
All year round sing songs, concerts and summer outingsEvelyn E(Wife of Resident/Service User)

we couldn't have chosen a better place for mum very well looked afterTheresa N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The whole atmosphere is wonderfulM T(Friend of Resident/Service User)

All year round sing songs, concerts and summer outingsEvelyn E(Wife of Resident/Service User)

we couldn't have chosen a better place for mum very well looked afterTheresa N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The whole atmosphere is wonderfulM T(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Rutherglen Care Home which has five individual Houses, each offering a warm and homely environment for residents. Care is offered to those with dementia, as well as residents requiring help with with nursing and respite needs.
This purpose-built care facility is situated in the Glasgow suburb of Rutherglen, next to Overtoun Park and a short walk away from the town centre. The home offers a high standard of...
Care Provided by Rutherglen Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 225 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Subject to care needs assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rutherglen Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rutherglen 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 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
- Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sheila Murray (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (225)
Parking
- Extensive Car Parking available
Rutherglen Care Home Reviews (85)
Rutherglen Care Home has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.443) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rutherglen Care Home has 85 reviews.
Staff struggling to cope with a patient who mental health clearly showed he should not be a resident in that unit
The staff said "it's like a mad house in here" We are struggling to cope.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry to hear that your mum became distressed and frightened during her short stay at Rutherglen Care Home. We understand how upsetting this must have been for both your mum and your family.
While we are pleased you found our...
Due to ill health my mother had to go into a home with nursing care. After visits to other homes I settled on Rutherglen Care Home as being most appropriate. I am very glad I made this choice. My mother is very settled. She is well looked after. Staff are excellent and keep me up to date with any problems. No complaints about Rutherglen Care Home.
Thank-you very much for sharing your positive experience at Rutherglen Care Home. Best wishes
The staff have been fantastic with my Auntie. The care provided has significantly improved her health and the staff have been out of this world. They are very attentive and communicate effectively with the family members of the cared for people. I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done to take care of my aunt.
Thank-you very much for your positive feedback. We are thrilled that your dear Aunt is doing so well and that you are so pleased with the care and service provided. Best wishes
My mum has been a resident in Woodside since March and very happy with the support and care my mum receives. The staff are all lovely and attentive both to residents and family when they visit. The staff are very approachable and keep you updated on everything. The staff work very hard. My mum is settled well and so much so I am now looking to get my dad in the same care home
Hi Amanda Thank you so much for your kind words. I will pass onto the staff
She was in the Dryburgh Unit and the care, love and attention she received was excellent. Apart from the staff doing their job they also showed her a lot of love and affection. We cannot thank them enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words : I will pass this onto the team.
Care quality is excellent.
More than happy with the food, entertainment, and activities.
Staff on daily works fantastic.
Overall very, very happy with all the care.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Best wishes.
My Mother has only been in since February and I have been very happy with the care and support she has been getting.
Thank you very much for your review and for sharing your positive experience at Rutherglen Care Home. Best wishes.
My Mum has been a resident since 2021. She is quite settled but feel that she could be given more choices and included in more activities. Most staff are excellent when dealing with her.
Thank you very much for your review and feedback and for your compliments about the staff. This feedback is very important to us as we strive to maintain very high standards throughout. Best wishes.
Rooms are basic, but adequate.
A very relaxed but professional approach to seniors' care.
Thank you very much for your review and for your high ratings it is much appreciated by the team. Best wishes.
Such a great place with outstanding dedicated staff.
Thank you very much for your kind words and high ratings. Best wishes.
All the staff within the care home provided excellent care and attention towards my mum. The facilities were very good, as were the food and the activities. I cannot fault anything about the care home as it was always clean and tidy. The staff do a very difficult job in a pleasant manner.
Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care provided for your mum, and we will pass on your kind comments to the team. Best wishes.
As always, I find the care my mother receives at Woodside House, Rutherglen to be exemplary. I visit regularly and have only good things to say about the staff and how caring they are towards the many residents. They work very hard indeed, but always have time to communicate with the residents, giving them care, love and dignity. There may be fancier buildings for those who need 24-hour care, but I doubt anywhere else has such wonderful staff.
Thank you so much for your review and for the lovely comments about our staff team. It is very pleasing to hear that you are so happy with the care provided for your mother at Rutherglen Care Home. Best wishes.
Go out of their way to advise of anything my gran requires.
Always a homely atmosphere and my gran seems to have settled extremely well.
Great to hear that your gran has settled so well at Rutherglen Care Home. Thank you for your kind words about the staff team and homely atmosphere. We send our very best wishes to you and the family.
I feel more relaxed and comfortable knowing that my mother is receiving excellent care and support.
Thank you very much for your review. We are pleased to be able to help make you and the family feel reassured and comfortable during your mother's stay with us. We will pass on your kind comments to the team. Best wishes.
My mother hasn't been in very long but has settled in very well thanks to the management and friendly staff. Nothing is a bother for them. Food is good, facilities and entertainment good. She has a comfortable room and the family have peace of mind with the safety and security in place.
Staff and manager are lovely and very approachable, rooms are always kept very clean, any issues are always dealt with quickly and professionally. I would have no issues recommending Rutherglen to people.
Thank you very much for your review and recommendation.
My mother spent the last few years of her life in the care of Rutherglen Care Home. During the pandemic, the staff were very professional and showed great empathy towards my father and myself, with regular updates and phone calls. Towards the last few months of my mum's life, the staff were excellent. The senior staff, especially, showed great care and understanding. They made the last few days very peaceful and respectful, and provided all the care that my mother and I needed. I will always be thankful for this.
Thank you very much for your review and we send our very best wishes to you, your father and the whole family. It was an honour for the team at Rutherglen to care for your dear mother. Reassuring to know that we were able to help during a difficult time.
Clean and pleasant facility. Friendly and attentive staff.
Thank you so much for your review and high rating for Rutherglen Care Home. Best wishes.
Mum came into the nursing home in July 2023 after having a stroke in February 2023. Our expertise from the start was excellent and the family are pleased with the care, compassion and help that Mum (and us) receive from all the staff. It was a very difficult decision based on placing Mum in a nursing home but the whole family agreed it was for the best. Overall to date, we cannot thank everyone in the nursing home enough for making this transition in Mum's life, home and care so easy. We cannot believe how well she is doing after what the doctors in the hospital said about life expectancy.
Thank you very much for your review and high praise. It is a privilege to care for your dear mum at Rutherglen Care Home and we are delighted that she has settled so well and feels at home. We will pass on your kind comments to the team. Best wishes.
I am very happy to know that my brother is getting looked after, in a proper manner and by all staff; especially the higher up staff, as I know I can speak to them anytime if I have any questions I need answered.
Thank you for your 5-star review. We are happy to know that you are satisfied with the care that your brother has been receiving and that there is an open stream of communication. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we will continue to ensure the well-being of your brother. Kind regards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 14 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Adequate
(3)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Rutherglen Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Sheila is the Home Manager at Rutherglen and a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with over 25 years’ experience in the care sector and more than 25 years in management roles. She brings a wealth of experience to the home and is always happy to welcome visitors for a chat or to look around the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rutherglen Care Home
What types of Care is Rutherglen Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Rutherglen Care Home have?
There are 225 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Rutherglen Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Rutherglen Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?
3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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