
The staff are most pleasant and go out of their way to ensure residents are well cared forM N(Power of Attorney of Resident/Service User)

Highly recommend Etive House. Fantastic staff, all so friendly and helpful who work togetherD P(Niece of Resident/Service User)

They are an amazingly dedicated team that showed loving care and empathy every dayMoira T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are most pleasant and go out of their way to ensure residents are well cared forM N(Power of Attorney of Resident/Service User)

Highly recommend Etive House. Fantastic staff, all so friendly and helpful who work togetherD P(Niece of Resident/Service User)

They are an amazingly dedicated team that showed loving care and empathy every dayMoira T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Etive House Care Home is a purpose-built care home that provides a superior standard of accommodation. The home is designed to promote small group living providing accommodation for 62 residents.
Although equipped with every modern comfort, Etive House nevertheless retains an air of unhurried tranquillity, a welcoming atmosphere and a sense of family that ensure residents feel relaxed and at home.
To make guests truly at ease requires dedicated staff. The...
Care Provided by Etive House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Etive House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Etive House 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
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Georgina Taylor(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
Parking
- On site car park.
Etive House Care Home Reviews (51)
Etive House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.447) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Etive House Care Home has 51 reviews.
This care home is always welcoming. The staff are most pleasant and go out of their way to ensure residents are well cared for. They have a great variety of activities to stimulate the residents, something different each day. Relatives and friends are kept informed of any changes and queries are answered quickly.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate your kind words.
The staff are all very welcoming, helpful and friendly.
I am kept very well informed and up to date with all issues affecting my father's care. My father seems to have settled in well and is very happy at Etive House and has never complained about any aspect of his care.
I am very impressed with the food provided to residents.
We are so happy that you feel the home is welcoming and friendly and it is a pleasure to care for your dad.
My mother is very content staying in Etive house staff are so good to her. This is her second year staying in the home and she has settled in great. She feels safe and has made some friends whom she enjoys chatting with.
Thank you so much for your kind words and it is a pleasure to care for your mum.
I'd just like to put on record how well she was cared for at Etive House and especially mention three members of staff in particular.
Thank you for making my mum's last days as comfortable as possible and exhibiting the care that you did.
Thank you for your kind words and review and please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. She will be sadly missed at Etive House Care Home.
Our mother felt safe, cared for and content at Etive. She kept her dignity and her privacy, two things that were very important to her.
The caregivers and the team of medical nurses who looked after our mother were just amazing. The care and attention she received was over and above anything we could have hoped for. The food was always beautifully presented and delicious.
All in all, we are so fortunate that our mother got to spend this time at Etive and would commend this Care Home to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words and review, we will share this with the team. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother, she will be missed at Etive House Care Home.
I am sorry to post this review. My mum is nearly 95 and has found her way here. I live 500 miles away, but try to telephone most days. I have visited mum and met the staff. The home appears clean and the staff friendly.
My complaint is the refusal by a senior staff member to tell me how my mum is. How callous can you get?
Thank you for your feedback and please accept my apology that the information was not shared with you. I have reviewed this with the Home and they have confirmed that they were instructed to only share information with the Legal Power of Attorney. The Care Home Staff have to respect the wishes of...
It's comforting to know that she is safe, warm and well-fed.
So glad that she was placed here.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We continue to aim for the best in the care we offer.
Absolutely wonderful staff who care for residents as if they were their own family members. Mum is so happy here, it's great to see her having friends, joining in the activities and being so well taken care of.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is a pleasure to care for your mum.
I've been visiting my aunt at Etive House for over a year, and at each visit, the staff have been so welcoming. My aunt looks so much better than when she was at home. Great home and great staff team. The manager is very approachable.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we continue to aim for excellence in everything we do.
With regard to her well-being, her weight and eating are being regularly monitored. In the event of a medical condition, action is swift.
Communications are excellent, with regular updates provided in the event of a medical condition.
Visiting is a delight, and it is clear that the staff like her, which makes for my own feeling and satisfaction that she is being well cared for.
My mother is deaf and blind makes caring more problematic, but it is dealt with well. Hence I have not rated Activities.
I have only one criticism, and that refers to my mother's three pairs of shoes being rendered unfit for wear due to them having been washed. Despite assurances that they would be replaced, we are still waiting!
Thank you so much for your kind words and praise of the home and the staff team. We will continue to strive for excellence!
The building and surrounding areas are always clean and inviting.
As a family, we would recommend Etive House to anyone.
Thank you so much, Annie, for your lovely words. We are so happy that you feel your mum is so cared for, and we will continue to strive for excellence.
From the outset, the care and professionalism at Etive House have been second to none. Wonderfully warm staff and efficient service, lovely food and clean surroundings make for real peace of mind for us friends or families of residents. I was very struck by the tactile approach of the staff, showing warmth, love and care to my friend and other service users. The residents are so well looked after and are treated with respect and as individuals, not just numbers. The residents are not rushed if they suddenly feel the need to sing a song mid-way through some hands-on care or as they are helped to dinner, and some of the staff may even join in!
I am so grateful that Etive House is in our area, as I can visit my friend and know that when I have to leave, she will be cared for and be having a rather good time. Well done to all staff and management at Etive House. You should be very proud.
Thank you so much for your lovely words, we will continue to strive to provide the best care for our wonderful residents.
My mum became a resident at Etive House in January 2022, when restrictions due to Covid were still alive and kicking. From the outset, my husband, my daughter and I sensed a great spirit within the home. The staff, led by the lovely manager, made sure that my previously extremely independent mum was supported through the weeks and months, till she settled into this new way of life. The staff are all experienced in dealing with dementia and show great understanding in this area. Physical needs are also dealt with efficiently. They appear to have a great relationship with the practice. My mum has had GP input on a number of occasions and there are regular visits from district nurses. Recently, two carers took my mum to a very special event which was so important to her. Our whole family was touched by this level of care and attention. Food is excellent, rooms are comfortable and we feel secure in the knowledge that my mum is well looked after at this time in her life.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We know the girls that took your mum were so touched at how incredible everyone made her feel. We are delighted that you have so much trust in us.
My Mother was a resident at Etive House for 4 years. The care she received was exceptional. All the staff were so caring and warm and friendly. We developed a relationship with them all which was rooted in trust. They were all so committed and kept the family well informed with everything in relation to my Mother's care. My Mother was very happy there and felt safe and loved. We were all made to feel so welcome and part of the Etive House family when we visited.
Thank you so much Fraser for your kind words. We loved caring for your mum and we are so delighted that all of you as a family had so much trust in us. Georgie.
My mother spent the last 4 years of her life at Etive House Care Home. The staff were excellent, extremely caring, and made my mum feel at home. This was very comforting for the family. The staff worked well as a team and were always motivated at work and this created a positive atmosphere. When we talked to the staff it never felt like they were just doing their job, it always felt personal, they truly did care. Thank you.
It was an absolute pleasure to look after your mum and she was a great character in the home. She will be greatly missed.
We cannot recommend Etive House Care Home enough, my father has been there for 18 months now and he is much happier there than he was at home. The staff are exceptional and treat my dad like a member of their own family, they go out of their way to make a happy day for the residents, making sure they are entertained and kept occupied. My dad loves the food and gets ample amounts of tea all day to which he loves and he has put on weight and he is much more mobile. He enjoys everyone’s company when he walks about all day with his personalised trolley the staff so kindly provided for him. The staff always keep you updated on anything we need to know and it’s never a bother to ask them anything anytime day or night. Etive House Care Home is a home from home and would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for family members to be in such safe caring hands.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It is a joy to care for your dad.
I cannot thank the staff at Etive House Care Home enough for caring for our mum. They are an amazingly dedicated team that showed loving care and empathy every day. Nothing was too much trouble. It was a comfort knowing that she was being looked after so well.
Hi Moira, thank you so so much for your kind words. It was a great pleasure to care for your mum and we hope you and the family will stay in touch.
Highly recommend Etive House. Fantastic staff, all so friendly and helpful who work together as a great team. Staff were so good to my aunt in the time she was there and gave her end-of-life palliative care. Staff were always caring and kind and always contacted me with updates. I felt my aunt was safe and well looked after, especially as I don't live nearby, so wasn't always easy to visit and also more difficult during covid. A big thank you to management and staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure to care for your aunt. We hope you will keep in touch.
I had a client who became ill and could not remain at her home. She entered the care home for respite and then sadly died. The care shown to the client was excellent right up to the end. The staff were so kind and caring.
Thank you so much for your review, we greatly appreciate your kind words.
My dad, who has problems with his memory, was treated with respect and consideration for his wishes, and it was just as if he were a member of their family.
It was a joy to see his delight in getting a chance to garden again and for him to laugh with the carers as they shared a joke.
This was during the pandemic, with a lot of stress around for our family about Dad, and their care and communication with us as a family was excellent. I am so grateful for their help.
Thank you so much for your kind words; it was a pleasure to care for your dad, who was the definition of a true gentleman. We, as a team, were so grateful to have got to know you both. Wishing you all the best for the future.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 03 June 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?Adequate
(3)
Bed Vacancies
5 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 01 July 2026Please do get in touch for further information on our vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Etive House Care Home
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Etive House Care Home
Meet the Team (7)

Meet Our Manager!
Georgina has always been passionate about providing exceptional standards of care and started her career in Edinburgh as a Care Assistant, before qualifying as a Registered Nurse.
Having taken up the post over four years ago, Georgina finds her role as Manager at Etive House very rewarding – particularly seeing first-hand the impact of the positive changes her team make to the lives of residents within the home every day.
Working with the team at Etive House, Georgina has been able to revitalise the home and improve its Care Inspectorate grades whilst striving to change the culture to become even more inclusive and friendly
Georgina says:
“I feel a huge sense of warmth and accomplishment knowing that my actions and that of my team have such a positive outcome for the people in our care. I enjoy seeing my team develop and the benefits this brings to our residents and their families.
“Making Etive House feel like a special place to live and maintaining a warm, friendly and family atmosphere is a top priority for us. I would urge anyone considering making Etive House their home to be confident they can enjoy a fantastic life, achieving all of the things they wish with the option of trying some new experiences"

Mhairi began working in care in 1989 and was a day centre coordinator for Age Concern in Northern Ireland. When Mhairi moved back to Scotland in 2009, she began working at Etive House. Having initially applied for a post as a Senior Carer, she was encouraged to apply for the role of Unit Manager, and eventually, when the opportunity arose for a position within the home as Deputy Manager, Mhairi tentatively applied and was delighted to be the successful candidate. Mhairi has loved seeing how the home has progressed over the years and being an integral part of it. She also enjoys working closely with the residents and the care team, spending time with them, and having the opportunity to take on new ideas and suggestions to make the home the best it can possibly be for its staff and residents.

Morag has been with the service for around 15 years as a Senior Care Assistant. Morag brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the senior staff team. Morag delivers the highest care and always goes above and beyond for the home and the residents. Morag is a huge support to her colleagues and remains passionate about delivering person-centred care.

Arfon has worked at Etive House since March 2015 starting as a Care Assistant before applying to become a Senior Carer. Since then, Arfon has also developed a passion for training development and gained his moving and handling training certificate enabling him to support others within the team as the home’s Training and Development Coordinator. Arfon absolutely loves his job at Etive House as the residents and staff team feel like one big family and the team are focused on caring for residents to a high standard, going above and beyond to make sure they live happy lives.

Michelle started her career as a care assistant in Etive House and has progressed to senior care assistant and is now the IPC Champion for the service, providing outstanding support, staff training and care through the most intense periods of the Covid outbreak and continuing to ensure we are compliant, and our staff feel supported and well trained. Michelle consistently goes above and beyond for the home and the residents.

Lynn has been with the home for over a year and a half as a Care Assistant. Lynn always goes over and above for her residents and is a wonderful ambassador for all of the home’s core values.

Lorna Stevenson is the Head housekeeper here at Etive House and has previously worked in the hospitality sector for 26 years, starting as a housekeeper assistant and lastly Executive Housekeeper within a 4/5 star environment. Having worked in both residential and nursing homes in Glasgow as a Care Assistant which she greatly enjoyed, she was delighted when this position came up as she would be able to successfully combine her two passions – cleaning and caring for the elderly. Lorna loves that at Etive House there is fun, laughter and hope. She is excited for the future of the ever-progressive care home and how the team can surpass all previous achievements with motivation and enthusiasm.
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