Our homes serving Nairn
2 homes serving Nairn
Why Meallmore
Care that feels like home
Our Nairn homes have cared for local families for decades. Both sit close to Nairn's beach and town centre - the sort of homes where residents can enjoy a proper Scottish breakfast, then a walk in the garden, then visitors popping in for a cup of tea. Chef-cooked meals, en-suite rooms residents personalise, landscaped gardens, and activities shaped around who a person is. Our teams work closely with local GPs and Raigmore discharge planners.
Areas we cover
Serving families across Nairn and nearby
- Nairn
- Auldearn
- Cawdor
- Ardersier
- Forres
Council area: Highland Council.
Local healthcare
Working with NHS teams in Nairn
Main hospitals
- Nairn Town and County Hospital
- Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
GP practices & community teams
Manor Care Centre and St Olaf work with the Nairn Healthcare Group and Ardersier Medical Practice, as well as visiting NHS Highland community nurses and specialists.
A short guide
How to choose a care home in Nairn
Choosing a care home in Nairn starts with the type of care needed - residential, nursing, dementia or respite - and how close the home is to the rest of the family. In a small town like Nairn, families often visit several times a week, so proximity matters. Read the Care Inspectorate reports for the homes on your shortlist rather than only the top-line grades - the wording tells you far more than the numbers. Visit at least twice, once ideally unannounced, and notice how staff talk with residents, whether people look comfortable and engaged, and how the home smells and sounds. Ask what a typical day looks like, whether routines and preferences can be kept, and how meals, activities and visiting work in practice. Ask about links with Nairn Town and County Hospital, Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, NHS Highland community teams and local GPs. Above all, trust the atmosphere - a well-run home usually feels right within the first ten minutes of walking through the door.
Still weighing things up? Read our funding guide or .
Types of care
The care we provide in Nairn
- Residential care in Nairn
Day-to-day support with washing, dressing, medication and meals for people in Nairn who no longer manage safely at home but do not need nursing. Available at St Olaf Care Home.
- Nursing care in Nairn
Registered nurses on site around the clock in Nairn, for wounds, catheters, PEG feeding, complex medication and conditions that need clinical oversight. Available at St Olaf Care Home.
- Dementia care in Nairn
Households in Nairn designed around memory loss, with familiar routines, safe walking routes and staff trained in dementia communication. Available at all our Nairn homes.
- Respite & short stay in Nairn
Short stays in Nairn from a week upwards, whether a carer needs a break, someone is recovering after hospital, or a family wants to try a home first. Available at St Olaf Care Home.
- Palliative care in Nairn
End of life care in familiar surroundings, working alongside district nurses and the Nairn palliative team so no one has to move again. Available at St Olaf Care Home.
- Specialist adult care in Nairn
Long-term support in Nairn for younger adults with complex physical, neurological or learning needs, in a setting built around independence rather than age. Available at Manor Care Centre.
Before you decide
Guides worth reading first
Frequently asked
Care in Nairn: your questions
Manor Care Centre (IV12 5ED) and St Olaf (IV12 5EF), a few minutes apart.
Yes - both Manor Care Centre and St Olaf are registered for residential, nursing and dementia care.
Both Nairn homes offer residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Weekly fees vary by home, room type and level of care - we price each stay individually after a short assessment. Scotland's Free Personal Care contribution of £260.30/week and, where nursing is needed, Free Nursing Care of £117.10/week come off the total; a family top-up may bridge any remaining gap. We accept Highland Council placements with these contributions factored in. See our funding guide for the full picture.
Yes - respite is available at Manor Care Centre and St Olaf subject to availability and a short assessment.
Call either home directly or use the enquiry form - a manager will call you back the same day to arrange a showround.
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