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Cairnie LodgeArbroath
Older People60 beds

Cairnie Lodge

Forfar Road, Arbroath, DD11 3RA

About Cairnie Lodge

Cairnie Lodge is a care home for older people located in Arbroath, within the Angus council area. Operated by HC-One Limited, the home provides accommodation for up to 60 residents. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in April 2026, Cairnie Lodge achieved an average grade of Good (3.8 out of 6), reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery across the home.

The home supports residents with a range of needs, including dementia, frailty, palliative and end of life care, learning difficulties, hearing impairment, and visual impairment. This breadth of specialisms means Cairnie Lodge is well placed to care for older people with complex or changing needs, offering tailored support in a dedicated residential setting.

With 60 beds, Cairnie Lodge is a well-sized home that can accommodate a varied community of residents, providing personalised care within a supportive and compassionate environment in Arbroath.

Last Inspection
7 April 2026

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).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good4
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Adequate3
Setting
How good is our setting?
Good4
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Good4
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Hearing impairmentLearning difficultiesOlder people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyPalliative and end of life careVisual impairment

Location

Forfar Road, Arbroath, DD11 3RA

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cairnie Lodge, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cairnie Lodge, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
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