
Rubislaw Park Care Home is one of the best run and looked after care homes in AberdeenWilliam I(Son of Resident/Service User)

Each member of staff has been friendly, positive and understandingK B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were extremely efficient, caring and friendly. I was instantly assuredMhairi B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Rubislaw Park Care Home is one of the best run and looked after care homes in AberdeenWilliam I(Son of Resident/Service User)

Each member of staff has been friendly, positive and understandingK B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were extremely efficient, caring and friendly. I was instantly assuredMhairi B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Rubislaw Park Care Home, Aberdeen, offers a homely living environment that is ideal for older people with care needs, overseen by a skilled and friendly team experienced in a personalised approach.
There are versatile living areas and a wide range of activities and interests to enjoy. Residents can choose to relax or socialise, with the benefit of en-suite bedrooms.
Care workers are available around the clock and trained to recognised standards, while also being welcoming to loved ones.
Care Provided by Rubislaw Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 86 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Rubislaw Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rubislaw Park 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
Person in charge
- Kayleigh Chisholm (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (86)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (86)
Parking
- Rubislaw Park has its own car park, however, do not take any responsibilities for any damage that may occur whilst visit the home.
Rubislaw Park Care Home Reviews (170)
Rubislaw Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rubislaw Park Care Home has 170 reviews.
My wife has been very well looked after since her admission. All staff have been very polite and attentive from the management through to domestics. The catering manager introduced himself and checked for allergies or special needs. Care staff are extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for your kind review. Getting to know as much as possible about each and every one of our residents is just one of the fantastic aspects of working at Rubislaw Park Care Home. Nothing really is too much trouble!
From the initial offer of a place, all the way through to her admission, the home and their staff were excellent. Not just professional, but also very caring and provided a bespoke personal touch tailored to my mum's needs. Every question we had was answered and addressed.
When I dropped her off at the home she was welcomed by staff and personally by the home manager who already knew her name and made the whole experience very pleasant, at what can be a difficult time.
In the weeks that followed, I cannot praise the staff or the home enough. At every stage, they have made the care and service they provide as personal as they can and my mum has forged some great relationships with the staff as they get to know each other.
The home itself is lovely and in a lovely location. One look at the home's Facebook page gives you an idea of how fun they make the place for the residents with regular activities, happy hours and general fun times.
We can't thank you enough for your generous review. We are completely dedicated to all of our residents and their families and strive to ensure that you all receive the highest standards of care. I am extremely proud of the team within Rubislaw, who work very hard to ensure that all of our families...
Everything is catered for. One is pampered and all the staff are exceedingly pleasant. The meals are outstanding. I am fortunate to have a lovely woodland view from my full-length window.
Thank you for this great review. The catering team are passionate about serving five star quality meals and are keen to demonstrate their culinary skills in every dish prepared. As one of our residents, you deserve the very best every day.
This is my feelings over several years. I have visited several residents and they all feel secure, happy and well looked after. My own feelings are that the home is very well run, the care, compassion and friendliness of the staff, both to the residents and visitors is first class despite the shortage of staff at times. The communication of the weekly letter, lately, to the relatives and others is very well accepted. You well deserve the write up in the paper this week. I hope it's a great boost to all the staff at this very depressing time. Keep up the good standards and work.
It is certainly a difficult time for care homes at the moment but the team have shown commitment and determination in keeping our residents, your loved ones safe and motivated despite...
From the first day my mother entered Rubislaw Park Care Home, her nursing needs, both physical and emotional, were taken into account. This was remarkable as my mother was admitted at the start of lockdown in March. Each member of staff has been friendly, positive and understanding at any concerns during the settling in period. It quickly became clear that nurses, administrative staff and management were highly professional. It has been impressive and reassuring that in the short space of four months, my mother looks (and is) very well cared for, calm and during regular phone calls, tells me how 'helpful and lovely' the nurses are. Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate your feedback and will share this with the team.
My grandfather was in the home for only six days but received the highest standard of care. he was treated with the utmost dignity until his last breath. It was unfortunate he was not able to fully benefit from the home. Staff are extremely caring to residents and family members. My grandfather felt secure and comfortable here in his final days which allowed him a very peaceful death.
My Aunt has been living at Rubislaw Park for over a year, she is very happy there. The staff are wonderful and very caring, they go out of their way to help my Aunt. The activities in the home are really great, always something different happening and always with great enthusiasm! We really enjoy the Afternoon Tea on Tuesdays - the catering and service are better than we would experience in many Tea Rooms. The cakes are wonderful! The home is immaculately clean and I find my visits relaxing and enjoyable.
Thank you very much for your review, we will share your feedback with the team.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this facility to anyone who is looking for a care home in Aberdeen.
Thank you very much for your detailed review. We really appreciate your feedback. We are really pleased you enjoyed visiting Rubislaw Park.
There are lots of things to do. My favourite meals are made for me. I like my new home, I'm very happy here.
Thank you for taking the time to do this review, we are very pleased that you are happy living at Rubislaw Park.
Rubislaw Park Care Home gave my mum an excellent quality fo life, happiness, contentment and sense of security. The kind and approachable staff often went beyond the call of duty to ensure residents were happy. The standard of care was of the highest and the activity leaders ensured there was never a dull moment. I spent a lot of time often popping in at odd hours at Rubislaw Park and I was always welcome and extremely happy with the care mum received.
Thank you very much for your review, we really appreciate your feedback. We will share it with the team.
All excellent. Wife very well cared for and is happy. Good range of activities and good food. The staff are very good and happy to help.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. We are very pleased and you and your wife are so happy. We will share this feedback with the team.
My mum has been in this home for almost a year. It is the most amazing place as I looked at others. The kindness of all the staff is exceptional. The activities are excellent and she gets lots of outings, in fact when my grandson went to visit her for the first time he said and I quote "mama has moved into a hotel". I need to say no more.
Thank you very much for your review, we are delighted that your family are so happy. We will share your feedback with the team.
As a family, we enjoy visiting her. Management and reception staff deal with any requests promptly and efficiently. Nursing staff communicate well. We are convinced we couldn't have found anywhere better.
Thank you very much for your review, we really appreciate your feedback. We will share this with the Team. We are delighted that you and your mum are so happy with Rubislaw Park.
I am mostly happy with the care my mum receives. Majority of staff are caring but feel they are always rushed as I don't think there is enough staff to cope with the number of residents. Office staff are lovely as are the activities coordinators and management are usually available if I have any queries.
Attention to detail is amazing, my mum is in the best care home and I have peace of mind.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback, this will be shared with the team. We are so pleased you and your Mum are so happy.
This home is well lead by management and staff clearly have their residents' best interest at heart
It is clear from stepping into the home that the main focus at Rubislaw is their residents and focusing on each and everyone as individuals.
Everyone is treated fairly and given choices while maintaining the dignity and respect of all residents.
My mum particularly likes to go on the bus runs and regularly attend happy hour on a Friday enjoying the company from other residents and the music.
Within 3 days of arriving at Rubislaw, the home had my mum up, walking and eating again.
My mum has developed a close bond with staff at Rubislaw and sees it as her “house”.
She is very happy here and staff go above and beyond to ensure she is well cared for.
Thank you very much, we really appreciate the wonderful feedback and will ensure this is shared with the team. We are delighted that you and your Mum are so happy.
I am very pleased with the service and staff at hand in this facility. High standards are clearly aspired to and achieved at Rubislaw. The staff themselves are extremely friendly and are a warm welcome.
Her condition is challenging for both her and the staff but her needs are met with caring professionalism at all times.
Very impressed with the level of care that my Mother-in-Law receives, staff know her well and are very caring. Meals are of an excellent standard and there are snacks available throughout the day. We all thoroughly enjoy happy hour on Fridays in the bar! A top class care home!
My Aunt is very well looked after, staff are very kind and caring. The home is very clean and decorated to a high standard. There is lots for my Aunt to do and she loves her visits from the Beauty Therapist in House!
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 04 June 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 August 2026Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.
News (7) & Events (0)
- 07 Aug 2026
Residents, families, friends and staff came together recently for Rubislaw Park Care Home's vibrant Caribbean-themed Summer Fayre, enjoying a day filled with entertainment, delicious food, and wonderful community spirit. The...
- 20 Jul 2026
At Rubislaw Park Care Home, some of the most meaningful moments come from bringing people together, and our regular visits with local nursery children continue to do exactly that. Residents...
- 09 Apr 2026
Moving into a care home doesn’t mean leaving behind the things that make you who you are. For Colin, life at Rubislaw Park Care Home has remained full of music,...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Rubislaw Park Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Rubislaw Park Care Home
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Rubislaw Park Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Rubislaw Park Care Home.
Meet the Team (15)

Welcome to Rubislaw Park Care Home. My name is Kayleigh, and I am the Manager. Please contact me if you wish to have a viewing of the home or for any other questions. I have worked within the company since 2019 and have now progressed to Home Manager in 2025.

I became part of the team in 2025, and I’ve loved every moment since. My background is in front?of?house work, and I’ve always enjoyed roles where I can connect with people. Working in the care sector feels like a natural fit for me — it’s meaningful, rewarding, and no two days are the same. Moira has recently taken on the Non-Clinical Deputy role, and we are delighted to support her progress within the home.

Val joined the team in 2025 as a Team Lead and quickly demonstrated strong, consistent leadership. Her ability to guide others, make sound decisions, and drive progress has been evident from the start. Building on this success, she has now stepped into the Unit Lead role, where she will oversee the day-to-day running of the unit and continue to support the team.

Elizabeth MacGillivray joined Rubislaw Park in 2022 and brings over 40 years of experience to our Cults and Cove dementia unit. Her extensive expertise shines through in her role as she oversees medication administration, care plan reviews, and liaises with families, ensuring everyone is cared for to the highest standards.

Sarah Dewars joined the Rubislaw Park team in 2023 and quickly became an integral part of our nursing unit. With a professional demeanour and a compassionate bedside manner, Sarah is cherished by staff, residents, and families alike. She diligently oversees medication management, clinical duties, and essential documentation, ensuring meticulous care and attention to detail for every resident at Rubislaw Park.

Susan McLeod is one of our Sisters at Rubislaw Park, specializing in wound care and bloods. She is dedicated to ensuring everyone receives the highest standard of care. Susan fosters excellent relationships with staff and residents alike, making her a valuable addition to our nursing team.

Lynn is a great addition to our team at Rubislaw Park. Lynn is a qualified Dementia Friend and regularly works in both our Dee Don Nursing Unit, and Cults & Cove Dementia Unit.

Wilma brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team in our Ash Residential unit. Wilma recently won an award for Glad to Care Awareness week and is a great addition to the team.

With over 15 years of experience in dementia care, I lead the Cults and Cove unit with dedication and compassion. My focus is on fostering independence while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Additionally, I am trained in medication administration to ensure the highest level of care.

Rosie has over 8 years’ experience in activities coordinator roles and loves interacting with residents to finding out how they enjoy spending their time and what they like to do. She always has some entertainment planned to keep the residents happy!

Artur is our Head chef. He comes with a wealth of experience in providing the very best homemade, nutritious meals for our residents.

Dave joined the team in 2024. He ensures all building operations run smoothly, contributing to a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

I joined in September 2024 after moving back to Aberdeen from New York with my family. I worked as secretary for over 10 years and have a vast experience of administration. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with residents and their families.

I joined the Admin team in 2023. I come with a vast experience in admin and thoroughly enjoy working within the care sector

I’m Victoria, a hairdresser at Rubislaw Park Care Home, specializing in sensory and mobility-focused hairdressing techniques. I’m passionate about making every resident feel comfortable and confident through personalized hair care. Alongside my role in the salon, I manage our social media to keep loved ones connected and updated on the wonderful things happening at Rubislaw Park.
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