We may call it a care home, but it is still your home.

The decision to move into a care home can be difficult for everyone involved.

Which home should you choose? Will you still have your independence? Will you make friends?

Will your loved one be happy? Will they have enough to do? Will they be well cared for?

We can’t make the decision for you, but we hope we can offer some reassurance about choosing a CrossReach care home.

All our care homes offer a loving and homely environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our staff have specialist experience and an enhanced level of training that ensure we can make life as comfortable, stimulating and fulfilling as it can be.

We take time to get to know each person in our care, and plan activities to match their individual interests, knowledge, experiences and skills.

Our care teams are brilliant at coming up with innovative projects that bring smiles to the faces of our residents. When an initiative is successful at one CrossReach care home, we can share our ideas and roll them out to others.

Our aim is for older people to maintain their independence, while having as much support, friendship and activity as they want. Family can visit at any time, just as if it were their own home. 

To find out more, explore a care home near you:

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Service Locations

Balmedie House

Balmedie

Residential accommodation set in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

More information 01358 742244 balmediehouse@crossreach.org.uk

Bellfield

Banchory

High quality residential care for up to 34 older people in Banchory.

 

More information 01330 822692 bellfield@crossreach.org.uk

Clashfarquhar House

Stonehaven

A spacious home offering residential care for older people.

More information 01569 762438 clashfarquharhouse@crossreach.org.uk

Morlich House

Edinburgh

A 23 bedroom residential care home for older ladies.

More information 0131 447 3239 morlich@crossreach.org.uk

Oversteps

Dornoch

A comfortable and happy home providing residential care to 24 older people in Dornoch.

More information 01862 810393 oversteps@crossreach.org.uk

Queen’s Bay Lodge

Edinburgh

A happy and relaxing home providing residential care to older people in Edinburgh.

More information 0131 669 2828 queen'sbaylodge@crossreach.org.uk

South Beach House

Ardrossan

A large residential care home for 39 older people in Ardrossan.

More information 01294 468234 southbeachhouse@crossreach.org.uk

The Walter & Joan Gray

Shetland Islands

A comfortable care home offering accommodation and day care for older people. 

More information 01595 880691 walterandjoangray@crossreach.org.uk

Whinnieknowe

Nairn

A homely, relaxing residential care home with 24 en-suite bedrooms and beautiful views.

More information 01667 452387 whinnieknowe@crossreach.org.uk

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