Bearehill Care Home

24 Castle Street, Brechin DD9 6JU
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9.8 52 Reviews
  • Bearehill Care Home, Brechin
Bearehill Care Home offers residential, nursing dementia and respite care in a stunning, easily accessible Georgian mansion house in Brechin.

Residents benefit from a conservatory, a sensory garden and scenic views of the wildlife surrounding the home. The home has a hairdresser available to residents and offers daily home baking, tasty and nutritious meals and a busy activities programme with something for everyone.

The home is just a 30-minute drive from the city centre of Dundee and public transport links are just around the corner.

Care Provided by Bearehill Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 49 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Annamarie Hudson (Interim Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (47)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Bearehill Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,650 – £1,650
  • Please make an appointment to come and see us and Celia will happily talk through fees and charges and how it affects you. Care home fees vary and we can help to explain what they mean for your circumstances Thanks Celia 01356 626167


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bearehill Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visiting at any time through the day


  • Parking
  • On site parking


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9.8

Bearehill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bearehill Care Home has 52 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my husband went into lovely Bearehill Care Home from hospital, he was a poor soul just lost, in no time at all he is settled, content and happy thanks to your patient, kind and friendly staff. Nothing is too much troubled, the go over and above their call of duty, all with a smile. The fact that
he has settled so well so soon is a godsend to me. After fifty years of marriage, he was a big miss but for myself and my family, a huge peace of mind knowing he is in your very happy home. Thank you one and all, it's a pleasure to visit and always made to feel at home. God bless.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

What a lovely review I will ensure I pass this on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall appearance and maintenance have greatly improved.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you for spending the time to review our home. We continue to work hard to make improvements.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident of Bearehill Care Home for 6 years now. During this time he has been well looked after. Staff are very helpful, kind and considerate with plenty of activities to do and outings. The manager has improved the home since he acquired his role. I feel there is still a number
of improvements to be made yet. The home is in need of upgrading, and decorating of the corridor and a number of resident's rooms all over the home.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thanks for taking the time to review the home, we are currently re-decorating the corridors and replacing lighting with daylight bulbs giving a brighter appearance.
Refurbishment work will continue over the next year.
Thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found all members of staff to be friendly, cheerful and helpful. Any queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you so much, for the lovely review. We have a new activity co-ordinator who joined us last week. Check out our social media page for all the new exciting activities happening at Bearehill.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A family member of mine uses the services you provide.
During my visits, I have always been greeted by the supporting staff and made to feel at ease in a caring safe facility.
I feel my family is involved in activities and there is no sign of her in isolation. She receives good food at regular intervals,
has a clean change of clothes, has good personal care daily and interacts with the support Staff to a high standard.
I feel confident to leave my family member in the care facility as I know I can trust them in all aspects of her personal care.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It's an honour to look after and care for other's loved ones, I am delighted that you are happy with the care I will ensure the team is thanked on your behalf.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been a long-term resident at Bearehill Care Home and we have always found the staff happy and considerate. After a short stay in the hospital in November, Dad was accepted back into Bearehill to recuperate under their care. All the nurses and carers have been exceedingly patient and understanding
with him and we can't thank them enough for the care and attention he has had. I reckon the atmosphere in Bearehill is second to none and the caring team all deserve big hugs. Thank you so much ladies, and gents. Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the year ahead.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife was in the hospital for six months from January to June and was unable to get into our home as now in a wheelchair and unable to get in and out of our home, now she needs a wheelchair-friendly house so went into Bearehill Care Home for respite. She was very scared of going into the home but
the staff put her totally at ease from the very start. The staff can't do enough for her, and the carers are more like friends we can't thank them enough for all they do for her. Everyone from the domestic cooks, carers, laundry and management, makes it feel like a home. I always feel at ease when visiting, the food is excellent too. I hope to get my wife home soon but know that she will miss the friendships at the home.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thanks, Peter, we are going to miss you both when you go home. I hope you make lots of new memories together in your new home


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are beyond happy with all the recent improvements to Bearhill Care Home, and love seeing all the posts on the social media page.
We live 30 miles away, so it's wonderful for us to see all the activities going on since new management have been in place.
The new management obviously have the resident's
care as the highest of their priorities - which of course is as it should always be - and it's just wonderful
Thank you so much.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

What a lovely review, thank you so much. Resident care and comfort are central to every decision we make, lots more positive changes to come.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granny has recently moved into Bearehill. The home has a very welcoming feel to it, its always clean and the menu sounds great. The staff could not be more helpful. Its a great team they have and you can tell they really care about their residents. We love seeing all the activities on social media,
theres always something to be getting up to! We always get updates about how shes settling in and what shes been doing when we go to visit which is great to hear.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home.


Our staff work incredibly hard to provide a loving, caring environment for our residents and lovely reviews like this mean so much.


I will pass on your kind words to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all the staff who supported our family on Sunday during a very sad time for our family on the passing of our amazing auntie. They were truly outstanding and showed us compassion and excellent care.
As a palliative care nurse, I will never forget the kindness and love they showed
us as a family.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thanks, Lynne, It was our honour to look after her and we will all miss her.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a service user at Bearehill since November 2021. My review is nothing but positive. At all times when I've visited, Mum has appeared happy and comfortable in her surroundings. There are always lots of activities taking place with service users' interests and capabilities in mind. Nutritional
needs are catered for and from what I've witnessed, meals are prepared and served to a high standard. The staff are nothing but reassuring and go above and beyond to ensure everyone is happy. The New manager, has done wonders recently, introducing a new activity program, which is person-centred. I regularly follow the home's social media page, as I live a considerable distance from Bearehill, I'm unable to visit as often as I would like so social media allows me to keep up to date with how Mum's been spending her days. Well done everyone at Bearehill. You are all amazing, keep doing what you're doing.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Bearehill. I am delighted your mum is enjoying living at Bearehill, it's a privilege to care for her. I will ensure I pass on your kind words to our amazing team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granny is happy in Bearehill Care Home she feels so at home it good to see her eating and gaining weight again. She also gets to see her great granddaughter as well so thats a bonus. I'm glad shes getting the care she needs to help her get on her feet and thank you for doing this.

Reply from Richard Lake, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Positive feedback is so important for our staff team so thank you for spending the time to give your feedback. I am delighted that you are happy with the care your granny is receiving, I am always available if you ever have any concerns.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am writing this to show my support for all aspects of care and how lovely all the staff are and help make my mum's stay like a home from home, welcomed with open arms and cared for so well. All the activities are amazing for stimulating them and making them happy. When I go in for a visit, everyone
is always absolutely amazing and helpful. Thank you.

Reply from Kristin Jackson-Brown, Regional Director at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review, our staff really appreciate your feedback. We are delighted that you and your mum are very happy with the care provided at Bearehill.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, my husband is happy here. The staff are pleasant, some more helpful than others. Management is easy to speak to about any problems.

Reply from Sue Ashton, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Many thanks for the review. We aim to provide kind care from all staff. Please let me know if we can be of assistance to improve the service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my mum first went into Bearehill, I was unsure of what to expect by way of treatment and care for her, but with her having been in Bearehill for several weeks now, I am relieved to say that everything I have seen during visits and my interactions with the staff has reassured me that my mother is
being well cared for.
As with other reviewers, I would concur that the decor is looking a bit tired, but in general, the place is kept clean and tidy, and the most important aspect is my mum is being looked after.

Reply from Sue Ashton, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Many thanks for your feedback. The home is working through a refurbishment plan, and we hope to have this finished by the end of the year. The staff work hard to ensure that the best and kindest care is delivered to their residents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad stayed at Bearehill for around one month's respite care. During that time, he was very happy and received excellent care. I was content knowing he was being well looked after, and the only reason I have moved him from Bearehill is to be closer to me in Aberdeen. Keep up the good work.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We will indeed keep up the good work!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Bearehill since the start of September 2021. The staff at Bearehill are brilliant, they are very attentive to the residents. The activities and trips are very good. Staying at Bearehill has improved the quality of my mum's life.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Many thanks for the kind words which I will relay to the staff. The staff at Bearehill thank you for the review and we are glad to hear the benefits gained by your NOK while living at Bearehill.


Michelle


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident in Bearehill for some time now. Recent work in the building has seen many improvements, where things may have been looking a little tired, and the home always looks tidy and welcoming and smells fresh and clean. It is also very 'homely', with attractive pictures and lots of
photographs of the residents on the walls taking part in activities both inside and outside the home. The staff are always calm and reassuring and although my mum is not a great 'joiner in' with activities she is always gently encouraged to participate and has her weekly hairdo. Staff always take the time to wave and stop by her room and my mum knows them all by name and enjoys a chat and a smile with them. They are all very kind and caring and in many ways have become her extended family as she spends much more time with them than she does with me. I feel very happy and confident for her to be in their care.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words which I will extend to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everyone here have been excellent.
They cannot do enough to help.
The staff work really hard under the present conditions and should be commended.
There looks to me that there should be more staff to help.
The facilities are excellent and the Activities Coordinator is brilliant.
The building needs
a bit of TLC outside.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff who are very caring towards the residents. Always happy to assist with short notice visits and generally care about the wellbeing of all the residents. Management friendly and professional at all times. Clean environment and onsite entertainment are amazing.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.765)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10 for Bearehill Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.765 for Bearehill Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 187 Ratings = 4.765

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bearehill Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 registered maximum number of service users is 9.8, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 1 Jul 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

(4)

How good is our leadership? Very good

(5)

How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)

How good is our setting? Good

(4)

How well is care and support planned? Good

(4)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Meet the Team (5)

Annamarie

Annamarie Hudson

Job Title: Acting Home Manager

Joined: 2025

Annamarie Hudson brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to her role as Acting Home Manager at Bearehill Care Home. With a diverse career spanning the health and social care sector, Annamarie has held senior positions including Deputy Manager, Senior Team Leader, Trainer, and Recreation Therapist. She has also played a key role in operational and quality improvements across multiple care services.


Annamarie is passionate about person-centred care and has been instrumental in developing services that not only meet but exceed the standards set by regulatory bodies including the Care Inspectorate, NMC, and SSSC. She has successfully led initiatives that have significantly improved audit scores, supported quality compliance, and enhanced resident wellbeing.


Her background includes supporting over 240 admissions in a 12-month NHS contract, ensuring safe and responsive care transitions. Annamarie is also experienced in overseas recruitment processes, staff development and mentoring, and creating inclusive environments that promote community engagement and individual choice.


With strong skills in leadership, communication, and strategic planning, Annamarie is committed to delivering excellence in care. Her professional ethos is rooted in compassion, attention to detail, and continuous improvement – all of which she brings to Bearehill Care Home every day


Shona

Shona MacDonald

Job Title: Head of Domestics

Joined: 2018

Shona joined the team at Bearehill Care Home as a Carer and took on the role of Head of Domestics in 2020. Shona oversees the domestic and laundry team and prides herself on keeping the home clean and fresh and ensuring that all infection prevention controls are maintained.


Arvin

Arvin Lutchmun

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2019

Arvin has been working in the care sector since 2009 and joined the team at Bearehill Care Home in 2019 as the maintenance person. Arvin takes great pride in ensuring that the home is well maintained and offers the residents a home from home setting.


Emma

Emma Allan

Job Title: Domestic Assistant

Joined: 2014

Emma has been a valued part of the team in Bearehill, working in a variety of roles within the home. Emma has a high standards when it comes to cleanliness and organisation, supporting the younger team in obtaining the same level within the service. Emma likes to bake and regularly bakes for the team and the home when there is special occasion. She also like Motorbikes and attends regular events and country living.


Cecilia

Cecilia Eldridge

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2023

Cecilia has been with the company for 3 years working at Bearehill for two of those. Cecilia has worked as an administrator for over 10 years with previous experience as a Science teacher for secondary school students. She is still assisting with supporting neighbours children to prepare for exams or needing that extra study time out of kindness.
Cecilia loves swimming and goes regular to her local pool. Cecilia has two Mainecoon cats called Harris and Skye named after her two favourite holiday spots in the UK.