Dryfemount Care Home
Residential care home in Lockerbie, 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
Dryfemount Care Home is a 31-bed home in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, providing care for people living with dementia. Each year the home holds a Christmas Fair, open to residents, their families, friends and the wider local community, with handmade crafts, home baking and seasonal treats. The proceeds go to a fund that pays for residents' activities throughout the year.
The Care Inspectorate, which regulates the home in Scotland, has graded its staff team Very good. It has graded how well people's wellbeing is supported, how care and support is planned, the setting and the leadership as Good.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 800 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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
823 recorded crimes in the Annandale North ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
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 | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Dryfemount Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Lockerbie Medical Practice, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lockerbie
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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