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Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Operated by Meallmore

Care Inspectorate: Adequate71 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressCommercial Rd, Ellon AB41 9BD, UK
Beds71
Registered managerJulie-Anne Thomson
Weekly feefrom £1,599 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1996
All-inclusiveNo
MapGoogle Maps

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About

Nestled in the charming town of Ellon, just a short 30-minute journey from Aberdeen, you'll discover Auchtercrag House. This purpose-built care home is renowned for its outstanding care services for the elderly. Within the same establishment, Auchmacoy Lodge offers specialised Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care, meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved one or yourself.

At this Meallmore home, a dedicated team of professionals prioritises the wellbeing of each resident, ensuring their individual needs are met. The home boasts stylish bedrooms complete with ensuite bathrooms, spacious communal lounges for socialising, and beautifully manicured gardens for residents to enjoy.

Auchtercrag House also features a well-stocked library for the book lovers and an indulgent hair and beauty salon for those who enjoy a bit of pampering. Life at Auchtercrag House is never monotonous, ensuring your loved one will always have engaging activities and comfortable surroundings.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2023

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Foresterhill Health Campus15.0 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station14.6 miles
Shops800 m
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 850 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

452 recorded crimes in the Ellon and District ward (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Violence (non-sexual)31%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)23%
Theft & dishonesty17%
Damage & reckless behaviour9%

Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Ellon Group Practice, 0.6 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Ellon Group Practice · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge?
These facilities are based in Ellon and are conveniently near to many local amenities.
What kinds of senior care can be accessed at Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge?
At these homes, you can avail of various forms of senior care such as nursing, respite, and dementia care.
What is the total number of beds available at Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge?
At present, the home has a capacity of 71 beds.
Who is the proprietor of Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge?
Meallmore is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge offer a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Hair & Beauty Services, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at these homes is £1,599 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01358 286427.

Part of Meallmore

Auchtercrag House and Auchmacoy Lodge Care Home is one of 14 homes run by Meallmore on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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