
The staff are amazing. Thank you so much for all your love and careElizabeth S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff were so welcoming and friendly and took great care to help him settle in.L M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the facilities and the staff make it a very caring environment for the residentsG W(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing. Thank you so much for all your love and careElizabeth S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff were so welcoming and friendly and took great care to help him settle in.L M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the facilities and the staff make it a very caring environment for the residentsG W(Son of Resident/Service User)

A warm welcome awaits at The Argyle Care Home situated on the edge of Helensburgh's conservation area, only a short distance from the centre of town.
With the luxury of Argyle House and the smaller traditional country house homeliness of Argyle Lodge, The Argyle Care Home offers accommodation to suit a variety of tastes and preferences.
The communal living spaces and outside garden and patio areas provide a choice of relaxing surroundings.
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Care Provided by The Argyle Care Home
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
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 58 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)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Full details will be discussed on an individual basis
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Argyle Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Argyle 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
- Portman Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Veronica Dormer (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (41)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visitors are always welcomed to The Argyle Care Home.
Parking
- Parking available outside the care home and on the street adjacent.
The Argyle Care Home Reviews (29)
The Argyle Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.622) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Argyle Care Home has 29 reviews.
I am happy that my Mum is in a secure and safe environment with friendly and approachable staff. The staff are trying to engage her in the activities within the home but Mum's not very interested in artistic handcrafts etc, perhaps other activities could be looked for. Although it is usually easy enough to speak with staff it would be beneficial for relatives to have some regular/quarterly meetings with the manager and staff to discuss matters within the home. Overall I am pleased with Mum's care.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on The Argyle Care Home. It brings us great joy to hear of your happiness knowing that your mother is in a friendly, secure and safe environment. We always welcome new activity suggestions from family members, and this month, we have a wide...
My dad has only been in 2 weeks and we have had lots of issues with the care home including a serious safety issue. Poor standards of practice and management. The Care Home has promised improvements but time will tell.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate your concern regarding the "serious safety issue" you brought to our attention. As we discussed, our garden is secure, and it is standard practice to encourage our residents to access the garden through the patio...
Her end-of-life care fell mostly to myself, ensuring that she was washed and changed daily.
We are so sorry for your loss and thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Argyle Care Home. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and their friendly demeanour as we pride ourselves on the standards of care delivered by our highly trained and motivated team. We look forward...
We have been very pleased with the care my brother has received since entering The Argyle Care Home. Everyone has been kind and attentive and patient and thoughtful of his needs. The staff have always been friendly and helpful and the premises are clean and warm. One member of staff, in particular, has been outstanding in her attention to his needs.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are glad to hear that your brother is receiving quality care and that our staff have been kind, attentive, patient and thoughtful of his needs. It's great to know that you find our care home to be clean and warm. We strive...
They are super friendly and extremely professional in their roles.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback on your experience as a family member of a resident here in The Argyle Care Home. Your kind words mean the world to us, as we strive to provide the best possible care and environment for all our...
I would like to give a special mention to Dad's key worker, she is really good with Dad and always keeps me updated on Dad's care.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you for taking the time to write such a glowing review about The Argyle Care Home. It is our great privilege to care for your dad as it is for all our residents. At The Argyle Care Home, we always strive to provide the best possible experience for...
Staff are excellent. My husband, unfortunately, has no words, and the staff are very good at working out what he wants. They are very kind to him and to me.
Thank you, we greatly appreciate you taking the time to post such a glowing review for us. It. is our great pleasure to care for your husband and all the wonderful residents here at The Argyle. With thanks from The Argyle Care Home team.
The staff are wonderful, and they look after my mother really well. Some of them call her auntie; she is well taken care of, and every day I am in, she has clean bedding. The staff are amazing. Thank you so much for all your love and care.
Thank you, Elizabeth, we are delighted to receive your fabulous review of our service. Providing top class care is our highest priority, and we greatly appreciate your kind words. With thanks from The Argyle Care Home team.
What an amazing home, the staff are caring and conscientious towards their residents but also to visitors, nothing is too much trouble. The home is clean and inviting and if I was looking for a place for myself or a relative then the Argyle Care Home would be top of my list.
Thank you. What a wonderful review, we delight in receiving your five-star ratings and glowing comments, both of which are greatly appreciated! With thanks from The Argyle Care Home team.
Bed Vacancies
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News (49) & Events (0)
- 05 Aug 2026
Music always brings our home to life, and we were delighted to welcome Stuart the singer for another fantastic afternoon of entertainment. Residents enjoyed singing along to familiar favourites, tapping...
- 05 Aug 2026
Residents and staff were delighted to welcome ZooLab to The Argyle this month for an exciting and interactive animal experience. Everyone enjoyed learning about the different animals, with many residents...
- 06 Jul 2026
We brought everyone together for a fun-filled Scotland World Cup party, where residents and their families enjoyed celebrating with traditional Scottish shortbread and refreshing Irn-Bru. Alongside the refreshments, everyone took...
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Veronica is a highly experienced Registered Nurse within health and social care, bringing over two decades of clinical and leadership expertise to the role. Throughout her 20-year career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Her professional journey reflects a deep passion for supporting individuals with dignity, compassion, and respect, with several years’ experience as a Care Home Manager.

Daire is the Deputy Manager at Argyle Care Home, working closely alongside the Home Manager to support the day-to-day running of the service. In this role, Daire plays a key part in leading and guiding the staff team, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered to all residents.
With a strong focus on quality, dignity, and respect, Daire is committed to creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment where residents feel valued and well cared for. Daire also works collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and the wider team to ensure each resident receives personalised care that meets their individual needs.
Through a hands-on and approachable leadership style, Daire supports staff development, promotes best practices, and helps maintain a positive and compassionate culture within the home.
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