Barchester Ochil Care Home

2 Ettrick Drive, Perth PH1 1SB
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9.2 41 Reviews
  • Barchester Ochil Care Home, Perth
Ochil Care Home makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.

A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.

All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.

The aim is to meet all residents’ needs over the long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.

Care Provided by Barchester Ochil Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 81 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elizabeth Stewart (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 19+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (81)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Ochil Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,035
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment, which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that the care needs of the individual can be met by the Home.


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

Facilities

  • 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
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Ochil Care Home Reviews (41)

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Barchester Ochil Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.195) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Ochil Care Home has 41 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have recently been visiting a good friend who has had to go into care. The lady had spent some time in hospital and then a short spell in a different care home. Since arriving at Ochil, my friend has had nothing but good things to say about the place, which is contrary to what she had said about her
previous residence. The staff are always around and attentive, with a friendly warm demeanour. The home is very clean and fresh feeling, with lots of various activities for residents to participate in should they choose, but they are never under any pressure should they choose not to. I would say it is just gentle encouragement they get, which is perfect, thus giving them the freedom they deserve to make choices.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your very positive review Muriel it is greatly appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a very unsettling time for my mum following a fall and a few admittances to hospital and then to another care home before being admitted to Ochil, I am very pleased with how things are going at Ochil. My mum has been there for approx 5 weeks now and she is settling in really well. The staff are
great and have a good sense of humour. They all seem to have the right manner with the residents and know how to handle situations. The home is clean and in general, has a good feel to it. It has a lovely big lounge downstairs which we often take mum down to at the weekends and there is tea/coffee and home baking that you can help yourself to. This allows for a more relaxed visit and gets mum out of her room. The staff encourage the residents to join in with any entertainment which is on. Recently they had therapy ponies in which my mum loved. Mum always remarks on how good the food is and that there is plenty of it.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Many thanks for your review Gordon. I'm so glad that Mum is settling and you are happy with her care. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Choosing the right care home for a loved one is an emotional journey, I thank my lucky stars that I contacted the manager at Ochil Care Home in August of this year.
That initial first contact with the manager restored my faith in human nature, she was kind and supportive, offering us a visit the next
day to check out the suitability of the home for my mum.
The communal space was delightful as were the staff I met on that initial visit, an immediate decision was made to take the room that was available.
My mum is now settled, safe and secure in the care of the Ochil staff, she enjoys regular activities and visits to the hairdresser.
If you are looking for a nursing home for someone you love, do not despair there are good homes out there, Ochil being one of them.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Many thanks Julie for your lovely review. I am so glad you are happy with Mum's care .


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was admitted to Ochil Care Home in May 2019 and has settled in very well. She has a lovely room with private bathroom. The staff are so friendly and look after my mother with care and compassion.
The family especially like the warm and welcoming Reception and all areas leading from it with
particular mention to the lovely lounge which opens out to a calm and peaceful garden.
The family feel our mother is being well cared for and this has led to a less stressful time for all.
We thank you for this.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with your Mum's care and the environment. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elderly mother moved into Ochil Care Home in April 2019 and from day one, she has said how happy she is and that she feels very well looked after. I have observed how consistently kind the staff are to my mother. The level of care is excellent, carers are so gentle, cheerful and respectful of her
dignity. This is clearly a well-run care home, organised around a core, professional ethic which facilitates the happiness and well- being of the residents. All family members and friends who have visited my mother have commented on the welcoming and happy ambience at Ochil Care home. The communal sitting rooms are spacious, smartly furnished, clean and bright with plenty of light. Ochil Care home is perhaps best summed up in my mother's words, 'You couldn't want better staff'.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you very much, Marie, for your lovely review, it is very much appreciated. We are so happy that your Mother felt cared for with dignity and respect.
Thank you


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed with our Ochil Care Home. The entrance hall is like walking into a hotel, very bright and clean. All the staff are very helpful, caring and always have a smile on their faces. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, G M at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Many thanks David for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I was at Ochil for a respite week in Sept 2018. The staff made me feel very welcome - I settled in easily. I was in a great room with good furnishings, including plenty of drawers of varying sizes plus a wardrobe and internal shelving - all very useful. Being a wheelchair user, using the sink in the
bathroom was not really possible, so after a few days washing in a bowl at the table, I realised that I could be washing in the bathroom down the corridor. With this knowledge when I go back next time, I’ll know what suits me best.
The location was very convenient for my visitors. I really enjoyed the activities I attended - because I had visitors, I couldn’t attend all the activities in the week.
The food etc is excellent with lots of choices - more than I eat normally but smaller portions can be asked for.
I was very happy at Ochil for the respite week and felt relaxed/de-stressed. After the week, I got home with Ochil’s transport which was very convenient and comfortable trip.
Thank you.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you Fiona for your review. Look forward to seeing you again


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family were very nervous about putting my dad in a home. We decided to attend Barchester Ochil Care Home open day. From the very beginning, we were made to feel very welcome and the home itself had a lovely homely feel to it. We knew right away that this is where we would like my dad to live as we
could no longer care for his needs because of his dementia. The staff are amazing and very very helpful.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you, Davina, for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father recently moved from a Carehome outside of Perth to Ochil View in July. He had been there for more than ten years and moved since the death of his wife last December. I was concerned about how the move would affect my father who is very frail, has dementia and other long-term illnesses.
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cannot praise the manager and her team highly enough. They made us feel very welcome, encouraged us to visit the Carehome, asked questions and provided genuine professional and caring support, fully answering all questions with openness and honesty. The transfer was very professional and focused on my father's comfort and assurance. It is not easy to get to know a person's individual needs but the team at Ochil take a personal interest in my father's care, well being and happiness. Recently, he had an infection and was taken into hospital but due to the caring of the staff in taking prompt and professional action, my father only had to spend a few days in hospital. Very pleased with Ochil.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, G M at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your review Carlo.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent his final days and weeks in the care home. The level of care was excellent and the staff, from management o carers to nursing staff was superb. Nothing was too much trouble for them and everyone was greeted with a warm welcome. Highly recommended.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, G M at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank for your review Donald.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother received excellent care from all the staff. The nurses were very caring and handled every situation concerning my mum's specific needs with kindness and professionalism. I was very impressed with how all the staff cared for my mum and were efficient, caring and supportive of the whole family.
The home was well organised, clean and tidy and had a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere which was perfect for mum after a prolonged stay in hospital. We were able to art-furnish mum's room with her personal effects and she was comfortable in her surroundings and enjoyed the well thought out menu. As a family, we felt that every concern was listened to and acted upon positively. We were very impressed with how quickly and well the staff go to know my mum and enjoy her personality, that was something very important for her and for us. Sadly, my mum passed away and there was a real sense of caring amongst all of the staff. The home provides excellent value for money. Overall, my mum was treated with kindness, respect, dignity and professional care in the last stages of her life and for that, we cannot thank the staff enough.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you so much for your review, Lorna.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father was made very welcome when he decided to leave his home and move into Ochil Care Home. He has settled well. He enjoys the daily activities available and enjoys the company. The activities vary but are stimulating. He has been well cared for and episodes of illness have been coped with well
by the staff. Large areas of the home have been recently refurbished and are very pleasant.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your comments V H.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A few months ago dad was moved to Ochil Care Home in Perth and the difference in him is simply outstanding!


Dad is very comfortable here, there is a reciprocal adoration from the staff to him and back again. He is involved now in trips out, meeting new members of staff and other residents and other

activities that help to entertain him.


The staff are excellent here, selfless, thoughtful and complimentary to the residents.
The decor is very pleasing to the eye, there are complimentary nibbles and drinks for visitors and reading material to hand.
The gardens are well maintained and have a nice selection of blooming flowers and trees.
I cannot truly comment on the food as I don't eat it but dad assures me there is a great selection and great, tasty quality.


Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you Steve for your review


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After seven years, I am confident that my husband is getting the best care. The residents are treated with utmost respect and not looked upon as just a room number. The carers are kind and friendly and are usually heard happily chatting to him when attending to his needs. There is a TV lounge but Ochill
has another three lounge areas, one opening out to the garden where my husband likes to be for family visits.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you Sarah for your review


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When my mum was ready to go into a care home I went to view a few in Perth. My view was at the time Orchil was well sorted, now as my mum has been in Orchil she is so happy. It's well adapted to her needs and the staff are so helpful.
It has a feel as if it is a big family and nothing is too much for
the staff to help out.
It's a good feeling knowing that my mum is in safe hands.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, G M at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for review John.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my parents are in Ochil Care Home. Both are well looked after, well fed and kept safe and clean. The staff are friendly, attentive and helpful.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In all the years my cousin has resided here, we have found the staff to be extremely caring, dedicated and very communicative to us. Her care is second to none. I can honestly say that this is the best care home my cousin has ever stayed in and she has stayed in a few. The staff are all stars and that
includes the domestic staff too. They are all so obliging.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, G M at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your comments Irene.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been looked after with great care in every detail - the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. They listen to any concerns I have which they always address very well. The management is friendly and approachable and has been very helpful over the past 18 months. For example, they
have extended WiFi throughout the home and they have refurbished the main reception rooms, making the garden easily wheelchair accessible. The home is clean and fresh, and I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good care home for their relative.

Reply from Elizabeth Stewart, GM at Barchester Ochil Care Home

Thank you for your comments, Jackie.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During her respite care, Mum has been treated with care, humour and vigilance. The quality of reporting has been excellent and as relatives, we have been fully included and informed. Mum's care has been a life saver. Food is excellent and safety brilliant. It has been a privilege to have Mum cared for
at Ochil, especially in this transition towards permanent care. Thank you sincerely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum was upstairs in the Ochil for only a short time but would highly recommend this care home. The attention our mother received was second to none, staff very attentive to mum and given the best care we could have asked for. The meals were fab and plenty to drink and always fresh fruit and great
home baking. Her room was great always clean and tidy.
Her clothes were always immaculate and well dressed.
She used to get her hair done regularly which she loved and the hairdresser was very good, mum always had a good hair do. All the nursing staff were terrific with us as well as mum, would not hear a bad word said about any of them, family atmosphere was always there. For all that they have done, we thank them lots and lots xx

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.195)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.195) out of 10 for Barchester Ochil Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 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 4.516 for Barchester Ochil Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (73 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 124 Ratings = 4.516

  • 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 4.679 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Ochil Care Home is based on 11 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 81 registered maximum number of service users is 16.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.2 = 0.679

  • 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: 17 Dec 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

(4)

How good is our leadership? Good

(4)

How good is our staff team? Good

(4)

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 (8)

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Stewart

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Liz and I am the General Manager here at Ochil Care Home.


I joined the team at Ochil on 13th June 2017 and have been a qualified general nurse for over 30 years. I have managed care homes for over a decade in Wales, England and now Scotland.


I completed the Registered Managers Award qualification in 2010 and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in 2017. I also have an HABC Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace (Merit).


Please do come and see me – my door is always open!


Rodica

Rodica Dumitras

Job Title: Charge Nurse

Joined: 2011

Hi, my name is Rodica , Charge Nurse in Loch Leven/ Menzies unit.
I have been a Registered Nurse for 38 years. I was a Paediatric Nurse for 27 years in my home country of Romania. I moved to the UK and took up post as a Registered Nurse at Ochil in 2011.
I was promoted to Charge Nurse in August 2018.
I love my job and look forward to coming to work every day !


Wendy

Wendy Kerr

Job Title: Senior Nurse

Joined: 2017

I have been a Registered Nurse since 2007 and joined the team at Ochil in 2015. I was promoted to the role of Senior Nurse in August 2017.


Linda

Linda Cargill

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2020

Hi, I am Linda, Head of Housekeeping at Ochil. I worked in the hospitality sector for 25 years in a Perth leisure facility until being made redundant due to the pandemic in November 202. At the same time, there was a vacancy for a Housekeeper at Ochil which I thought I would try. It has worked out very well for me and in October 2021 I was promoted to Head of Housekeeping. It is a challenging but very rewarding job


Stacey

Stacey Rylance

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2012

Hi, I’m Stacey , Home Administrator . I have worked at Ochil for the last 10 years as Administrative Assistant until being promoted to Home Administrator in September 2022. I am thoroughly enjoying my new role. Please do not hesitate to come and see me , I’m always happy to help


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Norrie Morrison

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Norrie , I took up post as Head of Maintenance in November 2022 . I am responsible for all maintenance and compliance with Health & Safety in the home. I have 20 years experience in property maintenance in the private care sector. I believe the smallest of jobs can make the biggest difference to our residents lives here at Ochil.


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Patrycja Dwojak

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator

Joined: 2023

Hi, I’m Patrycja and am very excited to have joined the amazing team at Ochil in November 2023.


I have been working as an Activities Co-ordinator for the last 2 years, always making sure that the programme of activities and events provides a source of fun and laughter and helps each resident to live their life to the fullest. Please do feel free to come and be part of it with your loved ones


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Leeann Thomson

Job Title: Deputy General Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, I am Leeann Thomson. I took up a post as Deputy General Manager in June 2023. I have been a registered nurse for 19 years, before this I was a care assistant for 2 years. I have spent most of my career in the NHS as a theatre nurse and have worked in care homes as a Deputy Manager for the last 3 years. I look forward to supporting Liz and working with all of the team to ensure our residents are well cared for.