About Burnside Care Home
Burnside Care Home is a care home for older people located in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, operated by SCCL Operations Limited. With 57 beds, it is a well-sized residential facility that received an average grade of Good (4 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in April 2026, reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery.
The home supports older people across a range of needs, including dementia care, frailty, physical disability or illness, and palliative and end of life care. This breadth of specialism means that residents can receive consistent, appropriate support as their needs change over time, without necessarily having to move to a different setting.
Situated in the market town of Laurencekirk, Burnside Care Home offers families in Aberdeenshire a locally accessible option with a strong care foundation and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its residents.
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
Borrowmuirhills, Laurencekirk, AB30 1HW
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Burnside Care Home, 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 Burnside Care Home, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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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