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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCare Inspectorate: Adequate
Care homes in Alexandria
2 homes
There are 2 care homes in and around Alexandria on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,662 a week. The largest is Balquhidder House, with 65 beds. The most recent inspection was at Balquhidder House in July 2026.
- care homes
- 2
- typical residential fee
- £1,662/wkin line with the UK average
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Care homes in Alexandria (2)
1 in Alexandria, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Adequate
Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCare Inspectorate: Good
from £1662/wk
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Alexandria in numbers
| Care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average published weekly fee | £1,662 |
| Largest | Balquhidder House (65 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Balquhidder House (July 2026) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, West Dunbartonshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £128,381 |
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Dunbartonshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in West Dunbartonshire
The average house price in West Dunbartonshire is £128,381, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £128,381
- Detached
- £311,243
- Semi-detached
- £190,654
- Terraced
- £146,345
- Flats & maisonettes
- £95,004
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Alexandria
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on West Dunbartonshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on West Dunbartonshire data (town-level not yet available)
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Based on West Dunbartonshire data (town-level not yet available)
Flood risk!
Flood risk area nearby — SEPA’s flood maps show river flooding (medium likelihood, about 1 in 200 years) within a quarter of a mile of the town centre.
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: SEPA.
Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Questions about care homes in Alexandria
How many care homes are there in Alexandria?
There are 2 care homes listed in and around Alexandria on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Alexandria cost?
Care homes in Alexandria range from around £1,662 per week, with averages of £1,662 for residential, £1,662 for dementia, £1,662 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Alexandria compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Alexandria is about £1,662 per week — broadly in line with the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
What types of care are available in Alexandria?
Homes in and around Alexandria offer dementia (2), nursing (1), residential (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in Alexandria offer dementia care?
2 care homes in and around Alexandria offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's Care Inspectorate report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.