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Whiteford House is a beautiful, modern care home designed with the comfort and well-being of its residents in mind. Purpose-built to accommodate up to 31 adults under 65, the home caters to...
Care Provided by Whiteford House
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
Contact Whiteford 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
- Enhance Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Megan Borthwick(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 65
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
Whiteford House Reviews (6)
Whiteford House has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.489) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whiteford House has 6 reviews.
Whiteford house is amazing! The staff are amazing! The way they manage to take care of my dad as well as all of the other residents is incredible! My dad loves everyone there and so do I ! They help us with a lot more than just caring for my dad, and help him learn new things all the time! The staff make him laugh when we're not around and they are just incredible ! Thank you all to whiteford house all of your hard work never goes unnoticed!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is really nice for the staff to hear that their very hard work and dedication to their role within Whiteford House pays off. It is a pleasure to look after your Dad
The care home and social services are not listening to the resident. She's not happy about living there, her mother lives 8 miles in Troon and her sister who's calling the shots lives 300 miles away. I know her mother only complained about her daughters care and welfare. I have been there myself visiting the resident. I have been barred for no reason. I finished with the resident sister, I only phone her almost every other day to say hello and I am barred from phoning her so she in there all alone and the care home manager has no respect for her mother. I am veteran and the resident donated to a charity which gives veterans a chance to stay in a caravan in gatehouse of fleet so how can I leave my friend whom I know for 23 years. I was always good to the resident and only cheered her up. Shame on Whiteford, I shall fight on to get justice for her mother. Because of these emails she's been informed barred her for another 3 months so if her mum sees anything, she's been told you better not complain.
I have been here 6/7 months at first it was up and down but through time and consistency from manager and deputy have now settled, I have a great nurse and keyworker, I get to help in kitchen and stuff, staff are not always the same but they're caring, I have never felt safe for 27 years but now I am, I know that the management and team would catch me and never let anything happen, some saved me already, forever grateful and glad I stay here.
Absolutely fabulous care home The place is very friendly. Beautiful interior and very skilled workers. Lots of activities and the service users are all thriving and very relaxed and it's a caring place. Staff all very friendly and great at keeping you informed of relative's care.
From first visiting we knew we had found a place that was going to be so well suited to care for my friend's complex needs. Care staff and management have been amazing, showing true professionalism and dedication to residents. Nothing is too much trouble for them! They take time to speak with me when Whiteford is now my friend's home and have warmly welcomed family and friends, taking on comments/suggestions made. Activities staff go out of their way to ensure she included and have taken her on outings to her favourite places. We are so happy that she is in Whiteford knowing she is comfortable, content and well cared for and loved by the whole staff team.
Whiteford House fully meets my sister's needs. She is comfortable and well cared for. Knowing this takes a huge pressure off her family and friends. Staff have been quick to respond to any queries we have had. Management team lead staff very efficiently and are well aware of everything that takes place on the floor. Staff are obviously happy to work here.
Thank you very much for this lovely positive feedback. Your sister is a pleasure to care for and we love having her here at Whiteford House. I will pass all of this back to the team as they will be extremely pleased to hear it.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 08 January 2026- 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 (1) & Events (0)
- 10 Oct 2024
Enhance Scotland's Whiteford House has received a glowing report from its first visit by the Care Inspectorate. The home was awarded four grade 5 'Very Good' grades and one grade...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteford House
What types of Care is Whiteford House registered for?
Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Whiteford House have?
There are 31 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Whiteford House?
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 Whiteford House to the centre of Ayr?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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