Struan Lodge
Care home in Dunoon, Argyll & Bute
Operated by Argyll and Bute Council
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- 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.
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About
Struan Lodge is a care home in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, with 12 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 Very good. The staff team and leadership were also each graded Very good, and the setting was graded Good.
Families considering the home can read the full inspection report on the Care Inspectorate's website for more detail on each of these areas.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 250 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
970 recorded crimes in the Dunoon and Cowal 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 | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Struan Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Drs Hall & Brennan, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dunoon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO
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Dunoon Community Shed
To provide a community hub, workshops, facilities and activities with the aim of enriching and supporting the community. In particular the workshop activities support the mental health and…
Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO
The charity provides residential and nursing care for the elderly and has also accommodation to facilitate independent living
Inverclyde Carers Centre
Promote the benefit of carers in Inverclyde and its environs. Provide services including one to one support, signposting to other services, information giving, financial advice, short break…
The Helensburgh Lunch Club
The Helensburgh Lunch Club has been an institution in the Town for over forty years. It is now serving lunches to 30 members on three days each week, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Club has…
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Part of Argyll and Bute Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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