
The staff are wonderful with her and my mum has found a new lease of life.Susan(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Our experience of Antiquary in the care they provided for my mother was excellent.Alison S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The staff are wonderful with her and my mum has found a new lease of life.Susan(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Our experience of Antiquary in the care they provided for my mother was excellent.Alison S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Antiquary Care Home is situated in the coastal town of Arbroath, home to the famous delicacy “Arbroath Smokie”. During the summer, the town holds an annual two-day fish festival and each year a pageant is held to re-enact the Scottish Declaration of Independence.
Antiquary is a purpose-built home and provides a modern, light and airy environment for residents. The focus is on delivering high-quality care to residents with safety, respect...
Care Provided by Antiquary Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
PLEASE NOTE: fee would be from £1750 if you are entitled to FREE Personal and Nursing Care Funding.
These fees are for guidance only and based on a standard room. Room prices can vary depending on where the room is located within the Home.
Your weekly fee will be confirmed after a pre-admission assessment. This helps us to get to know you and fully understand your individual care needs, so we can be certain we’re providing all the care you need.
We’d love to chat over your specific needs, answer your questions, show you around, and help you find the best care for you.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Antiquary Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Antiquary 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
- BCG
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Donley-Robinson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Antiquary Care Home Reviews (39)
Antiquary Care Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.844) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Antiquary Care Home has 39 reviews.
Antiquary is very welcoming. Both staff and management are exceptional I know my husband is safe and being well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review for our Antiquary team - hearing that their hard work and dedication make the difference for your husband's care and your peace of mind is everything we strive for. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team, and thank yoou once again.
My brother and I visited 15 nursing homes in the Dundee, Abroath area. My mother broke both of her knees and will not walk again. We needed some place that would look after her 24/7. The manager is first class. Mum moved into Antiquary Care Home mid May and has settled in well due to the care given, nice room, good food, friendly atmosphere. The care home is spotlessly clean and staff are first class. My brother and I are so happy that our choice of home has lived up to expectations for my 93 year old mother.
Thank you for writing and sending in this excellent review of Antiquary. We're so pleased to hear how highly you rate every aspect of the service and the team in general. They will be so happy to read this. We're glad you picked us! Thanks again.
He has been very well cared for, his needs have been fully met and he is comfortable and happy.
Staff have been very welcoming and supportive to both my dad and I.
Thank you for taking the time to send in this wonderful review for Antiquary. It's great to hear how well your dad has settled and that you've seen the great level of care the team take in every department. Thanks again.
I found it very easy to use. Hopefully, my opinions will help in some ways. I feel very strongly that the manager has a very hard job and she is trying very hard to run a good nursing home.
Thank you for taking the time to send in your review of Antiquary. The feedback of our residents and their relatives is extremely important to us. We will pass your remarks and ratings on to the team. Thanks again.
On the second visit, staff in the lounge were not friendly, and the residents' teeth were visibly stained. I put them into the denture cleaner in the box on the wash basin. When we picked him up after two weeks' respite, he smelled of urine, although he was not wet. Most of his clothes in bags smelled of urine. His teeth were covered in plaque, and noticed the denture cleaner box only had 2-3 tablets used. Dentures need to be soaked overnight in the cleaner to be properly cleaned.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, which is extremely important to us. We very much appreciate the high star ratings you have given but very disappointed to hear about the issues you have raised and would have liked to have been able to address these with you personally while...
Sandra W
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We value all feedback to inform our ongoing development. We're deeply concerned to hear that you feel there has been a decline in your friend's experience at Antiquary over this year. Regarding the charger and shaver you highlight, we understand...
The very first day my dad moved into antiquary there was problems, from not getting dressed properly to not getting personal care .when questioned there response was he refused.one point his eyes was that crusty he couldn't even open then ,I complained to the manager ,who then replied saying. Sorry the staff missed your dad's eyes .in my opinion that's neglect! Numerous times went to visit he was left to feed himself .there was more food on himself and the floor ,it was hard to see how much he actually did eat .and he was left to sit on dirty food soiled clothes .he was in there 8 weeks ,since then he has moved into another home .which he gets shower's and shaved every day ,no problem atall .my dad has dementia and a high up member of staff said he reminds me of her 5 month old grandson isnt wot I want to hear .not very professional. I have since sent an email to the manager who i am still waiting to hear back from to see if any action was taken .which again not very professional.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Your feedback is very important to us. We were aware of the issues you have outlined and tackled them quickly at the time they were brought to attention, as we take all information received from residents and their loved ones seriously. We...
A friendly atmosphere. Staff in all dept's approachable and helpful. Most of whom go above and beyond requirements of their job even although I feel more staff would help workload.
Thank you for taking the time to appraise Antiquary. There's some great feedback here for the team to appreciate. The safety and security of every resident is of paramount importance, which you hopefully see in your visits to the home. If you have any specific concerns on this in the future, please don't hesitate to raise them with our manager. Thanks again for your kind words.
Antiquary Care Home has improved significantly since 2023. My wife now has quality care/support and treated with dignity. My wife is much happier now. The management and staff are all very caring and professional. My wife has a very good care plan which is adhered to and reviewed on a regular basis. The nursing staff are all very good and fully aware of my wife's illness and required care.
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review of Antiquary. It's lovely to hear how happy your wife is there and that you see all the efforts of our hardworking team. They will be delighted to see your feedback.
Mum moved here in August 2024, my Dad was also a resident here previously so we already knew that the care offered was excellent. It took mum a wee while to settle down and staff have been wonderful. Nothing is a problem and they are very attentive to both Mum and myself & my sisters should we need help with anything. . They are very friendly & approachable. There is a range of activities available to mum should she want to participate. I believe the food is very good and I know mum enjoys the home-bakes! Mums room is very nice and always very clean and tidy.
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful endorsement for Antiquary. It's good to know you find the hardworking team so approachable and attentive to all your needs. They'll be really pleased with your feedback. Thanks again.
All the staff are brilliant with my sister, regardless of which department they work in, they all take the time to speak with sister.
My sister recently moved to a bigger and brighter room which has had an immediate impact on day to day mood. The activities have improved massively, involving all the service users regardless of ability/disability, it's great to see the photographs of my sister being happy and smiling. Some of the service users are so friendly and enjoy a wee chat, which I am more than happy to do. Overall I am very happy, knowing my sister is being cared for well, well done to the new management and all the team.
Thank you very much for this fantastic review of Antiquary. It's heartening to hear how happy you are with the level of communication you have with the home to resolve any issues, the care your sister receives and that she's enjoying her new environment overall. The team do their absolute best and will be delighted to hear your high praise.
Antiquary became part of my life from September 2017 when my dad moved into Westway. The staff became part of the family, providing first-class care to my dad. Despite his decline with dementia, my dad was the happiest I had seen him in many years. This was due to the commitment and care of the staff. During that time, all the staff were extremely welcoming to my mother - inviting her to stay for meals, and participate in the games, or social events when she visited my dad. My mother's transition to moving into Antiquary in June 2018, went smoothly due to the care home feeling like a second home to her. My dad passed in August 2019, compassionately cared for by Antiquary staff. During the Covid years, the staff went above and beyond their remits, keeping residents entertained. I have witnessed many changes over those years, some good, some not so good, due to changes in management. Overall, my opinion of Antiquary is positive, with my mother continuing to receive first-class care.
Thank you kindly for posting this excellent, thorough review of Antiquary care home. It's lovely to hear how much comfort both you and your parents have found in the home, the wraparound care and commitment of the whole team. They will be delighted with your comments.
The carers are amazing and bring a smile to Mum's face when they are with her. Mum needs care for every aspect of her life now including feeding and drinking and everything I have seen says this is done with compassion and dignity.
One last thing, the care home provided Mum with an Alexa. This allows us to provide Mum with music she enjoys through Spotify. It is a small thing but music is perhaps the only thing left for Mum to enjoy.
Thank you for sending in this lovely review. It's great to hear how visible every aspect of your mother's care is and that communications are excellent, to give you peace of mind. The team will take heart from your words. Thank you again.
Rooms are really big and clean.
Thank you for sending in this great review of Antiquary. It's nice to hear how well your mum's respite stay went, that she enjoyed the environment and you appreciated the team's efforts. They will be really pleased to hear your comments.
My husband has been in Antiquary for three and half years. In that time he has been well looked after. Everyone no matter which unit, kitchen, cleaners, laundry and especially the carers all say hello to him by name and not just him they know the residents and their likes and dislikes. The food is good so are the activities etc.. The new manager has turned the place round as well.
Thank you so much for such a fantastic review. It's lovely to hear all your warm compliments and your appreciation that the whole team take their duty of care for your husband very seriously. They will all be delighted with this feedback.
Mum declined due to her condition and the staff adapted to continue delivering excellent care nothing was a problem.
In the latter stages of Mum's life and end-of-life care that was delivered with such genuine care, compassion and dignity. We were always kept updated and we really can't thank all of the staff enough for making her last few years as caring and comfortable as they were. We would highly recommend Antiquary for your loved ones.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're glad you feel your mum was so well cared for and that she was happy at Antiquary. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to our hard-working staff. Thanks again.
I was made to feel very welcome when I visited the care home. All my questions were answered and I felt at ease. I was reassured when the Home Care Manager was a psychiatric nurse. It smelt nice in the home care had been made, to make the entrance hall inviting. I wasn't rushed during my visit. I was impressed that all the staff were very smiley-genuine smiles.
Thank you so much for your review. It makes all the difference to our hardworking staff to hear their care has made the difference to our residents' visitors. We'll be sure to pass your comments on. Thank you once again.
Really nice accommodation and staff well mannered and pleasant.
Meals good and plenty of food.
Good place to be.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. It means the world for our hardworking staff to know everything is as it should be for their residents. Thank you.
My mum loved this place where she made new friends. Always said how good everyone was and staff go above and beyond in care. I couldn't ask for more. Gave my mum another lease of life and treated her with dignity right up to the end. My thanks to all that work here.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It means the world to our staff to know how happy and cared for your mum felt, and that you saw a new lease of life for her. We'll be sure to pass your words on. Thank you once again.
Went ok.
Thank you for your review and for all the many five-star ratings. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience and will pass these scores on to our hardworking staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 23 June 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (35) & Events (0)
- 19 Jun 2026
The excitement is building! World Cup fever has truly taken hold across our homes, with residents getting stuck into the spirit in all sorts of wonderful ways, from crafting bunting...
- 06 May 2026
One of Scotland’s leading care home providers, BCG, is celebrating one of its very special nurses, after she has been recognised as the very best in the country – winning...
- 25 Mar 2026
Many BCG care homes hosted marvellous St Patrick’s Day events for their residents yesterday. Everyone came together to enjoy an afternoon of music, laughter and Irish-themed fun. At Lisden care...
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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah is an NMC Registered Nurse and experienced Home Manager with a wealth of experience providing care for older people. She has worked as a Staff Nurse both in Care Homes and within the NHS before progressing to Clinical Lead Nurse, Deputy Home Manager and Home Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions about Antiquary Care Home
What types of Care is Antiquary Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Antiquary Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Antiquary Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Antiquary Care Home to the centre of Arbroath?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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