Barlochan House Care Home
Residential care home in Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway
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- 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.
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About
Barlochan House Care Home is a 50-bed home in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, providing care for people living with dementia. The Care Inspectorate graded how well people's wellbeing is supported as Very good and how well care and support is planned as Very good. It graded the setting as Good, the staff team as Good, and leadership as Very good.
The home says each resident has their own personality, needs and interests, and its staffing covers kitchen work, activity planning and nursing. It describes its team as adaptable, personable and professional, committed to supporting residents' wellbeing.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
407 recorded crimes in the Castle Douglas and Crocketford ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
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Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Barlochan House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Dalbeattie Medical Practice, 2.4 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Castle Douglas
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dalbeattie & District Community Day Centre For Older People
The charity operates a Day Centre in the town of Dalbeattie to provide a meeting place for elderly residents of the town and it's surroundings. The charity provide low cost hot meals,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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