Nursing, residential and specialist care
High-quality care,
in beautiful surroundings.
Skilled, compassionate teams working to the SSSC Codes of Practice, the NMC Code and the Care Inspectorate Quality Framework, across five homes in and around Kilmarnock.
About us
A good home has somewhere to step outside.
Gardens and outdoor space are part of daily life across our homes: the grounds and ponies at Thorntoun Estate, the sensory garden at The Elms, garden access at The Laurels and sunny patios at Torrance Lodge and The Beeches.
Inside, care is planned around each person, in calm, homely rooms where people feel safe, valued and truly at home.
5
Care homes in and around Kilmarnock
3
Homes offering respite stays
Gardens
Grounds, patios and a sensory garden
Minibus
Community outings from The Beeches and The Elms
Our homes
Five homes, each with its own character
Ayrshire Care Homes is a family-run group of five homes in and around Kilmarnock. The Laurels sits within Thorntoun Estate and shares its manager.
Older adults, nursing and dementia
Thorntoun Estate
Nursing and residential care in Crosshouse, with dementia support and care for learning or physical disabilities. Gardens, grounds, activities and time outdoors.
Learning disabilities, into later life
The Laurels
Part of Thorntoun Estate. Residential and nursing care for adults and older people with learning disabilities, in 14 bedrooms, with garden access.
Older adults and over-50s
Torrance Lodge
A single-level nursing home in Hurlford offering nursing, residential, dementia and respite care, with bright bedrooms, lounges and dining.
Younger adults, complex needs
The Beeches
Ten beds for younger adults with learning or physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Single en-suite rooms, wide access, tracking hoists and a minibus.
Adults with learning disabilities
The Elms
A home for up to ten adults with learning disabilities: eight permanent rooms and two for respite, a sensory garden and minibus outings.
Our approach
The same standards in every home
Time outdoors
Gardens, grounds and minibus outings help people enjoy fresh air and stay connected to the community.
Centred on the person
Care is planned around each individual: their needs, their preferences and what matters most to them.
Families as partners
We work in partnership with families, so you stay involved in the care of someone you love.
Recognised standards
Our teams follow the SSSC Codes of Practice, the NMC Code and the Care Inspectorate Quality Framework.
Our gardens
Fresh air is part of everyday life
Ponds, lawns, flower beds and a sensory garden give residents somewhere to sit, walk and spend time outdoors, whatever their needs.
Arrange a visit
Come and see us
The best way to choose a home is to visit. Send us a message, or call the home you are interested in.
Thorntoun Estate, The Laurels, The Beeches and The Elms
01563 572626
Torrance Lodge
01563 525158
Four Scottish care homes set among gardens in and around Kilmarnock, operated by Thorntoun Limited.
Thorntoun Estate
Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BH
info@thorntoun.co.uk
01563 572626
Torrance Lodge
Riccarton Road, Hurlford, Kilmarnock, KA1 5LQ
info@torrancelodge.co.uk
01563 525158
The Beeches
14 Paddock View, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BH
info@thorntoun.co.uk
01563 572626
The Elms
7 Paddock View, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BH
info@thorntoun.co.uk
01563 572626
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