
We cannot speak too highly of Windyhall. When we visit we are always greeted with a smileJean(Relative of Resident/Service User)

The care home is also spotless/very clean. My wife is very content and happy in Windyhall.G M(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The home was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. My relative seems very happy and contentA W(Niece of Resident/Service User)

We cannot speak too highly of Windyhall. When we visit we are always greeted with a smileJean(Relative of Resident/Service User)

The care home is also spotless/very clean. My wife is very content and happy in Windyhall.G M(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The home was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. My relative seems very happy and contentA W(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Windyhall Nursing Home is situated in Ayr on the west coast of Scotland.
Trained, dedicated staff offer residents a relaxed and peaceful lifestyle.
The care home helps residents maintain a social lifestyle with excellent care, relaxing surroundings and great transport links.
The lounges, café area and dining area are tastefully decorated and bright and provide an excellent place for meeting friends and family.
Care Provided by Windyhall Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 29 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fee rate will vary due to different types of bedrooms on offer.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Windyhall Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Windyhall 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Wendy Whiteford(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Windyhall Care Home Reviews (41)
Windyhall Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Windyhall Care Home has 41 reviews.
Sadly, my experience has been utterly tarnished by their owners Care Concern Group being unwilling to refund or provide ANY update on the status of that refund, for deposit/overpayment during residence and overpayment at end of stay. The refund due to my late mother's estate is in excess of £15,000 (as calculated by them). It is now nearly July and I cannot get any tangible information or communication out of them. I now wish I had been aware of this before selecting this care home. Be warey when considering similarly.
It has been our pleasure to care for your mother and she is sadly missed by us all and our condolences again to you and your family and friends. Please do accept our sincere apologies for the delay and the challenges you have faced in gaining your refund from our parent company and I understand...
My mum has been a resident at Windyhall since March 2026. She has settled in well. The staff are very professional and kind to my mum. She already has a favourite, Nicole. The home is very clean. Nothing has been a problem, the staff do their utmost best to make sure my mum is comfortable and settled. They always ask us family, if we want anything to eat or drink.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Windyhall Care Home. Our care home manager is currently on annual leave and I am sure she will be delighted to read that you are very happy, she will of course pass on your thanks to the team on her return.
This was my husband's first time in respite so I was a bit apprehensive. What a lovely welcome we got on arrival - lovely smiles and a great welcome. The care home is so comfortable and homely. He took part in many activities and loved the food, he actually gained 3 lbs while there for a week, and his dietician is delighted. He was asked to sum up his time there in one word and he said "Happiness" that says it all. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for making his stay so perfect. He can't wait to come back again.
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a lovely review, we are all delighted to hear your experience and your husbands in such a short time whilst in Windyhall. I will share your review with the staff, what a wonderful way to describe our home. We look forward to welcoming you both again soon.
I have peace of mind knowing my husband is cared for during a week of respite care. Staff and care are excellent.
Thank you for your lovely review, we always look forward to having your husband and its nice that we can give you the reassurance needed to ensure peace of mind. The staff will be delighted when I share your kind words with them. Many thanks Wendy
Mum is settled and in a great routine that suits her very well. The staff are always approachable, hard working and keen to help. Many thanks for caring so well for her.
Many thanks for taking the time to give such a lovely review, we are delighted that you are happy with the care given to your Mum and the recognition to our amazing staff that I will be happy to share with them. Kind regards Wendy
Windyhall has provided a very supportive caring environment for my wife over the last year or so. She has been treated with respect and personal attention at all times. All staff - nursing, carers, kitchen, cleaning and maintenance - have been at all times professional and attentive.
Thank you for your very positive review it is our pleasure to have both yourself and your wife within our family at Windyhall, I will share your comments with all staff. Many Thanks Wendy
I am saddened that my dear auld Mother's had go into a Care Home but am delighted that she is residing in Windyhall Care Home in Ayr. I cannot praise the Management and Staff enough. Although I live over 200 miles away I can sleep at night in the knowledge that my Mum's being cared for by a truly devoted team.
Thank you Allan for your very kind review. It is lovely to hear your views and positive thoughts towards the care being delivered to your beloved Mother. I will be sure to pass on how highly you speak of our staff and windyhall overall. Many thanks Wendy
My mother has been a resident in Windyhall,from April 23.Over that period off time.All my mother's care needs have been,carried out with dignity and respect.The home is spotless clean,My mother's clothes are clean and spotless every day.The home is never cold,even on the worst of cold days.The biggest compliment I can give to Windyhall,is the staff,The staff are very professional and great at there jobs,under very difficult circumstances.I can't recommend Windyhall enough.
Thank you William for your very kind review, the staff do a tremendous job and it is lovely to hear it being recognised. I will pass on your compliments to all our staff. Many thanks Wendy
From the moment we arrived we were met by friendly, professional and caring people, from the support workers catering staff, nurses and admin and management. My father thought the staff were fantastic and liked his room, the excellent food (his words). This truly is a place that provides a Home for those requiring support.
My family and I thank you.
Many thanks for the superb review, it is much appreciated.
My Dad had been a resident at WIndyhall for 3 years now. It's very much his home. He'll be 99 soon. I would like to congratulate the staff for taking such good care of him. He loves his breakfast and his cups of tea. I'm especially impressed with the outings that he has been on and all the entertainment and activities. Well done to all the caring and happy staff.
Thank you for your lovely review, the staff are always pleased to hear their hard work and dedication has been recognised.
They are always very accommodating to any requests we have made and most importantly it's a safe and caring environment for our mum. Facilities are excellent too.
Thank you for your kind words and your excellent review of our home. The staff strive to promote a safe and caring environment and they will be delighted that this has been recognised.
I can only say about the care staff who go that extra mile with helping the entertainments and the care and compassion they show and give to the residents. I would like whoever it is that decides what meals the residents have just to give a thought to the one's who don't have none or partial dentures when it comes to chewing their food.
Many thanks for your kind review, I will pass this onto the staff.
My husband is well looked after and it gives me peace of mind that I can leave him and he will be well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. I'm delighted to hear we offer you peace of mind and that your husband is well looked after. We are always looking for ways to improve our service and I would be delighted to welcome any suggestions.
Windyhall is excellent, staff extremely professional, supportive and caring. The care home is also spotless/very clean. My wife is very content and happy in Windyhall. Activities and entertainment are very good.
Many thanks for taking the time to submit such a positive review, it is lovely to hear we are doing such a wonderful job. I will share this with the staff.
Could not ask for better staff, all very caring towards residents. Activities on nearly every day, entertainment also very good. Also outings on regularly. The only negative I have is the price per month which I think is far too much. But that is no reflection on staff, they are all amazing. Mum is very happy living in Windyhall, she also loves all the staff.
Thanks for your review, we strive to provide the best care to all of our residents and I will pass your kindness onto the staff.
My mother had a two-week stay to give me much-needed respite. I could not praise the staff highly enough for the care they gave my mum. A very clean and comfortable care home providing a calm and caring environment.
Many thanks for your kind words, we strive to provide the best care possible to anyone regardless of the length of the stay. Your positive review will be shared with our staff and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
We cannot speak too highly of Windyhall. When we visit we are always greeted with a smile and addressed by name. The home is furnished in a very homely style with an atmosphere to match. It is always spotless with no hint of any unpleasant odour and the housekeeping staff obviously work hard to maintain the standard. The food is 5 star quality both in preparation and presentation. The standard of care is excellent and we observe great interaction between all staff members and our brother-in-law who obviously feels safe and loved by all. We appreciate the care also shown to his wife who has become part of the Windyhall family. Many thanks to all.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. It makes us incredibly happy to know that we are able to achieve such goals and we will continue working hard to provide an excellent service.
My mum always seems really content and happy every time we visit her. The staff know all the residents really well and are so caring.
If I pop to my mum's room it's always immaculate and smells lovely and fresh.
We knew from our first-ever enquiry visit that we wanted Mum to go to Windyhall, the initial atmosphere was just so lovely.
I never feel that I have to worry about Mum because I know she's in the best place.
Many thanks for this kind review, I am delighted to share this with the team. Your feedback is very much appreciated and will help many other families when looking for care homes for their loved ones.
I cannot speak highly enough of Windyhall Care Home. It has a lovely welcoming, homely feel. The staff treat the residents with so much care and compassion and the food, like the care, is of a really high standard. It's the small touches that matter. I noticed from very early on, the care staff all know our names and we are made to feel so welcome when we visit. I really appreciate that the staff all take time to have a conversation with us, which means we feel included.
Many thanks for the positive feedback, as you said small personal touches go a long way in making all feel welcome and included which is the ethos of our company values.
I arrived, without prior arrangement, at 3 pm to visit my relative. I was greeted by a very pleasant member of staff dressed in Christmas attire, indeed all the staff looked lovely and festive. The home was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. My relative seems very happy and content living there.
Many thanks for this lovely review of Windyhall, the festive atmosphere and the welcoming staff.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 31 July 2026Please do get in touch to discuss your care arrangements and to arrange a tour.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 04 Mar 2020Recipient: Windyhall Care Home
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Meet the Team (7)

Wendy is a registered nurse who joined Windyhall in June 2024.
She started her career in care in 1999, qualifying in 2007.
Wendy worked within the NHS as a charge nurse with a special interest in older adults living with frailty and dementia.

Douglas joined Windyhall in 2022 as a staff nurse and, within the same year, was promoted to Deputy Manager. In 2025, he left for a short time before returning as Deputy Manager.
Douglas qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 2016 and has spent his career working in Elderly care within the NHS and other care homes. Before completing his nursing degree, Douglas had been working in Elderly care since 2009

Meet Sharon, who has been our Home Administrator since January 2021.
Sharon has an extensive administration background. Worked 18 years in aircraft maintenance technical records. Technical Services Manager for British Aerospace based in Filton, Bristol and overseas.

Mark has been the Chef at Windyhall since 2022, bringing many years of hotel experience to us.

Shirleyann has been with Windyhall since 2015 and has been the Head Housekeeper since 2024. Shirleyann is an excellent baker; she treats the residents and staff regularly to homemade cakes and scones.

Jane has been our Activity Co-Ordinator since April 2024, having worked in the care sector since 2010. Trained as a florist assistant and is keen on crafting. Jane has a passion for horses, having owned and shown Clydesdales at the competition level.

Ian joined the Windyhall team in October 2025 and has many years of experience in maintenance, including aircraft maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Windyhall Care Home
What types of Care is Windyhall Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Windyhall Care Home have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Windyhall Care Home?
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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Windyhall Care Home to the centre of Ayr?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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