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Set within beautifully landscaped gardens, Ochil Care Home is a purpose-built residence located in a peaceful residential area of Perth, on the edge of the Highlands. The home provides a range of accommodation and services for older adults who require support, offering everything from respite care to 24-hour nursing and residential care.
Dementia Care
Ochil also offers specialist support for individuals living with dementia through its bespoke Memory...
Care Provided by Barchester Ochil Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 81 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
- 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
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Ochil Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Ochil 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bridget Martinez (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 19+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (81)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Barchester Ochil Care Home Reviews (48)
Barchester Ochil Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.897) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Ochil Care Home has 48 reviews.
They keep dad well hydrated and fed ,food choice could be a bit better done menu wise but it always looks appetising. Great choice of activities go on my Dad was on the tri bikes which he highly enjoyed.
So really happy with our Dad's care he receives there
My Mum has been at Ochil for over 5yrs in Memory Lane. Since day 1 her care has been exceptional and the staff are friendly and very good at there job. Ochil has just had a major revamp and it looks amazing.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The staff at Ochil Care Home have been so supportive as we moved mum to their lovely home. They were so reassuring and have been doing all they can to help mum settle in. It's never easy when a family has to take the final option of moving a loved one into care but all the staff at Ochil have made things a whole lot less stressful.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My wife was admitted to Ochil Care Home and to Memory Lane. My daughter & myself visited all care homes in Perth before deciding on Ochil. Although more expensive that others we have no regrets in our choice. The standard of care and facilities are extremely good. Residents families and visitors are made welcome. Individual rooms can be decorated with residents personal items and the feel of the home is so homely and well maintained.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team
Never been so happy until my husband came here to Ochil Care Home and he's happy too .So pleased with the care and support provided by all care staff team to my husband. would like to recommend anyone who is looking for good care home for their loved ones.
Thank you for your positive review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the teams.
In general a nice, warm, inviting home, well spaced out, clean, tidy, friendly staff. The day room is well presented and laid out. More staff would be useful because on several occasions the resident has had to wait a length of time to be seen to. The meals could be more appetising and plentiful. On majority of leaving night visits, there isn't any staff to be seen. Is there a night manager/supervisor ?
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. Thanks for your kind words for our friendly staff and the Ochil home itself. We would like to reassure you our staffing levels are met throughout the home, including at night, we have a system in place which monitors this. Please contact any member...
It's quite obviously not "just a job" for the staff as they made my husband (who is a double leg amputee and is also registered blind) feel totally at home. Although I wasn't able to take him home for 3 weeks after my operation I visited him nearly every day and he was obviously being well cared for and thoroughly enjoying the food. The staff from the cook to the care staff all came and introduced themselves to me and discussed all aspects of care from food likes and dislikes to moving my husband the way he was accustomed to which made all the difference to his confidence and comfort. Thank you team.
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We have no issues with the care my mother is receiving. She is encouraged to join in activities if she wants but otherwise is left to do things in her own time. Food quality is good and varied and the entire place is spotlessly clean.
Thank you for your review and very kind words. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The nurses in charge are well aware of his medical and care needs and seek my opinion. The individual carers know him to differing degrees and as he has communication issues it is a slow business learning his likes and dislikes but those that see him regularly are getting to know him and will engage about his past hobbies etc.
The activities team pay attention to him and have worked to engage him.
The food seems well to my dad's liking - he is independent in eating and enjoys his food. I dislike it when he gets given plastic cups or lidded cups which he does not require.
The main thing I would change would be a way for me to have more regular information. My father cannot talk on the phone and some form of update by an app would be great.
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My sister moved to Ochil in July 2009 along with five other fellow residents from another place, due to the closure of that unit. I was initially apprehensive about the move as my sister was unable to verbally communicate but my concerns were soon allayed. Over the 14 years my sister resided in Ochil, I observed that all staff; administrators, nursing, and care team members, appeared to know my sister and were very kind and helpful. They always showed kindness and were attentive and caring to all residents. A special thank you to all staff in Glendevon for their care of the current and former residents.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My dad moved to Memory Lane at Ochil just last month from another local Care Home. Both my sister and I were concerned about the move as we were not sure how Dad would settle in. We spoke with the manager at length and she gave us peace of mind that we were doing the right thing and she would make sure he was well looked after. The manager was absolutely right, Dad settled from day one as the staff made a real fuss of him and continued to do so. The staff are amazing with Dad and he already regards them as his friends. The staff also make a point of calling his regular visitors by our first names. This has been a great move for Dad and we can rest assured he is getting the best of care.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Ochil is a large care home and that did concern me a little when viewing. However, due to the separate units and same staff based at those units, I needn't have worried. There are staff who have been there for many years, which is great as they get to know the residents well and more importantly the residents and their families get to know them. Any concerns/issues I've raised with staff on the unit or the manager have been resolved quickly.
The staff are friendly and welcoming and will usually let me know how my dad has been and if he's eating ok. I trust they will always call me if they have a concern about him.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
With Alzheimer's advancing over five years, I was very concerned about the sudden change which had to be made from caring for my wife at home and acquiring professional care in a care home. My wife was assessed by a senior member of your staff at home and we finally decided it had to be the "big change". Your staff were excellent, encouraging us to customise her room. Five weeks have now passed and my wife has fully accepted Barchester Ochil Care Home as her new home - none of the feared problems. The facilities are excellent and the staff most helpful. All in all, the whole family can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
His challenging behaviour meant it was difficult to find a care home that would meet his needs and I was apprehensive about his move to Ochil, especially as a previous move to another home had failed. But he settled in surprisingly quickly and continues to be happy and contented there.
The home is spacious and there is plenty of room for him to walk about which is important to him. It is always very clean and tidy and well-appointed.
The staff are efficient, hardworking, friendly and caring and also very considerate to me. I am always made to feel welcome. There is always a good atmosphere on the unit with plenty of smiles and laughter!
The manager and admin staff are very helpful and I am always told about any changes or concerns.
It gives me real peace of mind to know he is so well cared for and treated with understanding and dignity at all times.
Thank you for your review and positive comments about the home and the team. I shall pass on your comments to the team in Memory Lane. Thank you again.
The home stands in attractive gardens. It is spacious and well appointed inside and is always kept immaculately clean and tidy and in addition provides a full and varied programme of activities for residents.
The meals provided were delicious and nutritious.
The care she received was always first-class and delivered with the greatest care and professionalism.
I visited regularly and was always welcomed warmly and updated about her condition.
Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
We were immediately made to feel comfortable and at ease and Mum settled in very quickly.
The care home itself is modern and well-appointed.
The staff are competent and friendly and it was clear that they genuinely had Mum’s best interests at heart. I felt that Mum got the best care possible during her stay at Ochil.
Mum only left Ochil for the convenience of another unit in our home town.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Mum flourished during this, her last year. Her quality of life improved. She loved the activities (though not all activities listed took place).
Mum enjoyed the food. Breakfast in her room and sharing lunch and dinner in the dining room where she made friends. (I sometimes had to remind staff that I wanted Mum to go to the dining room).
The nurse and carers got to know Mum. In the most, they seemed to understand her, her quirks and her needs! I liked when one carer outlined clearly to me what she wanted me to bring in for my mum.
There needs to be an assigned point of contact for relatives.
The front door needs key code entry system.
Looking back, my advice to another relative would be to let go of what’s not so important. Not easy!
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I had extensive travel to visit my mother and the whole process was very stressful.
The Manager was very supportive of me and my mother with the challenges we faced. She was impartial as best she could and the staff were very caring and understanding towards my Mum.
The staff work in a very challenging environment often short-staffed due to CoVid but they always did their best to provide care for Mum. I’m a Nurse so I understand it’s not easy, especially with family and acquaintances causing unnecessary added stress. The staff were always supportive.
My Mum passed away in January 2023, the staff were lovely and I was able to spend those last few hours with her privately.
My only complaint was the quality of the food over the years, it was very poor. Sorry, but I do think it could be better.
Thank you for your review and positive comments. We are so pleased you were so happy with Mum's care, it was our privilege to care for her. Thank you again.
Dad was admitted to Ochil in February 2020, just prior to the pandemic. We were able to visit in his room and in the lounge area until lockdown happened. Thereafter there was a visiting pod and the garden. All the staff without exception were wonderful to dad. He wasn’t an easy man, wasn’t P.C. and as he had dementia he’s moods were unpredictable. Still, they took such good care of him. He had haircuts, was kept clean and tidy and put on weight. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Barchester if all the sites are like Perth.
Many thanks for your review Sarah. We are glad you were happy with Dad's care, it was our pleasure to look after him.
My mother was moved to Ochil home after a three-month spell in hospital. After talking to several people who knew of Ochil and a visit to look around the home, we decided this was the place for Mum's care and well being. Am I glad we chose this home! Obviously, it has been a difficult time for the staff and residents with Covid for the last two years, but the safety measures put in place, and the updates we received from the home were great. We are kept up to date with Mum's health, and she is taken care of, with visits to the hospital and dental appointments, whatever is required. Activities with Covid were quiet for a while, but things are picking up now, and they have an extensive list of activities that has something for everybody. I can not say thank you enough to the manager, the nursing staff, carers and everyone involved in the care of our Mum.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 05 May 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 03 Feb 2026
Staff and residents at Ochil Care Home in Perth invited neighbours and friends from the local community to their free monthly community café – ‘Friendship Club’. Taking place every 2nd...
- 21 Oct 2025
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ochil Care Home in Perth were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of...
- 08 Aug 2025
Paul McGregor at Ochil Care Home in Perth has been crowned Carer of The Year for the North East & Scotland Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2025 and is...
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Awards / Recognitions (18)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Ochil Care Home.
Meet the Team (6)

Hello, my name is Bridget, and I am proud to have joined the team at Ochil Care Home as Deputy General Manager in June 2025 before being appointed the home's General Manager.
I qualified as an Adult General Nurse in 2006, bringing with me 19 years of nursing experience, primarily gained in England. My most recent roles have included Deputy Matron in an Intensive Care Unit and Ward Manager on a Medical Acute Assessment Unit.
I hold a BSc in Professional Nursing and have also completed a Clinical Leadership and Management module at Master’s level. I am deeply passionate about nursing and am always striving to enhance the quality of care we provide to our residents.
I am delighted to be part of the Ochil Care Home team. Please don’t hesitate to come and see me—I’m always happy to help.

Hi, I’m Stacey , Home Administrator . I have worked at Ochil for the last 10 years as Administrative Assistant until being promoted to Home Administrator in September 2022. I am thoroughly enjoying my new role. Please do not hesitate to come and see me , I’m always happy to help

Hi, my name is Rodica, Charge Nurse in Loch Leven/ Menzies unit.
I have been a Registered Nurse for 38 years. I was a Paediatric Nurse for 27 years in my home country of Romania. I moved to the UK and took up a post as a Registered Nurse at Ochil in 2011.
I was promoted to Charge Nurse in August 2018.
I love my job and look forward to coming to work every day!

I have been a Registered Nurse since 2007 and joined the team at Ochil in 2015. I was promoted to the role of Senior Nurse in August 2017.

Hi, I am Linda, Head of Housekeeping at Ochil. I worked in the hospitality sector for 25 years in a Perth leisure facility until being made redundant due to the pandemic in November 202. At the same time, there was a vacancy for a Housekeeper at Ochil which I thought I would try. It has worked out very well for me and in October 2021 I was promoted to Head of Housekeeping. It is a challenging but very rewarding job

Hi, my name is Sikchhya, and I am the head of unit here at Ochil Care Home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Ochil Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Ochil Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Ochil Care Home have?
There are 81 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Ochil 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, 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 Barchester Ochil Care Home to the centre of Perth?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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