- Dundee DD4
Welcome to Pitkerro Care Centre, a braw care home in Dundee DD4
146 Pitkerro Road
Dundee DD4 8ER
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday & Sunday: Open 24 hours
Sales: Open 24 hours
Reception: 8-30am til 4-00pm
Lunch: 12-30pm to 13-30pm daily
What we do
Pitkerro Care Centre is a Dundee care home like no other. We are famously energetic and fun-seeking, we celebrate life as a whole home and enjoy the support of many families. Pitkerro offers nursing and dementia care across 5 different suites, including a small dedicated suite for residents with advanced dementia care needs. Our gardens are huge, our staff diverse, and our lounges alive with blether and companionship.
Where we do it
Pitkerro Care Centre is perfectly situated just south of Fintry and Whitfield in the east of Dundee. Its location makes it a popular choice for people seeking nursing care from across Dundee, Broughty Ferry and Monifieth. Frequent buses connect Pitkerro with Dundee city centre.
Adjoining Finlathen Park and the Dighty Burn footpath, the home offers a peaceful residential setting, surrounded by parkland and trees, and with plenty of opportunities for pleasant strolls, whether it’s in our large, secure garden or out in the surrounding parkland. With all that space comes plenty of free parking and a sense of space with the home not overlooked by any other properties. With its close proximity to the A92 and Dundee Kingsway, Pitkerro is easily accessible to the eastern suburbs of Dundee and out into Angus.
Our Ashton suite contains 11 beds and is dedicated to caring for residents living with more advanced forms of dementia. Otherwise residents with less pronounced forms of dementia care can be found throughout the rest of our Dundee nursing home.
Our care home in Dundee provides expert nursing care in Dundee, specializing in complex clinical needs and dementia. Our management regularly participate in daily life, spending a great deal of time out with residents and staff. Lynsey, our general manager is usually found out enjoying the residents. Standards are lived at Pitkerro, not just talked about. Pitkerro operates with minimal agency staff and benefits from a stable care team, who deliver consistent and elevated levels of care and support from friendly, recognisable faces and companions. Our nursing team is also able to deliver exceptional palliative care, and daily activities in a warm and friendly environment.
Pitkerro offers flexible, respite care in Dundee, providing family and caregivers a vital break. Residents enjoy expert nursing care, vibrant activities, and personalised support in a safe, welcoming, and transparent environment and provides an ideal opportunity to ‘try before you buy’.
Put a twinkle in your wrinkle!
Our nursing and dementia care fees
- Our care home in Dundee operates a transparent person-centered pricing schedule, based on your individual needs.
- A full assessment of your needs will be carried out prior to admission to determine what your individual needs might be, how we may meet these needs and the cost of care.
- We understand that needs can change over time and we continue to assess these on an ongoing basis to ensure that all our residents receive the care they need at all times
- These prices are the 2026 fees and represent our lower guide prices. Final prices depend on each individual’s assessed need.
- There are small premiums for some rooms.
- Pitkerro Care Centre currently has a small amount of room availability (updated daily). Contact the home for the latest in bed availability.
Nursing &
Dementia Nursing Fees (from)
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All Inclusive Fee (2026)
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Respite Care
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All Inclusive Fee (2026)
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Our activities
More than anything, Pitkerro’s reputation has been forged on the strength and variety of its activities. These are a shared responsibility, and is something we all join in with as a whole home. The results can often be spectacular!
Community focus
Local nursery groups like the Butterfly nursery are regular visitors. We have an open door when the local community is concerned.
Intergenerational focus
Our young guests bring energy to our Dundee nursing home with groups like The Dundee Bairns regular visitors.
Entertainment
Whether it’s puppets or performers, it’s always fun. And if we need it, we make our own fun too! We don’t need much of an excuse to get a dance going!
Exercise
Our garden is large enough to have a gently stroll in but for longer walks we take to the adjoining Finlathen Park or the Dighty Bairn linear park. There is always something to be done in the garden.
Socialising
We love a good blether, we have a gentlemen’s club and a host of other interest groups. You will often find us down at the local pub, The Boars Rock.
Day trips
Dundee has plenty to offer, whether it’s a trip to the V&A, the local pub, or the wildlife centre at Camperdown. We get out as often as we can.
We are well known across Dundee for our activities. Here is why...
We held our monthly BBQ 🍗 a selection of hot dog, beef burgers, pork or chicken, all cooked by our lovely carer Franco under the watchful eye of chef lily and resident Anne. The weather took a change so most of us decided to enjoy our food inside where it was just a little bit warmer, none the less the food didn’t disappoint it was delicious 😋
| Activity Type | Actual Activities at Pitkerro Care Centre | Benefits for Residents |
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| Social & Community Outings | Trips to the local pub, Dundee attractions (like the V&A), Pitkerro discos at Fairfield Bowling Club, outings to local events, Camperdown Wildlife Centre and trips to the coast with Dundee Dragons adaptive cycles. | • Maintains social engagement beyond the care home• Provides variety and connection with the local community• Encourages conversation and shared experiences• Supports physical activity and mobility |
| Garden & Outdoor Enjoyment | Time out in our huge garden or a walk in the next door Finlathen Park. Garden picnics with wine and ice cream; planting and watering plants; welcoming wildlife with our feeders | • Fresh air and connection to nature• Sensory stimulation & seasonal changes• Gentle physical activity and relaxation• Enhances wellbeing and mood |
| Celebrations & Commemorations | Birthday celebrations, national events like Burns night, St. Andrew’s day, sing-alongs, themed events like Easter bonnet contests. | • Fosters joy, recognition, and belonging• Helps mark meaningful life events• Encourages resident participation and reminiscing |
| Music, Singing & Live Entertainment | Live music events from recitals to sing-alongs, music and dancing in the garden, afternoon tea with singing. We are known for our love of dancing and our silent discos are legendary. | • Stimulates memory and emotion through familiar tunes• Encourages movement and rhythm• Builds a warm, lively atmosphere at our Dundee care home |
| Crafts & Creative Activities | Making sessions, drawing, mosaics, decorating bee hotels and planting projects. Making sessions bring everyone together. | • Encourages creativity and fine motor skills• Offers therapeutic benefits• Provides a sense of accomplishment and pride |
| Games & Leisure Activities | Garden games, retro board games like Scrabble, jigsaws, quizzes and our own video gaming table. Chess Club, chair cricket, chair workouts. | • Supports cognitive stimulation• Promotes light exercise and coordination• Encourages friendly social engagement |
| Animal / Pet Activities | Resident rabbits and of course our ducks that we bred from eggs and which now live in the pond we dug in our garden. Other animal interactions including visiting PAT dog, pet-related fun. | • Emotional comfort and joy• Reduces stress and enhances wellbeing• Encourages gentle interaction and connection |
| Hair & Beauty / Personal Care Activities | Hairdresser visits, occasional facials and manicures at our Dundee nursing home | • Promotes dignity and self-esteem• Provides routine personal care with social interaction |
| Reminiscence & Memory Sharing | Trip to local Dundee museums and subsequent reminiscences and past stories. | • Encourages cognitive engagement and memory recall• Supports emotional connection to personal history |
| Food & Refreshments Socials | Ice cream van visits, lunch in garden, afternoon tea with cakes baked by residents. | • Sensory enjoyment (taste, smell)• Encourages social chat over food• Of |
Book a show around. Meet our gentlemen's club!
Social links & our commitment to transparency
Our Dundee care home generates a lot of local content, all the images you see on our website are our own. Whether it’s the mundane or the extraordinary, we capture priceless family moments, and that’s where the channels below come into their own. We think it’s part of what a good care home should be, helping to facilitate new memories whilst celebrating life stories. Besides, we like to showcase the good work we do, and families always want to know what their loved ones are up to. We UPDATE OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS most days, so don’t be shy, follow us, join in and keep up to date with what we are up to.
Honest Reviews of Pitkerro Care Centre
Overall Rating
My mum has been a resident in Pitkerro care home for just over three years. I am writing this on behalf of myself and my dad. This is based on our experiences of regular visits to the home. My dad visits my mum on a daily basis and I visit 5-6 times a week. We have been extremely pleased with the excellent care and support provided by the multi-disciplinary team at Pitkerro to my mum and ourselves. Visitors are made to feel welcome from the minute they walk in the door. The reception area is always a hive of activity, the theme of décor changes on a regular basis, with residents helping to make decorations and dress the area. The gardens are welcoming and well maintained. My mum is in the Ashton Unit, this is a small unit which is homely with a friendly and calm atmosphere. The unit is always clean, tidy and well maintained. Laundry can often by a challenging issue in a care setting, e.g. clothes going missing or shrinking overall this has not been a major issue for my mum. In my opinion the staff are genuinely caring, kind, patient and compassionate. My mum’s care has been tailored to her needs taking into account her personal preferences, the staff have also included us in this process. As my mum’s care needs have changed, the staff have adapted their approached accordingly, such as successfully using distractions to support my mum if she becomes distressed as opposed to using medications. There are always lots of organised activities on offer, such as entertainers, discos, puppet shows to name a few. There is a regular church service and the local nursery also visit. The home work hard to continue to support families and their loved ones to continue to celebrate events such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, mothers/father’s day, Easter, Valentines day etc. There are also themed food events, Chinese, Indian, Scottish etc which families are encouraged to attend. The food is always delicious as are the birthday cakes! The staff have taken time to get to know my mum, they have read her All about me book, they also ask us about my mum’s life. Despite my mum’s advancing dementia they continue to find ways to engage my mum in meaningful activity on a daily basis, such as singing familiar favourite songs, engaging her in conversations about the photos in her room, general chit chat, getting her to help wipe tables etc. When visiting I have observed staff engaging other residents in a range of day to day activities such as helping make cups of tea. These are small actions but provide meaningful connection and occupation. Communication about my mum’s care has been excellent, we are kept up to date with any changes and included in care planning. The leadership team have an open door policy and are always there to listen and support. The team also liaise well with the community care teams and always keep us in the loop regarding discussions. Choosing a care home for a loved one is a daunting task. Both myself and my dad are delighted that we chose Pitkerro. The care provided by the team gives peace of mind that my mum is well looked after in safe and caring hands when we are not there. This is very reassuring for our family. We are grateful to the staff for their hard work, dedication and kindness shown not only to my mum but also to our family.
I can say without doubt pitkerro care home Is a marvellous facility with great staff and management my wife is well looked after and safe staff always interacting with residents plenty going on.my wife means a lot to me but I know she is safe and looked after by fantastic people thank you
My Mum waa in Pitkerra Home for years two seperate stakk in charge but when the present ones that are there they made it a loving Home plus brighter lifted all carpets and done everything possible to make a difference ..... my Mum RUBY SHIELDS LIVED UNTIL 101YEARS THEY DONE HER PROUD XXX THANK YOU ALL STAFF ROBINA LOW
We at 'The Bairns Group' really enjoy visiting Pitkerro Care Centre for our Magic Moments sessions. We are always warmly welcomed by all staff. The residents enjoy our sessions and are always join in, singing nursery rhymes as well as getting cuddles from the babies. The centre has such a homely, loving atmosphere and this is further witnessed by the laughter and smiles on the residents faces.
Always love visiting Pitkerro as such a vibrant yet homely atmosphere full of laughter and fun. New addition to the family here are the duck eggs which they hatched and the residents now help look after. Their new pond is being constructed in the garden.
Our meals
Meal times are when we all come together in each of the dining areas on each floor. We do this between 12-30pm and 13-30pm each day, so please keep visiting at these hours to a minimum. As you can appreciate, it gets pretty busy, and for our residents, it’s an important time.
Chef always likes to use Angus sourced, seasonal fare whenever possible, but meals are always tasty and comforting. We have been known to grow our own herbs, so sometimes the ingredients are very local indeed!
Our chef likes to follow the food and check that residents are happy with the dishes and that all dietary requirements are being met. She also insists on personally delivering each and every birthday cake. Being an ex-carer herself, she values her time with our residents.
In warmer months, we often eat outside on our large BBQ. With a garden as spacious and attractive as ours, it would be rude not to!
Stories from our care home in Dundee
Linsey Robbie
“You will often find me having a little dance with our residents”
Meet our manager
If you are searching for the highest standards of nursing care in Dundee, Pitkerro Care Centre is led by care home manager Lynsey Robbie, a registered general nurse with over 20 years of clinical expertise
Unlike many care homes in Dundee, Lynsey brings extensive experience from the NHS intensive care and medical wards, moving into the private sector to provide the personalised, high-quality care that local families expect.
Lynsey’s leadership is a key reason Pitkerro Care Centre operates at full or nearly full level of occupancy. She is the reason the home stands out so prominently across the Dundee care sector. She is famously hands-on; while other facilities struggle with temporary staffing, Pitkerro maintains near-zero levels of agency staff. This commitment to consistency means residents always see familiar faces. In fact, Lynsey is known to step back into clinical shifts herself to ensure that the standards of nursing care never waver, keeping her well connected to her residents’ daily needs.
For families in Broughty Ferry, Douglas, and the wider Dundee region, Lynsey’s philosophy transforms the traditional view of elderly care. She actively dispels the myth of the “dull” care home by prioritising life stories, varied activities, and a rich quality of life. Whether providing long-term support or sensitive palliative and end-of-life care, Lynsey ensures Pitkerro remains a nurturing, high-standard environment where every resident is known by name and valued as an individual.
FAQs
Yes, Pitkerro Care Centre offers flexible respite care for those requiring short-term recovery after a hospital stay or to provide family caregivers a well-earned break. To ensure residents have sufficient time to settle into the home and benefit from our nursing care and social activities, we typically require a minimum stay of two weeks.
As a popular nursing home in Dundee, our availability for respite fluctuates based on our permanent occupancy. While we strive to accommodate all requests, beds are often confirmed closer to the desired start date. Thanks to our flat management structure, we can often make these placement decisions quickly to support families in urgent need.
Weekly fees for nursing care are determined by the specific level of dependency—assessed as low, medium, or high—alongside your choice of accommodation, such as standard or premium rooms. At Pitkerro, we provide clear, rapid guidance on these costs to help families plan effectively.
While we welcome residents funded by the Local Authority or the NHS, it is important to note that these contributions may not cover the full private rate. In such cases, a “third-party top-up” is required, where the family pays the difference. Because funding thresholds and top-up requirements can be complex, we recommend confirming these figures early. As a transparent nursing home, we are committed to helping you navigate these financial details quickly and without the usual corporate bureaucracy.
Many homes have dedicated dementia (EMI) units, often separated by floor to provide a secure environment for residents who may wander or require specialist support. Our secure suite is Ashton suite but we have many other residents with milder dementia across all our other suites. It is common for us to have vacancies in one area but a waiting list for the our Ashton advanced dementia suite. Currently Pitkerro is operating at a high level of occupancy and places for all our services are limited. This fluctuates on a weekly basis.
Before a resident can move into the home, a pre-admission assessment is essential. Conducted by the Home Manager or a senior nurse, this evaluation ensures that we can safely and effectively meet the individual’s specific physical and cognitive requirements.
At Hudson Healthcare, our flat organisational structure means this process is highly efficient; assessments can be performed at the hospital, over the phone, or in the comfort of the person’s current home. This assessment is a vital step in providing personalised nursing care, as it determines the specific dependency level, which, in turn, establishes the final cost of care. Whether you are seeking long-term support or sensitive palliative care, this rapid response ensures that we can confirm a placement and transition your loved one into our nursing home without unnecessary delays.