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Doonbank Care Home

Ayr Road, Patna, Ayr, Ayrshire KA6 7JW
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This is an excellent care facility. From management to cleaning staff they simply can't do enoughJohn B(Son of Resident/Service User)
Doonbank Care Home, Ayr
I was really pleased with the excellent level of care that my mum received whilst at DoonbankMichael A(Son of Resident/Service User)
Doonbank Care Home, Ayr
I would recommend this care home to anyone who has the difficult decision to make for loved onesL C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Doonbank Care Home, Ayr

Doonbank House is a Care Home in Patna (near the town of Ayr) which is registered to provide nursing and residential care. The Home is designed to promote small group living and is comprised of 35 single rooms and one companion bedroom. Although equipped with every modern comfort, Doonbank House nevertheless retains an air of unhurried tranquillity, a welcoming atmosphere and a sense of family that ensures residents feel relaxed and at home.

Care Provided by Doonbank Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,390From £1,390
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,390From £1,390
Nursing CareFrom £1,390From £1,390
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,390From £1,390

Contact Doonbank 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

Person in charge

  • Gail McClure (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Parking

  • Doonbank House has a car park on-site.

Doonbank Care Home Reviews (23)

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9.4

Doonbank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.420) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Doonbank Care Home has 23 reviews.

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Review from Lorraine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with the care my mother has at Doonbank Care Home from staff and management a lot of care and support is given to my mother. The staff are excellent to the needs of my mother, and not just my mother, but to all the residents at the care home.

Reply from Martin Ferguson, Administrative Assistant at Doonbank Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to write a review. I will make sure this is passed on to the Staff Team.

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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot praise each and every member of the team highly enough. At the very outset of my mum's admission to Donnbak Care Home, it was made clear to my family that this was now Mum's home and was to be treated as such. She had been cared for from the outset as if she is family, and it's only because of the care and attention she had received from day 1 that we still have her in our lives. I would recommend this care home to anyone who has the difficult decision to make for loved ones, as they will receive excellent care. During these current times, Doonbank Care Home has adopted and operated to the highest standards of professionalism whilst adhering to Government guidance.

Reply from Victoria Hill, Regional Manager at Doonbank Care Home

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to provide a review. We will pass your feedback onto our staff team.

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Review from L Y (Niece of Resident) published on 26 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care, safety and wellbeing of my uncle have been excellent. Despite very difficult times, the staff have always displayed a very positive attitude, reassuring families that their loved ones are being well cared for. Excellent care home, excellent provider and first-class staff.

Thank you to all at Doonbank.

Reply from Victoria Hill, Regional Manager at Doonbank Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words and review. We will pass this onto our staff team.

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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 31 July 2026

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Meet the Team (3)

Gail McClure
Gail McClureJob Title:ManagerJoined: 1989
Originally from Northern Ireland, I trained and qualified as Registered General Nurse in The Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Following this, I worked for the NHS in Gynaecology, Urology and laterally in Orthopaedics before leaving to work in Doonbank House.

I have been employed at Doonbank House since it opened in 1989 and became the Manager in 1990. We have built up a great reputation within our local community and further afield. I am married with 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Nursing and Care Home Management has been my life outwith my family life and it is my privilege to be able to ensure residents receive the highest standard of care at all times.

Ina Slack
Ina SlackJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 1992
My name is Ina Slack and I am a Registered Nurse. I completed my Nurse Training at Kilmarnock Infirmary in 1974. I also trained as a Midwife.
I have had a wide and varied working career from the Acute Sector to Elderly Care. I have been at Doonbank since 1992. In the beginning, I worked night shift, but for the last 20 years, I have worked as the Deputy Manger. At present, I am semi-retired working a few days a week.

I am married and have 3 children and numerous grandchildren. 2 of who I look after to allow my daughter to work as a Nurse in the NHS.

Una Paton
Una PatonJob Title:Housekeeping SupervisorJoined: 2010

My name is Una Paton. I am the Laundry Assistant and Housekeeping Supervisor at Doonbank House Care Home, where I have worked for over 10 years. I am married with 3 grown-up children and have a dog called Boe.

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