Care home
Melvich Community Care Unit (Care Home)
Care home in Thurso, Highland
Melvich Community Care Unit (Care Home)
Care home in Thurso, Highland
Operated by NHS Highland
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
About
Melvich Community Care Unit is a care home in Thurso, Highland, Scotland, with 6 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia. The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which graded how well people's wellbeing is supported as Very good, and how well care and support is planned as Adequate. Its setting, staff team and leadership were each graded Good.
Families considering the home can read the full inspection report on the Care Inspectorate's website for more detail on these areas.
Care provided
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Care fee trajectory
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Local health safety net
Melvich Community Care Unit (Care Home) is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Armadale Medical Practice, 5.6 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Part of NHS Highland
Melvich Community Care Unit (Care Home) is one of 16 homes run by NHS Highland 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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