Balhousie Coupar Angus is a modern, purpose-built care home and is registered to provide care and support to 41 older people. It is situated in the small town of Coupar Angus and has good access to local health services and other community facilities. The home comprises of four separate units, one of which is a dedicated dementia unit providing accommodation for 10 people.
There are two units located on the ground floor that have access to an enclosed and landscaped garden with a summer house and seating area. There are a further two units
located on the first floor. Each unit has a communal living and dining area and additional quiet spaces. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms and may, if they wish, bring small items of furniture with them.
A passenger lift provides access to the first floor. Balhousie Care Group states that "from care plans to activities to menus, our culture supports and appreciates the individual needs of every resident... this is their home". This was a focused inspection to evaluate how well people were being supported during the Covid-19
pandemic. We evaluated the service based