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The ethos behind their modern, person-centred model of care is to support the whole person....
Care Provided by William Simpsons
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 71 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
William Simpsons charges a flat fee which includes almost all extras: an extensive inhouse activity programme delivered over 7 days a week; nail bar and basic hair styling salon; bespoke fitness and mobility programmes delivered by the Home’s Fitness Coach including free access to local leisure centre facilities with gym, sports and swimming pool access.
The Home subsidises some of the more expensive activities to make them accessible and affordable for residents, such as the visiting Aromatherapy ‘Wellness Spa’ and Equi-Power RDA Horse Care sessions at the local stables.
Treatment from the visiting Podiatrist incurs a small fee and professional hairdressing services provided by external Salon Professionals will be charged at the salon prices.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact William Simpsons for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact William Simpsons 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
- William Simpsons Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Jones (Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2011
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (71)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (71)
Visiting
- There are no visiting restrictions. Visitors are welcome anytime throughout the daytime and evening during the week and at weekends.
Parking
- There is extensive, free onsite parking available for visitors. There are also frequent bus services which stop close by the driveway entrance to the Home.
William Simpsons Reviews (4)
William Simpsons has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.261) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time William Simpsons has 4 reviews.
My stay in William Simpsons is excellent. I have made so many lovely friends. I love my volunteering job in the cafe. I also join in all the activities which I really enjoy as well.
For those wishing to take on another level of responsibility and challenge,...
Visiting my brother at W Simpsons is always enjoyable. The staff are helpful and a pleasure to deal with. My brother's room is large and comfortable, and he loves it very much. Another thing he enjoys is the food and at special times like Christmas, a beautiful 3 course dinner is served. My brother is unable to live independantly, but has said the home is the next best option, he is thriving in his flat, and has lost 33kg in weight which is incredible, he can feel the difference. Overall both of us are grateful for the home and staff, the level of care is above & beyond. Many Thanks
Thank you! It will mean so much to staff when they hear your lovely words as to them this is just 'what they do''. We pull out all the stops to ensure residents enjoy & celebrate special occasions throughout the year. The catering team do us proud with every meal but the 'special events' really are...
I would like to go out on more outings.
We really appreciate your feedback, it's always good to hear directly from residents. Thank you for being the first resident to leave us a review! Your request for more outings has been logged & the activities team will drop in for a chat about the kind of outings that you'd like to be involved in,...
We have no qualms about leaving Ross in the care of William Simpsons.
Thank you for such lovely words! There are so many different elements which combine to provide great care & providing comfortable relaxed spaces both in and outside the Home is just one. It's important to us that residents have a voice when it comes to how the Home looks & everyone has opportunity...
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 06 March 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?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)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 26 Jun 2026
What a day for a BBQ! Our friends at Stirling4Community joined residents and staff for our first BBQ of the summer... one down, many more to come!
- 26 Jun 2026
There's been something of a step change within our Home, brought about by a brand new resident-focused role... meet 'The Fitness Coach'! Residents are now receiving individual, one-to-one Fitness...
There are no upcoming events for William Simpsons.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (8)

Catherine has been involved with William Simpsons for over 23 years. After initially joining the laundry team, Catherine discovered that care was her calling, and she worked her way through the ranks. She held the role of Deputy Care Manager with responsibility for Day Care and Respite services for over 6 years, becoming Care Manager in 2023.
Outside of work, Catherine is a devoted mother and granny. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, occasional weekend trips to Blackpool and holidays in Spain. As a local girl, born and bred in the village of Plean, Catherine has grown up with an understanding of the importance of the work we do here in the Home. All of this grassroots experience has given Catherine a clear understanding of what constitutes exceptional care. It is her passion to ensure every resident has the opportunity and support to live their best life, and at some point every day, you will find Catherine spending time with individual residents in conversation, listening and building solid foundations for friendships.

John is an experienced Deputy Manager with over 15 years of care experience with William Simpsons. He started out as a Care Assistant before gaining the knowledge and experience to gain promotion to Team Leader, and again in 2017 when he took on the Deputy Manager role. For John, it has always been the personal connection with residents that he values the most, and this has been a continuing priority throughout his career in care.
On a personal level, John is an experienced and knowledgeable horseman with a love of racing and a passion for travel. A true globe-trotter in every sense of the term!

It was relocating from the city that originally brought Zoe to William Simpsons in 2012, initially as a Deputy Manager, then expanding her role to Operations Manager. Now, over 14 years later, Zoe guides the organisation forward as the Chief Executive with her feet firmly planted in the ethos which has seen our Home grow.
"It's so important to recognise each resident's individuality and tailor their care accordingly, supporting the whole person, their physical health, mental health and emotional wellbeing. Care should never be 'one size fits all'. We apply the same ethos to staffing with the positive outcome of a strong, committed and dedicated staff team."
Zoe is a Community Councillor and a Trustee of the local community trust. In her free time, Zoe loves to explore the Scottish countryside with her husband and Gibbs, their cockerpoo. Gibbs joins Zoe at work most days but is seldom found in the office, preferring to snuggle up on residents' knees instead, making the most of all the attention!

Hannah joined William Simpsons in 2023 on completion of her university degree. She is the warm, friendly face who heads up the HR department, supporting and guiding staff through all stages of employment from their very first enquiry onwards. Hannah orientates new starters through the onboarding process and plays an important and active role throughout the induction period, providing continuity to ensure staff enjoy the best start to their career with William Simpsons and beyond. She also keeps up to date with changes in employment law to ensure the organisation remains a compliant, responsive employer and staff feel valued and supported.
On a personal level, Hannah enjoys sports and can often be found on the football pitch playing with her local team or, as an avid reader, losing herself in a good book.

Alan joined William Simpsons in 2017 as a Team Leader with a solid background in care. Before joining William Simpsons, he worked within a Respite Unit and later in the community, where he developed a broad understanding of person-centred support across different care settings.
Alan was drawn to William Simpsons because of the positive working environment, the client group, and the organisation’s commitment to supporting a healthy work–life balance. His dedication and capability led to the opportunity to progress into the role of Supervisor, a position in which he gained valuable insight into the management side of the organisation.
This role also allowed Alan to work closely with external professionals and supported his development through further relevant qualifications.
For Alan, delivering high-quality care and contributing to a well-supported team remain central to his role. Outside of work, he enjoys gardening, walking, and reading. He is also a proud grandparent to two young grandchildren, who happily keep him busy in his spare time.

Tamara started her career in care aged 18, moving to William Simpsons as a Team Leader in 2019 after hearing about the quality of care and positive working environment within the Home. Tamara initially worked with the night shift team but later moved onto the day shift, where she achieved the relevant SVQ level qualification and gained promotion to the Supervisor team.
For Tamara, care is a way of life and something of a family profession. It was her mum, a mental health nurse, who showed her the value of truly person-centred care when she took up her first social care post within the nursing home where they both worked. The positive impact that really good, person-centred care can have on an individual has never left Tamara, and she has made it the foundation of her practice.
When she’s not at work, Tamara is kept busy with her young son and loves spending time with family and friends.

Craig joined William Simpsons in 2014, fresh from school, with a strong desire to do something meaningful that would help others. Care has been more than just a career for Craig, and although he has progressed from Team Leader to a Supervisor role, it is the positive impact on the daily lives of residents that he is most proud of, being able to play a part in helping residents to enjoy meaningful days and fulfilling lives.
Craig is a family man who loves spending time with his children, family and friends. He's an avid reader with a particular interest in history and theology alongside computer programming and software development.

Kelly started out in retail but soon realised her heart was not in it. After initially joining William Simpsons in 2015 and finding her feet with the Domestic team, Kelly felt herself drawn towards care and transferred over to a Support Worker role. She worked quietly away, gaining experience and knowledge, working towards SVQ level qualifications, the role of Team Leader and more recently the Supervisor role.
Kelly's passion for care is clear to see, and when asked what the thing she enjoys most about her work, her response was 'The resident contact - being able to build relationships, supporting residents' independence. I leave work knowing that I've helped make someone's day better, and that's so rewarding. Seeing residents feel safe, valued and happy is what motivates me every day.'
Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She's an adventurous cook who loves to walk.
Frequently Asked Questions about William Simpsons
What types of Care is William Simpsons registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does William Simpsons have?
There are 71 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at William Simpsons?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is William Simpsons to the centre of Stirling?
4.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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