Balhousie Ruthven Towers
Nursing home in Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross
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
Balhousie Ruthven Towers is a care home in Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross, Scotland, with 52 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia. The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which has graded its wellbeing support as Very good, its staff team as Very good and its leadership as Very good. Care and support planning and the setting were both graded Good.
Families considering the home can review these grades directly on the Care Inspectorate's published reports, which set out the evidence behind each judgement.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
268 recorded crimes in the Strathallan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Balhousie Ruthven Towers is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is St Margaret's Health Centre, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Auchterarder
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mailler & Whitelaw Trustees
To provide accommodation for the elderly who are unable to maintain themselves whether by reason of infirmity or otherwise
Jean Armour Burns Trust
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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