable experience in this field. With over 30 years in healthcare and various management qualifications in both Care and Hospitality, I continue to bring my dedication and expertise to creating exceptional care environments.

I have been a part of Applecross Nursing Home for nearly 11 years, initially starting as a part-time bookkeeper. Throughout my time here, my role has grown, allowing me to embrace new responsibilities and actively contribute to the home’s growth and success.

Jen joined Applecross Nursing Home in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from her career in retail management. As our Administrator, she excels at overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth running of all activities within the home, ensuring that residents and staff alike feel supported and valued.

With over 15 years of nursing experience, I am delighted to serve as the Clinical Lead Nurse at Applecross. Leading a team of dedicated nurses, I am committed to providing our residents with the highest standard of care. I value the strong sense of community here and am inspired daily by the residents.

With over 15 years of experience in site management, Dominik joined Applecross in August 2018 and has become an invaluable team member. He oversees daily site maintenance, ensuring the building and grounds are beautifully kept, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
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