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Adults over 65/ frail elderly adults
Young people with physical disabilities
Residents with varying degrees of dementia
Residents with Alzheimer's and complex mental health...
Care Provided by Craigielea
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- Advanced/Complex 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)
- Day Care
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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Craigielea for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Craigielea 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
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Steven McLellan(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2006
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (85)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (85)
Visiting
- At any time.
Parking
- Free on site parking.
Craigielea Reviews (110)
Craigielea has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.393) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Craigielea has 110 reviews.
Excellent management.
What really makes Craigielea stand out is the staff. The management, nursing, staff, carers and support staff were truly excellent. My father was very happy at Craigielea in many ways the folks there became an extension to his family.
When asked, my mother always informs me that she is well treated by the staff in this care home. She is allowed as much independence as possible and treated with compassion, dignity and respect. The staff know her well and are skilled in caring for her particular needs. Any concerns that we have are listened to and discussed, especially in the delicate balance between care and independence.
Mums admission was due to steady weight loss and diminishing self-care skills. Appetite remains poor but weight loss was halted in the first week and she is once again dressed daily and looking bright. Her health would have deteriorated and life been at risk had she not been offered care in Craigielea, which was high on our shortlist of homes.
I am confident staff know Mum well, are alert to changes from underlying health issues and seek appropriate help. Staff are welcoming, approachable and never too busy to talk. They keep me abreast of concerns and what Mum has been involved in, such as visits from her nursery school buddy. The StoriiCare System is helpful when talking about activities she has taken part in as she sometimes needs prompting to remember. She enjoys every opportunity to sing, interact with the animals, home owned or visiting and has had interesting trips and experiences which still provide a talking point some months on.
Thanks for listening and caring.
It's such a comfort to know that my mother is in such a good place and so well cared for.
Dear Lesley, thank you for your kind words about Craigielea and for taking the time to leave us a review.
My wife is relaxed and known to the members of staff who treat her with care and respect. For my part, I am now more at ease knowing that my wife is in good hands. If you haven't experienced a care home, Craigielea would be good to visit.
My relative is very well looked after and the staff are very caring and attentive.
Great facility and brilliant team.
Kindest regards.
Dear David, thank you for your kind words about Craigielea and for taking the time to leave us a review.
Staff are very helpful. Food is very good. Care is excellent. The alarm is answered immediately. It is good to know help is on hand all the time. I could not ask for more. Clean room, as are amenities.
My mum receives a good standard of care. Staff are friendly and approachable and have a good relationship with my mum. The home is bright and welcoming and the staff are always making changes to keep the decor fresh and interesting for the residents. There is also a wide range of activities provided.
Just walking through the door I knew my brother was in the best place. Decor throughout is very pleasant, the garden is amazing, daily menu choice is well situated with lovely choices. The staff in all units, including housekeeping, hairdressing, admin and kitchen are fantastic with my brother, making him welcome to visit areas throughout the home. As a family, we are also very warmly welcomed and the manager is always available. We honestly feel that my brother is finally home. He loves weekly visits from the ice-cream man.
Thank you for your kind words about Craigielea, and for taking the time to leave us a review.
Friendly and relaxed environment. The staff are very caring to residents, showing plenty of empathy and patience, providing an atmosphere more homelike than institutional.
Care team are very good, friendly and understanding.
The staff are so helpful, friendly and great with the patients. They take time to speak and spend time with the residents. The care the residents receive is excellent.
We chose Craiglea for my mother because I knew that, in my opinion, it is the best care home in the area, bar none.
We are very impressed by the care my mother receives and the welcoming nature of all staff and the fact that they approach me every time I visit to provide an update on my mother.
I believe that the manager is the catalyst for all this.
She was the manager of another care home before she moved to Craiglea and the standard of the other care home dropped significantly after she left.
My mother is 93 years old.
My father-in-law has recently become a resident at Craigielea Care Home and in the week or so he has been there, I have noticed a huge difference in his personality. He is more cheery, more active and enjoys the interactions with staff and other residents. I also found hallways, bedroom and lounge areas very clean and tidy.
The care home is very clean and kept to a high standard.
My very first emails were answered by the manager within an hour. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, hugely experienced and very reassuring. The quality of care is fantastic. The staff are very caring for the residents, they treat the residents with huge respect. The staff are not phased by anything. The nurses are brilliant and very informative about my wife's behaviour and condition when I visit. They are also pragmatic which is important in this type of environment.
I visit my wife once a week but not always at the same time or on the same day. The staff are very welcoming whenever I come. I always find my wife's room spotlessly clean. The security of the home is clearly of great importance with several keycodes needed to reach my wife's floor.
Dear Jonathan, thank you for your kind words about the staff and home, we are pleased to hear that you are happy with the service provided at Craigielea.
I find all the staff extremely friendly, they are very supportive of my mother and she is always clean and well turned out. What impresses me is that any time I am in the care home the residents in the lounge are always accompanied by staff. Overall the level of care is excellent.
We are very happy with the care my father is receiving at Craigielea. He is treated with respect and all staff are very caring of both him and my mum when she is visiting. All the staff are very attentive to all of dad's needs.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 24 November 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)
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 17 Aug 2020Recipient: Craigielea
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 16 Nov 2018Recipient: Craigielea
Meet the Team (2)

I am an experienced and dedicated Service Manager with a strong background in nursing, leadership, and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. With many years of working across health and social care, I am passionate about creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment where residents can thrive, and staff feel valued.
My approach is grounded in compassion, dignity, and respect. I believe in leading by example, promoting excellent clinical standards, and building strong relationships with residents, families, and my team. I work closely with staff to ensure that care is responsive, individualised, and empowering, and that the day-to-day running of the service remains organised, effective, and focused on positive outcomes.
I am committed to continuous improvement, open communication, and maintaining a homely atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Supporting residents to live meaningful, fulfilling lives is at the heart of everything I do.

I am an experienced Deputy Manager with a strong clinical background in Young Physical Disability (YPD) nursing and the care of older adults. My career in health and social care has equipped me with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support residents with complex needs while maintaining a warm, person-centred approach.
Working closely with the Service Manager, I help ensure high standards of care are consistently delivered and that the service remains safe, responsive, and welcoming. I believe in leading by example, supporting staff through mentoring and education, and promoting a culture where good communication and teamwork are central to daily practice.
I am passionate about empowering residents, upholding their dignity, and ensuring their choices guide the care we provide. My role includes supporting day-to-day operations, enhancing clinical practice, and driving continuous improvement across the service. I am dedicated to helping residents of all ages live meaningful, fulfilling lives while ensuring their families feel informed, reassured, and involved.
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