Alastrean House
Nursing home in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Operated by Balhousie Care
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Alastrean House is a care home in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, providing care for people living with dementia. The home has 51 registered beds.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home in Scotland, has graded it Good in five areas: how well people's wellbeing is supported, how well care and support is planned, the setting, the staff team and leadership.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
272 recorded crimes in the Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Alastrean House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Aboyne Health Centre, 4.7 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Aboyne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mid Deeside Day Centre
To provide social opportunities in a safe environment, to stimulate our clients, to provide a nutritious meal and beverages, to provide suitable and appropriate entertainment.
Young at Heart Deeside (Scio)
We provide connection for older people in rural Deeside. Our members are often lonely, rurally isolated, bereaved or caring for others. We bring people together to give them respite from their day…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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