Mains House
Care home in Newtonmore, Highland
Operated by NHS Highland
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Mains House is a care home in Newtonmore, Highland, Inverness, Scotland, providing care for people living with dementia. The home has 29 registered beds. It is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which graded its wellbeing support as Good, its care and support planning as Good, its staff team as Good and its leadership as Good. The setting was graded Adequate.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 550 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 CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
457 recorded crimes in the Badenoch and Strathspey 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
Mains House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Kingussie Medical Practice, 2.9 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newtonmore
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Badenoch Shinty Memories Group
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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