
my mum is well cared for, treated with respect and her dignity maintained at all timesGillian F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and I am happy and contentDavid L(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I can't praise the staff at Muirton House highly enoughJanis P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

my mum is well cared for, treated with respect and her dignity maintained at all timesGillian F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and I am happy and contentDavid L(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I can't praise the staff at Muirton House highly enoughJanis P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Muirton House Care Home is located on Essendy Road in Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6QU
The care home has been under new ownership and new management since November 2025 and is now a sister-home to Northlands Care Home. Both care homes in Blairgowrie are owned by the independent care provider Woodroyd Care Ltd
Muirton House Care Home offers a warm, welcoming environment designed to provide comfort and dignity for every resident and specialises...
Care Provided by Muirton House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 59 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- 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 Muirton House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Muirton House 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
- Woodroyd Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Sword(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (59)
Visiting
- Muirton House Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors are encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members are always available to greet them with a warm welcome. Please call to make an appointment 01250 872113.
Parking
- Muirton House Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Muirton House Care Home Reviews (50)
Muirton House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.665) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Muirton House Care Home has 50 reviews.
My mother-in-law has been a resident of Muirton House since August 2017. In this itself speaks volumes. The love and care she has received is second to none. She is always well-dressed, clean and happy. She is treated with love and dignity. We simply couldn't ask for anything more for her. The staff are wonderful always cheery and professional. Shelly, who is in charge is simply the best.
Staff excellent.
My mother in law was in residence at Muirton for respite care. During her admission her demeanour had improved greatly and she thoroughly enjoyed the amenities and facilities available. She also had a fondness for the staff, all of whom took great care of her.
Thank you for taking the time write a review. We take great pride in the care provided to all residents and your feedback means a lot to the staff. Thank you.
My mother was a resident for respite care and l couldn't be more happy with the level of service provided. The registration process was thorough and personable to my mother's needs likes and dislikes. This created an atmosphere that she flourished in .
Thank you for taking the time write a review. We take great pride in the care provided to all residents and your feedback means a lot to the staff. Thank you.
From our initial contact seeking respite for Dad, we were so pleased with the immediate and professional response we received. After visiting Muirton House, we felt assured and confident that this would be a good place. During Dad's respite, he was well looked after with staff going above and beyond to reassure him he was treated as a welcome guest.
Thank you for your kind words which are much appreciated by the whole team at Muirton House. Our aim is to provide the very best care to all our residents, whether they live with us all the time or just for respite.
She has Macular Degeneration and although looks like she can see, staff need to know she can't see well at all. Needs help with such and her balance is very poor.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We take all reviews and look at how to make improvements so that we can provide the best care and support on an individual basis. We are striving to have a stable, well-trained team, that is aware of all the intricacies of providing care for all...
My mother gets good care and is very comfortable. I am happy with the care she gets.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of the home. The team and I are glad to hear that you and your Mother are happy with the care and support given to your Mother.
I have been visiting my sister for 18 months and am very happy with the care she receives there. Not an easy lady - staff show patience, compassion, all understanding in dealing with her. I also get support from the staff nurses in dealing with my own emotions. I would recommend Muirton House to people looking for a place that deals well with dementia sufferers.
Thank you for taking the time to complete our review. It is gratifying to hear that you are happy with your loved ones' care and support.
Staff are caring, attentive, respectful and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. The staff are happy that they are meeting your expectations and do enjoy providing a homely environment as far as possible, and enjoy looking after your loved one.
My wife was on an interim care placement in Muirton House Nursing Home following an extended medical stay in hospital. The staff throughout the home were all courteous and friendly, nothing was a problem. The meals and kitchen staff were excellent too. She particularly enjoyed the gardens, entertainment and exercise classes. Special thanks must go to the team at Ericht View and the activities staff for being professional and inclusive, and to the home managers and handyman/gardener who helped ensure a smooth transition home.
We at Muirton are very happy to hear that you and your wife were able to enjoy the time that your wife was with us. It was a pleasure to assist you both with the rehabilitation journey and the transition back home after such an extended stay. It was a pleasure to be able to support you both.
Following a couple of respite admissions to Muirton House for my mum, I made the decision to put her on for full-time nursing care. I want to take this opportunity to thank the manager, nursing staff, carers and the dedicated staff at Muirton House. I have no regrets about my decision, my mum is well cared for, treated with respect and her dignity maintained at all times. I highly recommend anyone struggling with a loved one with dementia, to entrust them into Muirton House.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to complete the review. Muirton house staff all try to provide a high standard of care and support at all times, and it is great to be able to pass on to them that this is appreciated.
I feel the service at Muirton House is excellent. Myself and family are very happy that our loved one resides there. I cannot comment on the activity events as my wife is not able to participate in anything due to her health condition.
Thank you for the lovely review. It is always nice for the care staff to know that all they do is appreciated as they do strive to provide the best care for each individual.
My wife has been a resident at Muirton House Nursing Home for over three years. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and I am happy and content that she is well cared for in an excellent and safe environment and is being looked after by well-trained, caring and friendly staff who are always happy to take the time to discuss any worries or concerns you might have.
Our staff team try to provide high-quality care and support at all times and it is lovely to hear that we are reaching the high standards expected. The team try to make every resident feel that they are in a safe and friendly home.
Very happy with the care given to my sister. She is very well looked after and is happy.
Thank you for your review and kind words, we are pleased your sister is happy residing in Muirton House Care Home and you are pleased with the care she is experiencing.
My sister moved here in September 2022 and has settled in well. The unit is a good size and has the feeling of a family environment. There are always plenty of activities going on, and the residents regularly have outings in the minibus, which they all seem to enjoy. The staff are all friendly and caring and seem to have genuine empathy with the residents. I have been very happy with my sister's care and am delighted that she moved here.
Staff will be happy to hear that you are finding the unit very homely, as they strive to support all residents in a friendly manner.
Our activity co-ordinators are extremely valuable members of the team as they bring lots of variety to the activity programmes in place for all residents.
I have found the staff to be very proactive in seeing to my sister's needs. I am satisfied that my sister is receiving the best care and attention from staff who continually show compassion, kindness and consideration. One aspect of the home that I think can be improved is with regard to the bedroom and ensuite facilities. Although adequate, they are showing signs of wear and tear and, in my view, require upgrading.
I am glad to hear that you are happy with the care and support provided.
We recognise that some work is needed in that unit and the en-suites are part of a programme that has been scheduled to upgrade all of these over the course of the year.
Our relative is hard of hearing and very little sight. The resident is 98 years old and is not the easiest of residents as he speaks his mind sometimes upsetting make staff in particular who he feels do not always give him the attention she thinks is appropriate. Because of staff shortages, I know it is difficult to provide instant attention when it is required.
We acknowledge that there may be times that the care and support has not always been delivered within the time frame that the residents feel that it should have been, however, we feel that has not reduced the standard of care that is provided to the resident.
I can't praise the staff at Muirton House highly enough. My father received the very best of care and staff went to such efforts to make his room lovely and homely for him. The staff took fantastic care of his belongings and took the time and trouble to always ensure that Dad felt able to take pride in his appearance. His care plan ensured he was treated as an individual and with the utmost respect and dignity at all times.
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit a review, your positive and warm comments are much appreciated and we will ensure that your comments are shared with our team at Muirton.
My father was extremely well looked after in the short time he spent here. The staff turned his room into a home for him and in the late stages of his life, made him very comfortable and treated him with respect.
I visit Mum weekly and am always greeted with a friendly face. Despite staff having the difficult job of doing lateral flow tests, they manage to make you feel at ease, so much so that after a few times you don't even feel it. Mum always looks smart and well cared for and her room clean and tidy. Mum's mood can be up and down but the staff appear to deal with it well. Mum's dementia has deteriorated slightly during the pandemic but she is always happy to see me and my brother. Mum was still very reliant on us when lockdown happened but you can see that she is now comfortable in her surroundings and with the carers.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are glad that your mum has settled in well and is comfortable in her new home. Your positive comments are appreciated and we will feed this back to our staff team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 11 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Muirton House Care Home
What types of Care is Muirton House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Muirton House Care Home have?
There are 59 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Muirton House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Muirton House Care Home to the centre of Blairgowrie?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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