Anam Cara

Overview

Anam Cara is a residential care home situated in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, KA25 7JE. It is registered to accommodate up to 8 residents.

The home provides Residential Care services. It is operated by North Ayrshire Council.

Key facts

Beds14

OwnershipNorth Ayrshire Council

The inspection record

Care InspectorateScotland's regulator of care services — grades run 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent)

Overall grade

5 · Very good

How well do we support people's wellbeing5 — Very good

How good is our leadership5 — Very good

LAST GRADED 10 FEB 2026 · CS NUMBER CS2008177877 View full Care Inspectorate report

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Record timeline

14 Apr 2009

Registered with the Care Inspectorate

Anam Cara entered the official register.

10 Feb 2026

Graded 5 · Very good

Grades published by the Care Inspectorate.

26 May 2026

Record last synced

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Registration details

Registration statusActive

Registered14 April 2009

Registered managerDerek McIlwraith

Council areaNorth Ayrshire

Health boardAyrshire and Arran

Client groupOlder Adults

Staff (FTE)20.59

Location

Anam Cara, 21 Montgomery Court, Kilbirnie, KA25 7JEOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Anam Cara registered for?

Anam Cara is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does Anam Cara have?

There are 8 Single Rooms.

How many beds does Anam Cara have?

Anam Cara is registered for 14 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Anam Cara?

The registered manager is Derek McIlwraith.

Where is Anam Cara located?

Anam Cara is located in Kilbirnie, United Kingdom.

When did Anam Cara register with Care Inspectorate?

Anam Cara first registered on 14 April 2009.

How Kilbirnie compares

6 rated care homes nearby

Current overall ratings of the nearest rated homes to Anam Cara.

5 rated Good or better

1

Good or better Below Good

Spiers Care Home1.8 mi4 — Good Barrington House2 mi4 — Good Thistleknowe Care Home2.1 mi4 — Good Haylie House Residential Home7.1 mi4 — Good Buckreddan Care Centre7.3 mi3 — Adequate Burnlea7.7 mi5 — Very good

Care homes near Kilbirnie

Spiers Care Home

Beith · 1.8 mi

4 — Good

Barrington House

Beith · 2 mi

4 — Good

Thistleknowe Care Home

Beith · 2.1 mi

4 — Good

Haylie House Residential Home

Largs · 7.1 mi

4 — Good

Buckreddan Care Centre

Kilwinning · 7.3 mi

3 — Adequate

Burnlea

Largs · 7.7 mi

5 — Very good

Hutton Park Care Home

Largs · 8 mi

4 — Good

Riverview

Bridge of Weir · 8 mi

4 — Good

Rivendell

Bridge of Weir · 8 mi

4 — Good

Marcus House

Bridge of Weir · 8 mi

4 — Good

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Badges & awards

Rated Very good by Care Inspectorate

Information disclaimer. Information regarding Anam Cara is compiled from multiple sources and provided in good faith. While reasonable steps have been taken to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given and no liability is accepted for any errors or omissions.