Wardside House
Residential care home in Crieff, Perth & Kinross
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Wardside House is a 32-bed care home in Crieff, Perth and Kinross, providing dementia care. It offers long-term care as well as short-term stays, from a few days to several weeks, for recovery or respite. Care is available at all hours and is planned with residents and their families. Staff hold SVQ Level 2 or above, and many have worked at the home for 10 to 15 years.
The purpose-built home is arranged on a single level, with communal spaces and private rooms, and residents may decorate their rooms to their own taste. Activities include crafts, gardening, games and village events in Muthill. The Care Inspectorate graded the home's support for wellbeing Very good, care and support planning Excellent, setting Very good, staff team Adequate and leadership Good.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
637 recorded crimes in the Strathearn and Strathallan 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Wardside House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is The Blue Practice, 2.6 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Crieff
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Jean Armour Burns Trust
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Richmond House Crieff
As a registered charity, Richmond House is distinctive within the Scottish care home sector. All income received by the charity is used exclusively to advance our charitable objectives. There are…
Mailler & Whitelaw Trustees
To provide accommodation for the elderly who are unable to maintain themselves whether by reason of infirmity or otherwise
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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