
Harestane is a friendly home, with fantastic staff and management.Linda L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always friendly and helpful.Janice F(Niece of Resident/Service User)

We feel we can ask staff anything and they are always very caring and supportive.Linda L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Harestane is a friendly home, with fantastic staff and management.Linda L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always friendly and helpful.Janice F(Niece of Resident/Service User)

We feel we can ask staff anything and they are always very caring and supportive.Linda L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Being newly refurbished, Harestane's facilities are second to none. Throughout the refurbishment process they constantly asked themselves 'What will truly benefit clients and what will make this a real home from home?'. They feel that the results speak for themselves. With four modern, attractive, homely lounges, two of which have french doors leading directly to the beautiful gardens. There are electric recliner chairs for added comfort and even Nintendo Wii...
Care Provided by Harestane 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 Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Harestane Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Harestane 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're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Priority Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Margaret Brand (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Parking
- Large Car Park. FREE of charge.
Harestane Care Home Reviews (30)
Harestane Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.306) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Harestane Care Home has 30 reviews.
Unfortunately my mum was only there for 15 weeks but she settled in very quickly due to the wonderful staff .
The home is absolutely spotless and is lovely inside . The grounds outside are beautiful too . Food is amazing .
My mum was very well looked after .
She loved the entrainment and their little day trips .
I would highly recommend Harestane as they made mum mums final weeks very settled and happy .
Maggie and all her staff are the best .
In my mums final days she was treated with respect and dignity .
In my experience Harestane management and staff have always provided an excellent service and displayed a caring attitude to all residents. The home is always spotless and well maintained. The staff are always looking for ways to personalise care for residents.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Harestane. The manager and all of the team at the home will be so pleased to read your kind words. We are very proud of the whole team and the care and support they provide every day.
My brother is being cared for by a truly wonderful team of care workers who have all been individually trained to deal with my brothers needs. My brother is not the easiest of patients but the staff deal with him professionally and compassionately. Because of this I have peace of mind that my brother is getting the care and support he needs on a daily basis to make his life worth living. I visited numerous homes while searching for the most suitable home in the area and can safely say 100% that I picked the right one and was over the moon when they accepted my brother into there care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Harestane. The manager and all of the team at the home will be so pleased to read your kind words. We are very proud of the whole team and the care and support they provide every day.
She is very happy and content. She takes part in the many activities and looks forward to her afternoons of varied and stimulating get togethers.
The staff are fantastic. 100%. Friendly. Approachable. Professional.
My mum really likes all the staff.
I feel so lucky that we managed to get her into Harestane. I cant thank the staff enough for their care under the excellant management. First class.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review Harestane . This really means a lot to the team in the home. We are extremely proud of the whole staff team at Harestane.
I cannot thank this care home enough for the care and treatment they provided my gran. They went above and beyond for her and really engaged her within the home. Not only did they treat her with the utmost respect but they welcomed my family with open arms. Nothing was too big of an ask and they meet all her needs with no hesitation. Harestane is a beautiful care home with loving staff and is such a credit to priority care. The manager is outstanding and it really does show within her work!
Sadly Mum passed in April 2024 after spending 15 happy months in Harestane Nursing Home. The staff and management team looked after Mum in a respectful manner and she settled in with no problem. We were always welcomed at Harestane and the staff knew us all as family. We would be consulted and updated if Mum required medical treatment and we would discuss what would be best for her. Mum would take part in activities such as exercise class, and arts and crafts and when the musicians came along. She enjoyed the sing-along and loved to dance. The support we as a family received when Mum was in her final days was second to none. We would highly recommend this nursing home to anyone looking to have their loved ones cared for. All staff and management are credited to Priority Care.
Thank you very much for your review of Harestane. We will make sure your kind words are passed on to the whole team at the home.
It gives me a great sense of peace to know my mum is safe and very well cared for.
The management team do an amazing job in running the home. It is always spotless and as a visitor, I always feel very welcome at any time.
The communication with the staff is excellent. I am always kept up to date with everything regarding my mum's care.
In reality, words cannot truly express the gratitude and admiration that I have towards the staff. They are wonderful real-life angels.
Thank you so much for your kind review of Harestane. It means so much to us and all of the team to know everything the staff does every day is so greatly appreciated. Kindest Regards.
I feel the hard of hearing could be considered more, subtitles on TV, menus on tables (which were there for a short time) church service or entertainment, placed in a position where they can hear what's going on, making sure if asked a question they are understanding it. I have witnessed in an art activity that my relative was at a table facing the wall and the activity was going on behind them. I have rarely seen anyone sitting and having a conversation with my relative and don't know if they really know anything about them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I will feed this back to the home manager and the rest of the team at Harestane. She will make contact with you personally to ensure your concerns are addressed. Kindest Regards
My mother passed away on 1/1/24 after six years of the best care I could have wished for her. The staff were like a second family for us, nothing was too much trouble and my Mum was content and well looked after. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home and in fact, have already done so several times. The manager and her staff are an example of how care should be delivered.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give your review of Harestane. It really makes a difference to the manager and the whole team to hear such high praise. Kindest Regards
The management team and staff were excellent and professional at all times.
Always approachable and willing to assist Dad in any way.
Living abroad it was such a great comfort knowing Dad was being cared for in a wonderful facility like Harestane.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Harestane. Your kind words will be passed on to Maggie and her team. It always means a lot to them to receive such positive feedback. Kindest Regards
The staff know my mum very well (and me) and I have no worries about her care, it's great to know that they closely watch for changes in behaviour. They follow up quickly on any concerns from them, mum and family and keep us posted.
I know difficult to arrange but I'd love to see Mum have a 'bestie' to socialise with/watch TV etc, not sure that's possible for you
The care they gave my mother, professionalism, and humour were second to none. I was informed both day and night of any problems with my mother, whether it was a fall or she was ill, not eating, nothing was left out.
There were plenty of activities and menus for all the residents.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you so much for your glowing review of our home. The manager and her team will be as thrilled as I am to read your review. Kind Regards
Have had a number of residents here over the last 15 years and always found staff to be helpful, caring and professional. Well run home guided by the watchful, experienced manager who runs a tight ship and is always approachable if any concerns.
The home and the staff have looked after my mum exceptionally during the Covid period, the care and attention with the dedication of all staff satisfies our needs. The manager and the staff are second to none, I wish them every future success.
Overall I'm very happy with the care my husband receives. I find the staff really lovely, very kind and caring. The garden and grounds are beautifully kept and a pleasure to sit in. The interior of the home is very well maintained. The use of the pool would be a massive plus. The room is quite small, especially with using a hoist and a large wheelchair. The menu is varied and the food excellent but there could be a bigger selection of soft options.
My mother has been a resident at Harestane for 18 months now, she was very fortunate to be able to find a vacancy here after a 6-month spell in hospital because of poor health very late in life at the age of 91. I cannot thank Maggie and her team enough for turning my mother's confused and frightened outlook around and into one of stability. By being shown kindness and patience, the experience of the staff gave her the time she needed to overcome her adjustment to not being at home with my father and getting used to her new surroundings. When I see my mother now, her cognitive and physical decline has slowed down to a level where there is very little change month on month, a vast improvement in her outlook at admission. The staff have been fantastic with my mum and have returned her to her old self! I cannot imagine there being anywhere better than Harestane to provide the care and round-the-clock attention my mum deserves. Once again thank you to the manager and all of your dedicated staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough review of Harestane. Maggie and all of the team at the home will be so pleased to read your kind words. We are very proud of the whole team and the care and support they provide every day.
After much consideration, I chose Harestane as the place to care for my mother. I can honestly say the care she is receiving is exceptional. Maggie, the manager, is committed to delivering the best service for all the residents in her care and I have observed how the staff respond to her lead. There is a very calm, happy and friendly atmosphere in the care home.
The lounges are bright and spacious and the daily activities are varied, stimulating and well-planned.
I can see how the support and stimulation provided by the staff have improved my mother's quality of life. I am very happy to have chosen Harestane for her.
Thank you very much for your kind words about Harestane and more importantly the team at Harestane. We completely agree it is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make, choosing a home for your loved one. We are so pleased to hear you feel you have made the right decision in choosing Harestane for your mum. Kind Regards
We never worry about leaving Mum knowing she is in the best place and receiving the best care.
Thank you all.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review Harestane Care Home.
My mother has been in Harestane for over 14 months now and we have found the care outstanding. I have found the medical staff excellent and nothing is ever a bother to them. A particular member of staff, alongside others, has been outstanding with their care and knowledge towards my mum. Another member of staff also is an absolute rock to Harestane and I have found her approach to my mum again outstanding alongside being exceptionally professional, kind, caring, very supportive, and goes over and above her role! - one in a million!
Thank you very much for your kind words about the team at Harestane.
We have no issues whatsoever. Our loved one is always well cared for and their needs are met fully. The staff know our loved one extremely well and ensure that they have the best quality of life. They keep us well informed should any issues arrive and are always available to answer any questions we may have.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 03 December 2024- How well do we support people's wellbeing?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)
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Meet the Team (1)

Margaret has been the Home Manager at Harestane Care Home since the day the doors opened to the purpose built home in 1995.
Margaret is a qualified nurse with vast clinical experience.
With the help of her team, she ensures Harestane offers the highest levels of care and comfort to our clients every single day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harestane Care Home
What types of Care is Harestane 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 Harestane Care Home have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Harestane Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Harestane Care Home to the centre of Dundee?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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