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The home is thriving, with so many activities and experiences to enjoy, from football memories reminiscence sessions at Kilmarnock FC to pampering in the hair salon, with a mobile hairdresser...
Care Provided by Howard House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
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 for start from £1350, 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 Howard House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Howard House 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Orr(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Friends and family welcome to visit and get involved in activities at any time in the home (and out and about!), however meal times are reserved, as this is a busy time, when they need to ensure the needs of all residents are catered for.
Parking
- Parking is freely and widely available on Howard Street and Seaford Street, as well as dedicated parking spaces.
Howard House Care Home Reviews (52)
Howard House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.421) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Howard House Care Home has 52 reviews.
Initial settle period and no major issues at this point. Some delays in returning my father upstairs - occasionally in excess of one hour waiting time.
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear your father is settling in well with us. I have passed your feedback on to our home manager and I believe that this has been resolved within the home. Best wishes.
The staff and management are all very friendly and helpful. They answer all queries, questions asked in detail. Any problems (very few) they are on to them as soon as possible. A lovely place for Mum to stay. Recommend Howard House Care Home to all. Thank you.
Although our friend has only been in the home a few weeks, following a long stay in hospital, we have been very impressed with the way she has been treated, in particular, considering my friend's ongoing health problems and the way this has been managed. The staff have all been first-class, ever cheerful and treat our friend kindly, gently and with great respect. Our friend has settled into the environment really well, much better than we anticipated.
I have been a resident in this home for the last six months. I am happy at the way things are, the staff and management are always there if you need them. Very well cared for, lovely room, kept very clean. The food is lovely as well. I can still do things the same as when I was living at home, feel safe and well looked after. Thanking all care staff for looking after me.
Howard House is slowly returning to normal after Covid. The staff have a little more freedom now to get involved with the residents once more, outings to shops, walks in the park and centre stage is back as well as a great indoor activity programme. Refurbishment is underway with a new garden, modern rooms and a self-service coffee shop for residents and visitors. Residents are well cared for and the staff are always friendly and helpful.
Howard House Care Home has been the best decision we made for my wife. She has been a resident now for a year. She is absolutely thriving. The staff are amazing, they are so friendly and helpful. They are always smiling or singing. It's very clear that Howard House is a very happy and content place to work. All staff within Howard House are a credit to the company. They are worth their weight in gold.
My mum has been at Howard House for just a few months and the care she has received is excellent. The staff are so friendly and always happy to help. There are plenty of activities for the residents, and it is lovely to see them taking part and having fun.
I am delighted with the care my mother has received since coming into Howard House. My mother is a quiet reserved person and whilst it has taken time for her to settle, the staff have been wonderful in helping make this transition as streamlined as possible. It is a happy place. Everyone is friendly, down to earth and are so caring and attentive to trying to make my mother's stay as enjoyable as possible. It is wonderful to hear my mother is engaging in some activities. Thank you for your care, compassion, patience and understanding.
Over the last four weeks, my mother has had episodes due to her illness. The staff was unable to deal with this and called the police. They have given notice to my mother, and we're unwilling to extend this for a week. Mother had bruising and when she had episodes, was at least once, cornered by staff. When went to take mum out today and personal things missing, unable to find no support and just left to pack up and go.
The only area I would highlight is the medical side as on a few occasions my mum has needed either pain relief or help with applying cream and been told someone will come when they don't appear. It also seems to take a while to order items she has previously had on repeat from her doctor.
I am now in the process again for my mother in law and I certainly will be looking to Howard House Care Home.
I have no complaints about the staff, I think they all do a great job, my only criticism is that the staff change a lot and every time you go in there is someone new and I think it would make visitors feel more comfortable if name badges were worn rather than having to ask everybody their name. Also I think it would be good if they could give their name when answering the phones as it can be embarrassing having to ask who is speaking.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. They are so appreciated by our team! Best wishes, Fae
Always courteous and friendly staff when visiting in the most trying of circumstance, (Covid).
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team at Howard House - they will so appreciate it. Best wishes.
The staff at the care home went above and beyond to bring us all tea and cake and a beautiful celebration with my dad.
I really cannot thank them enough. My dad loves seeing his grandchildren and I know he loved every minute of the time we spent with him. After all their hard work during the pandemic and the tireless and selfless care they provide, it was really so much appreciated. The staff are a credit to their employer and do a fantastic job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Howard House and for your kind words about our team. It is so wonderful to hear you were able to celebrate your daughter's birthday with your father, I am sure it was a wonderful celebration. Best wishes.
The family are delighted with the care given, Mum and Dad are happy and being well looked after. Which is a weight off our minds. It's lovely to see Mum out of bed when we visit and Dad chatting with everyone.
Friendly staff and very welcoming.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team. Best wishes.
My experience with Howard House has always been a positive one. Kind, caring and friendly staff and nurses. Entertainment girls are always first-class with the activity programme, they are always trying to help residents at their individual level and support their needs.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. I will be sure to pass on your feedback about activities - our team really do pride themselves on the person-centred care they provide. Best wishes.
Throughout her ongoing stay, my mother has been very well looked after in terms of accommodation and personal care by committed staff with good humour and tolerance. I have found the staff from reception through to the day to day caring and management of exceptionally high standards and always helpful, smiling and most importantly, with my mother's needs, interests and wellbeing first on their priority list. I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone in need of care!
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team, they are so appreciated! Best wishes, Fae
Resident (Gran) seems well settled and often comments on how much she likes the staff and seems well looked after.
I have always found Howard House Care Home staff to be very caring towards me and my mum. I have always been welcomed when visiting at any time. They have been so kind to Mum during Covid.
Bed Vacancies
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 17 Apr 2026
The team and residents at a not-for-profit Sanctuary Care home in Kilmarnock are celebrating the home’s glowing Care Inspectorate (CI) report. Howard House Care Home has received stand-out ‘Very Good’...
- 23 Jun 2025
We’re proud to announce that Howard House in Kilmarnock has been named within Lottie’s UK’s Top 100 Care Homes.
- 03 Sep 2024
Howard House Care Home in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire is celebrating a triumphant achievement following a glowing report by the Scottish Care Inspectorate (CI). The care home was awarded an overall ‘Very...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Howard House Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Susan started her care career 24 years ago, joining the team as a home manager in April last year. Susan’s passions are quality of life for her residents and delivering quality care.
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