Barlochan House Care Home

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Palnackie
Castle Douglas
Dumfries & Galloway
DG7 1PF

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,500.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Barlochan House Care Home - Care Home
Meet The Manager

Eileen Devlin is Manager at Barlochan House Care Home.

Eileen has worked in the care industry for over 20 years and has been here at Barlochan House Care Home since 2017.

Eileen was a Senior Carer before becoming the Deputy Manager in 2019.

Eileen then took up the role of Home Manager in 2022 and has continued to lead the team in her relentless pursuit of excellent care and wellbeing for all residents and staff alike.

Eileen Devlin

Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, Barlochan House Care Home offers residential care for up to 50 residents.

The home is equipped with a dedicated dementia care unit, meaning that residents living with dementia receive specialist care which focuses on helping them live each day as happily as possible, whilst giving loved ones the peace of mind that they are safe and comfortable.

As well as dementia care, Barlochan House is able to offer care for mental health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and old age. Each resident receives a personalised care plan which responds to their unique needs and preferences.

We look forward to welcoming you to the home and showing the facilities that we offer to you and your family.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Emergency Care, End of Life, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth.
Nursing Specialisms Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

Our visiting spaces are regularly cleaned, sanitised and made comfortable for residents, staff and visitors.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Regulatory Assessment We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space

We are able to provide a safe visiting space that is cleaned and sanitised regularly.

Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.

With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Our Building and Facilities

Barlochan House Care Home boasts an inviting dining room, comfortable lounges and gorgeous landscaped gardens. The home regularly undergoes refurbishment to ensure that we have comfortable and modern facilities for our residents.

Set amongst the beautiful scottish countryside located just outside of Castle Douglas, Barlochan House has an enviable reputation in the local area for providing professional, warm and expert care to our residents.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
No

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

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Description

Barlochan House is registered to provide care for 50 Residents.

All rooms have television points and televisions will be provided should you not bring your own.

Residents are encouraged to bring items of their own furniture and furnishings, in order to personalise their rooms. All items brought into the home must comply with fire resistance requirements as laid down by the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 50
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 50
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Shared Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Telephone Point.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Dumfries & Galloway
Region None specified
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)

The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon Pass and Eat Safe by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.

Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

Activities Are So Important

Residents at Barlochan House have the flexibility to choose what each day looks like for them: whether they prefer to participate in group activities, pursue individual hobbies, or enjoy some time relaxing in our peaceful gardens. We can carefully curate a programme of activities, both physical and non-physical, to ensure that all tastes and abilities are catered for. For example, arts and crafts, visiting singers and musical entertainment, together with external day trips.


Our Photos

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping.
go green logo

The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.

The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.

The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property

safe-tick Do you use LED light bulbs? Partial
safe-tick Are your windows double glazed? Partial
safe-tick Do you have an EPC rating? Yes

The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey

safe-tick Do you monitor your waste? Yes
safe-tick Do you train your team on recycling practices? Yes

Energy reduction and renewable energy usage

safe-tick Do you measure your energy consumption? Yes

Using digital rather than paper based processes

safe-tick Do you use digital payslips? Yes
safe-tick Do you use online rotas? Yes
Our Pets

Please discuss with our home manager


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

Palnackie
Castle Douglas
Dumfries & Galloway
DG7 1PF

Regulator: Care Inspectorate - Scotland

Autumna uses the Care Inspectorate's combined grading data which combines information from their new quality framework evaluations and their previous quality inspection methodology. If no recent rating has been awarded, an older rating from a previous inspection will be displayed.
Category Rating
Overall Good
Wellbeing Outstanding
Care and Support Outstanding
Environment Good
Staff Good
Management Good
Read More https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/care-services?detail=CS2005102686
Report Published 4th February 2020
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Church, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Barlochan House Care Home

Barlochan House Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the Care Inspectorate - Scotland in February 2020.
Barlochan House Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Barlochan House Care Home has 50 rooms.
Prices for Barlochan House Care Home start from £1,500.00 per week.
Yes. Barlochan House Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Barlochan House Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Barlochan House Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Barlochan House Care Home comes under Dumfries & Galloway.
Barlochan House Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Barlochan House Care Home does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Eileen Devlin is the manager of Barlochan House Care Home.

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