About St Olafs Care Home
St Olafs Care Home is a residential care home for older people located in Nairn, in the Highland council area. Operated by St Olaf Care Limited, the home provides up to 41 beds and has received a Good grade from the Care Inspectorate, achieving an average score of 4.4 out of 6 at its most recent inspection in September 2024.
The home supports residents with a range of complex and specialist care needs, including dementia, frailty, physical disability or illness, neurological conditions, and palliative and end of life care. This breadth of specialism means the home is well placed to support older people at various stages of their care journey, including those requiring compassionate support in their final months.
Situated in the coastal town of Nairn, St Olafs Care Home offers a community setting with access to local amenities, providing a familiar and welcoming environment for residents and their families.
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
St. Olaf Care Home, Redheugh, NAIRN, IV12 5EF
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting St Olafs 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 St Olafs 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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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