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Alexandria is a popular base for commuters as it has excellent transport routes, including rail links to Glasgow, making Balquhidder House easily accessible for visitors and employees alike.
Balquhidder House offers a safe, homely environment for residents; each of the bedrooms are...
Care Provided by Balquhidder 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 65 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Balquhidder House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Handsale Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Isobel Stuart(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Balquhidder House Reviews (14)
Balquhidder House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.294) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Balquhidder House has 14 reviews.
My mother was in Balquhidder and passed away in 2020, she was on Palliative Care. My Husband went into the home in February 2025 he had Cancer which was aggressive also very bad Dementia, my husband passed away 12th July 2025. I can't give this home enough PRAISE. The care that we got was second to none. My husband had a terrible death. The staff the nurses, and most of all the Manager Isobel are all very special people. A good home is very hard to find, all of these people are a credit to the company.
I was so scared when my dad went in to full time care, especially suffering from dementia and sometimes being unsettled but I needn't have worried balquhidder is amazing, maintaining the best quality of life for those in their care, even Laura Ann & Helena doing activities makes them happy
Our Aunt has very Indians unique needs and we were concerned the Home and Staff would be unable to meet them.
However, the flexibility shown alongside the compassion, understanding and personal centred care has been nothing short of fantastic.
The entire environment has massively exceeded our expectations.
It is clear our Aunt feels safe, secure and perhaps even loved by the wonderful staff.
Thank you for your lovely remarks. We strive to give the best care and its lovely to see that families appreciate what we do.
My husband and I have great admiration and appreciation for the care provided by the excellent staff at Balquhidder House. The accomodation for our daughter is first class and she has settled in very well.
Excellent care from all the staff who care for my aunt. Everyone is approachable and friendly. All my queries are answered promptly. She is so well looked after and treated with dignity and respect. Thank you to all the staff.
Mum has settled in very well at Balquhidder having previously been in a different home. Staff are very good and look after her very well. They are attentive and caring and mum has everything she needs.
Since my mother moved into Balquhidder I have nothing but praise and admiration for all the staff members we meet each visit .Everyone is friendly and helpful.Despite my mother being 92 years old and with dementia she is still able to take part in various activities provided thanks to the assistance of the staff.The care home itself is cleaned to a high standard, homely and an all-round pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike.
Husband is 92 years of age, has no mobility & has dementia, staff at Balquhidder have been brilliant in care of my husband.
My dad has been in McGregor Lane in Balquhidder House for nearly 2 years. At first I was worried about how hed settle in but he's fine & settled & the care & genuine love for my dad from staff is second to none. My only complaint would be, lack of decent outdoor chairs & tables so that residents & families can sit outside in the warmer weather on the patio area outside the dining room. But overall I'm happy with his care & that gives me peace of mind.
Despite the staff having to carry out a difficult and responsible task in looking after their residents they always have a cheerful and welcoming disposition towards those who they care for and to the visiting relatives and friends.
Leaving a loved one in a care home is a major decision with such bad press at times but I'm most grateful that our family experience was so positive. It all helped to ease the sadness of losing him.
my gran was in Balquhidder House, they took amazing care of her and my family when visiting I can never thank the staff enough. The home was always so clean and taken care of and the rooms were cosy and clean.
An exceptional care home, with a management team and staff that care passionately about what they do and the care offered to the residents. My mother was fortunate enough to be in the care of Balquhidder House for the last 7 years until her passing earlier this month. During this time they not only looked after my mum, but they paid attention to my dad who visited each and every week, so to make sure he could see mum was looked after and receiving the care and attention she deserved. Our family totally appreciate all that was done during the care of our mum and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
I have no words to express my appreciation of the staff in Lomond House in the care of my brother. He was there until January this year and even at the very end, their compassion was second to none.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts... you made his last days very comfortable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 16 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balquhidder House
What types of Care is Balquhidder 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 Balquhidder House have?
There are 65 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Balquhidder House?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Balquhidder House to the centre of Alexandria?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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