Craigielea

French Street, Renfrew PA4 8DG
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  • Craigielea, Renfrew
Craigielea is an 85 bed, purpose built, care facility that has been designed with the aim of creating an enjoyable, bright living space that supports residents in their day to day lives; and as such, has been divided into four distinct units, each specialising in the following types of care;

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 problems

The home is conveniently located within close proximity of Glasgow city centre and enjoys easy access to the M8 and Glasgow airport. There are a number of local amenities just a short drive away from the home, including Braehead shopping centre and the beautiful Robertson Park.

All of the bedrooms have bright and spacious single bed accommodation with en-suite facilities for privacy and convenience. There are numerous lounge and dining facilities available throughout the home for residents to enjoy home cooked meals, whilst also providing a relaxed environment for socialising with family and friends.

The home has a dedicated activities centre, in addition to its own minibus, which is frequently used for visits, excursions and trips to local places of interest.

An enjoyable, secure, and easily accessible garden area with a patio and gazebo has been specially designed to accommodate many outdoor events, including summer BBQ’s and fetes. It’s a fabulous place to be and when the sun is out, it’s even better!

Craigielea has secured a number of prestigious awards in the last couple of years, due to the dedication of each team member within the home; striving to provide the highest standards of care.

Some of their achievements include:

2017 - National Dementia Awards Finalist - Sheila Inshaw - Best Dementia Care Manager
2016 - National Dementia Awards Winner - Best Dignity in Care Champion
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Craigielea to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Craigielea to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (85)

Visiting

  • At any time.

Parking

  • Free on site parking.

Craigielea Reviews (108)

8.6

Craigielea has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.555) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Craigielea has 108 reviews.

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Review from Christine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is very happy at Craigielea - where she is treated as an individual and with respect. All staff are excellent - going above and beyond to care for all residents and are also great at listening to my concerns when trying to understand my mother's illness. I would highly recommend this care
home.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThanks for your kind words Christine, we are pleased your mum is very happy at Craigielea.
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Review from Andrew H (Brother of Resident) published on 6 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care my brother receives at Craigielea Care Home, he is popular with the staff and he participates in the activities especially the art sessions, the administration staff are very helpful with all money matters and advise with standing orders and personal accounts held in
the home.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThanks Andrew for your kind words
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Review from Lorna (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the standard of care provided to my mother. I am unable to visit often as I live abroad. I recently arrived without notifying the facility and was delighted to find my mother clean and well dressed with makeup on, looking healthy and happy.
I have no worries that she is being
cared for with dignity and love.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThanks for your kind words Lorna. We are pleased that your Mum is happy at Craigielea
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Review from Margaret M (Mother of Resident) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit the home every day except when unwell and really enjoy visiting my son who had a stroke almost 3 years ago at the age of 60. I was pleased to get him into Craigielea as it is under a mile from home as as I am 94, this was most convenient. He has been very happy here and mostly keeps to his room
as he cannot talk, eat or drink and most of the lads are also unable to talk. The staff are very good, friendly and helpful and make me very welcome, also provide tea etc when we are watching TV. I look forward to visiting the home daily, it is a pleasure to chat and have a laugh with everyone there it makes my day.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThank you Margaret for your kind words, we are so pleased that your son is happy at Craigielea.
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Review from Joyce M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It broke my heart to finally have to admit that my mum needed more care than I was capable of and the time had come for her to go into a nursing home. After visiting several homes we decided on Craigielea. My mum has now been in their care for 8 months and I can honestly say she is being looked after
24/7 by a team of very competent angels. My heartfelt thanks goes to every single one of them.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThank you Joyce for your kind words, we are so pleased your Mum is happy at Craigielea
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Review from Robert G (Son of Resident) published on 31 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in this care home for a number of years. The care she receives from the staff is excellent. I would recommend this care home to any family, who has a loved one and who needs care. I have nothing but praise for the management and staff.
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Review from Jean S (Mother of Resident) published on 14 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son was admitted to Craigielea in November 2015 the difference in his condition and behaviour is remarkable. He is very happy and contented and his personal hygiene is faultless. The staff have made a real effort so communicate with him and have been very successful in doing so. He can no longer
swallow so is fed by tube and can he walk by himself or talk but between himself and the staff they understand exactly what he's trying to ask for. To be honest with you I didn't know such places with such a high standard of care existed and count my son very lucky indeed to be given a place there.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThank you Jean for your kind words. We are very pleased to hear that your son is very happy with us.
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Review from Shirley (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was extremely daunting and upsetting making the final decision that our mother needed 24hr care. However, Craigelea has made that transition easy, not only for mum, but for the family. The care, facilities, stimulation, staff, environment and management this care centre provides has been second
to none. It has actually been the best decision we have made on mum's behalf, as despite mum having dementia, her physical, mental and psychological health has improved. We are grateful to everyone who works there. You should be very proud of what you have created at the centre. Thank you.
Reply from Sheila Inshaw, Service Manager at CraigieleaThank you Shirley for your kind words.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.555)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.555) out of 10 for Craigielea is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.543 for Craigielea is calculated as follows: ( (66 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.543
  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 4.012 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Craigielea is based on 7 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.6
    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 85 registered maximum number of service users is 17. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.412
  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: 24 Nov 2025
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Meet the Team (2)

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Steven McLellan

Job Title: Service Manager Joined: 2025

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.

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Eileen Docherty

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

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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