About Etive House Care Home
Etive House Care Home is a residential care facility for older people located in Oban, within the Argyll & Bute council area. Operated by Etive House Care Home Ltd, the home provides up to 60 beds and has achieved a grade of Good from the Care Inspectorate, with an average score of 3.8 out of 6 at its most recent inspection in June 2025.
The home supports a wide range of care needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, visual impairment, neurological conditions, and palliative and end of life care. This breadth of specialisms means Etive House is well placed to support residents with complex or changing needs over time.
Situated in the coastal town of Oban, the home offers families in Argyll & Bute a locally accessible option with a solid inspection record, providing reassurance that residents receive a good standard of care and support.
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
Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1QW
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Etive House 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 Etive House 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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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