Meigle Country House

Dundee Road, Meigle, Blairgowrie PH12 8SE
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8.2 8 Reviews
  • Meigle Country House, Blairgowrie
Meigle Country House is situated amidst Perthshire's rolling and tranquil countryside. Easily accessible from Dundee, Angus and Perthshire, the home is situated within secluded, spacious grounds on the outskirts of the historic village of Meigle.

Originally Meigle Cottage Hospital, built and donated by Mrs Edward Cox of Cardean, in memory of her husband, the hospital opened in 1911 and served the local community until its closure in 1994.

The building was converted in 2003 allowing us to blend modern facilities with traditional country style and comfort. Befitting of the name Meigle Country House.

It is extremely popular with residents and their families, offering first class accommodation and facilities in common with (Priority Care’s) other care homes In addition to permanent placements, flexible respite care is offered to give family carers the opportunity for a welcome rest.

Clients are offered a wide range of excellent facilities and services, including entertainment, local excursions and fundraising events at the home which are held throughout the year for clients and families and the local community.

The home baking is always a welcome treat for clients and experienced catering staff provide varied seasonal menus which are assessed for nutritional value and dieticians are consulted whenever specialist dietary requirements arise.

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Care Provided by Meigle Country House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 23 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nic Chandler (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (23)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021

Funding & Fees Guide for Meigle Country House

  • 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 £1,075 – £1,140
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,075 – £1,140
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,075 – £1,140
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,075 – £1,140
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Meigle Country House 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • Private Car Park for visitors at front of building


Meigle Country House Reviews (8)

8.2

Meigle Country House has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.217) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Meigle Country House has 8 reviews.

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Review from Valerie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father is a resident and I can’t say anything but positive remarks. The manager is so nice and very caring and is very easy to talk to. I have never been in a care home like this, as it’s just like a big house full of care and residents come first. The food is first class and the time spent with
my dad is always caring. The staff are all friendly and approachable, nothing is ever a problem. It was very hard looking for a loving place for my dad, as a family we want the best care for him and the first time I walked into the care home it felt so calm and caring. Also, the member of staff who is managing the care home as well is really nice and has a caring nature. Meigle Country House is a very special place and we as a family are so happy and feel so lucky that our dad got accepted as a resident.

Reply from Andy Prior, Director at Meigle Country House

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review of Meigle Country House. We are immensely proud of the team at Meigle in everything they do to ensure your loved ones are given the best possible care and attention. It means a lot to hear your kind words. We always pass these on to all members of the team in the home.


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Review from Rodney C (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care provider is excellent in every aspect. The care is very considerate, helpful and really displays tender care. My mother is full of praise for her 'Angel Girls', as she calls them (Mum is 106) 'The soup is so good'.
All in all this home could not be better.
Note - Mum does not suffer from
dementia or other related problems.

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Review from Helen O (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff, manager and deputy are always helpful when I raise a query and have gone to great lengths to get things right. We always feel welcome when we visit. Most importantly, mum is looking and sounding very well and in my view this is attributable to the quality of care she receives here.

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Review from PKW (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had visited several care homes when my mum was needing residential care.
The atmosphere and the layout at Meigle were very homely. There was laughter and smiling faces. The focal point of the residents' lounge and dining room was beside the offices which meant that staff were always close at hand.
Staff are very helpful, kind, professional to residents and their families.
Residents are treated with care and dignity. Staff get to know their background and their likes and dislikes etc.
Nursing care is very thorough.
End of life care is gentle and very respectful.
It is not an easy decision for families and their loved ones to tackle the issue of residential care but it is a huge relief to know they are well cared for and safe.

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Review from I W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find that all the staff take good care of my mother. The staff inform the family if there are any issues that need attention. There are not enough activities to keep the residents brain active.
All residents are well groomed and clothes are always clean.
None of the resident's smell of urine, they
are always toileted when required.
Visitors are made welcome and can at any time talk to staff about their resident's welfare and how they have been since their last visit.

Reply from Veronica Gibson, Director at Meigle Country House

Dear I W,


Thank you for taking the time to review Meigle Country House Care Home. We are very pleased that you find the overall standards at the home to be excellent. We are disappointed to hear that you feel the activities offered are not up to the standard you would expect for your mother. Our activities co-ordinator has a varied activities programme open to all clients. Some of the activities on offer are one-to-one whilst others are group based. There are also organised events and entertainment such as Zoo Lab, Singers / Entertainers. The care team at Meigle also participate in meaningful activities with clients on a daily basis. We encourage all clients to take part in activities whilst respecting each individual's choices. We greatly appreciate your feedback, good and bad, as this will allow us to continually improve and maintain our standards.


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Review from R I (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home has a lovely atmosphere. Try and make sitting areas relaxed without chairs in a line or semi-circle. Quiet areas or busier areas are catered for. Staff always friendly, helpful and really build up good relationships with their residents.

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Review from M B (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 3 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have found the staff very pleasant and friendly. Home is welcoming to visitors. Very friendly atmosphere.

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Review from G M P (Son of Resident) published on 28 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Meigle Country House Care Home provides a high standard of care in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. My dealings with the managers and staff have always been productive and I have felt fully supported in my aim to have the best possible outcomes for my mother. I have been freely able to seek their advice
and reassurance as to appropriate engagement with my mother as her dementia progresses. I am satisfied that the staff treat my mother extremely well and demonstrate a genuine fondness for her in their interactions. Of particular note is the effort made to provide wonderful home cooked meals, with meal choices that encourage healthy eating.
My extended family visit frequently and feel welcomed whatever time of day they call in. Throughout several months of visiting, none of us has had any cause for concern over the care my mother receives. Indeed, we feel that a place at Meigle Country House Care Home has been the best possible outcome from a challenging and emotionally fraught situation.

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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.217)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.217) out of 10 for Meigle Country House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Meigle Country House is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.217 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Meigle Country House is based on 1 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 = 3

    • 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 23 registered maximum number of service users is 4.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.6 = 0.217

  • 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: 26 Feb 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

(4)
How good is our leadership? Good

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How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Good

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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 (1)

Rhona

Rhona Reilly

Job Title: Home Manager

Rhona was originally the Quality Manager for Priority Care when the company was first started by her husband, Ben Reilly & Andy Prior Snr in the late 80’s.


Rhona has been the Home Manager of Meigle Country House Care Home for many years now.


Rhona works with her team to ensure Meigle always feels like a welcoming country home with all the comforts you would expect.


Frequently Asked Questions about Meigle Country House

What types of Care is Meigle Country House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Meigle Country House provide?

Palliative Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Meigle Country House have?

There are 23 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Meigle Country House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Meigle Country House to the centre of Blairgowrie?

7.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.