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With a hairdressing salon and fantastic activity and entertainment rooms, residents can enjoy their time in a homely and welcoming atmosphere. Ballumbie Court also offers welcoming dining areas where residents can enjoy meals created by the catering team. Focusing on nutrition as well as enjoyment, they design menus that offer each resident...
Care Provided by Ballumbie Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ballumbie Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ballumbie Court 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cari Hendry(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
Ballumbie Court Care Home Reviews (77)
Ballumbie Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ballumbie Court Care Home has 77 reviews.
We are very happy with the care my mum receives at Ballumbie. The staff are extremely friendly & very attentative and nothing seems like a problem. They all seem very genuine with their caring way and communication is excellent. After moving to Ballumbie, I now feel comfortable & happy that my Mum is being well looked after & safe. They create a good environment & nice atmosphere for all.
The staff care and interaction is excellent.
Since my mother was admitted to the home she has been we recieved and cared for. The activities keep her busy and enjoyment. The staff are kind welcoming and are happy to help in any way. They are supportive and open and friendly, I am so pleased and can now visit as just a daughter and not a carer.
Anytime I visit along with my wife the team at Ballumbie Court have always been welcoming. They are attentive to residents and always able to update us on how Bill has been and advise us of anything he may require or needs. As his guardian my wife is always consulted on any decisions regarding his care. It is a great, well run care facility, keep up the excellent work!
Can I also add - I'm considering this for Mum
The staff have tried to make the transition into the home as smooth as possible for my loved one.
The staff have kept me up to date with regular communication about my loved ones care & needs.
My uncle has been in Ballumbie for almost 2 years now and the level of care he receives is second to none. The team take a genuine interest in him and his likes and dislikes and strive to keep him as entertained and involved in the daily activities as they can. Keep up the great work! I would definately recommend.
My mum was treated so well until her sad passing
Thanks to everyone
Not a bad word to say about the care home and the staff were excellent with the time they had with my gran. Would strongly recommed having a loved one in this home at a tough time.
The care and empathy shown to mum throughout her 2 years at Ballumbie Court was fantastic. Despite mum being non-verbal and immobile, she was treated as every other resident and was in the day room whenever I visited. The staff were all fantastic, always attentive to both mum and us.
We're always treated very well at Ballumbie Court Care home when we visit my dad. My disabled mother is allowed to use the list. We are offered drinks and snacks if available. My dad is always looked after and staff are willing to let us know how he's getting on. We have been able to plant some nice flowers in the garden for the residents to enjoy. My dad is happy to socialise with the staff and they are very kind to him. He was given a lovely fidget vest as he likes to use his hands a lot. Dad is in a very good mood at the time of writing this and has been given a nice haircut. Staff look after the sweeties we bring him and pass them out to him.
My Husband is very happy in this carehome. Every time I visit him, he is always laughing and very cheerful. He is kept spotlessly clean - both himself and his clothes. All the staff at Ballumbie are welcoming and very approachable if you have any questions or concerns regarding your resident, I am happy to leave my husband here for all the care he needs.
Your staff are a credit to you. Polite and very friendly. Food looks excellent - my husband really enjoys being here which obviously pleases me very much. I've enjoyed making drawing etc. with my husband, and he & I enjoy the entertainment. He had a super birthday and made to feel very special and the home made cake was delicious
Visited my brother today at Balumbie as soon as I walked in I could hear cries of desperation, my brother has been non verbal for a few years (doesn't even make a noise) so I I was shocked to see it was him, his head face & neck were torn to pieces with him scratching, everyone seemed to be oblivious to this apart from one old man who was a patient, he was shouting , "help him , he doesn't like it", so can someone explain to me how an old man who presumably has dementia noticed my brother's distress but no one else did, I had to advise staff to get a doctor, they told me he had been like that for a month, he had an exfoliant & shampoo that they had been using but very obviously not working, the village idiot would have noticed!!! when your brother is looking into your eyes & begging for help it's the most heartbreaking thing you can ever imagine, they finally got a steroid cream to hopefully calm the itching, when are we going to. Stop these kind of things happening!!!
Dear Stella, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are very sorry that you did not have a positive experience when you visited your brother. You raising these concerns help us to identify how we can learn from the issues you raised to ensure this is not repeated in the future....
Great care provided to Mum with regular support and communication from all staff. Huge thanks for the recent special birthday afternoon tea prepared with balloons and cake provided. Cannot fault this excellent service.
Since my mother in law has been a resident in Ballumbie Court I have not only seen a significant change in her for the better, but as a family too, we feel the care given to her and overall experience from all the staff, that it is another level of care that we, as a family tried so hard for her. So as heartbreaking as it was, to find experienced care, we as a family know we made the right decision to expert staff, a lovely home, always go over and above.
All staff are excellent, they are professional, courteous, caring and provide the best care. The care home delivers an outstanding service from the facilities, meals, activities both at the home and on trips, rooms and welcomeness of the place. Everyone is approachable, understanding and willing to answer any queries. Overall value for money for everything they do.
Ballumbie Care Home offers an excellent care and attention to patients. They provide activities for patients.
My great uncle moved to Ballumbie late December '24 in between Christmas and New Year. Even though I knew it was the right decision I was nervous. The carers made him welcome and are friendly and approachable. It's been a few months now and my great uncle is happy and settled. He is eating regularly and enjoys socialising with residents and staff. He even sang kareoke in the 'pub' on the first floor. I feel at eat knowing he is safe and happy.
Since the family took a very difficult decision to seek care for my mum, who was being cared for by my dad in their home and was proving to become too difficult. We came to look at Ballumbie Court as we had heard good things. The minute we stepped in and greeted by the manager, we knew mum would be treated like a queen! Every single day we see her thriving and the 24hr care is absolutely 1st class. Thank you to everyone here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 08 May 2024- 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 (16) & Events (0)
- 04 Dec 2025
Ballumbie Court Care Home in Dundee, part of HC-One Scotland, is delighted to announce its upcoming Christmas Party, taking place on Friday 12th December from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Residents, families,...
- 25 Jun 2025
HC-One Scotland is proud to announce that Ballumbie Court, a nursing dementia care home in Dundee, has achieved a perfect 10/10 review score on the independent care review website, carehome.co.uk....
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballumbie Court Care Home
What types of Care is Ballumbie Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ballumbie Court Care Home have?
There are 58 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ballumbie Court Care Home?
Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ballumbie Court Care Home to the centre of Dundee?
3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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