Durnhythe
Care home in Banff, Aberdeenshire
Operated by Aberdeenshire Council
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Durnhythe is a care home in Banff, Aberdeenshire, providing care for people living with dementia. The home has 35 registered beds. It is regulated in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate, which reports its grades by area. Durnhythe was graded Good for how well people's wellbeing is supported, how well care and support is planned, the setting, the staff team and leadership.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2020
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
484 recorded crimes in the Banff and District ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Durnhythe is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is An Caorann Medical Practice, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Part of Aberdeenshire Council
Durnhythe is one of 7 homes run by Aberdeenshire Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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