
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.
Windyhall is an absolutely fantastic care home. Not only do they look after my gran wonderfully, they take time to speak with my grandpa every day and the staff have become great family friends. My gran has advanced dementia and moved into care during the pandemic when you could not visit the care home prior to admission. From phoning around and looking at reviews of various care homes in Ayr, I could tell there was only one that would fit the bill and the whole team made what was an extremely stressful time so much simpler. They could not do enough for us, then and to this day. The facilities are spotless, the activity schedule is brilliant and your relative is looked after as though they are one of their own. Some people do not understand the impact a relative going into care has on the rest of the family, particularly a spouse. Windyhall has been the most excellent support to my grandpa during this time and we are so grateful he has everyone looking out for him too.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave this very kind feedback, I am delighted to be able to share this with the staff as they do go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and part of the community that is Windyhall.
Sometimes the only problem for mum is having no other resident to engage with. She cannot speak but understands everything, and the majority of the other residents she is sitting with have some form of dementia and cannot converse with her, unfortunately. I appreciate that this is an issue that is not easily resolved. Hopefully, it may change.
Many thanks for the review. I will pass this on to all staff and try to engage mum in activities with those who are able to converse.
A high degree of professionalism is always evident, coupled with welcoming and friendly personalities make this care home hard to beat.
Thank you for your kind words, I will share these with the team.
Any problems are immediately dealt with. Can't believe how hard the staff work.
We are delighted to see you are satisfied with the home and overall level of Care and Support. I have passed your kind comments onto all our staff at Windyhall, it is most appreciated.
Kind RegardsKay
First of all, I would like to point out that I have no complaint about the amazing staff and the work they do at Windyhall Nursing Home. But I have grave concerns about the company that owns Windyhall and 43 others in Scotland. My main concern is the exorbitant price increase in fees by 9%, £108 per week. One of the reasons that Care Concern Group gave for the increase was, and I quote "for testing and vaccinations of staff". This is a complete fabrication. I have this in writing. As we all know testing and vaccinations are free!. Do these people think we are stupid? There was an article in the newspaper about the blatant profiteering of this company. I am utterly disgusted with this company.
Thank you for the kind comments you have made about the staff at Windyhall and I am glad to see that you seem satisfied with the overall experience of care at Windyhall Care Home, we will continue to strive towards delivering the highest level of care we can for your loved one. I,...
Dad has been in Windyhall now for nearly a year, the whole of which time under COVID restrictions. I can't begin to tell you the love, care, patience, medical care and understanding he has received from the staff team there. Not only him though. The Windyhall Team have been a huge support to Mum and I. There has been excellent communication regarding COVID updates, visiting guidelines, and problems Dad's had or issues arising etc, but most importantly, the staff are always happy to chat to us about how Dad is and to facilitate telephone calls or emailed messages to him. The visiting guidelines have been onerous on the home, but at every turn, they have reacted positively and efficiently to enable as much contact with Dad as was safe and allowed. This year has not been easy for anyone, but if Dad had been anywhere other than Windyhall, it would have been a much worse year for us, as a family and we are very grateful to the Windyhall Team.
Many thanks for taking the time to give us this lovely feedback, it is very much appreciated. Fiona.
I would like to add that when my aunt was at her most vulnerable during the last twenty months of her life, she was shown dignity, respect, compassion and positive encouragement through exemplary person-centred care. This exemplary care was further demonstrated during my aunt's last weeks of life and at the time of her death with the sensitive carrying out of last offices.
(Also a special thank you for the pokey hats!)
Windyhall is a very good nursing home with very good nurses and carers.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review of Windyhall, it means a lot to the team that you and your loved ones' experience is so positive.
When I was told both my parents required full-time nursing care; my world was turned upside down. Finding the right home for them both was very important to me. I contacted a few homes, but I can honestly say Windyhall won my heart over from the first phone call. The staff went above and beyond to support me through the process. More importantly, I knew right away mum and dad would love it. Moving them into their new home was completed quickly and very efficiently. The staff made the 2-weeks isolation required that bit easier with video calls, telephone calls and regular updates. Their medical needs are treated with dignity and respect. When I got to visit them, I was delighted to see them looking so well and settled. They tell me the food is fabulous, and the staff are brilliant!! I can't thank Windyhall enough and highly recommend"
Thank you so much for taking the time to review, we really do appreciate your feedback. We are so glad that your mum and dad and the family have all had such a positive experience. Many thanks again.
My gran got a place in Windyhall for respite as at age 92 she wasn’t coping at home. During respite, she realised that this place was better for her as she had support and company which she lacked at home with carers and family support. She was then granted a full-time place in Windyhall and remains a resident to this day. The difference in her is unbelievable and that is down to the caring, dedicated team. As a visitor, I am always greeted warmly and welcomed in as “part of the family”. I’m so glad that my gran has settled here and socialising and eating more as it means that she is living a better life and as a family that’s is all we hope for. During lockdown/covid the team at Windyhall have worked tirelessly to maintain an excellent standard of care and kept family update as much as possible- personally I loved seeing the pictures on Facebook. I can’t wait to see my gran again and can not thank the team enough for taking excellent care of not just my gran but all the residents.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it means alot to the team that you have taken the time to submit a review. Hopefully we will see you soon!
Now she is more alert, looking better and is also putting on a bit of weight. (She was badly underweight when in her retirement home.)
The room, people and the set up are all good for her. I am very pleased and grateful for what has been done for her by Windyhall.
Thank you, Andrew, for your feedback. We all really appreciate that you have taken the time to give us a review. Fiona.
I cannot thank enough, all the staff involved in the care and well being of the residents throughout the home. From management down, it is indeed a very special team.
Thank you for your continued support Marie, and your kind words really mean so much to us, Fiona
My friend is very happy there and it feels like visiting a family home every time I go. The staff are caring and cheerful at all times and go about their work in a discrete and efficient manner.
Activities are well thought out and are appropriate for all differing abilities. Special events and celebrations are designed to be inclusive to everyone - residents, family, friends and even visiting school children. My grandson who is six has been coming since he was a toddler and loves visiting Windyhall.
Many thanks for all you do. It’s much appreciated.
We really appreciate this feedback Kay! Thank you for taking the time to review us with such kind words, Fiona
I thought I would dread visiting my mum in a home, but the atmosphere at Windyhall is so positive and friendly that I look forward to it!
Many thanks for taking the time to review us. Your kind words are very much appreciated, Fiona
My mum has been in Windyhall for nearly a year and I am very happy with her care. She is happy and settled in the home, the staff are great and so accommodating and the home is well looked after. The home looks after the residents so well, the staff are friendly, helpful and treat the residents with respect. During COVID-19, I have been happy in the knowledge that my mum is safe and being well looked after.
Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to review us. We really value and appreciate that you have done this. Fiona
The Care Home Manager and her staff have always shown a real example of loving care of this Elderly Group and in recent months taken on other roles. When relatives could not visit their loved ones, their cheerful, and positive approach reassured us as they found innovative ways to keep us connected.
Managing our visits now poses fresh challenges which they manage with the same equanimity. We must never forget the debt we owe this group, who have looked after our relatives, putting them and their families at risk every day they care for our loved ones.
Kay, thank you! We appreciate your kind words and support. Fiona
Windyhall is a lovely, homely environment. It is decorated and furnished very tastefully and we could bring any favourite pieces of furniture, ornaments or pictures for Mum’s room that would personalise it for her. The staff are warm, friendly and professional and the management team encourage feedback from residents and relatives. We are always kept informed of what’s going on and often involved in decisions. I would highly recommend it.
Many thanks for your lovely review. We really appreciate that you have taken the time to complete this and with such kind words.
My husband has been resident in this nursing home since June 2019. The management and staff were very caring and got to know the person he is! They include him in conversations and encourage him to take part in all the activities. He enjoys the entertainment, word searches and skittles. The carers ensure he has sight of the daily papers. Weather permitting, they take him out for a short walk. Early in March, he had a great 84th birthday celebration - after that, we went into lockdown. We ring him frequently and he always seems to be very content!
Rosemary, we really appreciate that you have taken the time to review the service at Windyhall, it means a lot to us.
We are forever in their debt. They are simply wonderful.
It was our pleasure, Gail. Thank you for your kind words, Fiona.
The staff at Windyhall are always approachable and friendly. They keep you up to date with any changes in relatives health or comfort. There is a lovely friendly atmosphere and visitors are always made welcome when they visit. There is plenty of entertainment and craft activities. The rooms are kept very clean and homely. This review is written during the covid 19 lockdown and the staff have all taken exceptional care of my relatives.
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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- 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.
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