Meallmore

St Olaf Care Home

Nursing home in Nairn, Highland

Care Inspectorate: Good43 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressCawdor Rd, Nairn IV12 5EF, UK
Beds43
Weekly feefrom £1,435 · 2026
En-suite100%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

St Olaf Care Home is a 43-bed care home in Nairn, in the Scottish Highlands, operated by Meallmore. The home provides nursing care, dementia care and respite care for older people with varying levels of need. It is run by the Care Inspectorate.

The home supports residents requiring 24-hour nursing support alongside care for those living with dementia and those needing short-term respite arrangements. St Olaf serves individuals whose health needs may include complex conditions or significant mobility support requirements. Care is tailored to each resident's circumstances, with nursing staff available round the clock to provide clinical monitoring and personal support.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Nairn Town and County Hospital250 m
Bus stop500 m
Train station800 m
Shops0.7 miles
Pub or bar650 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 950 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

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

Local crime statistics

530 recorded crimes in the Nairn and Cawdor ward (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Theft & dishonesty27%
Violence (non-sexual)25%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)15%
Damage & reckless behaviour13%

Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,435
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

St Olaf Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Nairn Healthcare Group, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Nairn Healthcare Group · 0.1 mi

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of St Olaf?
St Olaf is based in Nairn and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.
What kinds of senior care does St Olaf provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at St Olaf?
At present, the home can accommodate 43 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of St Olaf?
The ownership and management of this care home is under Meallmore.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
St Olaf offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Enjoying Beers, Cocktails & Wines, Engaging in Gardening & Floral Arrangement, and Availing Hair & Beauty Services.
How much does care at St Olaf cost?
The cost of care at St Olaf can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,434.82 weekly.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01667 303668.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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