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The home provides care of the very highest standard and enjoys an excellent reputation locally. Each of the 51 bedrooms has full private facilities as well as open outlooks.
The spectacular entrance atrium fills the home with natural light and the dining room, complete with American oak floors and hardwood finishes, leads directly...
Care Provided by Westlea
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please see brochure for further details.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westlea for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westlea 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 are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Third Life Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Ward(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (47)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Open visiting policy.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Westlea Reviews (11)
Westlea has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.091) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westlea has 11 reviews.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the staff at Westlea Care Home, Barrhead, for the life-changing impact you have had on my mum and our whole family. After my mum's dementia diagnosis, I struggled with the standard care package and felt I was failing her. I visited Westlea unsure whether a care home was right, but from the moment I walked in, my view completely changed. The setting felt warm, welcoming, and far from the clinical environment I had imagined. It gave me the confidence to try a temporary placement, and the transformation has been remarkable. My mum has gone from lonely and struggling at home to cheerful, vibrant, and genuinely loving life again. I have never seen her this happy. We now share quality time filled with laughter, and it feels like we have our family back. Every member of staff is exceptional. Their kindness, patience, respect, and genuine care shine through in everything they do, and the activities bring so much joy.
She was always an independent lady so it took a wee while for her to settle but she was eventually very happy. The staff were always very helpful and approachable and contacted us frequently.
My family member is in the home at the moment. I am so impressed with the fact that they have managed to keep the home COVID free throughout the pandemic. It's wonderful to know my mum is safe and well. Communication has been great and my mum looks well looked after. Well done to all the staff.
The manager and the staff have worked very hard to keep Westlea COVID free over the last year and really appreciate your comments. Everyone is hoping that now that all residents and staff have been vaccinated things will be back to normal soon.
It took my mother a bit of time to settle at Westlea. Understandable. With the care and patience shown by the staff, she is now well settled in and taking part in activities. Her family are all satisfied with the level of care she is receiving. The Westlea staff are also very good at communicating with me if there are any issues they feel they need to bring to my attention. I have also had several issues I needed clarification on with the home's remit and a team member in your Glasgow office has been extremely helpful in this regard.
Your comments are much appreciated at a difficult time.
I think my mother's review is coming up soon. I am very happy with the care she receives. She has deteriorated quite a bit in the last year and needs a lot of help. She is kept clean and tidy and is treated with respect.
In particular, the staff in the care home are attentive, caring, friendly and efficient. The accommodation itself is spacious and functional and the decor is pleasant.
The staff always try to involve residents in all activities.
My mother has been a resident at Westlea for over six years and in my opinion, has been well cared for.
It gives me peace of mind.
I was very trepidacious about having to use the services of a care home. Westlea's excellent standards have more than assured my fears.
I have found Westlea to be a very good care home. The staff are friendly and I'm content my Mother is being well cared for. The home itself is bright and modern and I have noted that there seems to be a rolling program of re-decoration and internal improvements/repairs.
I would have given Westlea a 5 star review apart from one thing. There is only one lift which can be busy at meal times and very occasionally it's out of service. Such a shame that a 2nd lift wasn't included in the design of an otherwise excellent care home.
Well run care home with excellent staff and activities for the residents. Rooms are good and general standard is high.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 26 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlea
What types of Care is Westlea registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westlea have?
There are 47 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westlea?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Westlea to the centre of Glasgow?
7.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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