
The home is located in a country setting with an enclosed garden which is lovely to walk aroundS C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's like one big family. We are so happy we picked Ailsa Lodge, it gives us the peace of mindL B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would have no hesitation in recommending the care home to anyone considering itA W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home is located in a country setting with an enclosed garden which is lovely to walk aroundS C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's like one big family. We are so happy we picked Ailsa Lodge, it gives us the peace of mindL B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would have no hesitation in recommending the care home to anyone considering itA W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ailsa Lodge is a Bishopton care home that is registered for the needs of up to thirty-seven service users, who receive personalised care packages and have their individual tastes and freedoms respected.
The accommodation has been purpose-built for care purposes, making it ideal both for the practice of efficient services and for a comfortable and homely living atmosphere.
Residents enjoy en-suite bedrooms, with loved ones made to feel welcome by carers upon visiting, as well as pleasant gardens and a satisfying food menu.
Care Provided by Ailsa Lodge Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 37 Service Users
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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Ailsa Lodge Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
At Ailsa Lodge Care Home, fees cover personal care, accommodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments, a varied programme of in-home activities and events and access to Wi-Fi, giving residents and their family's complete peace of mind with the reassurance that everything is taken care of and included as part of daily life.
Respite stays are available at a minimum of 2 weeks.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ailsa Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
Person in charge
- Pauline Perratt (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
Parking
- The home has it's own private car park right out front which can take around 10-12 vehicles
Ailsa Lodge Care Home Reviews (59)
Ailsa Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ailsa Lodge Care Home has 59 reviews.
Ailsa Lodge is in a lovely countryside setting with a well kept back garden. I have found the staff and management to be very pleasant and helpful. The food is good quality my sister appears to enjoy her meals, cups of tea and snacks. The caring staff treat my sister, and the other residents, with...
Ailsa Lodge is in a lovely countryside setting with a well kept back garden. I have found the staff and management to be very pleasant and helpful. The food is good quality my sister appears to enjoy her meals, cups of tea and snacks. The caring staff treat my sister, and the other residents, with dignity and respect. There are periodic visits from musical performers, and communal singing opportunities, and my sisters personal artwork is being encouraged by staff. Our family is looking forward to the arrival of the new activities officer, which would help stimulate more activities. My overall impression is of a pleasant and caring environment for my sister. Many thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to review Ailsa Lodge Care home and thank you for your lovely comments . Our new Activity Coordinator started in June and has been busy introducing new activities. Kind Regards
Margaret is happy & content. I am happy with The Lodge & staff
Margaret is happy & content. I am happy with The Lodge & staff
hello John , thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Ailsa Lodge, Regards Pauline Perratt
I have been in Ailsa Lodge for quite some time now, overall I am very happy with all the services and the staff here. The food is excellent and all in all I am very happy here perhaps some supervision in the lounge would be good as sometimes things can get quite heated.
I have been in Ailsa Lodge for quite some time now, overall I am very happy with all the services and the staff here. The food is excellent and all in all I am very happy here perhaps some supervision in the lounge would be good as sometimes things can get quite heated.
Pauline Perratt
I've always been impressed with Ailsa Lodge and it's homely feel. The staff are great, ask them anything they are always happy to help. Everyone here is on first name terms and I think this helps with the general feeling of Ailsa Lodge. The place is clean + tidy and nearly always smells of baking...
I've always been impressed with Ailsa Lodge and it's homely feel. The staff are great, ask them anything they are always happy to help. Everyone here is on first name terms and I think this helps with the general feeling of Ailsa Lodge. The place is clean + tidy and nearly always smells of baking all the residents are treated with respect by all the staff
Hello John , many thanks for taking the time to review us and for your lovely review for Ailsa Lodge, I will share this with the staff team,.
Environment is like a beautiful, caring, protective family. Incredible how carers keep small details in mind, to be able to report back. The care and presence of carers is exemplary, with a brilliant ratio and regularity, cultivating relationships between residents and always having time for each...
I have been astounded having experienced over five other settings with relatives. Residents are this home and management is hidden which is how it should be. Facilities and activities are limited a little by the intimacy of space, but this is how peoples “homes” are naturally. And activities are so appreciated, but family don't always know, so can't feedback. — otherwise. Simply amazing! A godsend!
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely very detailed review I will pass this on to all the staff in my team . Kind Regards Pauline Perratt
My Mum has and is being impeccably cared for at Aisla Lodge. I couldn't be more happy with the care, compassion and respect that my Mum is being shown by the staff. I would recommend Ailsa Lodge to anyone who is having to make the sad decision to put a loved one into care.
My Mum has and is being impeccably cared for at Aisla Lodge. I couldn't be more happy with the care, compassion and respect that my Mum is being shown by the staff. I would recommend Ailsa Lodge to anyone who is having to make the sad decision to put a loved one into care.
Thank you so much for the lovely review for your mum , I will share this with the staff
Regards
Pauline Perratt
This was not the first time there has been a care crisis and they have always been well managed. We continue to have...
This was not the first time there has been a care crisis and they have always been well managed. We continue to have confidence in the future.
Many thanks for your lovely review and we are happy you feel confident in our care delivery for your mother . Regards Pauline Perratt
My Mum has been at Ailsa Lodge since October 2025, and I have found their care of her to be exemplary. Nothing is too much for the staff, and they all seem to have a genuine regard for the residents; their patience is unending! Everything is scrupulously clean, the meals smell gorgeous, and the...
My Mum has been at Ailsa Lodge since October 2025, and I have found their care of her to be exemplary. Nothing is too much for the staff, and they all seem to have a genuine regard for the residents; their patience is unending! Everything is scrupulously clean, the meals smell gorgeous, and the building is bright, airy and pleasant. They deserve every good review they get.
hello Lindsay , thank you for your lovely review and I will pass this on to the staff team , kind regards Pauline Perratt
It is a lovely and a home. My mother is not the easiest to deal with and the staff are being wonderful.
It is a lovely and a home. My mother is not the easiest to deal with and the staff are being wonderful.
hello , thank you for your review and kind words and it is a pleasure to support your mum Regards Pauline
Great staff and care given. Nan has settled well and is now enjoying her food and drinking again. At home, alone, she was not eating or drinking.
Great staff and care given. Nan has settled well and is now enjoying her food and drinking again. At home, alone, she was not eating or drinking.
Hello Sarah , Thank you for the lovely review and we are happy that your nan is enjoying her food and drink , I will pass on you lovely comments to the team kind Regards Pauline Perratt
My 100 year old mum is very happy in Ailsa Lodge. She is very well looked after and all the staff really care for her. During he recent 100th year Birthday celebrations staff went above and beyond to make it a really special day.
My 100 year old mum is very happy in Ailsa Lodge. She is very well looked after and all the staff really care for her. During he recent 100th year Birthday celebrations staff went above and beyond to make it a really special day.
Thank you Allision for your lovely comments it was our pleasure to celebrate and be part of your mums special day . Regards
Everything is very satisfactory so far. He enjoys the food, especially Sunday lunch! Staff are very friendly and helpful, always considerate. So far, a very good choice of care.
Everything is very satisfactory so far. He enjoys the food, especially Sunday lunch! Staff are very friendly and helpful, always considerate. So far, a very good choice of care.
Thank you for your kind words and I am happy your loved one enjoys Sunday lunch at Ailsa Lodge Care Home. kind regards
What a wonderful care home Ailsa lodge is, home from home. It is a lovely caring environment to be in with terrific staff who are all very caring , compassionate and always wanting the best for every resident. Nothing is ever too much trouble & they make you feel part of their caring family too....
They never hesitate to alert me of any concerns they have about my sister & they contact the medical team quickly when required and advise me that they have done so and the outcome.
It is such a comforting feeling to know that my sister is happy in her home & is getting well looked after. She has been there for 2 years now & I would like to say " a very big thank you to all the staff for looking after her so well" .
Thank you for your lovely review I will pass this on to the team . Kind Regards Pauline Perratt
My mother has been a resident for several years. Excellent care for my mother, caring staff and great facilities. There are also lots of activities to keep them occupied as much as possible. Can recommend them.
My mother has been a resident for several years. Excellent care for my mother, caring staff and great facilities. There are also lots of activities to keep them occupied as much as possible. Can recommend them.
Thank you for your kinds words and review. It's great to hear you recognise the activities in the home. We have worked closely with residents and our activity staff to tailor activities around individual likes and dislikes. We will pass on the feedback to the team.
Staff are professional but also approachable and helpful.
My mum is very happy there....
Staff are professional but also approachable and helpful.
My mum is very happy there. It's a proper home from home for her.
Thank you for all that you do.
As Power of Attorney for my mum, this bestows on me a great weight of responsibility that I do not take lightly. The fact that my mum is receiving a high quality of living there, especially at this stage in her life, gives me great peace of mind. I would recommend Ailsa Lodge Care Home to anyone considering residential care for their loved ones.
Thank you for your review, I am glad to hear that your mum is receiving an excellent level of care and support and you feel this is a home from home. We will pass your feedback to the team.
My father has been a resident at Ailsa Lodge for 4 years and has advanced vascular dementia. He is very well cared for by an excellent, experienced team and we have no concerns about his welfare or safety. The staff keep us updated with any health concerns and are very attentive to my father's...
My father has been a resident at Ailsa Lodge for 4 years and has advanced vascular dementia. He is very well cared for by an excellent, experienced team and we have no concerns about his welfare or safety. The staff keep us updated with any health concerns and are very attentive to my father's needs and they make us so welcome when we visit. The home is located in a country setting with an enclosed garden which is lovely to walk around when the weather permits. The home is very comfortable and welcoming for residents and their visitors.
Many thanks for the lovely review and happy you have mentioned your dad is well cared for by an excellent experienced team.
After our mum passed away, we had to look for a care home for my dad. We looked at several in the area, and all I can say is Ailsa Lodge stood out a mile. The day we went to view it, all I could say was "It doesn't smell like a care home" which is a big thing for me. My dad has been there for just...
After our mum passed away, we had to look for a care home for my dad. We looked at several in the area, and all I can say is Ailsa Lodge stood out a mile. The day we went to view it, all I could say was "It doesn't smell like a care home" which is a big thing for me. My dad has been there for just over 3 months now, the transition from home was very easy, and the staff are all lovely and helpful. My dad walks about all day, and the staff never walk passed him without having a conversation. He keeps them on their toes. It is a very friendly place and we are made welcome when visiting. It's like one big family. We are so happy we picked Ailsa Lodge, it gives us the peace of mind that our dad is safe, being looked after and happy.
Thank you for your kind comments I am happy that the transition from home you have found easy and that dad is safe and being looked after.
Excellent care and exceptional staff. My mum has been well looked after for the last five years. The surroundings are very pleasant and very clean. The staff are very informative regarding my mum's care. Situated in lovely surroundings.
Excellent care and exceptional staff. My mum has been well looked after for the last five years. The surroundings are very pleasant and very clean. The staff are very informative regarding my mum's care. Situated in lovely surroundings.
Thank you for your review and that you have said your mum is receiving excellent care and being well looked after. I will pass your comments on to the team.
The...
The pre-assessment was stress-free and the transition, the team made was smooth. Thank you.
Hello, many thanks for your kind words, and I am happy we were able to offer a stress-free transition for your father into Ailsa Lodge. Kind Regards.
My brother is amazing the home is amazing as are the staff. He settled really well and is happy.
My brother is amazing the home is amazing as are the staff. He settled really well and is happy.
Hello, many thanks for taking the time to review Ailsa Lodge and I am happy you feel your brother has settled in really well and is happy. Kind Regards
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 11 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 09 October 2026Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 21 Nov 2025
Looks like our chefs might have competition....our manager Pauline is loving her new chefs hat and apron!
- 18 Nov 2025
Our head chef sat down the resident's recently to discuss the change in menu's from Spring/Summer to Autumn/Winter and ask them what they would like to see offered during the...
There are no upcoming events for Ailsa Lodge Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 21 Nov 2025Recipient: Ailsa Lodge Care Home
- 12 Feb 2024Recipient: Ailsa Lodge Care Home
- 05 Jan 2024Recipient: Ailsa Lodge Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ailsa Lodge Care Home.
Meet the Team (7)

Pauline joined the team at Ailsa Lodge in October 2021 and brings a great wealth of experience to the home. She prides herself on leading her team and providing the very best in person-centred care for all the residents.

I started my new chapter here at Ailsa Lodge in December 2023 having come from a receptionist background for many years. The staff and residents have...
I started my new chapter here at Ailsa Lodge in December 2023 having come from a receptionist background for many years. The staff and residents have all made me feel extremely welcome and have given me great support.
I can't wait to see what lies ahead...

Left home when I was 20, and went to Jersey to work and that is where my story starts. I have been a chef for 40 years now, working in hotels, and...
Left home when I was 20, and went to Jersey to work and that is where my story starts. I have been a chef for 40 years now, working in hotels, and care homes and even having my own business. I've worked in Guernsey, Channel Islands, Aviemore before moving to Glasgow in 1987 and I must say, Ailsa Lodge is the best yet, this is my passion!!

I joined the Ailsa Lodge team in April 25 after 28 years in the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service. I have always enjoyed fixing things so looking forward to helping out as maintenance person.

My career within Health and Social Care has expanded over 30 years, during which I have gained a vast amount of experience and skills across various...
My career within Health and Social Care has expanded over 30 years, during which I have gained a vast amount of experience and skills across various organisations and settings. Having only been at Ailsa Lodge for 6 weeks, I already feel at home, which is important to me. This new chapter is an exciting adventure that I can't wait to progress.

I have been a Head Housekeeper for over 25 years, working at 4 & 5 star properties throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, as well as on the 5*...
I have been a Head Housekeeper for over 25 years, working at 4 & 5 star properties throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, as well as on the 5* Herbridean Princess cruise ship. I had the opportunity to study for my Level 3 NVQ in Housekeeping & Hospitality supervision.
I love my new role at Ailsa Lodge as it gives me the opportunity to do the two things that make me happy - caring for the elderly and, of course, housekeeping.

I'm back!!! After being away from Ailsa Lodge for a year, I decided to re-join my old family. I tried activities at another care home and even...
I'm back!!! After being away from Ailsa Lodge for a year, I decided to re-join my old family. I tried activities at another care home and even trained to be a senior, but I just couldn't stay away. Home is where the heart is after all. I've come back with new and fresh ideas, which I can't wait to implement in Ailsa Lodge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ailsa Lodge Care Home
How much does Ailsa Lodge Care Home cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,400 for residential care (respite from £1,400) and from £1,400 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,400). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.
What types of Care is Ailsa Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ailsa Lodge Care Home have?
There are 35 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ailsa Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ailsa Lodge Care Home to the centre of Bishopton?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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