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Balquhidder House
1 Charleston Way, Alexandria, G83 0TD — Care Home
Regulator assessment
Inspection rating for Balquhidder House
Balquhidder House is regulated by the Care Inspectorate, whose published judgements are not comparable to the England-only CQC scale, so no rating is shown here. You can search the regulator’s own register for the most current position.
- West DunbartonshireCouncil for care funding
- 01389 488777Care home's own number
- HandsaleOperator
Care offered
Care types at Balquhidder House
Balquhidder House, based in Alexandria, delivers Residential and Respite care, and holds an overall CQC rating of "Outstanding".
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Disability support
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Balquhidder House been given by the regulator?
Balquhidder House was given an overall rating of "Outstanding" by the Care Inspectorate - Scotland in August 2019.
What types of care does Balquhidder House provide?
The care types on offer at Balquhidder House include Residential and Respite.
How many rooms does Balquhidder House have?
Balquhidder House has 65 rooms.
How much does Balquhidder House cost?
Prices for Balquhidder House start from £761.00 per week.
Who owns Balquhidder House?
Handsale is the operator of Balquhidder House.
Does Balquhidder House provide Residential care?
Balquhidder House does offer Residential care.
Does Balquhidder House offer Respite care?
Balquhidder House does offer Respite care.
Does Balquhidder House provide care for people with Dementia?
Balquhidder House does not provide care for people with Dementia.
Does Balquhidder House accept local authority clients?
Balquhidder House does not take Local Authority-funded placements.