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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.
Lovely care home, staff are always willing to go above and beyond and nothing is too much hassle. All residents are always going about well-presented and happy. The refurb has well and truly brightened up the space, making it feel more welcoming than before. All staff and residents coped well with the refurb (it took ages) but turned out brilliant.
The transition has been fairly easy for my mum. The staff have been very friendly and helpful. I feel they do their best but do seem to be very stretched.
They have a lot to handle with their level of care needed by the residents.
They do need more support by the owners in the job (which is hard) that they do.
Overall, she is happy with being in company.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback about the staff team at Ballumbie Court, we would like to reassure you that the company is investing in the staff with our Learning and Development Programme and also our staff wellbeing initiatives. The home is currently undergoing a refurbishment programme which will have a positive impact on the environment for our residents and staff.
My mother has improved immensely since moving to Ballumbie Care Home. The staff are down to earth and engage with residents. The new manager has helped to revitalise the staff and the home, to move out of the covid mindset. This is my mum's home and she is happy.
At the start, it took Mum a while to settle when she came here in September - much more settled and seems very happy. I'm very happy with the overall care Mum received. Staff are all lovely and very helpful.
I am very satisfied with all of the care my mum receives. The staff are very empathetic and find the time to spend 1-1 time if needed. Mum has very complex needs now, and the staff are happy to answer any of Mum's questions, and they treat her with care and dignity throughout. I am extremely happy with all of the care Mum receives, and I'm very grateful to the manager and her staff.
This is a well-run home with dedicated and caring staff. All the staff work as one great team for the benefit of the residents - from the kitchen staff who provide a healthy and tasty range of meals, laundry who keep clothes clean, cleaners who work tirelessly and reception. The nurses and carers are excellent and have really demonstrated their commitment and compassion towards my mum's health and wellbeing and have gone the extra mile, especially during the pandemic. My mum is visibly happy, and therefore, so am I. Activities are also plentiful and tailored to the resident's wishes/needs. I would recommend Ballumbie Court Care Home.
My husband was admitted to a care home from a local care centre, he was there for 6 weeks and was so badly looked after he ended up back in the care centre. On entering Ballumbie Court there was a problem to begin with but they resolved this. He has been so well looked after I can't praise them enough, all of the staff from the top down couldn't be more helpful. His psoriasis us at a minimum because it's teated every day. He is clean well-fed and so well looked after I can only thank god for them all.
Our cousin who is resident in Ballumbie Court Care Home required more suitable seating, for safety, comfort and pressure area care. Certain staff in this home went above and beyond their duties to ensure this happened and we cannot express how thankful we are. Overall the care and kindness provided in this home are fantastic.
The care home is very good and so is the staff are excellent and the management are very welcoming at Ballumbie Court.
Nest care home in Dundee. Wonderful, helpful care manager, always approachable, care staff are full of respect for residents and visitors, home is always clean and I wouldn't put my husband anywhere else. Ballumbie is perfect.
I visit my husband every day and have always found him to be well looked after and treated with dignity. The staff are always helpful and happy.
Since my dad went into Ballumbie in October 2017 he has been settled and really well cared for. Staff are excellent and keep in regular contact regarding all aspects of his care. My dad is happy and content and I have no concerns regarding his well-being.
Extremely happy the way mum is looked after. Nothing is any bother tot he staff. The staff are extremely caring and always ready to give time with mum when she needs it. I cannot praise the staff enough they go beyond there duties at all times.
The staff are good to be around. I like to keep gardening and I like going out to town for a pint of lager. I like going to the Golf Club for a steak pie.
An excellent care home providing a high standard of care. Residents are treated with dignity and respect, cleanliness is excellent and the staff are welcoming and well-trained. I have peace of mind now after my grandad transferred from a very badly managed care home. Thank you for providing such a great service!
Hopefully, the new manageress will be with us for a while.
This seems to be a well-run care home with genuine caring staff. It is now being updated and decorated but hopefully the cleanliness will continue as it was getting a bit dirty due to lack of cleaning staff who were doing everything they could in the time they had.
No complaints.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Very well looked after. Friendly staff and always welcomed with a cup of coffee.
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
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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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