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Ailsa Lodge Care Home

21 Erskine Ferry Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5PP
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The home is located in a country setting with an enclosed garden which is lovely to walk aroundS C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ailsa Lodge Care Home, Bishopton
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)
Ailsa Lodge Care Home, Bishopton
I would have no hesitation in recommending the care home to anyone considering itA W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,400From £1,400
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,400From £1,400

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.

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Elaine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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We are very grateful to all the Staff at Ailsa Lodge who have looked after our Mum - who has dementia as well as other health issues - through some difficult times to boot. Ailsa Lodge is a very homely home and "care" really does represent care which has been shown to Mum (and ourselves) whilst she has been under their umbrella. Thank you.

Reply from Pauline Perratt, Home Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind words and review, we will pass this on to the team within the care home. You are very welcome and we are delighted that you are happy with the care at Ailsa Lodge,

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Review from Ainslie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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I can’t speak highly enough of Ailsa Lodge Care Home! The manager and her staff have made a very emotional time so much easier by being so caring to Mum and I. The home is beautiful and the attention to detail is wonderful. The staff are caring and chatty, always making time to chat when I visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ailsa Lodge to anyone considering care for their loved one.

Reply from Pauline Perratt, Home Manager at Ailsa Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind words and review. I am glad we have managed to make an emotional time easier. It's a pleasure to support your mum at Ailsa Lodge Care Home. I will pass on your kind words to the team.

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Review from John M (Guardian of Resident) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 / Service User) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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 / Service User) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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

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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)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 27 August 2026

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

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  • 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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Meet the Team (7)

Pauline Perratt
Pauline PerrattJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 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 Laurie
Joanne LaurieJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 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...

Paul William
Paul WilliamJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 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 Shepherd
Joe ShepherdJob Title:MaintenanceJoined: 2025

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.

Sarah Cannon
Sarah CannonJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2026

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.

Fiona Spriggs
Fiona SpriggsJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 2026

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.

Jade Leddie
Jade LeddieJob Title:Activities Co-ordinatorJoined: 2026

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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