
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
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.
My father’s final year of life was spent in the wonderfully caring environment that is Culduthel Care Home. It was such a great relief to us when a space became available and throughout that time, the staff befriended him, watched over him, made him comfortable and attended to his many needs. Dad was admitted on a palliative basis. His final year was quite unexpected but knowing that he was being cared for in such a professional and kindly way has been a great comfort to us all as a family.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing your experience at Culduthel Care Home. We are deeply grateful for your kind words and humbled by the trust you placed in us during your father's final year of life. It brings us great solace to know that our caring environment provided comfort...
My sister recently moved into Culduthel Care Home. From my initial meeting with the manager, I had great confidence that this home was exceptionally well managed. The home itself is a really lovely, homely and very tastefully decorated with quality soft furnishings making it feel more like a hotel. It has very attractive coffee areas, lounge/dining areas and a hair salon. However, it is the staff that make Culduthel Care Home special. From management through to admin staff, nurses, carers and housekeeping staff, everyone was polite, cheerful, friendly, helpful, supportive and extremely welcoming, which made me feel at ease and completely satisfied that I had made the right choice for my loved one. I was encouraged by staff to customise the room in any way I wished and was helped by the staff to do this, nothing was a bother to anyone. All staff genuinely appear to want to make this home a happy place for the residents and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Culduthel Care Home to anyone.
We're deeply touched by your kind words and the trust you've placed in Culduthel Care Home. Our team takes pride in providing a warm, welcoming, and homely environment. We're delighted to hear that your sister's transition has been smooth and that our staff has gone the extra mile to make you feel...
Dad moved into Culduhel Care Home during lockdown - this was a difficult time and it took dad a long time to settle. Staffing issues and restrictions due to Covid impacted on dad's transition to his new environment. Staff members (with input from the stress and distress team) have spent time and effort to support dad's care needs and he is now more settled. More activities are now available and dad is included whenever possible. The food is good and we recently enjoyed a restaurant standard meal in the home's private dining room to celebrate dad's birthday.
Thank you for completing this review we will ensure that your positive feedback is passed on to the staff team.
The in-house facilities are a real bonus, not least the well furnished café area where residents and their visitors can relax together.
Rooms are spotless and the staff address residents and visitors alike in a warm, friendly way. It is the loveliest care home that I/we have ever visited and our friend has thrived under their care and attention despite his physical limitations. A place we recommend highly.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, it is very much appreciated, I will pass on your lovely comments to the staff team.
Culduthel is a beautifully presented care home. Mum is in a large and comfortable room (with ensuite facilities) it is immaculately clean and tastefully decorated. At every level I have found the staff to be caring and efficient, Mum enjoys the variety of activities on offer and the staff know her very well. She certainly enjoys the food and the cafe areas are a lovely idea for a change of scene when she has visitors.
We really appreciate your feedback on our facilities and our staff team, it is good to hear that your mum is enjoying the food and activities thank you for taking the time to complete a review.
Mum needed some respite care following some illness and whilst awaiting care to be set up at home. When we approached Culduthel Care Home they were very welcoming and informative and made the process seamless. Mum had a delightful room, beautifully furnished and from the first moment on entering was made very welcome. All her medical and personal needs were met, every staff member had a smile on their face, they always acknowledged you when visiting and there was a visible presence of staff on entering the home. Mum got involved with all the activities and participated in the exercise classes and movie afternoon. She was able to attend the hairdresser and her own chiropodist and our dog was able to visit. Mum enjoyed the food and nothing was too much bother if she fancied something else that wasn’t on the menu. The manager was visible around the home and is very approachable, the home is welcoming, friendly, efficient and professional, this is credit to the manager and all her team.
Thank you for your review following your mum's respite stay with us in Culduthel I have passed your wonderful feedback to the team it is very much appreciated.
Time is taken to know residents by name and include them in conversation as they work. Nothing is too much trouble and requests are dealt with speedily.
Residents' rooms are kept spotless and they are encouraged to have mementoes from home.
The atmosphere everywhere is fresh and pleasant and the lounges are bright and homely. The cafe area is wonderful allowing the resident and family to be together in a relaxed setting.
Personal preferences are known and staff do everything they can to accommodate them. The varied menu is nutritionally well-balanced and expertly presented to hotel standards.
Our resident is happy, secure and has flourished beyond anything we could have imagined or hoped for. We are totally positive.
Thank you for your very kind comments and for taking the time to complete this review, I will ensure that all levels of staff receive your lovely feedback.
My mother went into this care home on 12 March 2020. The day of lockdown in Scotland. We had no idea this was going to happen and had the move planned for months. I literally dropped my mother off and couldn't see her for months. She suffers from dementia and also is totally immobile. The staff were absolutely fantastic. They were so kind, caring and respectful, we could not have asked for more. Management, nurses and carers all communicate with me very well by telephone and email as I live down south and only get up to see Mum once a month. She has a lovely room, and as dementia progressed, she moved to a different floor into another lovely room. The staff chat with her and joke with her every time they interact with her, they are absolutely marvellous. I can't praise them all enough. I viewed many homes for my mother all over Inverness, and also down in Worcestershire where I live, and not one came anywhere close to this one. We have been very lucky. If beer did care homes!
Thank you for your review and lovely comments, we will ensure that they are passed on to the staff team.
My mother has been in Culduthel Care Home for over five years and in that time the staff have been excellent. I haven't actually tried the food but it looks very nice. The room is always clean and they look after my mother extremely well and she seems very happy there.
We really appreciate your review of our service. I will ensure that our staff team are aware of your kind words
Culduthel Care Home is as clean as I would expect a care home to be, it is well managed and ran but care staff make the difference. They are interested and caring about the residents and their welfare. I personally do not think my brother-in-law would have survived his last traumatic illness if it were not for the support and care he received and will always be grateful for the extra time we have with him.
Thank you so much for your review, I will pass your kind words on to our amazing staff team
My wife has been resident in the home for approximately 2 1/2 years and in that time I have been completely satisfied with the way she has been cared for. She is a stubborn person and I note that the carers know how to handle this aspect sensibly. One of my daughters was difficult at the outset and I am pleased to report that management handled this situation with common sense and fairness. The home itself is most impressive with fine carpets, furnishings, fixtures and so on. Her room, with ensuite facilities, is excellent and I have always found it clean, tidy and at the right temperature. The staff are obviously very well trained, always friendly and my overall impression is that of an efficient organisation from the top down. Through no fault of the home, my wife had a fall resulting in a broken hip. The visiting GP did not make a diagnosis, but one of the nurses at the home was alert, spotted the situation and dealt with it very impressively.
Thank you very much for taking the time to send this review about the care your wife is receiving in Culduthel Care Home, your comments and observations are very much appreciated and will be passed on to the staff team.
This year has been very difficult for all parties concerned, but the staff and management have listened to and addressed any concerns or requests we have had as best they could whilst adhering to restrictions.
Staff have continued to encourage my father to come out of his room, which has been a long, slow process to achieve, but he is now out of his room daily, having his meals with others and participating in activities.
The staff have also facilitated Skype calls in order for us to keep some face to face contact, which my father does enjoy.
Staff and management have kept their clients safe from Covid-19, which is a huge achievement.
I have put good for activity simply because it's limited due to restrictions.
Thank you Sharon for your review of your family and father's experience in Culduthel Care Home during these difficult times, I have passed your kind comments on to the staff team and we are looking forward to you all visiting very shortly.
I understand that we are not allowed to name staff in this feedback which is a shame. I think though that my list would have to be very long as all the staff from the cleaners to the carers to the nurses to the entertainment staff to the kitchen people to the management all deserve a huge thank you for keeping my Mum safe and also all the other residents of Culduthel. Thank you Culduthel.
Thank you very much for your kind comments about the care and the team in Culduthel, I will ensure that I pass your review on to the staff team.
The administration and management staff are welcoming and helpful.
The rooms are spacious, well-furnished and have en-suite toilet and shower.
The facilities are excellent; there are numerous lounges, 2 cafes, a cinema and a hairdresser.
The activities are expanding, and the views of residents and relatives have been requested and acted upon.
The car park is somewhat limited, but there is plenty of space on the street outside.
My wife and I visited my sister there at the beginning of September and were absolutely delighted with the care my sister was receiving. The home itself is spotless, inviting and welcoming. The staff are unbelievably friendly and there seems to be no limit to their caring abilities. I am so pleased she is being so well looked after. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very proud of our Care home and always aim to give the best possible care. I will pass your lovely comments on to the staff who look after your sister.
The entrance is very welcoming with beautiful flowers growing near the car park and front door area. The first thing to come to your attention is the bright, clean and modern, yet homely and welcoming seating/reception area just inside the front door. Staff are very pleasant. The corridors are decorated so tastefully - with amazing bright pictures on the walls. The bedrooms are gorgeous - so calming and spacious. Throughout the whole home, there is a feeling of confidence, warmth and intimacy, every need is thoughtfully met.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we are delighted that you are happy with the refurbishment of our care home, I will pass on your appreciative comments to the staff teams.
Very pleased with care received. Staff are friendly and caring and attentive of any concerns raised. Mother is happy and well looked after.
Thank you so much for your kind words I will ensure that these are passed onto the staff.
Her dignity was respected at all times and I know she, like us, really appreciated that.
The care and support to us, her family, during her last days and after was much appreciated and will long be remembered.
Many thanks to all your staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send this lovely review on the sad passing of your Mum. I will pass on your kind words to the staff, as I am sure they will be greatly appreciated.
In response to an enquiry for respite care for my mother I received an appointment immediately to discuss her needs. We were met with warmth and enthusiasm and shown around both the existing areas and the new parts still to come on stream. The facilities seemed excellent to us.
Thank you for your review and lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
I find staff willing to help if I have a query or request. My cousin seems to be quite contented although she has mood swings, probably relating to her diabetes. She enjoys the food.
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...
There are no upcoming events for Culduthel Care Home.
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.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Culduthel Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Culduthel Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.