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Allanbank Care Home in Dumfries
Allanbank Care Home lies on the outskirts of Dumfries, offering stunning panoramic views over the River Nith and Criffel Hill.
Our dedicated team provide trusted and quality residential, dementia, nursing, palliative and respite care for elderly people.
Our team are the proud recipients of prestigious awards and shortlisting's, including being named ‘Scotland’s Care Home of the Year’ at the Caring UK Awards in 2023.
To find out how we can help you or your loved one at our Dumfries care home, get in touch with our friendly team on 📞01387 249935.
Our care home in Dumfries’ wonderful facilities
Allanbank has eight individual suites set around two central courtyards, where our staff provide personalised care for people with a wide range of needs.
Our range of facilities include:
- 69 single bedrooms (two with en-suite wet room facilities)
- cosy lounge and dining suites – designed to reflect the varying needs of our residents
- nail and hairdressing salon – where residents can relax and enjoy blow dries, trims and manicures.
- library room – offering a range of books, videos and DVDs, regularly refreshed by our local library.
- Montgomery’s Bar – Allanbank’s bar, complete with a dancefloor, electronic dartboard and cinema area!
Life at Allanbank nursing home in Dumfries
Our team at Allanbank are committed to enhancing the physical, emotional and mental well-being of our residents and our experiences are designed to help our residents live their lives to the fullest.
We keep ourselves very active, and from day to day you might find us:
- recreating our favourite musicals, with cabaret performances of The Sound of Music and Sister Act – complete with costumes and make-up.
- taking part in a Thai Chi class or swimming at the local hydrotherapy pool.
- supporting the Doonhammers at Palmerston Park – the home has a brilliant relationship with Queen of the South Football Club, and our residents regularly get free tickets.
- enjoying trips to the local snooker hall and community tea dances.
A local church also visits to host a regular service here, and weekly outings take residents to favourite places such as the garden centre or a relaxed lunch.
Respite care home in Dumfries
Here, at Allanbank, we offer bespoke care in Dumfries on a temporary, as well as a permanent basis. Our respite service provides the perfect opportunity for caregivers to take a short break.
We understand how challenging caring for a loved one can be. With our service, you can rest assured the person you support will continue to receive the high-quality care they deserve.
Respite care provides a great taste of life in a care home. We love welcoming new residents into our home, where they can benefit from our facilities and 24/7 person-centric care.
Want to find out more about our respite care home in Dumfries? Speak to our team today on 📞01387 249935.
Award-winning Dumfries care home
We’re proud of our team at Allanbank Care Home. They go above and beyond to support our residents – this was recognised with the Scotland Care Home of the Year Award at the Caring UK Awards 2023.
We also claimed Scottish Care ’s Nutrition and Eating Well Award in 2024, for the delicious, home-cooked meals lovingly prepared by our chef manager Sharon, making mealtimes a source of joy, celebration and connection.
Pricing Information for our nursing home in Dumfries
It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care.
Some people have the resources to pay for their accommodation in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions.
Allanbank Care Home Weekly Fees (2025)
| Self-funder Care | From £1321* |
*May be in the region of 30% more - depending on your care needs and the type of room that's right for you.
Visit our Paying for Care page for information on how to pay for care at Allanbank Care Home.
Find out more about our residential, nursing and dementia care home in Dumfries. Talk to our team today on 📞01387 249935.
Care Inspectorate Report
Carehome.co.uk Reviews
Resident Satisfaction Score
99.00%
Based on a survey completed in September 25 by our residents and their loved ones.
Facilities at this home
Accommodation
- Cinema room
- Dining room
- Ensuite
- Hairdressing salon
- Lounges
- Pub
- Wheelchair accessible garden
Activities
- Children visits
- Choir
- Community events
- Day trips
- Gardening
- Light exercise
- Reminiscence sessions
- Sensory activities
Care and support
- Chiropody
- Hairdressing
- Home cooked meals
- Physiotherapy
- Respite Care
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Where to find us
Bankend Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4ANTravelling to see us? View home on Google Maps
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Stories from the home
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Allanbank Care Home Shines as Finalist in prestigious Scottish Care Awards 2025
The devoted team at Allanbank Care Home in Dumfries are beaming with pride after being shortlisted for Scottish Care’s prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, recognising their exceptional commitment to enriching their residents’ lives.
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Celebrating our Very Good Care Inspectorate rating!
We are proud to have a Very Good in every single area in our latest CI report.
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Celebrating victory in the Scottish Care Awards 2024!
We are over the moon after winning the Nutrition and Eating Well Accolade in these prestigious national awards.
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Allanbank celebrates 25 years!
There was a cabaret extravaganza, a saxophonist and plenty of singing and dancing when the residents and team at Allanbank in Dumfries celebrated a milestone anniversary.
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And all that Jazz…
At Allanbank, we are so proud of the range of activities we provide, including live entertainment from our team and ‘Miss Tiffany Rose’. Watch today to meet Nick and the team.
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We did it!
Allanbank is officially Scotland’s Care Home of the Year in the prestigious national Caring UK Awards 2023!
