Dundonald House
Nursing home in Kilmarnock, South Ayrshire
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Dundonald House is a care home in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, with 90 registered beds. It is organised around small group living, with each unit taking up to eight residents in a shared lounge or dining area. The home provides 24-hour nursing care and can support people with complex needs arising from physical or cognitive impairment. All staff complete recognised dementia care training each year.
Residents can join dementia-friendly language classes and a Gentlemen's Club afternoon with bowls and golf putting. The home's wheelchair-accessible vehicle takes small groups on outings, and families may book it at no cost. A coffee shop, garden access, a path to a sensory garden and a hair and beauty salon are on site. The Care Inspectorate graded wellbeing support Excellent, care planning Good, the setting Very good, the staff team Excellent and leadership Very good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
5,420 recorded crimes in the Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse ward and 5 other wards (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Dundonald House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Dundonald Medical Practice, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kilmarnock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Onthank Men's Club
The Onthank men's club is set up to help men over the age of 50 in our local community to stop loneliness and isolation first and foremost, we also make sure our members have something to drink…
Helping Hands Project
The provision of practical assistance in the homes of the elderly, disabled and infirm.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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