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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.
Always warm and friendly, they take very good care of my grandmother.
Howard House came highly recommended to us and has not let our mum or us down.
The carers, management, cooks and the cleaner bend over backwards to help, care and look after our gorgeous mum, who has settled in.
With a big thanks from us, you all certainly deserve it, as you are all busy people and not once has anything been a bother to you to care for mum.
My father was in for some respite care during January. My sister and I were very happy with the attentive care he received from the manager and her dedicated staff. They made him feel at ease and comfortable and were also very engaging with him. Should we need to use respite care again, we wouldn’t hesitate to use Howard House.
Thank you for such a wonderful review of our home - it is lovely to hear you were so happy with the care at Howard House. We do look forward to welcoming your father back to Howard House. Best wishes, Fae
My husband has been in for emergency respite and the staff have been excellent at reassuring us at this difficult time. They have been very understanding of our unique circumstances and very comforting when I have been upset during these difficult times. I feel comforted that my husband is in good/safe care. Thank you!
Since Mum went into care (in the middle of the carnage that was 2020), we've been impressed with the care and attention shown to her by all of the staff involved. They have always been responsive to requests and Mum has always been well cared for - even when we couldn't get in to see her. Window visits have been a lifeline and the staff have done everything they can to facilitate this. Recommended.
Thank you for your such kind words about our home. Our team will really appreciate it. Best wishes, Fae.
Visiting well handled. Good set-up. Pleasant surroundings.
Level of care, hygiene and attention is second to none.
Finding a care home for an adult under 65 years old is very difficult. We have been impressed by the care and individual attention provided at Howard House.
My mother has had a wonderful time living in Howard House. The staff put the residents' needs (emotional and physical) at the heart of their work - caring, nursing, administrative and kitchen staff.
I think I have seen fewer staff around though.
I am not always aware of what they may be doing behind the scenes.
My mother - in her 90s - has found a new lease of life and cannot praise the staff highly enough.
Good care and attention and a good mixed diet.
My mother is well cared for and is content. The staff understand her needs and treat her well.
The staff are competent, well trained and friendly. The food is good. Social events such as live music, Halloween, and Christmas parties are arranged. The staff ensure that dental visits and GP visits take place in-house or at the treatment centre where necessary. A hairdresser comes in regularly.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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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