Culduthel
care home

Choosing a care home is an important decision, and at Culduthel we want residents and families to feel listened to, informed and supported from their first conversation with us.

Culduthel Care Home is situated on West Heather Road in Inverness and provides nursing care, dementia care, residential care and short-stay respite care. The modern 65-bed home offers a light, spacious and welcoming environment where residents can receive personalised support while continuing to enjoy choice, independence and familiar routines.

Our experienced colleagues take time to understand each resident as an individual. This includes their care and health requirements, preferred routines, interests, relationships and personal history. Individual care plans help us shape support around what matters to the resident and can be reviewed as their circumstances or needs change.

Culduthel offers private en-suite rooms and executive suites alongside six lounge and dining areas, a library, cinema room, café/bar, hair and beauty salon and private dining room. Residents can choose from a variety of comfortable spaces in which to relax, enjoy meals, take part in activities or spend time with relatives and friends.

Outside, the home's secure gardens and garden terrace provide opportunities to enjoy fresh air, gentle gardening and the changing seasons. The home is also close to local shops, helping residents remain connected to the surrounding Inverness community.

Personalised care and support in Inverness

Every resident at Culduthel is supported as an individual. Our approach begins by listening carefully to the resident and, where appropriate, the people who know them best. This helps our colleagues understand the person's wishes, routines, abilities and the support they need to live comfortably.

Culduthel provides 24-hour nursing care for residents who require support from qualified nurses, alongside residential care for people who may need assistance with everyday living but do not require continuous nursing support.

The home also supports people living with dementia and related conditions. Care is shaped around the person rather than their diagnosis, with familiar routines, compassionate communication and meaningful engagement forming an important part of daily life.

Short-stay respite care may also be available for people requiring temporary support, a period of recovery or an opportunity to experience life at Culduthel before making a longer-term decision.

Care plans should remain personalised and responsive, helping residents retain dignity, choice and as much independence as possible.

Modern rooms and comfortable living spaces

Culduthel has been thoughtfully designed to provide a light and spacious environment, with a choice of comfortable places for residents to spend their time.

The home offers modern private en-suite bedrooms and executive suites, giving residents a personal space where they can relax and receive visitors. Rooms include telephone points, flat-screen televisions and internet access.

Residents can also bring suitable furniture, photographs, decorations and treasured belongings to help make their room feel familiar and personal, subject to the home's normal safety requirements.

Six spacious lounge and dining areas give residents flexibility in how they enjoy daily life. They may choose to spend time with others, enjoy meals in a shared setting, take part in activities or find a quieter space to read and relax.

Activities, interests and community connections

Meaningful activity is an important part of everyday life at Meallmore. Activities should reflect residents' interests, abilities, preferences and past experiences rather than following a one-size-fits-all programme.

Residents can continue familiar hobbies, try something new, watch a favourite film in the cinema room, spend time in the library or enjoy company within the home's lounges and café areas. Participation should always be based on individual choice.

Community outreach and engagement with local schools are also important parts of life at Culduthel. These relationships can help residents maintain a connection with the wider Inverness community and create opportunities for conversation, shared experiences and companionship across generations.

Residents should also be supported to spend their day in the way that feels right for them. This may include joining an organised activity, enjoying time with visitors or simply relaxing in their own room or a quieter part of the home.

Dining, personal choice and special occasions

Good food plays an important role in residents' comfort, wellbeing and enjoyment of daily life. At Culduthel, meals use fresh, seasonal ingredients and are planned to provide choice while supporting residents' dietary requirements and personal preferences.

Residents can choose where they would like to enjoy their meals across the home's six lounge and dining areas. The private dining room also allows residents to share special occasions and private dining experiences with relatives and guests.

The hair and beauty salon provides another opportunity for residents to maintain familiar routines and enjoy time dedicated to personal wellbeing.

Our aim is to make everyday life feel comfortable and personal while also creating opportunities to celebrate the moments that are important to each resident and their family.

Secure gardens and spaces to relax

Culduthel's secure gardens and garden terrace provide welcoming outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy fresh air and appreciate the changing seasons.

When the weather allows, residents may choose to relax outside, spend time with visitors or take part in gentle gardening. The terrace provides another comfortable area from which to enjoy the garden and outdoor surroundings.

The home's location close to local shops also helps maintain a connection with everyday life in Inverness. Any outings or community activities should be planned around residents' individual needs, preferences and appropriate support.