
There was laughter and smiling facesPKW(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My mother is full of praise for her 'Angel Girls', as she calls themRodney C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Most importantly, mum is looking and sounding very wellHelen O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

There was laughter and smiling facesPKW(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My mother is full of praise for her 'Angel Girls', as she calls themRodney C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Most importantly, mum is looking and sounding very wellHelen O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Meigle Country House is situated amidst Perthshire's rolling and tranquil countryside. Easily accessible from Dundee, Angus and Perthshire, the home is situated within secluded, spacious grounds on the outskirts of the historic village of Meigle.
Originally Meigle Cottage Hospital, built and donated by Mrs Edward Cox of Cardean, in memory of her husband, the hospital opened in 1911 and served the local community until its closure in 1994.
The building was...
Care Provided by Meigle Country House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 23 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
ADDITIONAL CAHRGES FOR CHIROPODY, HAIRDRESSSER, CONNECT EYECARE
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Meigle Country House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Meigle Country House 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
- Priority Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nic Chandler(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
Visiting
- PROTECTED MEALTIMES 12.30-13.30 & 16.30-17.30. VISITORS WELCOME OUTWITH THESE TIMES.
Parking
- Private Car Park for visitors at front of building
Meigle Country House Reviews (12)
Meigle Country House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.141) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meigle Country House has 12 reviews.
This was a shock for us as a family, however, knowing that we were being taken care of by Nic and her team was such a relief to us. Mum has previously received respite care in Meigle and loved every second of her time there. The team are just second to none and for once I was secure in the knowledge that mum was being cared for like she was a part of their family. When mum became ill, I knew that there was nowhere else we trusted and at the worst time for our family, we were supported to a level that I had not thought possible and for that, we will be forever grateful. Mum had the death that she deserved, as a family we got to spend the time with her, medical support was given and we could focus on mum.
Thank you for your kind words. We all loved your mum, she was such a pleasure to have around and was never short of a story. The amount of items she knitted was amazing, and was beneficial to so many others. I'm glad you felt supported by the team here, as we really do aim to not only assist the...
Being small it comes with a cosy homely feel. All staff are extremely friendly when I visit and very caring towards mum.
She has settled well and even with her dementia recognises how lucky she is to be in such a lovely home.
Her room is kept exceptionally clean and tidy, as is the rest of the home.
The other residents all appear happy and contented.
Mum enjoys the visit from the petting dog each week also the visit from the local primary 7's even if she doesn't remember always what they did.
Getting her hair done each week is lovely too, as she used to visit the hairdressers weekly before.
Its hard to find anything negative. It might be nice to have a board somewhere that said what had been happening, ie what activities done with the kids, as mum never remembers.
Thank you for your feedback, it is always reassuring to hear how you feel how things are going. I love the suggestion of the board giving a short overview of what's been happening. We will look at this and see how we can progress with this.
Good staff make a good home - can't fault anyone, smiling, approachable and friendly so it's been easy to careplan mum's care from the food she is able to eat, her medical care to how she likes her hair. Food is amazing don't think there is anything mum hasn't liked. Communication with staff is excellent we always know what's going on. Would stay there myself if I needed to.
We are delighted that you feel this way about our home. We would hope that you and Mum will always feel able to speak to us if you wish to discuss anything. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
John
Thank you for your kind words. It is good to hear that you have felt like part of the Meigle family as that is so important. It was a pleasure supporting your mum during her time with us.
My father is a resident and I can’t say anything but positive remarks. The manager is so nice and very caring and is very easy to talk to. I have never been in a care home like this, as it’s just like a big house full of care and residents come first. The food is first class and the time spent with my dad is always caring. The staff are all friendly and approachable, nothing is ever a problem. It was very hard looking for a loving place for my dad, as a family we want the best care for him and the first time I walked into the care home it felt so calm and caring. Also, the member of staff who is managing the care home as well is really nice and has a caring nature. Meigle Country House is a very special place and we as a family are so happy and feel so lucky that our dad got accepted as a resident.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review of Meigle Country House. We are immensely proud of the team at Meigle in everything they do to ensure your loved ones are given the best possible care and attention. It means a lot to hear your kind words. We always pass these on to all members of the team in the home.
All in all this home could not be better.
Note - Mum does not suffer from dementia or other related problems.
Staff, manager and deputy are always helpful when I raise a query and have gone to great lengths to get things right. We always feel welcome when we visit. Most importantly, mum is looking and sounding very well and in my view this is attributable to the quality of care she receives here.
The atmosphere and the layout at Meigle were very homely. There was laughter and smiling faces. The focal point of the residents' lounge and dining room was beside the offices which meant that staff were always close at hand.
Staff are very helpful, kind, professional to residents and their families.
Residents are treated with care and dignity. Staff get to know their background and their likes and dislikes etc.
Nursing care is very thorough.
End of life care is gentle and very respectful.
It is not an easy decision for families and their loved ones to tackle the issue of residential care but it is a huge relief to know they are well cared for and safe.
All residents are well groomed and clothes are always clean.
None of the resident's smell of urine, they are always toileted when required.
Visitors are made welcome and can at any time talk to staff about their resident's welfare and how they have been since their last visit.
Dear I W,
Thank you for taking the time to review Meigle Country House Care Home. We are very pleased that you find the overall standards at the home to be excellent. We are disappointed to hear that you feel the activities offered are not up to the standard you would expect for your mother. Our...
The home has a lovely atmosphere. Try and make sitting areas relaxed without chairs in a line or semi-circle. Quiet areas or busier areas are catered for. Staff always friendly, helpful and really build up good relationships with their residents.
Have found the staff very pleasant and friendly. Home is welcoming to visitors. Very friendly atmosphere.
My extended family visit frequently and feel welcomed whatever time of day they call in. Throughout several months of visiting, none of us has had any cause for concern over the care my mother receives. Indeed, we feel that a place at Meigle Country House Care Home has been the best possible outcome from a challenging and emotionally fraught situation.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 19 September 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?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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- 08 Aug 2026Organiser: Meigle Country House
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Meet the Team (6)

Before becoming Manager at MCH, Nic had already been working as a Registered Nurse within the home for several years. Nic is a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and, although she manages the home, likes to keep her hand in by regularly being the nurse on shift. Nic has many years of experience and has a keen interest in ensuring the care of older people is holistic in their final days and that the resident and their family are fully taken care of at this difficult time. When Nic is not at work, you can find her in her kitchen making amazing cakes for celebrations or heading off to yet another concert (there are not many bands that Nic has not seen live!)

Karen has a wealth of nursing experience in a range of settings and is passionate about the care of older people within MCH. Having been in MCH for so many years, Karen has built an excellent rapport with the local Medical Practice which serves the home. Although it has been many years since Karen left home, she retains her Geordie accent.
Out of work, Karen loves spending time with her family and trying out new recipes.

Liz has worked at MCH as an RGN for many years and would have seen a few changes within that time. Liz is well loved by the residents with her sense of fun and humour. In her role at MCH, Liz is the Tissue Viability Nurse and has a real interest in ensuring the residents' skin is in the best possible condition.
Up until recently, most of Liz's time off would have been spent jet-setting off to warmer climes; now, however, Liz is just as happy spending time in her summer house with her husband and her dog.

Sine is a qualified Mental Health Nurse with a particular love of working with people with dementia. As Care Officer, Sine assists Nic and the nurses in the day-to-day care of the residents. Sine creates the monthly newsletter and is also the link person for the Continence service.
When not at work, Sine likes nothing better than taking her Golden Retriever for a long walk or spending time with her husband and son.

Katy is well known by everyone at MCH as she has worked here for so long. Not only that, although she is a Carer on Night Shift, you will find her in various roles within MCH as she can turn her hand to most things. Katy was one of the first to complete her SVQ here but continues to strive to develop her knowledge to ensure she gives 100% to residents; nothing is too much trouble for Katy!
When not at work, she is a busy mum and also fits in her hairdressing business too... We're not sure when she finds time to sleep!

Vibin is a very well-loved member of staff. Although he mainly works Night Shift, you will occasionally see him on Day Shift too. You will often hear residents commenting, 'Vibin will do it, as he knows best' or 'When is Vibin on next, because he will be able to sort it?' Vibin is always willing to assist in any way he can. Vibin has recently become a Dad for the first time and is absolutely loving it ... so that's where his attention will be when he is not at work.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meigle Country House
What types of Care is Meigle Country House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Meigle Country House have?
There are 23 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Meigle Country House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, 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 Meigle Country House to the centre of Blairgowrie?
7.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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