
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 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
- 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
At Benarty View 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.
Chiropody, hairdresser, newspapers, excursions and private dental are not included.
Respite stays are available at a minimum of 2 weeks.
Information is correct as of August 2026 and is subject to change.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ailsa Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ailsa Lodge 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
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 (55)
Ailsa Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ailsa Lodge Care Home has 55 reviews.
Management was the same, just superb.
Five stars all-round.
Hello and thank you for your lovely comments. Your relative has settled in so quickly, and it is a pleasure to support them. Regards.
Laundry is still an issue - clothes missing and residents wearing someone else's clothes.
Overall, everything is good.
Many thanks to all staff.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. As you probably are aware we have been working very hard to resolve this matter and will continue to do so. I appreciate your patience on this matter. Regards.
I cannot thank staff enough for the care provided for my mum. Everyone within the home talks to me about my mum and from that alone I know they have taken the time to get to know my mum which in itself is very comforting. The care home is going from strength to strength and the improvement over the past year or so has been welcomed.
Kind Regards.
My mother-in-law is well cared for at Ailsa Lodge. Every member of staff I have been in contact with during my visits is genuinely caring towards residents and visitors. My mother-in-law has settled into the care home and is comfortable, which is a great comfort to all the family.
Thank you, Carol, for your lovely comments; I will share this with the staff team. Kind regards.
The building and facilities are also continually refreshed and painted.
Thank you for your kind words and review. We will pass this feedback to our team.
The manager is approachable. Food is delicious and well presented, all staff show care from all departments. Will be nice to see more activities and outings for the residents.
Thank you for your kind words I will pass this on to the team.
Dad is very happy living here. He had a lovely room that is cleaned daily and he enjoys the food. The staff are fantastic and go above and beyond for the residents. I am grateful for the level of care that Dad receives and would certainly recommend Ailsa Lodge Care Home.
Thank you for your kind words I will pass this on to the team.
My brother and I were very pleased with the care provided for our father in Ailsa Lodge. The manager was very helpful in providing respite care. The nursing staff were excellent and very involved with the patients. All staff were very well presented, caring and professional. The lodge was clean and modern in appearance. Overall we were very happy with the care provided and plan to use Ailsa Lodge again in the future.
Hi Gillian, many thanks for your kind words I will pass this on to the team.
This is a great home which is perfect for my dad. The staff at the home are always there for my dad, they have a laugh and joke and always interact with all the residents, whilst always providing a first-class care service to all of the residents.
Thank you for your kind words and I will pass them on to the team.
I had an excellent visit. All staff caring and friendly. The patient is relaxed and happy in his environment, I hope to visit him on a more regular basis in the near future.
Thanks Kevin for your kind words I will pass to the staff team.
I am a resident in the care home. Can't complain.
Thanks Alan for your kind words, I will pass on to the staff team.
Ailsa Lodge is a caring, considerate group of staff and carers. There is always support available. Staff will support residents and service users in personal and family issues.
Thanks Kate for your lovely comments I will pass them on to the team.
We are all as a family really happy with the care my mother receives at Ailsa Lodge. She is settled in her life there. All the staff who I have met really seem to care about the residents from the manager right to the cleaners. I would recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass your comments on to the staff.
The staff are simply excellent. Always ready with a smile, a warm word and good cheer - for anyone involved with or in the care home. There appears to be a genuine desire to upgrade the care and facilities of the home in order to provide a warm, caring and interesting environment for the residents. All of our comms have been dealt with in a friendly, open and professional manner. Overall, the biggest asset of Ailsa is its staff and their caring, professional manner and good humour.
Thank you for your kind words and I will pass this on to the staff team.
Staff are friendly and professional. My mum also says she is well cared for. The food is superb and since being there my mum eats regularly and finishes her meals. That's a big improvement over being in her own home.
Thank you for your kind words and I will pass this on to the team.
My aunt has settled well into Ailsa Lodge and appears very contented there. She is treated with dignity and respect and her individual needs are met with consideration and empathy. She is warm, well fed and comfortable and feels secure in her environment.
Thank you for your kind words and I will pass these on to the staff team.
We have just moved our mother into Ailsa Lodge. She has come from hospital. We wanted a smaller care home and close to myself and my sister. We have been so impressed with Ailsa Lodge. Nothing has been too much trouble for the manager and the team. We have had a lovely welcome gift and a card from the team for mum. The atmosphere is warm, cosy and cheerful which means a lot to mum after a month in hospital.
Thank you for your kind words and I will pass this on to the staff team.
I am generally happy with the care and attention my father is receiving. The staff are friendly and caring and they appear to try their best for the residents. It would help if the home was a bit easier to contact by phone and then be able to speak my dad when I can't visit.
Thank you for your review and your kind words. In regards to the phones, I apologise that you have been unable to speak to your dad on occasions however we will strive to do our best to make sure your dad receives your call. If at any time this is not possible we will then make sure your dad calls you back, if there is anything else I can do to help please let me know.
The team are amazing and always on hand to help and support when required. For the first time in years, we know our brother is safe. He is treated with respect, fed better than we are and the team look after him as if he is their own family. The rooms are kept immaculate and there are lots of activities to keep everyone active. The team have also taken the time to get to know my brother and his interests which really boosts his mood and levels of interaction. Thanks for everything you do and I'm glad we were lucky enough to get him into the Ailsa Lodge Family.
Thank you so much for your kind words and review. You are very welcome and it's our pleasure to support your brother at Ailsa Lodge Care Home. We will pass on your feedback to the team.
My family and I would like to thank the Ailsa Lodge staff for the care they are giving Mum, it is very much appreciated. Ailsa Lodge is a very caring home and it is very reassuring that my mum is well cared for and safe.
Thank you for your kind words and review. It’s our pleasure to support your mum in Ailsa Lodge. We will pass on the review to the team.
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: 27 August 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...
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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
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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 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 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 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* 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 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.
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