Parkdale

The care provided for each client is tailored to meet their individual needs. It is our aim to promote, foster and maintain each individuals' independence and dignity, thus enabling her/him to continue to live a full and active life within Parkdale and the wider community.

Daycare

Within Parkdale there is a daycare facility which operates two days per week (Tuesday and Friday). At present it can accommodate 12 clients per day. Transport is generally provided by the Parkdale mini-bus, pool car, taxis or use of voluntary drivers. At present, our Day Care catchment area covers a 10 mile radius.

Accommodation

Parkdale has accommodation for up to 40 clients; at present one of these rooms is allocated to carer respite and one allocated to interim care, with the remaining 38 dedicated to permanent care. There are four individual units, with 10 bedrooms (en-suite). Each unit comprises of its own lounge/dining area with an open plan kitchen. Throughout the home, there is a range of communal facilities (bathrooms, toilets, function hall, hairdressing room). The bedrooms are large enough to accommodate married couples.

You will be asked to contribute to your stay. For more information on how your contribution will be calculated, please see our Charging and contributions  page.

Criteria for the service

The service is specifically aimed at adults over the age of 65 years. However, there are exceptions to this rule, and individual circumstances will be carefully assessed.

Perth & Kinross Council has Eligibility Criteria for adults. Prior to any individual receiving services at Parkdale, the individual must be assessed against this criteria and appropriate services will be offered where available and applicable.

Details of referral process

Referrals can be made by anyone with a vested interest i.e. friends, neighbours, relatives, prospective client, social work/health care staff. The referral in the first instance should be made through the Accessing social care for adults.

Prior to services being offered at Parkdale staff will endeavour to undertake a pre-admission assessment to ensure the appropriateness of the placement. 

Additional information

Further information can be obtained by contacting or visiting Parkdale, arranging an appointment with the Manager, or senior staff, or by requesting an information booklet.

Copies of Parkdale's inspection reports are available on request for interested parties on the Parkdale Care Inspectorate information (opens new window) page.