Anavo Care

Burnside Care Home

Nursing home in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire

Operated by Anavo Care

Care Inspectorate: Good57 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).
AddressBorrowmuirhill Rd, Laurencekirk, AB30 1HW
Beds57
Registered managerSharon Melville
Weekly feefrom £1,050 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1991
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Burnside Care Home is located in Laurencekirk, a small town in Kincardineshire, Scotland, in a semi-rural setting. The home is operated by Anavo Care and provides residential and nursing care for older people, as well as respite care and specialist support for those living with dementia. It has 57 registered beds.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2022

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
Bus stop300 m
Train station650 m
Shops300 m
Pub or bar300 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 250 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

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

337 recorded crimes in the Mearns ward (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Theft & dishonesty29%
Violence (non-sexual)21%
Damage & reckless behaviour12%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)11%

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

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,050
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
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

Burnside Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Laurencekirk Medical Group, 0.6 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Laurencekirk Medical Group · 0.6 mi

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

Community & connection in Laurencekirk

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Mearns And Coastal Healthy Living Network

To advance the health and positive mental health of older people , resident in South Aberdeenshire by supporting their continuedindependence within the community through provision of services,…

0.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC038980)
Charity

Bridging Gap

To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, particularly older people and adults living with dementia, poor mental health,…

7.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC055248)
Charity

The Adam Centre

To promote the welfare of and meet the needs of older people by the provision of day facilities and support to maintain their independence, self confidence and self esteem thereby improving their…

7.9 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC011007)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Burnside?
Burnside is positioned in Laurencekirk and is conveniently near to well-liked facilities.
What kinds of senior care does Burnside offer?
Burnside provides a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Burnside?
At present, Burnside can accommodate 57 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Burnside?
Anavo Care is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Burnside offers a range of activities focused on health and wellness, such as: Creative Arts, Physical Fitness, and Literature and Poetry sessions.
How much does care at Burnside cost?
The cost of care at Burnside can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,050 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01561 400193.

Part of Anavo Care

Burnside Care Home is one of 12 homes run by Anavo Care 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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