Ailsa Lodge Care Home

21 Erskine Ferry Road, Bishopton PA7 5PP
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  • Ailsa Lodge Care Home, Bishopton
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.
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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
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1250
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1250

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ailsa Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Ailsa Lodge Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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 £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Ailsa Lodge Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Pauline Perratt (Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • 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 (53)

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Ailsa Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ailsa Lodge Care Home has 53 reviews.

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Review from John M (Guardian of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My ex-wife has been a resident at Ailsa Lodge for about seven months. During that time there have been big changes at Ailsa Lodge and I have seen a distinct improvement in care standards. The staff are very helpful and caring. They are exceptionally friendly and build good relationships with my ex-wife
and me. They take the time to do this. Activities for residents within the home are varied and seem to be enjoyable. The management are good at keeping in touch pro-actively and keeping me up to date with changes within the care home. The care home seems clean and well looked after. The bedroom with ensuite bathroom is reasonable. Dining and communal sitting room facilities are good. Administration feedbacks can be a bit slow as are responses to the front doorbell. Recent months have been difficult with covid lockdowns at Ailsa Lodge but again the staff have been excellent at making this as bearable as possible. Overall the new management have made big improvements.
Reply from Pauline Perratt, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our care home and thank you for your kind comments, I will share this with the team.

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Review from Frank C (Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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Reply from Pauline Perratt, Home Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will pass on the feedback to the staff within Ailsa Lodge.

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Review from Annette M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's been lovely to see activities and visits resuming in a more normal way after almost 2 years. These activities have been good for my mum's social interaction and each time we visit her we see how happy and content she is.
Reply from Sarah Speirs, Regional Support Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Hi Annette, thank you for taking the time to review Ailsa Lodge. I will pass your kind words onto the team.

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Review from Libby W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad took up residence at Ailsa Lodge Care Home in April 2020 following the start of the pandemic. It was a difficult time for us as a family as we were unable to get in to see him for such a long time. Ailsa Lodge staff have been amazing as they took pictures of his room/surroundings and we managed
to get window visits which were great as we could see dad and how well he was being cared for. I can't thank all Ailsa Lodge staff enough for the care they have given dad. The staff are very friendly, approachable, compassionate and caring. My family and I are very grateful for everything the staff do and have done for dad over the past year. We are so glad we chose Ailsa Lodge Care Home.
Reply from Sara Ann Turner, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to give us feedback, it is appreciated and this will be shared with the staff. Sara Ann Turner, Care Home Manager.

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Review from Jean F (Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really like living at Ailsa Lodge. The staff are so friendly and helpful.
Reply from Sara Ann Turner, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for the review. I appreciate your feedback and I am really happy to know that you enjoy living at Ailsa Lodge Care home. Sara Ann Turner Care Home Manager.

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Review from Helen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All our relatives and friends live in southern England, so not likely to recommend to those two categories and we live 250 miles away from this home, so similar reasons apply. In terms of our general view of this home, we remain extremely pleased that our relative is located here as it is local to where
she has lived most of her life and is very comfortable in her latter years to be so located. The Home itself is well run and our relative appears to be very happy at this location, having made a number of friends with other residents and has enjoyed joining the activities which take place for residents.
Reply from Sara Ann Turner, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to complete the review it is much appreciated. I will share your feedback with the staff. Sara Ann Turner Care Home Manager.

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Review from Tony J (Friend of Resident) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My neighbour went into Ailsa Lodge during 2020, she was unable to look after herself, she is the happiest she has ever been as she now has people around her all day. The staff are so helpful to her and kind to her.
Reply from Sara Ann Turner, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to give this review it is very much appreciated and will be shared with the staff.

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Review from Jacqueline O (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident in Ailsa Lodge since September 2015, she has been bed-bound for the past 3 years. There are no words that I can say that will adequately express the high standard of care that my mum has received from all staff within Ailsa Lodge. There is not a high turn over of staff,
and there is a good atmosphere between residents and care staff, with so many of the staff going that extra mile. They appear to show genuine love and care towards my mother and have done everything to ensure she is as comfortable as possible. She has had no bedsores, her skin remains intact, and the staff frequently come in on their days off to see residents. I can't rate Ailsa Lodge, highly enough, in my experience over the past 7 years I have never had any cause to be concerned or worried, about the care that my mother has received and continues to do so. Staff are never put out when you call to ask a question or want to discuss something. I am so grateful to them all.
Reply from Kathleen Strachan, Regional Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. It is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.

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Review from Keith D (Son of Resident) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is very happy here and receives excellent care. Extremely dedicated and caring staff and management.
Reply from Sara Ann Turner, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to send this review it is appreciated and will be shared by the staff.

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Review from Bernadette B (Wife of Resident) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have no problem whatsoever with the manager and the team at the care home. I am extremely pleased with the way they have managed this pandemic situation. Always approachable and listen. 10/10 for the manager and the team. In completing this review - no disrespect - always room for improvement.
Reply from Kathleen Strachan, Regional Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and this will be shared with the team.

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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has had nothing but friendly, caring and positive staff looking after her in Ailsa Lodge during her two-year stay so far. She always seemed happy when I was able to visit and is happy to chat on Zoom during this time of covid-19. I haven't physically seen her for 7-months, but in that period,
no one in Ailsa Lodge has contracted the virus, which is amazing, and I can only thank everyone for that. She certainly doesn't look any different from lack of regular hairdressers!
Reply from Sara Ann Turner, Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to send a review; it is very much appreciated, and I will share this with the staff. Take care.

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Review from E M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The biggest asset Ailsa Lodge Care Home has is its staff. They are wonderful, caring, compassionate individuals, from the carers to the cleaners and kitchen staff. The home itself is not the swankiest, but it is immaculate and you need to look past the decor as it really has a homely feeling. However,
the thing that matters most to us is the care that's given to our loved one and that is first-class and I'd recommend it to anyone looking at care homes in this area.
Reply from Kathleen Strachan, Regional Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to give this review. It is greatly appreciated and will be shared with all the team in Ailsa Lodge Care Home.

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Review from E M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Mum has found adjusting to her new surroundings and lockdown in particular very difficult and the staff, everyone in Ailsa Lodge have been very supportive to both Mum and myself and for this, I will always be very grateful to them.
Reply from Kathleen Strachan, Regional Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to give this review. We will share your feedback with the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.778)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10 for Ailsa Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.778 for Ailsa Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.778
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ailsa Lodge Care Home is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 2 Dec 2025
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Good (4)
How good is our leadership?
Good (4)
How good is our staff team?
Good (4)
How good is our setting?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 13 Oct 2025

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (5)

Pauline

Pauline Perratt

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2021

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.

Joanne

Joanne Laurie

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2023

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...

Michelle

Michelle Henry

Job Title: Head Housekeeper Joined: 2024

I have worked in the hospitality and healthcare trade for many years starting as a domestic and working my way up to management level. I love what I do and take great pride in my work. Working with a fantastic team we make sure the residents have a clean and comfy space just like home!

Paul

Paul William

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2024

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!!

Joe

Joe Shepherd

Job Title: Maintenance Joined: 2025

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

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