Independent Care Home

Templeton House Care Home

Nursing home in Ayr, South Ayrshire

Operated by Independent Care Home

Care Inspectorate: Adequate69 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityWell Served
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).
AddressRacecourse Rd, Ayr, KA7 2UY
Beds69
Registered managerHazel Heathcote
Weekly feefrom £1,450 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2015
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Templeton House Care Home is an independent care home in Ayr, South Ayrshire, providing residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for up to 69 residents. The home is situated on the southwest coast of Ayr and offers a range of care options tailored to individual needs, with 24-hour support available.

The home provides residential and nursing accommodation alongside specialist dementia and respite care services. Facilities include accessible spaces and communal areas designed to support residents' wellbeing and daily life.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area

Activities

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

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Ayr & Ailsa Hospitals2.1 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station800 m
Shops650 m
Pub or bar650 m
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldSparse

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:

Theft & dishonesty30%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)19%
Violence (non-sexual)18%
Antisocial offences17%

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

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,450
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

Templeton House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Racecourse Road Medical Group, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Racecourse Road Medical Group · 0.4 mi

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.

Charity

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…

0.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC029706)
Charity

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…

0.6 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC051523)
Charity

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.

0.6 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC005639)
Charity

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.

0.7 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC046212)
Charity

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,

3.0 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC002691)

© Crown Copyright and database right 2026. Contains information from the Scottish Charity Register supplied by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is the geographical location of Templeton House?
You can find it in Ayr, conveniently near to many local facilities.
What kinds of senior care does Templeton House provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Templeton House?
At present, Templeton House can accommodate 69 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Templeton House?
Independent Care Home is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Templeton House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry sessions, Creative Arts & Crafts, and Hair & Beauty Services.
How much does care at Templeton House cost?
The cost of care at different homes can fluctuate based on the specific elderly care needs. For Templeton House, care costs begin at £1,450 weekly.

For a comprehensive understanding of the total care cost tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01292 430783.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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