St Modans
care home

Choosing a care home or specialist care placement is an important decision, and at St Modans we want residents, families and professionals to feel listened to, informed and supported from their first conversation with us.

St Modans Care Home is a purpose-built 65-bed home in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. We provide nursing care, specialist dementia care, short-stay respite care and dedicated specialist adult support for people with acquired brain injuries.

Our colleagues take time to understand every resident as an individual. This includes their health and support needs, communication preferences, routines, relationships, interests, personal history and the things that help them feel comfortable and secure.

Personalised care plans allow support to be shaped around the person and reviewed as their needs or circumstances change. Residents and families are encouraged to contribute to care planning where appropriate, helping our colleagues understand what matters most to the individual.

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, with many also offering accessible showers. Residents can choose from public lounges, quieter rooms and five lounge and dining areas depending on how they would like to spend their time.

Daily life at St Modans is shaped around dignity, choice and meaningful engagement. Residents may wish to join an activity, continue a familiar interest, enjoy an outing, spend time with visitors or relax somewhere quieter. Read more about life at Meallmore.

Specialist adult care and acquired brain injury support

St Modans has a dedicated specialist unit supporting adults with acquired brain injuries.

Care is personalised around each person's physical health, cognitive needs, communication, abilities, routines and individual goals. Support should promote safety and stability while helping residents retain choice, confidence and as much independence as possible.

No two acquired brain injuries affect people in exactly the same way. Our colleagues therefore take time to understand the individual rather than making assumptions based on a diagnosis.

Families and relevant professionals may contribute to assessments, care planning and reviews where appropriate, helping support remain coordinated and responsive.

Every prospective placement is assessed individually to ensure St Modans can provide the right environment, skills and level of support.

Personalised nursing care in Fraserburgh

St Modans provides 24-hour nursing care for residents whose health needs require ongoing support from qualified nurses.

Care is personalised around each resident's health, medication, mobility, communication preferences, routines and overall wellbeing.

The home also has access to local GP support, visiting physiotherapy and visiting podiatry where appropriate.

Nursing care is delivered within surroundings that remain comfortable and homely rather than unnecessarily clinical. Residents should remain involved in decisions about their support wherever possible, with care plans reviewed as their needs change.

Compassionate dementia care

St Modans provides personalised support for people living with dementia within a safe, understanding and reassuring environment.

Our colleagues take time to understand each resident beyond their diagnosis. Learning about the person's identity, life story, familiar routines, communication preferences, relationships and interests helps care feel more meaningful and consistent.

Familiar surroundings, compassionate communication and purposeful engagement can help residents feel comfortable and connected.

Families can provide valuable insight into the memories, routines and relationships that matter most to the resident and should feel involved where appropriate.

Care should protect dignity, comfort and individual choice while adapting as the resident's needs change.

Respite care and short stays

St Modans offers respite and short-stay care for people who need temporary support.

A respite stay may be helpful following illness, while a family carer takes a break or when someone would like to experience life at St Modans before considering a longer-term move.

Care during a short stay is personalised around the resident's health needs, routines, abilities and preferences.

Residents staying for respite care can enjoy the home's meals, activities, shared spaces, salon, cinema and accessible garden.

Availability and suitability should always be discussed directly with the home before arrangements are confirmed.

En-suite bedrooms and a choice of living spaces

All bedrooms at St Modans have en-suite facilities, with many also featuring accessible showers.

Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedroom with suitable photographs, decorations and familiar belongings, helping the space feel recognisable and genuinely their own.

The home offers a choice between public lounges, quieter rooms and five lounge and dining areas. This allows residents to socialise when they wish while also having comfortable places for privacy, rest and quieter activities.

A varied choice of spaces helps residents follow routines that suit their preferences rather than expecting everyone to spend their day in the same way.

Activities, reminiscence and community connections

Meaningful activity is an important part of life at St Modans, supporting physical wellbeing, mental stimulation, enjoyment and social connection.

Verified examples include light movement, arts and crafts, reminiscence activities, entertainment and appropriate day trips to local attractions.

The home also has connections with pet therapy providers, a nearby nursery and local primary schools. These community relationships can create enjoyable opportunities for residents, but individual visits and events should be described as examples rather than guaranteed regular activities.

Residents are encouraged to continue familiar hobbies, explore suitable new interests or choose a quieter day.

Families and friends are also welcomed to take part in appropriate celebrations and special events.

Choice, dignity and independence

St Modans follows a positive care approach that encourages residents to retain as much choice and independence as possible.

Residents should remain involved in decisions about their care, daily routine, activities and how they spend their time wherever possible.

Families can also contribute valuable knowledge about the resident's history, preferences and relationships.

Independence means something different to every person. It may involve making everyday choices, continuing a familiar routine, taking part in an activity or deciding when to enjoy company and when to have quieter time.

Our role is to provide the right support without taking control away from the individual unnecessarily.

A welcoming home in Fraserburgh

St Modans is located in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, providing care and support for residents and families from the town and surrounding communities.

Remaining close to familiar people, places and local connections can help make moving into care feel less disruptive.

The home's links with schools, community organisations, entertainers and local attractions also help residents remain connected to life beyond the building.

Families are encouraged to contact St Modans to discuss individual care needs, ask questions and explore funding advice before arranging a visit.