About Balmedie House
Balmedie House is a care home for older people located in Aberdeen, within the Aberdeenshire council area. Operated by Church of Scotland, trading as Crossreach, the home provides residential care across 33 beds. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in May 2026, Balmedie House achieved an average grade of Good, rated 4 out of 6, reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery.
The home supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, mental health conditions, and sensory impairments such as hearing and visual difficulties. Balmedie House also provides palliative and end of life care, ensuring residents are supported with compassion and dignity during this important stage of life.
With 33 beds and a Good Care Inspectorate rating, Balmedie House offers families in and around Aberdeen a reassuring option for older people requiring attentive, specialist residential care from a trusted charitable operator.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
Care & Support Provided
Location
Balmedie, Aberdeen, AB23 8XU
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Balmedie House, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Balmedie House, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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