Residential Care Homes

Social Work Services provide six residential care homes for older people (65 and over) across the Borders. These are located in Eyemouth, Kelso, Hawick, Galashiels, Innerleithen and Peebles.

Although our homes vary in design and layout, we aim to create a warm, homely atmosphere in each. Residents are encouraged to bring their own possessions and items of furniture so that they can really feel at home. We recognise that individuals are unique with different tastes and preferences and we try to support individual needs wherever possible.

Staff are trained to give help and assistance when required, and to respect residents' independence where people are confident in doing things for themselves. We encourage residents to continue with their life interests - and with a little help and assistance, to do what they enjoy doing.

How do I get more information?

For more information about moving to a care home contact your local Social Work office. To arrange a visit or for an informal chat, you can also contact the Manager at one of our homes below:

Saltgreens, Chapel Street, Eyemouth TD14 5HF
Tel: 01890 751440
Grove House, Edenside Road, Kelso TD5 7BS
Tel: 01573 223181
Deanfield, Roadhead, Hawick TD9 7HN
Tel: 01450 373072
Waverley, Elm Row, Galashiels TD1 3JG
Tel: 01896 752659
St. Ronan's House, Maxwell Street, Innerleithen EH44 6HS
Tel: 01896 830625
Dunwhinny Lodge, Glen Road, Peebles EH45 9AY
Tel: 01721 720338

Other useful information

For a complete list of care homes and other accommodation options for older people, please see our Directory of Accommodation for Older People (pdf file 123Kb).
You can also visit the Scottish Government website for a copy their booklet 'Thinking about moving into a care home?' (this link will take you to an external site).