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The home is situated in its own grounds of 12 acres, in a tranquil but central location in Stirling. It has strong local links and caters for a wide range of personal needs. Westerlands specialises in individual person-centred care and also supports people who are living with various stages of Dementia.
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Care Provided by Westerlands Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 23 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westerlands Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westerlands Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week if you're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Owner
- Westerlands Association
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Monika Przybek (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Parking is available next to the front door.
Westerlands Care Home Reviews (38)
Westerlands Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westerlands Care Home has 38 reviews.
My mum sadly passed away in Westerlands on the 8th of January 2021. She was in the care home for 4-years and me and my family couldn't praise all the staff enough for the care that they gave my mum. They phoned us every time something was wrong with mum, nothing was ever a problem for them. I would recommend this care home to everyone; they are a credit to Westerlands and to themselves. When this covid is over, myself and my family will be looking forward to going to the summer and Christmas fairs, and to see all the staff again. So I would like to thank all staff including the manager. A massive thank you from the bottom of our hearts; you will always be in our hearts.
Thank you very much for your extremely kind words. It was an honour to care for Mum and to know you and all the family. We feel humbled that you rate the care we provide so highly.
We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Westerlands after the Pandemic is over and share our memories of Mum together.
My wife and I went to visit her at the start of December, a week after she moved in.
We thought the home was beautiful and the staff were extremely friendly.
My Gran is now eating full meals, putting on weight, gets her hair done weekly, and now has hearing aids that work, doing activities and generally happier in herself.
I genuinely think Westerlands has given my Gran a new lease of life. She is 92, and hopefully, she will now comfortably see the big 100!
The home itself is warm, clean and most importantly, homely. The staff are simply wonderful.
When I am older and in need of care, I would be delighted to see out my life in this beautiful home.
Thanks to all the wonderful staff for looking after my Gran.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It means a lot to us that you feel this way about Westerlands. We will continue to do our utmost to provide the best possible care to your Gran.
Still fully mentally sharp and alert, it was a somewhat traumatic experience for her to leave the family home and enter a new era of life. Luckily, she found a place at Westerlands Care Home, and all of our initial worries and concerns have been completely allayed. Our mother has truly found a new home where she feels safe and cared for 24/7. The staff are all incredibly kind and caring, and the atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive. Immediately on her arrival, Westerlands began to take care of many issues which had become neglected over the previous months as mum had become less able to cope at home. She was seen by an optician, a chiropodist, the hearing aid centre, etc and after a few weeks, she really blossomed looking so much better than before.
We really cannot recommend Westerlands highly enough.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It is our pleasure to care for Mum and support the whole family.
Everyone was so kind to us, they were so friendly and helpful and they made us so welcome.
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy that you feel this way about the service which we provide.
From the minute we viewed Westerlands Care Home my friend knew this was the place she would like to live. From the management to the staff team, her care was outstanding. The residents were treated with dignity and respect. As I have said Westerlands gave my friend outstanding care and I cannot thank them enough. They were always friendly and approachable.
Thank you very much for your kind words. This means a lot to us, and it was an honour for us to care for your friend and have your support throughout.
My mother was 89 when she chose to move to Westerlands. She visited and immediately felt welcome and decided this was the place for her. Prior to moving in she had a small stroke which limited her vision and mobility.
The initial care and attention she got from the staff was outstanding, as my mother's health deteriorated and she was bedridden that care and attention only increased. I cannot praise highly enough the commitment and care that all the staff gave my mother.
The welcome we received from the staff on each visit, including the cup of tea, made us feel like part of their big family.
For my mothers last two weeks one of the family was with her 24/7. We were well looked after and received meals there. When my mother passed away there was a quiet efficiency, care and compassion in making arrangements including members of staff attended my mothers funeral.
I can only offer my highest recommendation and thanks from my family for the care you gave our mother. Thank you.
I feel my mother is looked after extremely well in a safe and caring environment. Staff are always professional and approachable. I would highly recommend this care home.
The manager and staff of this care home have been really helpful, patient and caring to my 93-year-old mother. I really could not have expected better.
Having had experienced poor care from a previous care home, I was very anxious when my mother required full-time residential care. We researched and visited several care homes and to be honest, nothing really jumped out, but when we entered Westerlands Care Home we immediately thought this was different, and after speaking to the manager and doing the “home tour” we knew this was the place for my mother. The place felt and looked like a home and not an institution.
When my mother moved into Westerlands she started improving immediately. My mother came out of her shell, started showing her true personality and having fun.
The Westerlands people not only looked after my mother's needs but her visitors were made very welcome and made to feel as if they were part of the Westerlands “family”.
On a financial note, Westerlands were excellent value for money compared to other care homes. My mother was self-funding, so this was quite an important criterion.
My gran spent the last 8 months of her life as a resident in Westerlands after my grandad passed away very suddenly. We as a family were very wary picking the right home as we hadn’t had the best experience in the past whilst my gran was in respite! However, we knew as soon as we entered Westerlands it was perfect for Gran. It’s such a homely place where we were all made to feel welcome by all staff and built a good relationship with them. Every week there were different things going on for the residents including an on-site hairdresser. My gran celebrated her birthday whilst there and a homemade cake was baked for her which was so thoughtful and such a lovely gesture and we all sang happy birthday along with the others residents. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and we knew we could sleep at night knowing our gran was being well loved and cared for.
Following the sudden death of my grandfather, who had provided care at home, we were forced to find alternative care for my grandmother. Having had a bad experience with respite in another care home, we, as a family, were anxious to find the right home.
From the moment we attended Westerlands for an informal visit, we were made to feel welcome. The residents all appeared happy and active and the smell of home cooking made it feel even more homely.
The transition from home to care home was planned for and my grandmother was kept at the centre of these plans. The staff really took time to get to know her personally.
My grandmother thrived during her time at Westerlands, she was allowed the freedom to be herself, to make her wants known and to express her views. We were always welcomed during visits and really well cared for too.
I can’t thank the team at Westerlands enough for all they did for my grandmother and for us as a family.
Westerlands quickly became a proper home for my mother and staff were excellent at managing times of distress as her condition worsened. Communication with us was always prompt and courteous. The care home may not yet have every mod con, though improvements are always ongoing, but their heart is absolutely in the right place with highly professional standards. We could rest much easier knowing that she was really well looked after and was as happy as possible given her illness.
My mother had been in Westerlands for 3 1/2 years. She had advanced dementia. The care hse received was outstanding throughout.
As you open the door, I feel the care of the people towards residents and visitors is exceptional as I have been at other homes and have never felt that. This is most important as you worry that your relative is being cared for. In this instance, it's my sister. They take my sister out uptown etc. she has her hair done and nails and any other things she wishes. They always keep myself and my daughter up to date if there is anything we need to know.
The staff are very friendly and supportive and were especially helpful latterly when her health deteriorated. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were welcoming and prepared to spend time with the family. They are always looking to improve on already excellent care. The welfare of the residents always comes first.
My brother went into Westerlands Care Home on 25th April 2016 and was there until his death on the 1st October 2016. During that time, he was treated wonderfully by all members of staff and he spoke highly of them all. On my frequent visits, he often told me how everyone went out of their way to make sure he and the other residents were well cared for.
Myself and my mum have been around some of the more modern care homes in the area, then we went to Westerlands in which my aunt is now a resident. It is the most homely place you could ever imagine. The staff are incredible and so welcoming towards residents and visitors. The care provided is second to none. Meals, activities, outings and 1 to 1 care all are at a very high-level. Xmas parties a must, we had a great time, keep up the good work.
I am delighted with the level of care that my sister gets at Westerlands, where the staff have worked extremely hard to ensure that she receives the best possible care at this most difficult time in her life.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 19 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Duty of Candour Report All health and social care services in Scotland have a duty of candour. This is a legal requirement which means that when things go wrong and mistakes happen, the people affected understand what has happened, receive an apology, and that our organisation learns how to improve for the future. An important part of this duty is that we provide an annual report about the duty of candour in our services. This short report describes how our care service has operated the duty of candour during the time between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023. We hope you find this report useful. How many incidents happened to which the duty of candour applies? In the last year, there have been no incidents to which the duty of candour applied.
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- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Westerlands Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Westerlands Care Home
- 27 Apr 2012Recipient: Westerlands Care Home
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