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The home is registered to provide high-quality, 24-hour nursing care for up to 33 residents.
Morar Lodge supports older adults with a wide range of physical and mental health needs, including dementia care, end-of-life care, and short-term respite stays.
All bedrooms are single occupancy, promoting privacy and independence, while exceptionally large apartment-style...
Welcome to Morar Lodge Care Home, situated in the west end of Helensburgh and overlooking the Clyde Estuary.
The home is registered to provide high-quality, 24-hour nursing care for up to 33 residents.
Morar Lodge supports older adults with a wide range of physical and mental health needs, including dementia care, end-of-life care, and short-term respite stays.
All bedrooms are single occupancy, promoting privacy and independence, while exceptionally large apartment-style rooms are available for couples or siblings who wish to continue living together.
Morar Lodge offers a comforting setting in which to enjoy later life. Privately owned and rich in character, the home blends the charm of a large Victorian villa with the comfort and accessibility of a modern, purpose-built bungalow, opened in 2009. Together, these buildings create a calm, homely environment where residents can feel safe, relaxed, and truly at home.
Morar Lodge is surrounded by small garden areas, a stoned patio, and a welcoming central courtyard, providing pleasant outdoor spaces for fresh air, relaxation, and spending time with family and friends.
The grounds also offer spacious on-site parking, thoughtfully designed to support disabled access and transfers, ensuring convenience and comfort for residents and visitors alike.
The dedicated and highly trained staff provide outstanding levels of care in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate “home from home” setting.
Residents are treated with dignity and kindness at all times, with staff always available to offer support whenever it is needed.
Families can feel reassured knowing their loved ones are cared for with warmth, professionalism, and genuine understanding, every hour of every day.
Care Provided by Morar Lodge Nursing 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 33 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fee structure will be based on individual assessments and their dependacny level ie the required care for each individual including the amount of care delivery such as manpower, equipment etc and the choice of room selected. We offer a variety of room sizes within the quoted price range to accommodate different preferences and needs. We also have various room option.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Morar Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Morar Lodge Nursing 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
Owner
- Morar Lodge Nursing Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Lambert (Care Services Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Open visiting with the exception of protected mealtimes
Parking
- Parking on site
Morar Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (16)
Morar Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.892) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Morar Lodge Nursing Home has 16 reviews.
Since my wife was admitted to Morar Lodge in December 2024, she has improved so much. I've got my wife back, she gets to enjoy the things she likes, singing and dancing, and she's back to attending a weekly tea dance that Morar Lodge encourages. She's happy and settled, and I couldn't ask for more....
Since my wife was admitted to Morar Lodge in December 2024, she has improved so much. I've got my wife back, she gets to enjoy the things she likes, singing and dancing, and she's back to attending a weekly tea dance that Morar Lodge encourages. She's happy and settled, and I couldn't ask for more. The staff at Morar Lodge go out of their way to make me feel welcome and part of the family. The home baking and activities are great. Other members of our family have remarked how well looked after and loved my wife is by the staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a great deal to all of us at Morar Lodge.
We are delighted to hear how happy and settled your wife is, and that she is once again enjoying the things she loves, especially singing, dancing,...
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a great deal to all of us at Morar Lodge.
We are delighted to hear how happy and settled your wife is, and that she is once again enjoying the things she loves, especially singing, dancing, and attending the weekly tea dances. Seeing our residents reconnect with the activities that bring them joy is exactly what we strive for every day.
It's also wonderful to know that you feel welcomed and part of the Morar Lodge family. Our team works hard to create a warm, caring, and supportive environment not only for our residents but for their loved ones too.
Thank you again for your lovely comments. We feel privileged to care for your wife and to be part of her journey.
The choice of food is limited as my mum is diabetic. Keeps having to have the same food ie.tomato soup.
The choice of food is limited as my mum is diabetic. Keeps having to have the same food ie.tomato soup.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We take your feedback very seriously and have worked with our Chef to provide an alternative menu for all residents who wish something other than what is on that day's menu. We try to offer all our residents a varied and nutritious menu, and will continue to work towards excellence with our menus, etc
Morar Lodge is kept very clean, and my mother as a resident is very well cared for, clean and neat, her hair is done and her nails and she is contented in the home. The staff are cheerful and kind and welcoming. They make an effort to celebrate seasons or events and there are activities for the...
Morar Lodge is kept very clean, and my mother as a resident is very well cared for, clean and neat, her hair is done and her nails and she is contented in the home. The staff are cheerful and kind and welcoming. They make an effort to celebrate seasons or events and there are activities for the residents.
Thank you Carol for your lovely words, We always appreciate feedback from families, we want ensure we continue to provide a high standard of care. I will pass on your feedback to our staff
Find Morar Lodge most welcoming to the family. Husband, well cared for, cannot comment on some headings as he has dementia, but always seems happy.
Find Morar Lodge most welcoming to the family. Husband, well cared for, cannot comment on some headings as he has dementia, but always seems happy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you and your family find Morar Lodge welcoming and that your husband appears happy and well cared for. Our team strives to create a homely and supportive environment for all our residents, including those...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you and your family find Morar Lodge welcoming and that your husband appears happy and well cared for. Our team strives to create a homely and supportive environment for all our residents, including those living with dementia, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and content each day. Your feedback means a great deal to the staff who work so hard to provide this level of care. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if there's ever anything more we can do to support your husband or your family.
My sister-in-law is very fortunate to be a resident of this care home. The staff are all excellent, both efficient and friendly, and she is very well cared for. There is a lot of attention to her mental as well as physical wellbeing. There are lots of activities and visitors are always made very...
My sister-in-law is very fortunate to be a resident of this care home. The staff are all excellent, both efficient and friendly, and she is very well cared for. There is a lot of attention to her mental as well as physical wellbeing. There are lots of activities and visitors are always made very welcome. There are often celebrations which are marked in personal and meaningful ways.
Thank you very much for this lovely comment, the staff are all wonderful and work incredibly hard to ensure we meet every need.
Absolutely amazing Care home. My grandparents love it and get such great care. The food is amazing and there are regular activities such as bingo. Special shout out to five staff members in particular.
Absolutely amazing Care home. My grandparents love it and get such great care. The food is amazing and there are regular activities such as bingo. Special shout out to five staff members in particular.
Thank you for your lovely review, we absoutly love having your grandparents here and as you know your gran comes in and sees me several times a day. Siobhan puts on some lovley actvities and this morning I gave her a wee karoke machine to use with everyone. We await the singing. Staff here are a credit to their roles.
The staff are all very kind and keep me informed about my parent's care.
I am very comfortable with the...
The staff are all very kind and keep me informed about my parent's care.
I am very comfortable with the care that is provided for my parent. I feel my parent is safe and well cared for.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our care team. It's incredibly important to us that your parent feels safe, respected, and well cared for and we're thrilled to know that we've met your expectations. Our staff...
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our care team. It's incredibly important to us that your parent feels safe, respected, and well cared for and we're thrilled to know that we've met your expectations. Our staff takes great pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment and in keeping families informed. Your kind words truly mean the world to us, and we'll be sure to share them with the entire team. Thank you for trusting us with your parent's care!
My Mum has been a resident at Morar Lodge since December 2019. Throughout this long period including the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff have been excellent. Always friendly and welcoming their dedication and attention have made a huge difference to my Mum and our family.
My Mum has been a resident at Morar Lodge since December 2019. Throughout this long period including the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff have been excellent. Always friendly and welcoming their dedication and attention have made a huge difference to my Mum and our family.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback on our services. We're thrilled to learn that your loved one is receiving exceptional care from us. Your positive review not only contributes to improving our online reputation but also strengthens our commitment to evolving as a premier care provider for the elderly. We appreciate your support as we strive to continually enhance our services.
No matter who comes to visit, be it myself, our daughters or...
No matter who comes to visit, be it myself, our daughters or grandchildren, every single member of the staff greets us with sincere smiles and happiness.
The ethos within Morar Lodge is calm and welcoming and all residents seem settled and happy. Activities are offered to residents to encourage them to engage with other service users and other people, this has been beneficial to my husband especially when he first came as it encouraged him to leave his room and mingle with others.
Even though my husband has been here a short period, as a family we can not thank the staff within Morar Lodge for what they have done for my husband enough.
Thank you to all the members of staff at Morar Lodge, you are the care in this care home.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to post this, we very much value feedback from family and friends. At Morar Lodge, we strive for excellence and ensure that our residents and their families are looked after with the greatest of care and respect. Compassion and...
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to post this, we very much value feedback from family and friends. At Morar Lodge, we strive for excellence and ensure that our residents and their families are looked after with the greatest of care and respect. Compassion and empathy are embedded in our ethos and it is our principal goal to achieve the very best for each of our residents and their families and friends and for their experience with us to be the very best.
Morar Lodge provides a very homely and caring environment for residents. The care staff and cleaners are all very kind to carers and visitors. The home takes time to ensure the spiritual needs of residents are respected and encourages the Church ministers to visit residents. They are always very...
Morar Lodge provides a very homely and caring environment for residents. The care staff and cleaners are all very kind to carers and visitors. The home takes time to ensure the spiritual needs of residents are respected and encourages the Church ministers to visit residents. They are always very welcoming when I visit.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback on our services. We're thrilled to learn that your loved one is receiving exceptional care from us. Your positive review not only contributes to improving our online reputation but also strengthens our commitment to evolving as a premier care provider for the elderly. We appreciate your support as we strive to continually enhance our services.
We feel that my wife is in good hands and well looked after. Morar Lodge deserves its good reputation.
We feel that my wife is in good hands and well looked after. Morar Lodge deserves its good reputation.
Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We're delighted to hear that your loved one is receiving excellent care from us. Your feedback is invaluable and we will use this information to develop our Business Strategy that ensures the continued delivery of an excellent care service for the older person.
Really happy to write this review. Since my dad moved to Morar Lodge, he has thrived with the care and attention provided by all the team. Staff are always very engaged with both residents and family to ensure the best possible care. Thank you.
Really happy to write this review. Since my dad moved to Morar Lodge, he has thrived with the care and attention provided by all the team. Staff are always very engaged with both residents and family to ensure the best possible care. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review our services. We're delighted to hear that your loved one is receiving excellent care from us. This information will not only help us enhance our online presence but also support our business strategy to ensure that we continue to provide and develop as a care provider for the older person.
Mum is happy and content in the care of the staff. Who treat her with respect and kindness at all times. The staff are always professional and generous of their time to update us on Mum’s ongoing care when we visit. We had a lovely Mother’s Day afternoon tea this month.
Mum is happy and content in the care of the staff. Who treat her with respect and kindness at all times. The staff are always professional and generous of their time to update us on Mum’s ongoing care when we visit. We had a lovely Mother’s Day afternoon tea this month.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the home. We really appreciate your input, and will use this to continually improve our service and provide an excellent service to our service users.
Excellent care given. Scrupulously clean home. Good home-cooked food. Very good communication. Kind caring staff. My father-in-law is very well cared for. A weight off our minds. Social activities varied and stimulating.
Excellent care given. Scrupulously clean home. Good home-cooked food. Very good communication. Kind caring staff. My father-in-law is very well cared for. A weight off our minds. Social activities varied and stimulating.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the Home. This is invaluable information which we will refer to ensure that we continue to provide an excellent service for the older person.
Great care home. Clean and well-run but still kind and caring. We are extremely happy that we chose Morar Lodge Care Home. The staff are really kind and attentive. The communication with relatives is excellent.
Great care home. Clean and well-run but still kind and caring. We are extremely happy that we chose Morar Lodge Care Home. The staff are really kind and attentive. The communication with relatives is excellent.
We wish to thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Morar Lodge. It is much appreciated. Such information will be used to monitor the service we provide and to develop business strategies that ensure the continued delivery of an excellent service for the older person.
My Mum has been happily cared for at Morar Lodge for over a year. The staff know her well and their kindness, compassion and patience appear limitless. I can tell Mum enjoys them and although her memory is failing her she benefits from their consistency. Thank you for the care you give Mum.
My Mum has been happily cared for at Morar Lodge for over a year. The staff know her well and their kindness, compassion and patience appear limitless. I can tell Mum enjoys them and although her memory is failing her she benefits from their consistency. Thank you for the care you give Mum.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. We appreciate the recognition you have given to not only the care of your mum but also to our valued staff. Once again, thank you!
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 17 Jul 2025
Morar Lodge is pleased to announce the hiring of Amanda as our new Activity Coordinator. Recently returning from New Zealand, she brings a wealth of experience in both education and...
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Meet the Team (1)

Dawn is the Care Home Manager at Morar Lodge Nursing Home and brings over 40 years of experience in nursing and social care. Throughout her extensive...
Dawn is the Care Home Manager at Morar Lodge Nursing Home and brings over 40 years of experience in nursing and social care. Throughout her extensive career, she has developed a deep commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support for residents and their families.
Her background spans a wide range of care settings, giving her a strong understanding of both clinical practice and the social needs of individuals in later life. Dawn is known for her compassionate leadership style, dedication to continuous improvement, and ability to build strong, supportive teams.
At Morar Lodge, she leads with warmth, professionalism, and a clear focus on creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment where every resident can experience dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morar Lodge Nursing Home
What types of Care is Morar Lodge Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Morar Lodge Nursing Home have?
There are 29 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Morar Lodge Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Morar Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Helensburgh?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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