
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.
Could not recommend Etive House enough; they have had our mother for the last several years. Staff are friendly and helpful in any queries we have. Brilliant at phoning to keep us informed if Mum has any problems. Should be proud of themselves during the last year with Covid and keeping the home safe.
Hi Hazel, thanks so much for your kind words; it is a pleasure to look after your mum, and we are so happy that you are delighted with the care .
We would highly recommend Etive House to anyone.
Thank you so much, Iain! We all hope you are keeping safe and well. It is a pleasure to care for your mum, and we are all so happy you have peace of mind knowing she is with us.
Very happy with the care my mum receives. She is very happy and contented and gets on well with all the staff. Staff make relatives feel included in all decisions about matters within the home.
Thank you so much for this lovely review; it is a pleasure to look after your mum, and I am so glad you feel included in your mum's care and the decisions that are made here at Etive House. Thank you again for this lovely review
My mother went into Etive House Care Home in December 2020 straight from the hospital. She has settled in fairly well considering we are in a pandemic and visiting only started in March. Her mobility has greatly improved, and she has put on 5kg in weight and just looks so much better. I believe this is largely due to all the caring, efficient and compassionate staff who work there. There is a very nice friendly, happy and homely atmosphere in Etive House. Our family was very pleased when our mother was offered a placement here.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to care for your mum, and she has certainly settled in well in the Etive House family. We are so thrilled you are happy and can feel reassured that your mother has safe and thriving.
My mother has been in Etive House since September 2020. Her care has been exemplary. The staff really care about the residents and go that extra mile to make their lives as good as possible. They think up creative and imaginative ideas to get my mother involved with other residents making her life much more fulfilling. Her many medical needs are well met, and she is observed regularly making me feel very comfortable with the care given to her.
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Carol. It is a pleasure to care for your mum, and every day the team strive to deliver the best care possible.
Mum took part in the organised craft sessions and movie nights organised by Etive House. She also loved the dog Breagha and the cats in the home as she always had a cat throughout her life. We felt that they not only cared for my mum but also looked after my dad when he was able to visit. The warmth and genuine care shown to my mum was 10/10. My mum sadly passed away in Etive House last week and the staff were all so tender and loving with my mum and so supportive with us as a family. They work so hard to provide normality for their residents in such strange times and are an absolute credit to Etive House. Mums room looked out onto Ben Lora and the viewpoint at the top. The home is spacious and super clean with very homely features. I recommend this 100%
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure to care for your mum, and it was always lovely to see your dad. We are living in strange times indeed, however, all of the team here at Etive House are dedicated to each and every one of our residents and their families. Please come and visit us when all of this is over. Much love, the Etive House team.
Praise, in particular, must be given for how they have managed through lock-down, putting their own lives on hold to care for the residents in the safest way possible, and in the ensuing period of uncertainty, we are in now. We have been informed at every stage what extra measures were being put in place and what the procedures were in terms of being allowed to visit. Thank you very much to all.
Thank you so much for these lovely words! It is a great pleasure to care for your mother-in-law and we are so happy that as a family you feel reassured she is in the best place.
My mum became a resident of Etive House in April 2020, just as lockdown took hold of everyone's life. It was a step into the unknown for my very frail and vulnerable mum, and for our family. Four months on, and my mum has settled and becomes accustomed to life in Etive House. Restrictions have meant that she, being confined to her room like most other residents, has been unable to enjoy many of the facilities the home would normally have to offer, such as social gatherings and outings. My mum has therefore heavily relied on staff to help her through each day, and in this respect, the staff have been wonderful. I phone my mum every day and have never encountered any member of staff who has been anything other than friendly, patient and helpful when I've spoken to them. Equally, the care home manager has been very forthcoming in dealing with our periodic concerns and has acted upon them very promptly. This helps me to feel she is in safe hands.
It's so lovely to hear such kind words, we are always extremely grateful when families take the time to give us feedback. Thank you from all of us here at Etive House.
Things happen to all of us in our lives that prompt us to revisit views and opinions we hold. My dad's recent placement in 24-hour care has dramatically changed my view on the quality of life that Etive House can offer, especially during these challenging times. I would highly recommend Etive House to anyone who is seeking 24-hour care.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate what a difficult time this is for our families so it is lovely to hear you feel reassured and have peace of mind.
The care mum was given at Etive House care home was excellent. She was treated with respect and kindness. We, as a family, were always made to feel very welcome when we visited at any time. We are extremely grateful for the peace of mind we had, knowing mum was in such safe hands.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your mum. We are so happy you felt welcomed. We hope you can pop by and visit us again at some point in the future when COVID is behind us all.
Given the horror stories which abound regarding UK care homes, I was sceptical and viewed my Pa having to go to a home with a lot of concern. I feared at best, his experience would likely be mediocre. Thankfully, I was proved entirely wrong! From the moment my Pa moved to Etive House, I have been impressed time and time again. Rather than the usual experience as regards health and social care, it has been incredibly pleasant to find staff attentive to a fault who always ensure my Pa is treated with great care, dignity, individuality and love. The standard of the rooms is high, as is the food and activities arranged for the residents. But most of all, it is the staff. They go out of their way to allow us to keep in touch during the lockdown and have even helped transport my mother to and from the home for visits prior to this. The fact they clearly care, rather than just follow set procedures, means so, so much to my family. We couldn't be happier with the service provided.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to our team here at Etive House.
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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