
The Culduthel Care Home is a wonderful example of a care home in every way possible.Neil P(Stepson of Resident/Service User)

The facilities include a coffee shop, hairdressing salon and cinema rooms.L M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The Culduthel Care Home is a wonderful example of a care home in every way possible.Neil P(Stepson of Resident/Service User)

The facilities include a coffee shop, hairdressing salon and cinema rooms.L M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Culduthel Care Home is located in Inverness, which is the heart of the Highlands.
The recent full refurbishment is now complete and the care home offer a choice of luxury rooms. The care home has been custom built to cater for residents who are frail and having nursing or specialist needs and offers en-suite facilities in each room with spacious living areas, dining rooms and lounge areas where residents can...
Care Provided by Culduthel Care Home
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
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
Fees from £1,074.18 per week. Final fees are confirmed following an individual assessment and will depend on the care home chosen, care needs, room type, funding route and the overall support package required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Culduthel Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Culduthel 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
- Meallmore Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Denise Scott(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2013
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Parking
- Private Parking on site
Culduthel Care Home Reviews (42)
Culduthel Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.686) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Culduthel Care Home has 42 reviews.
Always a warm welcome on entry with an offer of coffee/cake! My mother has been well cared for since September 2024, Although she is bedridden she is often visited by carers who she enjoys chatting to anytime. Management keeps me well informed via email which is reassuring. I know my mother will be cared for at the end of life - her wish is NOT TO BE MOVED. The staff overall are friendly, caring and pretty cheerful!
Thank you for sharing such heartfelt feedback. We are so pleased that you always feel warmly welcomed at Culduthel and that your mother continues to receive kind, compassionate care. It is lovely to hear how much she enjoys chatting with colleagues and that regular communication from the management...
The staff are friendly, warm and compassionate and are very supportive of me as well as Mum.
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback about your mum's care at Culduthel. We are sorry to hear that her dementia has progressed and that there have been challenging times, but we are so pleased to know that Denise, Joyce and the wider team have worked closely with you to...
We have been made very welcome by all the team.
I am extremely impressed and grateful for the care she has received.
The staff have been wonderful, so kind, caring attentive and professional towards mum myself and anyone visiting.
The activities team have been great in keeping mum occupied, entertained and very happy.
Today at a come dine with me session I asked mum what one thing would she change about Culduthel she replied..absolutely nothing!
Think that says it all! Keep up the great work.
Thank you to everyone in the team.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
We are delighted to hear that your mum has settled well at Culduthel and that you have felt so welcomed by the team. It means a great deal to know that you feel she is being cared for with kindness, professionalism and attention.
We are especially...
Mum's Alzheimers progressed and she passed away on 5/2/2026. The staff were exemplary in their care of Mum/Nan during her final days. Mum/Nan being a retired nurse tutor would have been so proud.
Thank you, for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We are truly honoured to have been part of your Mum's journey over the past seven years. It means so much to hear your kind words about Denise, Joyce and the wider team - we will make sure they are shared with everyone. We are...
Excellent communication
Thank you so much for your review it means a lot to the team here in Culduthel to receive such lovely feedback and recognition of the care, excellent communication and the friendliness of the team it is a privilege to care for your mum and to receive your feedback
The standard of quality care remains consistently high with dedicated long serving staff who are compassionate and caring.The home is clean, comfortable and provides a homely welcoming environment. The food is tasty and nutritious . There is a high staff / resident ratio and regular activities. Mum was welcomed like an old friend and so enjoyed her holiday - even making Dad a Valentine Card at the art class ! The respite care allowed Dad a chance to rest and recharge. The staff were very aware of his needs too and provided invaluable support to him and to us as a family. To all the Team at Culduthel , you are awesome ! Please know how appreciated you are .
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review following your mothers recent respite stay. it was so lovely to have her back into the care home even for a short time and it is re-assuring to know that the quality of care and support remains consistently high with our dedicated caring...
A genuine feeling they care for their clients.
Thank you for sharing your review, we are touched by your kind words and your experience of the warm welcome and atmosphere on entering and walking through the home on your visits. It is important to us that everyone is treated with kindness professionalism and respect and its rewarding to know...
My mother is very happy and contented, and the staff are very patient and caring with her. She has dementia, but everyone goes to great lengths to help her enjoy her days. I'm very pleased with the care home and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Thank you so much for your review of Culduthel Care Home, it means a lot to us to know that your mother is very happy and contented and that the staff are very patient and caring with her. Our team will be so encouraged to know that they are making a difference in helping her to enjoy her days. We...
The staff team at Culduthel are first rate. Irrespective of role, they all work to support the residents and are very personable and approachable. It is clear to me that they really know my mum, enabling them to provide very person- centred care. The care home is very homely and kept spotless. My mum settled in quickly and I can't express what a comfort it is to me knowing mum's needs are so well catered for.
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. We're truly delighted to hear how well your mum has settled at Culduthel and that you feel reassured by the care she receives. Our team will be so encouraged by your kind words. We work hard to get to know every resident as an individual, so...
Culduthel Care Home is warm and welcoming. The staff are friendly, caring, and always willing to go above and beyond to support both residents and families. Communication has been excellent - I have been kept well informed with regular updates and easy access to staff whenever I've had questions.
The management team is superb. They are approachable, organised, and clearly dedicated to maintaining high standards of care.The staff are excellent with my mother, showing kindness, patience, and respect. She is well supported and clearly comfortable in her surroundings. The environment itself is lovely - making it a pleasant place to visit and the food is of good quality, with plenty of choice.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the level of care my mother receives. The home provides a safe and supportive environment, and I'm very grateful for the care and support from everyone in the team.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you find Culduthel Care Home warm, welcoming and supportive, and that communication has helped you feel reassured throughout your mother's stay. Your comments about the management team, the kindness and patience of...
My mother has been a resident for just over a year now, and she is very happy in the home. All management and staff are very warm, friendly, thoughtful and caring. The atmosphere is very relaxed and homely. All departments are efficient, and any queries or requests are dealt with promptly. The facilities include a coffee shop, hairdressing salon and cinema rooms. The activities are well thought out with lots of variety and surprises along the way. All in all, we are very pleased with the home.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear how happy your mother is at Culduthel. Creating a relaxed, homely atmosphere where residents feel truly cared for is at the heart of everything we do, and it's wonderful to know that our team's warmth,...
My brother needed respite care after failing to cope at home when he came out of hospital. Culduthel Care Home were very helpful when we approached them and took him in at short notice between Christmas and New Year. He was made very welcome by all the staff, who genuinely seemed to be happy in their work. They helped him recover so that he was able to go back into his home after a couple of months.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your brother's experience at Culduthel Care Home. We understand how important it is to find the right support, especially during challenging times, and we're so pleased we could provide the care, comfort, and encouragement he needed to recover and...
The surroundings are beautiful, furnished to the highest standard and there is always tea, coffee and soft drinks available to visitors, along with delicious home baking.
I am always made to feel welcome and can visit any time and stay as long as I like.
I cannot speak highly enough of Culduthel Care Home and feel extremely lucky that my father is now a resident there.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience at Culduthel Care Home. We're delighted to hear that your father has settled in well and that you feel confident in the care he is receiving. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive, and engaging environment for...
I am impressed with this home. The residents are treated with dignity and respect. They are known to staff too. My Mother is well-dressed and has good hygiene. I enjoyed the meal in the restaurant, the food was well-cooked and tasty. I love the activities available to the residents.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Culduthel Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that you are impressed with the care and respect our residents receive. It's wonderful to know your mother is well cared for and that you enjoyed your meal with us. We take great pride in providing engaging activities and maintaining a high standard of care. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team.
Our family's experience at Culduthel Care Home has been nothing short of excellent. It is not an easy decision for anybody but the genuinely caring staff, very comfortable rooms, and warm atmosphere has helped Mum settle in very quickly. Surrounding herself with items from home has eased the process considerably and being able to entertain friends and family in the dining room enables mum to independently enjoy entertaining almost as though she was at home (delicious by the way!). For us, visiting Mum is a very relaxing part of the day and it does feel like visiting her 'at home'. I don't think that moving to a care home is anybody's Plan A but Culduthel Care Home has exceeded everybody's expectations, particularly Mum's. As I say the staff are very kind and treat Mum with dignity at all times. Life is certainly easier and safer. Mum is settled and very comfortable. I am grateful that they have been there for us as a family at what was a difficult decision to make.
Thank you for your heartfelt review of Culduthel Care Home. We are touched by your kind words and delighted to hear that your mum has settled in so well. It's wonderful to know that our caring team, comfortable rooms, and warm atmosphere have made this transition easier for her and your family. We...
In my experience, I would say that Culduthel is an exceptional care home and I feel blessed that my parents were able to be cared for there.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are deeply touched by your kind words and grateful to have had the opportunity to care for your parents at Culduthel. Knowing that we could provide a home-like environment and that our team felt like extended family to you brings us immense joy. Your...
The Culduthel Care Home is a wonderful example of a care home in every way possible. My step-mother benefitted from the relaxed, homely, comforting surroundings since she moved there. As well as this, the staff and management were all of an excellent quality and were all friendly, engaging and respectful. My step-mother passed away recently in the care home and I must commend all the staff in the home for their trusted professionalism and their compassion at the time. The whole experience was helped by the personal attention given to us by the staff. I can't talk highly enough about our overall experiences of this care home. Thank you all.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experiences with Culduthel Care Home. We are deeply touched by your kind words and grateful for the opportunity to have cared for your stepmother. Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. It's heartening to hear that the homely and comforting...
Mam has been a resident at Culduthel Care Home for over 5 years now. In that time her care has always been and continues to be phenomenal even when she is struggling. Staff at all levels work as a team and all contribute to Mam's comfort and well-being and are always there if we, as a family need help. I know she loves them all to bits, but that is only because she feels safe and content (most of the time) and beautifully cared for.
Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting us with your mum’s care at Culduthel Care Home. It's heartening to hear that her experience over the past five years has been phenomenal, even through challenging times. Our colleague's commitment to teamwork, comfort, and well-being is a cornerstone...
I remain more than satisfied with the care and attention my sister receives within Culduthel Care Home. She is treated with respect as I am when visiting. Any concerns I have had have been dealt with appropriately by a member of staff or management and specific information or changes in her care or health is passed to me timeously. Regular reviews with key workers and with other staff have proved to be helpful over this last year.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Culduthel Care Home. We are delighted to hear that you are more than satisfied with the care and attention your sister receives. Treating our residents and their families with respect and ensuring effective communication is at the...
The home itself is a lovely environment, very hotel-like with regards to decor and facilities, and always clean and welcoming.
It gives our family peace of mind to know that Mum is receiving such good care, and to that end, we must give the highest praise to all of the staff.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experience at Culduthel Care Home. We are deeply gratified to hear about the care your mother has received over the past five years. Our team strives to meet the evolving needs of our residents with kindness, professionalism, and respect, and it's rewarding to...
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 01 September 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- 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 (4) & Events (0)
- 18 Nov 2025
Meallmore is proud to celebrate an exceptional year at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025, with multiple award wins and finalist achievements that highlight our position as one of Scotland’s...
- 16 Jun 2025
At Meallmore, we know life doesn’t slow down with age – and our resident John Picken has proved just that. John, 91, who lives at Leven Beach Care Home in...
- 17 Mar 2025
At Meallmore, we believe that exceptional care extends far beyond healthcare - it’s about creating a home. One of the most important ways we achieve this is through our hospitality...
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Culduthel Care Home
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Culduthel Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

We care passionately about our residents, staff and relatives at Culduthel. I am committed to developing a positive and caring home where people enjoy living and working.
I personally became passionate about caring for the elderly after moving to the Highlands when I was 19 to study nursing and midwifery. I went on to work as a staff nurse and in management with the NHS and the private sector.
We offer a variety of activities to suit resident’s tastes and needs at home. I want to ensure people can still enjoy their hobbies or make new ones, along with meeting new friends. Community outreach and local school engagement is also very important to what we offer.
We provide nutritious meals with great menu choices recommended by our chef and chosen by residents. All dietary requirements are looked after and there are six spacious lounge/dining areas so residents can choose where to enjoy their meals.
I want to ensure residents have fulfilled lives during their time at Culduthel; their well-being is my top priority.
Frequently Asked Questions about Culduthel Care Home
What types of Care is Culduthel Care Home 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 Culduthel Care Home have?
There are 65 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Culduthel 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 Culduthel Care Home to the centre of Inverness?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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