Care Homes in Scottish Borders

Care homes listed	22
Largest	Buccleuch Care Centre (51 beds)
Most recently inspected	Galashiels Nursing Home (August 2026)
Homes by care type	Dementia 20
Average house price, Scottish Borders (HM Land Registry, June 2026)	£191,555

Average weekly fees

Scotland average£1,440/wk
UK average£1,705/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Scotland. 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: Dementia care homes

Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Scottish Borders

The average house price in Scottish Borders is £191,555, 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: £191,555
Detached: £368,187
Semi-detached: £226,299
Terraced: £184,174
Flats & maisonettes: £110,238

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 Scottish Borders

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

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 October 2026.

Questions about care homes in Scottish Borders

How many care homes are there in Scottish Borders?

There are 22 care homes listed in and around Scottish Borders on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

What types of care are available in Scottish Borders?

Homes in and around Scottish Borders offer dementia (20). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Scottish Borders offer dementia care?

20 care homes in and around Scottish Borders 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.

Can I get council funding for care in Scottish Borders?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Scotland Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

What other nearby areas have care homes in Scotland?

If you're widening your search beyond Scottish Borders, nearby areas with care homes include Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire and Arran and City of Aberdeen. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.

Near Scottish Borders

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.