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Whinnieknowe (Care Home) care home
Older People24 beds

Whinnieknowe (Care Home)

Mill Road, Nairn, IV12 5EN

About Whinnieknowe (Care Home)

Whinnieknowe is a residential care home for older people located in Nairn, in the Highland council area. Operated by Church of Scotland, trading as Crossreach, the home provides 24 beds and has achieved a grade of Good (4 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in January 2026, reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery.

The home supports older people across a range of needs, including those living with dementia, frailty, hearing impairment, and visual impairment. Whinnieknowe also provides palliative and end of life care, ensuring residents receive compassionate, dignified support during this important stage of life.

As a Crossreach care home, Whinnieknowe benefits from the backing of one of Scotland's most established care providers, with a long-standing commitment to values-led care. Its location in Nairn makes it a meaningful option for families across the Highland region.

Last Inspection
28 January 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?
Good4
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 impairmentOlder people - dementiaOlder people - frailtyPalliative and end of life careVisual impairment

Location

Mill Road, Nairn, IV12 5EN

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