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Pentland View - Highland

Scrabster Road, Thurso, KW14 7UQ

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Dementia
Palliative
46 beds • 43 single rooms • 3 beds in double rooms • 47 en-suite rooms • Opened in 1991
Pentland View - Highland cover
26

Bayview House (Care Home)

Olrig Street, Thurso, KW14 7JZ

Good - Regulator's rating

Residential
Palliative
23 single rooms • All en-suite • Opened in 1994

Melvich Community Care Unit (Care Home)

Sinclair Court, Port Skerra, Thurso, KW14 7YL

Adequate - Regulator's rating

Residential
Palliative
6 single rooms

Overview of care homes in Thurso

Care homes in Thurso

3

Homes that offer nursing care

0

Specialise in dementia care

1

Homes rated good or above

3

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many care homes are there in Thurso?

    There are 3 care homes in Thurso offering a range of specialisms. If you’re not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.

  • How are care homes in Thurso regulated?

    All care homes in Thurso are regulated by the Care Inspectorate (CI). Of the 3 care homes in Thurso, all have been rated good or above.

  • How many care homes in Thurso specialise in dementia care?

    There is only 1 care home in Thurso who offers specialist dementia care, this is Pentland View - Highland.

  • How much do care homes in Thurso cost?

    On average residential care homes in Scotland cost £761 per week, with nursing homes costing on average £845 per week.

  • What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?

    Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.

  • Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in Thurso?

    In Scotland, if you are aged over 65 you are entitled to free personal and/or nursing care. If your total savings and property assets are below £28,500 then you may also qualify for local council funding. Read our care home funding article for more advice.

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