Dorward House care home, Montrose

Dorward House

Residential care home in Montrose, Angus

Care Inspectorate: Good40 bedsDementiaResidential
Address24 Dorward Road, Montrose, DD10 8SB
Beds40
Registered managerDeborah Philips

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About

Dorward House is a not-for-profit residential care home in Montrose, Angus, offering 24-hour support for older adults, including people living with dementia. The home has 40 registered beds and has operated as a care home since 1950, within a community in Montrose that it describes as having a history of more than 180 years. It is governed by a Board of Directors. The building offers bright private rooms, cosy lounges, garden access and quiet corners, and residents are encouraged to take part in activities and to keep in touch with family and friends.

The Care Inspectorate, the regulator for care services in Scotland, has graded the home's setting and staff team Very good, its wellbeing support Very good, its care planning and leadership Good.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

Activities programme
Garden
Laundry service
Minibus / outings
Multiple lounges
Pets welcome
Visitor parking

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
Pub or bar250 m
  • 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Fees and funding

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

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Local health safety net

Dorward House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Annat Health Centre, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Annat Health Centre · 0.4 mi

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

Community & connection in Montrose

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

Charity

Dorward House, Montrose

Dorward house is a registered residential care home providing care for up to 40 residents aged 65 and over.

0.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048309)
Charity

The Adam Centre

To promote the welfare of and meet the needs of older people by the provision of day facilities and support to maintain their independence, self confidence and self esteem thereby improving their…

0.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC011007)

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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