
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.
The surroundings are very clean and always tidy.
I am very happy with the care that my relative is receiving.
From the moment I went into the home I found the atmosphere very pleasant. The staff were very helpful and nice, as well as knowing my mum they also knew me. We both found the experience very pleasant. If my mum had to go into a home again I would definitely recommend Merino Court
I have a friend who was in this care home for 2 weeks. What a pleasure it was to visit. The welcome I and other friends received was amazing. So friendly and very very much appreciated. Thanks to them all.
Merino Court provides a warm, welcoming, friendly atmosphere for residents and visitors. The newly refurbished/upgraded surroundings are not only tasteful but thoughtful and considerate to older peoples needs/interests. As a visitor you can access the home unannounced at any time. This allows you to get a real idea of the ongoing level of care provided.
My experience as a regular visitor has been very positive. I have witnessed (often without being observed myself) a very dedicated, respectful, responsive and hard-working team at all levels. I feel the management and all staff are working hard to ensure a high standard of care is achieved and maintained. More importantly my relative reports "They are all nice, approachable people. Always cheerful and keen to listen/help. They let me do my own thing and the food is good!".
Find it comfortable. Happy here.
My mother has been at Merino Court for nearly three years since she needed additional care for advanced Alzheimer's. The previous home she had been in couldn't contain her and had used psychotropic drugs to sedate her. On entering Merino Court, all those medications were withdrawn, and her behaviour managed by staff very effectively. Merino Court has an excellent philosophy and ethos running through all its activities: that it is the residents' home and what they want to do should be accommodated as much as possible. This means not having set getting up times or bedtimes, freedom to roam around the units or to sit in the lounges. The only set times are mealtimes. Relatives are welcomed any time day or night, and invited to join in with whatever is happening in the home during their visit. The staff go the extra mile to care and support the residents in sometimes challenging situations. We have nothing but respect and admiration for the care my mother has received in her time at Merino.
My father spent four years in Merino Court. He had dementia. Staff at Merino Court were excellent. When he went in he was on various medication including anti psychotics. They were able to get him off these and vastly improved his quality of life. Care from staff was excellent. Over the four years that my father was a resident the facilities continued to improve, and garden upgrading is currently underway.
MY dad would not be here today if he had still been at his own house. The home has been a Godsend as my dad was such a private person, but with all the activities and the day trips, he likes to join in now. I have never had a problem as all the staff know my dad's likes and dislikes. There is good entertainment on. The recreation lady is so good at her job and the secretary keeps me right with my dad's paperwork.
That went wonderfully well and the family enjoyed it and also my wife. All the staff are the best and what a different that makes to my life, I know she is in good able hands.
Had a meeting with Social Worker and Manager at Merino Court to discuss my mothers care and see if we had any concerns. I was happy to say that I was satisfied on all levels.
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
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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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