Barchester Healthcare

Kirkburn Court Care Home

Nursing home in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

Care Inspectorate: Very good59 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressAcademy Pl, Peterhead, AB42 1JQ
Beds59
Registered managerDavid Garland
Weekly feefrom £2,048 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1992
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Kirkburn Court Care Home is a purpose-built, single-storey nursing home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. It provides 24-hour nursing care for older people and those living with dementia, with 59 registered beds.

The home delivers nursing and dementia care to frail older people requiring round-the-clock medical support and specialist care in a dedicated setting.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2023

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
Bus stop500 m
Train station31.4 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar0.7 miles
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 850 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

1,783 recorded crimes in the Peterhead North and Rattray ward and Peterhead South and Cruden ward (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Violence (non-sexual)27%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)22%
Theft & dishonesty17%
Damage & reckless behaviour12%

Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

Kirkburn Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Peterhead Health Centre, 0.3 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Peterhead Health Centre · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Peterhead

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Peterhead

The charity seeks to relieve the needs of older people and people with disabilities in the community

0.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC011107)
Charity

Peterhead & District Men's Shed

The Peterhead & District Mens Shed has been established to promote general well being, continuing education and healthy lifestyles for retired men and other people who are looking to use their…

0.3 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC045770)

© Crown Copyright and database right 2026. Contains information from the Scottish Charity Register supplied by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Kirkburn Court?
Kirkburn Court is found in Peterhead and is conveniently near to well-liked facilities.
What kinds of senior care can one avail at Kirkburn Court?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as nursing and dementia care.
What is the total bed capacity of Kirkburn Court?
At present, the facility accommodates 59 beds.
Who is the proprietor of Kirkburn Court?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities does this care home offer?
Kirkburn Court provides a range of health and wellness activities such as: Celebrations for Birthdays and Holidays, Literature and Poetry sessions, along with Dance and Music activities.
How much does care at Kirkburn Court cost?
The cost of care at Kirkburn Court can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £2,048 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01779 400905.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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