Care home
Whinnieknowe (Care Home)
Care home in Nairn, Highland
Whinnieknowe (Care Home)
Care home in Nairn, Highland
Operated by Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach
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.
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About
Whinnieknowe is a care home in Nairn, Scotland, with 24 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia. The home is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which has graded it Good for how well people's wellbeing is supported, how well care and support is planned, the setting, the staff team and leadership.
Families considering the home can use these grades as a starting point when comparing options. The Care Inspectorate's full reports set out the evidence behind each grade and are available to read alongside this summary.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 900 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:
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
Whinnieknowe (Care Home) is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Nairn Healthcare Group, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Part of Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach
Whinnieknowe (Care Home) is one of 15 homes run by Church of Scotland Trading as Crossreach on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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