Kynnaird House
care home

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

Kynnaird House Care Home is located in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, within the North East of Scotland. The purpose-built 41-bed home provides nursing care, dementia care, short-stay respite care and palliative care in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment.

Our experienced colleagues take time to understand each resident as an individual. This includes their health and care needs, routines, interests, communication preferences, relationships, personal history and the things that help them feel comfortable. Personalised care plans allow support to be shaped around the person and reviewed as needs or circumstances change.

Residents have access to private en-suite rooms, six spacious lounge and dining areas, an activities programme and secure landscaped gardens. These different environments provide opportunities to enjoy meals, socialise with others, welcome visitors, continue favourite hobbies or spend time more quietly.

Kynnaird House supports residents to retain dignity, personal choice and as much independence as possible. Families are also an important part of life at the home and should feel informed, welcomed and involved where appropriate.

Care shaped around the individual

Care at Kynnaird House begins by listening to the resident and, where appropriate, the people who know them best. Our colleagues take time to understand each person's health needs, routines, abilities, interests and preferences so that daily support feels personal rather than expecting every resident to follow the same timetable.

Individual care plans help ensure that support remains responsive and can adapt if a resident's health or circumstances change. The aim is to provide reassurance and dependable care while protecting dignity, identity, choice and independence. Families should be kept informed and involved where appropriate, helping create a consistent approach between the resident, their relatives and the home.

Nursing care in Fraserburgh

Kynnaird House provides 24-hour nursing care for residents whose health needs require ongoing support from qualified nurses. Care takes account of each resident's health, medication, mobility, routines, preferences and overall wellbeing.

The purpose-built environment allows nursing support to be provided within surroundings that remain comfortable and homely rather than unnecessarily clinical. Visiting physiotherapy and podiatry support are available as part of the home's wider care facilities.

Compassionate dementia care

Kynnaird House supports residents living with dementia-related conditions through personalised care focused on comfort, dignity and reassurance. Care recognises the individual beyond their diagnosis, and understanding each resident's identity, routines, communication style, relationships and life story helps colleagues provide more meaningful and respectful support.

The home benefits from weekly input from a dedicated dementia therapist, alongside the wider activities and care team. Familiar routines, compassionate communication and purposeful daily engagement all help residents feel more comfortable and connected. Families can provide valuable insight into a resident's history and preferences and should be involved where appropriate.

Respite care and short stays

Kynnaird House provides respite and short-stay care for people who require temporary support. A respite stay may be helpful following illness, during a period of recovery, while a family carer takes a break or when someone would like to experience life in the home before considering a longer-term move.

Care during a short stay is personalised around the resident's health needs, routines and preferences, and residents receiving respite care can access the home's meals, activities, communal spaces and outdoor areas during their stay. Availability and suitability should always be discussed directly with the home before arrangements are made.

Palliative care with comfort and dignity

Kynnaird House provides palliative and end-of-life care for residents living with life-limiting conditions. Care focuses on comfort, dignity, quality of life and compassionate support for the resident and the people closest to them.

Support is personalised around the resident's needs, wishes, preferences, beliefs and symptoms. Families are treated with sensitivity and understanding during what can be a particularly emotional and difficult time. The home's private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared spaces allow residents to receive care within familiar and reassuring surroundings.

Comfortable en-suite accommodation

Kynnaird House offers en-suite bedrooms where residents can enjoy privacy and a comfortable personal space of their own. Rooms include television and Wi-Fi, while laundry and domestic services support the everyday upkeep of accommodation and shared areas.

Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedroom with suitable photographs, decorations and treasured belongings, subject to available space and normal safety requirements. A private bedroom gives residents a place to rest, receive visitors or enjoy quieter time away from communal areas.

Six lounge and dining areas

Kynnaird House has six spacious lounge and dining areas, giving residents a choice of places in which to spend their day. These areas provide opportunities to enjoy meals with others, socialise, take part in an activity or spend time with visiting relatives and friends.

Residents who would prefer quieter time are supported to relax in their own bedroom or a less busy part of the home. The choice of communal spaces helps daily life feel more flexible and allows residents to follow routines that suit them.

Activities, hobbies and independence

Kynnaird House offers a tailored activities programme intended to support enjoyment, companionship and meaningful daily living. Residents are supported to continue favourite hobbies, explore new interests and take part in activities that reflect their abilities and preferences.

The available diversional therapist and weekly dementia therapist input can contribute to appropriate engagement and wellbeing. Participation always remains a matter of personal choice. Some residents may enjoy group activities and social interaction, while others may prefer individual interests, time with visitors or a quieter day. Read more about everyday life at Meallmore.

Food, dining and everyday wellbeing

Nutritious and enjoyable food is an important part of residents' health, comfort and daily routine. Meals are prepared by the home's catering colleagues and take account of individual dietary requirements, preferences and care needs.

The six lounge and dining areas give residents comfortable places to enjoy meals within the home. Residents are supported to make choices about their meals and where they would prefer to eat whenever this can be accommodated safely. Mealtimes can also provide opportunities for conversation and companionship while respecting residents who would prefer a quieter dining experience.

Secure gardens and time outdoors

Kynnaird House has secure landscaped gardens where residents can enjoy fresh air and time outside. The gardens provide space to relax, spend time with visiting family and friends or take part in gentle gardening when appropriate.

Outdoor access reflects each resident's preferences, mobility and individual support needs. The secure setting can provide additional reassurance while allowing residents to appreciate seasonal changes and the benefits of being outdoors.