Set in beautiful grounds with stunning views of the Dunnydeer Hill Fort – in the picturesque village of Insch
Located in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, just off the A96, Drumdarroch House Care Home is a one storey, purpose built care facility with a homely atmosphere for 41 clients. Drumdarroch enjoys an open aspect on the edge of the village of Insch with fantastic views of woodland, Dunnydeer Hill and the remains of the Dunnydeer Hill Fort.
The home has close links with the village and the surrounding areas – these links are encouraged and fostered by way of events and activities throughout the year. Both bus and rail services are within easy walking distance of the home which is appreciated by visitors and relatives.
Each client benefits from a large, comfortable room with en-suite toilet facilities. There are television and telephone points in every room as well as a modern nurse call system. Clients can personalise their own room with their own small furnishings, pictures, etc., to help them feel right at home.
Our Catering Staff provide tasty, nutritious, well-balanced meals with the flexibility to accommodate specific dietary requirements, particular client favourites and individual choice at all times.
Drumdarroch’s friendly and caring staff are skilled in delivering a quality service to clients. Each client has an allocated Named Nurse and Key Carer to assist them in all of their care and social needs.
Features of Drumdarroch Care Home
Hair Salon
Home Baking
Varied Activities
Landscaped Gardens
Mini Bus
Scenic Views
Virtual Tour
Photo Gallery
Additional Details
Contact Details
Manager – Wendy Stephen
Drumdarroch Care Home
Mill Road, Insch
Aberdeenshire, AB52 6JA
t. 01464 820808
e. [email protected]
Care Inspectorate Report
How well do we support people’s wellbeing?
How good is our setting?
How good is our staffing?
How good is our leadership?
How well is our care and support planned?
How good is our care and support during the Covid19 Pandemic
What the scores mean:
6 = Excellent
5 = Very Good
4 = Good
3 = Adequate
2 = Weak
1 = Unsatisfactory
* = yet to be evaluated
Care Home News
Our fundraising dress up day this month was Halloween themed. We had some spooky staff... Read more »
We held a cake sale at Drumdarroch at the weekend. Lots of home baking was... Read more »
Our Employee of the month for September is Colin, our maintenance man. Colin was nominated... Read more »
This month’s staff fundraiser was a Pyjama Day. Staff and residents joined in. Workmen working... Read more »
Staff at Drumdarroch have decided to hold a fun in-house fundraiser on the last Friday... Read more »
Our scarecrows ready for judging in Scarecrow Festival. Fingers crossed!
Our lovely Domestic Assistant, Caroline, celebrated a special birthday last week. Many happy returns from... Read more »
Some of our residents enjoyed rickshaw rides in Inverurie this week. It was a chilly... Read more »
Our Employee of the Month for August is Alison. Alison was nominated by family members... Read more »
Our residents had lots of fun this week making scarecrows for our village annual Scarecrow... Read more »
This beautiful photograph of Drumdarroch was taken by our night nurse, Nisha, this morning
Our resident, Dorothy and her husband, Ian marked their 54th wedding anniversary at Drumdarroch this week.... Read more »
We have built a “hydration station” for the use of residents, visitors, and staff. We... Read more »
Drumdarroch held a fundraising silent auction and buttery morning on 27th July at our local... Read more »
Our Employee of the Month for July is Heather Buchan, RGN. Heather was nominated for... Read more »
Rose is our employee of the month for June. She was nominated for injecting fun... Read more »
Dominoes and cake. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon!
Our residents are loving bird watching this month!
Some of our residents wrapped up warmly for rickshaw rides in Kemnay last week. This... Read more »
Lorraine is our Employee of the Month for May. She was nominated by relatives for… Read more »
Some lovely summery banana cakes made by our cook, Susan, today.
Jesse was nominated Drumdarroch’s Employee of the Month for April for the kindness he shows... Read more »
Our maintenance man, Colin, won our Lucky Squares prize, Dunny Bunny! Congratulations Colin!!
Congratulations to Pam for becoming our employee of the Month for March. Pam was described... Read more »
One of our resident's, Irene presented Jamie from North Sound Radio with £100 for Cash... Read more »
Congratulations to our Employees of the Month!! In January Michael was nominated by residents for... Read more »
We had a fantastic day on the 23rd of February when we held a fundraising... Read more »
We held a 2 day Christmas Jumper event at Drumdarroch this week. Staff, residents and... Read more »
She wishes to thank all those who came along for their warm welcome and kind... Read more »
On Wednesday we celebrated Burns Day with a traditional haggis, neeps and tatties lunch. We... Read more »
We may still be in lock-down but we have been very busy in the garden... Read more »
We were enjoying being out in the sun last week. It was glorious.........then it snowed... Read more »
Things might be difficult at the moment but we are still finding time for fun... Read more »
A few lovely photos taken during a giant game of Snakes and Ladders last week... Read more »
Hello from Drumdarroch! We are all well here in Drumdarroch Care Home. It’s been... Read more »
On the 24th of January we celebrated the Chinese New Year at Drumdarroch. We decorated... Read more »
Christmas preparation started in November at Drumdarroch. We made Christmas cards, decorations and biscuits with... Read more »
Halloween has arrived at Drumdarroch this week as we decorate with ghosts and ghouls. ... Read more »
Drumdarroch Knitting Group recently went on a trip to deliver some very precious gifts. Over… Read more »
In May 8 Drumdarroch residents and 3 members of staff attended a Tea Dance at… Read more »
One resident in Drumdarroch now regularly tends to our garden happily and independently, often having… Read more »
Drumdarroch Care Home held an Open Day on the 4th August 2018 to celebrate our... Read more »
Here at Drumdarroch we have fortnightly visits from our local Nursery class. The children who... Read more »
Meet the Team
Senior Carer – Susan Warrender
“I’ve always liked working in the care sector. I love meeting new residents. I feel like I can make a difference.”
Nurse – Lorraine Nuttall
“I like the people I work with. I like the place/atmosphere. It is a pleasure to come to work.”
Domestic – Gabriela Szczepaniuk
“I love my job. I am very happy. I like meeting the residents.”