South Lodge
Care home in Ayr, South Ayrshire
Operated by South Ayrshire Council
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
South Lodge is a care home in Ayr, South Ayrshire, within the Ayrshire and Arran area of Scotland. It has 34 registered beds.
The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which graded South Lodge Very good in each of the areas it assesses: how well people's wellbeing is supported, how well care and support is planned, setting, staff team, and leadership.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
3,753 recorded crimes in the Ayr West ward and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
South Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Racecourse Road Medical Group, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ayr
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
S.I.S.G. Enterprises Ltd
To provide free practical and social help for older people with hearing and sight loss. To provide support for hearing aid users and those with sight loss, their family and carers. To provide…
Age Concern Ayr SCIO
We provide a subsidised grass cutting scheme for the eldlery who are not able to do this on their won because of age or infirmity. We run a charity shop. We run an information and advice centre to…
Opportunities In Retirement Ayr
We organise and support group activities for the over 50s from art to walking, with indoor and outdoor activities lead by volunteer group leaders. The charity provides oversight of the groups.
South Ayrshire Community Transport
The charity's aims are to connect people and places, to enhance social inclusion through the provision of community transport and active travel provision.
Age Concern Prestwick
We provide a cafe and let out our hall to provide for the local elderly community to enjoy the facilities which we run,
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Part of South Ayrshire Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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