
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.
I have found the home to be welcoming, friendly, clean and to be very well run in all areas. Starting with the home manager, administration, nurses, carers, maintenance person and not forgetting the cooking and kitchen staff and the excellent meals and recreational activities that are arranged and last but not least the staff that clean and do the laundry. It's a team effort that works very well and I am very happy for my brother and sister-in-law to be in such a home.
Throughout mum's stay of just over two years, I have always been impressed by the professional and compassionate way the staff have cared for her and the other residents. I was a regular visitor and saw first hand the dignified way in which they looked after everyone, accommodating individual needs. There was always a very welcoming atmosphere and a great sense of camaraderie among staff, residents and visitors. There are opportunities for those who wish to, to take part in a variety of activities, eg gentle exercise, arts and crafts etc and variety of entertainers go in on a regular basis. Good use is made of the minibus, taking residents out to local cafes and events.
During her time and particularly in the days leading up to her death they have been very supportive to my family and me. Mum was briefly in another care home before going here so I know that this standard is not universal. No hesitation in recommending Muirton House.
Any problems with mum, I was contacted right away.
All medical needs are professionally met.
Lounge facilities can sometimes be crowded and there is no direct access for my relative to outdoor space. However, staff take the opportunity to take her out when possible.
My husband has been at Muirton House Nursing Home for over five years and has always been given the best of care possible. Sometimes this has been difficult for the carers but they have responded with kindly professionalism. Despite their challenging workload, the extend their support to me too, making sure I am welcome whenever I visit. Being able to be part of my husband's daily life I feel reassured his needs are fully met.
My view of the home is I'm very happy for her to be there and looked after and kept safe.
All the staff are extremely kind and helpful.
Scrambled egg and black pudding for evening meal!
It is a good care home and I feel confident that they care for my mother to a good standard. I sometimes have concerns when my mother is left alone in her room that she is not checked regularly. It would be good to have a chart hanging on the inside of the door so that checks can be monitored. My mother is treated with dignity when I am present and I feel more activities could take place at the weekends - especially music and listening to songs relevant to the residents younger days. My only other observation is the smell of urine as you enter the building, some days it is more noticeable than others.
My aunt was a resident of Muirton House foe seven years before she passed away at the home in March 2016. My aunt had suffered from vascular dementia and I visited her regularly and was responsible for her care as her welfare attorney. I was hugely impressed by the kindness and affection shown by the staff towards my aunt and by the way she was involved in activities despite her limited capacity. Muirton House management and nurses were also very friendly and professional in discussing my aunt's needs with me. Finally the care and dignity given to my aunt during her final days was truly outstanding.
Verse 4 of Norman MacCaigs "Visiting Hour" says it all far more eloquently!
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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