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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.
After seven years, I am confident that my husband is getting the best care. The residents are treated with utmost respect and not looked upon as just a room number. The carers are kind and friendly and are usually heard happily chatting to him when attending to his needs. There is a TV lounge but Ochill has another three lounge areas, one opening out to the garden where my husband likes to be for family visits.
Thank you Sarah for your review
It has a feel as if it is a big family and nothing is too much for the staff to help out.
It's a good feeling knowing that my mum is in safe hands.
Thank you for review John.
Both my parents are in Ochil Care Home. Both are well looked after, well fed and kept safe and clean. The staff are friendly, attentive and helpful.
Thank you for your comments.
In all the years my cousin has resided here, we have found the staff to be extremely caring, dedicated and very communicative to us. Her care is second to none. I can honestly say that this is the best care home my cousin has ever stayed in and she has stayed in a few. The staff are all stars and that includes the domestic staff too. They are all so obliging.
Thank you for your comments Irene.
My husband has been looked after with great care in every detail - the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. They listen to any concerns I have which they always address very well. The management is friendly and approachable and has been very helpful over the past 18 months. For example, they have extended WiFi throughout the home and they have refurbished the main reception rooms, making the garden easily wheelchair accessible. The home is clean and fresh, and I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good care home for their relative.
Thank you for your comments, Jackie.
During her respite care, Mum has been treated with care, humour and vigilance. The quality of reporting has been excellent and as relatives, we have been fully included and informed. Mum's care has been a life saver. Food is excellent and safety brilliant. It has been a privilege to have Mum cared for at Ochil, especially in this transition towards permanent care. Thank you sincerely.
Her clothes were always immaculate and well dressed.
She used to get her hair done regularly which she loved and the hairdresser was very good, mum always had a good hair do. All the nursing staff were terrific with us as well as mum, would not hear a bad word said about any of them, family atmosphere was always there. For all that they have done, we thank them lots and lots xx
I have two parents plus a father in law in the home. Overall, things are good. The staff are friendly and helpful. Sometimes I have to remind staff that my father in law can't get out of bed so his drinks need to be put in front of him. A few times, the cup/drink is left out of reach. This has been passed on. Downstairs in 'Memory Lane' - this unit works well with my mother. She seems very happy and staff will bring her upstairs to visit my dad.
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.
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