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Balcarres
64 Albany Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1NW
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Summary
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Very good
Regulator's average rating
More details -
35 beds
Maximum occupancy
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1987
Date opened
From the owner
Located close to the popular seaside resort of Broughty Ferry in Dundee, Balcarres is a friendly care home with 31 beds that offers residential and residential memory care, for those living with dementia.
Living with us
With sitting rooms, space …
Located close to the popular seaside resort of Broughty Ferry in Dundee, Balcarres is a friendly care home with 31 beds that offers residential and residential memory care, for those living with dementia.
Living with us
With sitting rooms, space for Residents to pursue their hobbies and interests and a delightful dining room, Balcarres has a host of places in which to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and be creative. The pretty landscaped garden and patio is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family, and is happily looked after by some of our Residents. The bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are all easily accessible by wheelchair.
The home’s caring team has created a family atmosphere, encouraging everyone to eat and celebrate special occasions together. Residents are invited to decorate their rooms with small items of their own furniture and treasured belongings so that it feels just like home. Daily life is thoughtfully designed to support mind, body and soul.
Your personal care plan
Balcarres’ Home Manager makes sure that all Residents receive the kindest possible care. Our extensively trained team will deliver all the nursing, specialist care and support services that your loved one requires. Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal and dietary needs, but also the individual’s likes and dislikes, religious preferences, and suggestions from family members that might make their stay with us that little bit more enjoyable
To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.
- What is your visitor policy?
- What types of activities are available?
- Can we specify a visiting GP?
- Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
- Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
- What types of food are offered each week?
- What kinds of days out do you offer?
- Can residents bring personal furniture?
- What security procedures are in place?
- How do you handle complaints?
Contact this home
Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
Care provided
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Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
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Palliative and end of life care
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Physical disabilities
- Dementia
Features
- 35 beds
- 33 single bedrooms
- 2 beds in double / twin rooms
- 35 en-suite rooms
- Opened in 1987
Prices
Sorry, we don't have prices for this care home - please contact the care provider for more details.
Funding for care in Scotland
Your care home costs could be partially funded by the council. To qualify for this, you must first arrange a care needs assessment
- Free personal and/or nursing care funding is available to anyone aged 65 or over, regardless of their financial situation.
- Funding towards accommodation costs is also available if your assets (property & savings) are below £28,500.