Pitkerro Care Centre
Nursing home in Dundee, Dundee City
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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
Pitkerro Care Centre is a 70-bed nursing and dementia home in the east of Dundee, Scotland, which also offers respite care. The home is set just south of Fintry and Whitfield and is served by frequent buses to the city centre. It sits beside Finlathen Park and the Dighty Burn footpath, with a large secure garden and free parking. Dementia care is provided in several suites, including the Ashton suite, which has 11 beds and supports residents with more advanced dementia.
The Care Inspectorate graded the home's staff team Very good and its care and support planning Very good. Wellbeing support was graded Good and leadership Good, while the setting was graded Adequate.
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
14,692 recorded crimes in the Maryfield ward and 7 other wards (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 | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Pitkerro Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Newfield Medical Group, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dundee
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Dundee Age Concern
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Mid-Lin Day Care Limited
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Dundee Independent Advocacy Support
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Dundee U3A
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Monifieth Befriending Scheme
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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