
Happy with all aspects of care received. Relative is well looked after and contentKaren C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Happy with all aspects of care received. Relative is well looked after and contentKaren C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Merino Court Care Home, situated in the residential area of Greenock, support older people to lead their best lives with personalised nursing and nursing dementia care.
This friendly home offers many areas for residents to relax and socialise with friends and family as well as fantastic amenities which include a lovely garden which is tended by residents, on-site hair salon and hobby room.
The catering team at Merino Court understands the...
Care Provided by Merino Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- 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
- 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 Merino Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Merino Court 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Morag Hynes (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Merino Court Care Home Reviews (90)
Merino Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merino Court Care Home has 90 reviews.
We need a Merino Court on Bute to take care of the 50 people in care homes on the mainland and the other 50 people who would be in a care home if there were Merino Court type facilities on Bute.
The staff can't do enough to help and keep you informed.
Food/snacks available - excellent.
Staff very sympathetic and understanding of family concerns.
Staff (all staff) help to ease any concerns.
My Mum was ill earlier in the month whilst I was on holiday. The staff were superb in every way which I really appreciate greatly. The staff ensure my Mum has a wonderful care in every way. She is settled and enjoys the chats with staff. I am so happy I chose Merino Court.
All the staff are great with my uncle and his room and everything else in the home is lovely.
Thanks to all, my mum is happy.
The management have a conscientious attitude to the standard of care required. I have also observed the nurses and carers carry out their duties to a very high standard.
Conclusion; It is reassuring to me knowing that someone so caring is attending to my brother.
I have no hesitation in recommending Merino Court to anyone.
My father suffers from dementia and our family were struggling to cope with his day to day needs. Since being admitted to this care home his quality of life has improved so much. Staff are quick and attentive when needed. Dad's room is lovely and clean and everything he needs is available if needed. Newspaper delivered each day, hairdresser, entertainers the residents can so relate to. Laundrette service is available and is very quick at returning items washed and dried to rooms (mostly in 1 or 2 days). I would highly recommend to anyone who has reservations like we did about putting your nearest and dearest in a nursing home. Top marks!
My brother is a new resident so I feel I can't comment too much at this time. I have satisfaction so far at his short stay.
My aunt has moved into this excellent home. Since she was discharged from hospital, she has settled in perfectly and all staff have made her more than welcome. I had also seen a great improvement in her hygiene and mobility and she is more than happy here in a pleasant, clean environment.
All the staff have been wonderful and caring in the care of my mum and she has been more content and settled at Merino than elsewhere.
Could do with improvement in the quality of food.
Happy to do this review knowing that the information given is important to the care home and may help others when choosing a care home in the future.
Mum has been a client at Merino Court many times for respite. This is a wonderful place with excellent staff and management, nothing is ever too much for the staff who are always welcoming and cheerful. The manager's door is always open to you. I would gladly recommend Merino Court for respite or full-time care.
The home is clean, fresh and everything looks so new.
Everyone is friendly and kind and there are lots going on for the residents.
I was really impressed with the whole home.
We also, when we visit have been made very welcome in every respect.
We are very happy that my sister is in a safe and secure environment, which has put our minds at rest.
In our family, we'd say out of 10 it would be 10+
I would talk to my dad on my sister's phone, we would skype each other. I got to talk to the staff as they came into see my dad was ok. My dad would tell me how good all the staff were. My dad loved his outings to the tea dance and the barge trips, I've been home and went to see my dad on a few occasions and the staff were very forthcoming I can't fault them.
My cousin has only been in residence here for a short time but I was impressed by how cheerful she looked. She has evidently been looked after well and has a routine that she did not have when at home. Her appetite has improved. The staff are all cheerful and helpful. The decor is bright and beautifully clean as are the toilets from what I can see.
I love visiting this home, all staff go out of their way for me and my sister-in-law. I cannot find any fault with the staff, cleanliness, food and also the staff seem to genuinely care about residents and family. Room is always clean as are the residents and would be offered tea and biscuits etc. When visiting overall would rate this home 100%.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 02 October 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (17) & Events (0)
- 07 Jan 2026
Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Merino Court Care Home in Greenock, Inverclyde, were delighted to welcome Martin McCluskey, Member of Parliament for Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West, and Stuart McMillan...
- 23 Sep 2025
Residents and colleagues from HC-One Scotland’s Merino Court Care Home in Greenock, Inverclyde, proudly took part in the lively Going for Gold event at Lady Octavia Sports Centre. The fun-filled...
- 19 Sep 2025
HC-One Scotland’s Merino Court Care Home in Greenock, Inverclyde, was delighted to host a vibrant Summer Fête recently, bringing together residents, families, and members of the community for an afternoon...
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