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Templeton House - Ayr

Templeton House is a purpose-built care home located close to Ayr town centre. It is registered to provide a service to a maximum of 69 older people. The provider of the service is Windyhall Care Home LLP. The service was registered in March 2015. There were 51 people resident in the home at the time of this inspection.

Resident accommodation is provided over three floors; the garden level, the ground floor at street level (which includes the main entrance) and the first floor. The first floor area also houses the catering department, staff area and additional office space.

The home has a large, well-maintained and secure garden to the rear. There is parking, including disabled parking to the front. The home has two lifts and disabled access to all areas. Residents have good access to an outside space, either the garden or furnished balconies. All bedrooms are very well presented and have an en-suite shower room. Assisted bathing facilities are available to support individuals with mobility issues.

There is a choice of nicely presented lounges and dining areas in each of the three units. The environment is maintained to a high standard with facilities including a cinema room, hairdressing and beauty salon, a library and a piano bar.

The provider's aim is stated as: 'To listen and learn from service users to afford us the opportunity to work together to meet the identified needs and aspirations of the individuals who have chosen to live in Templeton House.'