Fairknowe
Care home in Maybole, South Ayrshire
Operated by Mead Medical Services
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About
Fairknowe is a care home in Maybole, South Ayrshire, providing care for people living with dementia. It has 40 registered beds and is run by Mead Medica, which also operates homes in Lockerbie, Ecclefechan, Annan, Perth and Aberdeen. The operator says it aims to keep traditional home comforts alongside a safe, secure place to live, with well-kept indoor and outdoor surroundings, and to help residents keep their dignity and sense of self.
Mead Medica runs a programme of co-ordinated social activities across its homes, designed to suit a range of interests. The Care Inspectorate graded Fairknowe 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 July 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 250 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 GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
660 recorded crimes in the Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton 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
Fairknowe is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Carrick Medical Practice, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Maybole
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
S.I.S.G. Enterprises Ltd
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Part of Mead Medical Services
Fairknowe is one of 5 homes run by Mead Medical Services 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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