Rubislaw Park Care Home

Rubislaw Park Road, Aberdeen AB15 8DA
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9.9 149 Reviews
  • Rubislaw Park Care Home, Aberdeen
Rubislaw Park Care Home, Aberdeen, offers a homely living environment that is ideal for older people with care needs, overseen by a skilled and friendly team experienced in a personalised approach.

There are versatile living areas and a wide range of activities and interests to enjoy. Residents can choose to relax or socialise, with the benefit of en-suite bedrooms.

Care workers are available around the clock and trained to recognised standards, while also being welcoming to loved ones.

Care Provided by Rubislaw Park Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • 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 86 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kayleigh Chisholm (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (86)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (86)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2018
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Rubislaw Park 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 £2,300 – £2,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £2,300 – £2,300
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £2,300 – £2,300
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £2,300 – £2,300
  • Please contact the home manager to discuss any queries regarding funding


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

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • Rubislaw Park has its own car park, however, do not take any responsibilities for any damage that may occur whilst visit the home.


Rubislaw Park Care Home Reviews (149)

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9.9

Rubislaw Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rubislaw Park Care Home has 149 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rubislaw Park Care Home is clean, comfortable and the staff are always caring and willing to help. I enjoy their company and help.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing such a lovely review of the care your mum receives at Rubislaw Park. It is always a privilege for ourselves to look after each and every one of our residents and I am delighted to hear how happy your mum is within her home.


With kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are wonderful. The care staff are always very good and are always keeping an eye out for any problems and are on it straight away. The activities staff have a varied programme for the residents. The food is excellent and is made to individual needs as necessary. The home is kept very clean
by the domestic staff.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing us with such a lovely review. It is always so nice to hear from our families that the staff and service are looking after your cherished family member.
I will, of course, share your review with our team, who always value feedback.
Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum passed away in the Nursing Unit at the very end of her palliative care.
She was meant to go into a specialist NHS hospice at Roxburghe in Aberdeen but there were no beds available. So we were concerned.


How wrong we were. Mum was made to feel as comfortable as possible, she was given as much

dignity as possible and the staff were out of this world. Cheery, hard-working, sensitive, nothing was ever a problem, they spoke and joked with mum right to the end.


It's also a beautiful place, inside and out and well looked after. We were so glad Rubislaw Park was where mum spent her last 9 days. And I'm sure she would've said the same.


Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review and your kind reflection of the care your Mum received during what we understand is a very difficult time for families.
I will share your review with the team who always cherish and value our families feedback. It was a pleasure to care for your lovely Mum during her final days.
Regards
Gayle


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are so nice they can't do enough for you there are certain ones who go above and beyond and are very good.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely response, it is so greatly appreciated. I will share your feedback with the team who always value the time you take to provide us with your comments of our service and care. With grateful thanks for your time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is very well run - most impressive. It is extremely clean and the staff are just excellent. So very kind to my mum. I'm also very impressed by the activities that the home do. It's inspirational! Lovely atmosphere within the home. I'm very happy with the care my mum receives. Rubislaw
Park deserves five stars in my opinion!

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing such a lovely review. It is so nice to hear your feedback on the service we provide at Rubislaw Park. I am very proud of the team at Rubislaw Park and the dedication and service they provide all of our lovely residents. I will share your lovely comments with our team. With kindest regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is being looked after exceptionally by the brilliant team at Rubislaw. They gave us such an amazing welcome and are so caring towards residents and families. They also look out for my mum who visits every day and has included her in activities and made her feel part of the community. Living overseas
I have great comfort in knowing my dad is being cared for by the team in a beautiful home and setting. Thank you!

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing us with such a lovely review. Your mum and dad are absolutely delightful and are both enjoying lots of activities and socialisation with fellow residents and the staff. We are committed to continuous improvement within Rubislaw Park, and it is so nice for you to recognise the setting and service we provide within your review. I will share your lovely comments with the team, we all appreciate the time our relatives take to provide such valuable feedback. With kindest regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has progressing dementia and requires all his activities of daily living supported. Rubislaw's care staff are receptive to his needs and try to include him in all the activities when appropriate. He is a proud man and the care staff ensures he is clean and smartly dressed. They are all friendly
and approachable. I cannot recommend Rubislaw highly enough.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review and your kind words regarding the care your lovely dad receives within Rubislaw Park care home. He is a lovely man and a pleasure for us to care for. I will share your lovely feedback with the staff who are always so thankful for the time families take to provide us with such a lovely review. With grateful thanks


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rubislaw Park Care Home is undoubtedly the very greatest blessing we have had come into our lives just when we needed them. After two years of very difficult, rapidly-deteriorating health problems in Greece, my civil partner has settled right into the Home and found complete peace there. It is a privilege
to be part of such a first-class award-winning organisation. The whole place exudes joy and fun and the whole team gel so well together to provide the very best care we could ever hope for. They all know intrinsically what is best for every resident under every set of circumstances. Having been fed by stomach peg for many months, already my partner is able to feed himself and eat normally enjoying the taste of a wide range of beautiful home-cooked meals. Out of dire circumstances, he is rejoicing in a true quality of life again, thanks to the Manager and her expert team. I shall be forever grateful. Their ongoing refurb programme continues to keep the home fresh, bright and beautiful.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Good afternoon and many thanks for such a lovely review. Your feedback is so beneficial in allowing us to evaluate the care we provide to our residents and families alike. It is a privilege to care for your partner and we enjoy seeing our residents thrive in the care and surrounding we provide at Rubislaw Park. We are so grateful for your review and I will share it with the team. Many thanks, Gayle.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of the care provided at Rubislaw Park. My mum has settled in so well and the staff are so kind and attentive to her needs. This is somewhere I would be happy to stay myself. So many thanks to you all.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words. I will share this with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rubislaw care home is the best in Aberdeen. My mum is very happy and the care she gets is fantastic. They are all very caring and look after everyone. The staff always have a smile on their face for both residents and family’s.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mum became a resident I have found the staff to be very helpful, caring, supportive and friendly. There are plenty of activities for the residents and if it wasn't for the staff encouraging my mum to join in and make friends she would be sitting in her room. I couldn't have picked a better
care home for her. Well done to all the staff. Mum absolutely loves the food, especially her porridge in the morning.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review. Your mum is a pleasure to care for and we are delighted that she has settled in so well. I will share your feedback with the team in the nursing unit who always love to receive relatives' valuable comments and feedback. Kind Regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

No complaints at all.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing us with your review. I will share it with the team who always appreciate feedback. Kind Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My friend has been in Rubislaw Park for only three months and has settled very well. She has a good rapport with the staff and enjoys the banter. She looks forward to her meals which she tells me are very appetising. Because of her health issues, she does not participate in all the activities but enjoys
the ones she does take part in. It is a pleasure to visit her in Rubislaw Park where she feels safe and is very well cared for. She seldom mentions her own home 'that speaks volumes.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review and the time you have taken to provide us with this feedback.
Your friend is a delight to care for and we are so happy she has settled so well into Rubislaw Park. I will share your feed back with the team who will be so very grateful of your lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving from Sussex my grandmother feels that Rubislaw Park has given her life back, she says nothing is too much bother to staff, they help with not only caring for her but always find the time to chat and ask how she is.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review. It is so lovely to hear that your Gran has found a new lease of life within Rubislaw Park. She is a much loved friend to many within the home.
I will of course share your feedback with our team. Many thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is so happy with Rubislaw. She sleeps well and eats very well mostly with assistance from a member of staff. Activity wise mum takes part she is having a new lease of life here. She is always clean and tidy and smiling when I visit. Each member of staff has their own special qualities, always
happy to help especially when I could not visit my mum due to health, the staff happily arranged video calls for me. Mum had a chest infection which the staff quickly and professionally addressed and mum is back to herself with the care from Rubislaw.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing your most valuable feed back. We are so happy that Mum is enjoying a new lease of life within Rubislaw Park. It was so nice to see her enjoying the summer show recently and delighted that you got to enjoy it with her. I will share your lovely comments with the staff in Ash. With many thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my father moved into Rubislaw Park in May he has improved in every possible way. He is looking very healthy, enjoys the company, he cannot speak highly enough of the staff that they have made him feel very much at home. Staff go over and above their duties to see that the residents are well looked
after. Finally, this is all due to a fabulous management team.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing such a lovely review. We are delighted to see Dad thrive, he is a much-loved resident within the home who is a joy to look after.
We value your feedback so very much and it allows us to identify and make any required improvements. I will share your lovely comments with the team and thank you for taking the time to review our home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoyed one week of respite care at Rubislaw Park. Despite Covid restrictions everything was excellent. Every member of staff was professional, kind and caring. Everybody was clearly happy and proud to be a member of the outstanding international team. My room was perfect, quiet and overlooking woodland.
And the food was excellent! I’ll be back when my other hip gives up!

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your review. It was lovely to hear how your experience within Rubislaw was and I am delighted to read such a positive review. The team at Rubislaw demonstrate the highest standards of care. I will ensure I share your feedback with the team who will also be delighted to read your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Rubislaw just over a year now and the care and attention she has received in the Ash Unit is beyond my expectations. The staff are very friendly and can’t do enough to ensure that both my mum and her visitors are made welcome. She really enjoys the activities and of course, Happy
Hour on a Friday. I take my hat off to every one of the staff. They do a marvellous job. Thank you all.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for providing us with your lovely review. It is so nice to hear that the service continues to deliver a high quality of service.
The Activities Co-ordinator has demonstrated such passion in ensuring that the residents continue with activities and stimulation over the past year. The team will be delighted with your feedback which I will share with them all. With many thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The compassion, care and dignity afforded to my mum and the generous time given to us as we flew in from New Zealand to say our farewells have just been outstanding. So much care and attention to mummy's dress, appearance and waking hours to match the brevity of our visit has been extraordinary and
much appreciated by my husband and myself. All Covid protocols have been exact and easily executed leaving mummy in an atmosphere of such love, respect, consideration has eased our departure. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review. The team demonstrate care, compassion and are truly dedicated to the residents.
They will be delighted to read your review and I will share it with them.
I hope your trip home went well, I know it was difficult to leave. With grateful thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and pleasant place. Very clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Very good activity planning to keep the residents busy. Very good updates of residents sharing their events on social media.

Reply from Gayle Bain, Registered Manager at Rubislaw Park Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review. Our activities staff have been doing an outstanding job in organising a fantastic activity programme. We will share your feedback with the team, I appreciate your time to provide this review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.929)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10 for Rubislaw Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.929 for Rubislaw Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (264 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 283 Ratings = 4.929

  • 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 Rubislaw Park Care Home is based on 24 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 86 registered maximum number of service users is 17.2, which has been reached with 24 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: 5 Jun 2023

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very good

(5)

How good is our leadership? Very good

(5)

How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)

How good is our setting? Very good

(5)

How well is care and support planned? Very good

(5)

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

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Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

posted 04 Mar 2025

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.


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Meet the Team (8)

Gayle

Gayle Duthie

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2020

Welcome to Rubislaw Park Care Home. My name is Gayle and I am the new Home Manager. Please contact me if you wish to have a virtual tour of the home or any additional information.


We at Rubislaw Park strive to provide the best quality care to all our residents.


Rachel

Rachel Stroud

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager

Rachel is a Registered Nurse and is Clinical Deputy Manager. Rachel is responsible for managing the clinical team within the nursing unit and ensuring the residents’ individual needs are met whilst delivering the highest standard of clinical care.


Lynn

Lynn Crockett

Job Title: Care Team Leader and Wellbeing Advisor

Joined: 2022

Lynn is a great addition to our team at Rubislaw Park. Lynn is a qualified Dementia Friend and regularly works in both our Dee Don Nursing Unit, and Cults & Cove Dementia Unit.


Kara

Kara Yeats

Job Title: Receptionist

Our Receptionist Kara is always happy to help, and is the first point of contact to visitors entering the home.


Rosie

Rosie Mullen

Job Title: Activities Manager

Rosie has over 8 years’ experience in activities coordinator roles and loves interacting with residents to finding out how they enjoy spending their time and what they like to do. She always has some entertainment planned to keep the residents happy!


John

John Green

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

John is Head of our Maintenance team and is responsible for maintaining the beautiful presentation and smooth operation of the home.


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Fiona Scott

Job Title: Non Clinical Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Fiona joins the team with an abundance of experience in health and social care.


Fiona leads in all operational elements of the home and is the lead clinician in our residential unit.


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Ross Tennant

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2022

Ross comes with a wealth of experience in hospitality and fine dining.


He focuses on providing homemade traditional meals whilst ensuring all of our resident's individual preferences are catered for.