Care Homes in West Lothian

Care homes listed	17
Largest	Linlithgow Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspected	Broxburn Nursing Home (August 2026)
Homes by care type	Dementia 14
Average house price, West Lothian (HM Land Registry, June 2026)	£228,496

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 West Lothian

The average house price in West Lothian is £228,496, 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: £228,496
Detached: £414,967
Semi-detached: £231,785
Terraced: £184,134
Flats & maisonettes: £126,196

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 West Lothian

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Scotland data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Scotland data (town-level not yet available)

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Based on Scotland data (town-level not yet available)

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.

Questions about care homes in West Lothian

How many care homes are there in West Lothian?

There are 17 care homes listed in and around West Lothian on AskBart. You can filter them by care type and facilities to find the right fit.

What types of care are available in West Lothian?

Homes in and around West Lothian offer dementia (14). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in West Lothian offer dementia care?

14 care homes in and around West Lothian 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 West Lothian?

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 West Lothian, 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 West Lothian

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