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Mackinnon CentreDundee
Respite Care and Short Breaks10 beds

Mackinnon Centre

491 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2DZ

About Mackinnon Centre

Mackinnon Centre is a respite care and short breaks service located in Dundee, operated by Dundee City Council. With 10 beds, the service provides valuable short-term care for individuals and their families. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in February 2026, Mackinnon Centre achieved an impressive average grade of Very Good, scoring 4.6 out of 6 on the regulator's quality scale.

The service specialises in supporting adults with a range of complex needs, including acquired brain injury, neurological conditions other than dementia, physical disability or illness, and visual impairment. This focused expertise makes Mackinnon Centre a trusted option for families and carers seeking high-quality short-term respite support tailored to specific health needs.

As a council-run facility within Dundee City, the service plays an important role in the local care network, offering families meaningful breaks while ensuring their loved ones receive attentive, specialist care in a safe environment.

Last Inspection
25 February 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?
Very Good5
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Good4
Setting
How good is our setting?
Very Good5
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Very Good5
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Good4
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Care & Support Provided

Acquired brain injuryNeurological condition (other than dementia)Physical disability or illnessVisual impairment

Location

491 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2DZ

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