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Balcarres

64 Albany Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 1NW


Summary

  • Very good

    Regulator's average rating

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  • 35 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1987

    Date opened

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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

Visit Balcarres website

To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.

  1. What is your visitor policy?
  2. What types of activities are available?
  3. Can we specify a visiting GP?
  4. Are family members allowed to stay overnight?
  5. Are pets allowed to visit or stay?
  6. What types of food are offered each week?
  7. What kinds of days out do you offer?
  8. Can residents bring personal furniture?
  9. What security procedures are in place?
  10. How do you handle complaints?

Read more >

Do you need to find care urgently? Call our care experts on 0800 048 8618 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday to get their impartial guidance.


Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • 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

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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.
Read more about how to fund care

Regulator's inspection rating

Average Very good

Last inspection

11 Dec 2023

Wellbeing
Excellent
Leadership
Excellent
Staff team
Very good
Setting
Very good
Care and support planning
Very good
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