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The home has its own gardens and is located close to scenic parkland, while there is a wide range of activities and entertainment organised in house for clients' enjoyment.
The team has built up strong links with the local community, as part of a drive to achieve sustainable solutions to long-term care needs.
Care Provided by Cochrane Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Contact Cochrane 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
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anavo Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kelly Speirs (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Cochrane Care Home Reviews (68)
Cochrane Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cochrane Care Home has 68 reviews.
I came from Canada to visit my sister & she was admitted while I was here. She has been treated with dignity & respect by every member of staff. The family have had every question answered by friendly informative staff. They have made this very difficult time easier with their kindness. I will return to Canada knowing my sister is in a wonderful care home. My sister is lucky to have become a part of the Cochrane family at this difficult time in her life. God Bless you all.
I am very happy with the care my relative is getting. I have a disability and the care and help I receive when visiting is exelent. The home is super clean, there is never any oder coreders alway sopless and tolets very clean too. The activities are morvlis at keeping residents as motavted as possable and getting them out when possible.
Having resided her for 3 weeks I have found overall my needs have been met. Very impressed with the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, especially the nursing staff.
The staff are excellent, always helpful & friendly & can't do enough for my mum. My mum is very content with all staff & Cochrane Care Home do so many activities throughout the day with all residents. Our family couldn't be happier as to where my mum is being cared for.
The staff are very nice and very helpful and very good with my cousin. Have no complaints about the care she gets. Room always clean/toilet as well. So I am happy with care home.
Staff are very friendly and good with the clients, they have empathy and patience. Plenty of support is provided and personal hygiene is a priority, nothing is a bother for them. Meals are excellent and choices are offered, tea and juice is also provided throughout the day along with biscuits and cake. There are varied activities that suit everyone if you want to join in.
The complex is spotless and always getting cleaned.
I was upset putting my dad into a care home but had no choice as he was a falls risk amongst other things. Can safely say I have came to terms with it as he is very happy and well looked after.
They are treated with dignity and respect, brilliant Care Home.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're truly grateful to hear that your experience has been so positive, and that your dad is happy and well cared for. I'll make sure to share your lovely comments with the team-they'll be very pleased to know their hard work and compassion is appreciated.
My dad has been Muirshiel unit for over 2 years now and I have been consistently delighted with the care he has received. His needs have changed considerably since he moved in and the staff have been excellent in identifying changes, adapting his care and keeping me updated and involved in all decisions. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful for your feedback, and I'll be sure to share this with the Muirshiel team-they'll be so pleased to hear it. Your support means a lot to us!
My experience of visiting my friend is positive. Staff are caring and friendly. They pay attention to my friend's needs and listen to her concerns. My friend seems very settled and content. Overall a very good review.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear your friend feels well cared for and comfortable. We'll make sure this feedback is shared throughout our team.
Fantastic care home!
Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you are pleased with the home and will be sure to let the rest of our team know!
They have just painted her room and have it very homely and to my cousin's taste. The staff always keep me updated with all my cousin's needs and concerns. Overall I am very happy with the care my cousin receives.
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted your cousin enjoys her newly decorated room. We are sincerely pleased to receive feedback like yours and it means a great deal to us. I will be sure to share your message with our entire team.
I was visiting for my friend's 90th birthday. The home provided a delicious buffet for us in a private room decorated with balloons and banners. An entertainer sang later for all residents. Staff were fantastic as always. My friend loves the home. He is exceptionally well cared for in a spotlessly clean, fresh environment. The residents of Cochrane Care Home are extremely lucky to live in such a caring place.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed this special occasion. Feedback like yours means a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share your message with our entire team. It's always rewarding to hear that our efforts are making a positive impact
Have helped the family to accept mother's needs are better managed, maintained in the nursing home. Staff in Tannahill have her best interest at heart even on her challenging days.
My father has been in Cochrane Care Home now for 2 months. I have been very happy with the care given to him. The biggest positive I have seen is from all the staff. From the manager and all the people I've met who all seem to really care about my father's wellbeing. Everyone seems to show a lot of kindness and support.
Cochrane Care Home is excellent for residents who need help with their daily needs later in life. Staff are excellent/patient/helpful and very friendly. Cochrane Care Home entertain residents very well, manages everyone's interests, and also tries to get everyone to take part. Residents' rooms can be done up to make them more feel like home.
Visiting the home on a regular basis I find everything being run in a friendly and efficient manner. The staff are always available to help with any problems which may arise. Perfectly happy with the service provided.
I wish to commend the care my husband received, due to severe mobility issues following a devastating stroke which left him unable to function daily without a great deal of help and care. The staff at Muirshiel Unit were exceptional in kindness and patience at all levels, assisting him with food and drink as he was rarely out of bed and his care included a great deal of time and work for all of them, even getting to know his preferences and respecting him at all times. His end-of-life care was second to none for both of us.
I must thank Cochrane Care Home for the care and duty they gave to both my father and mother whilst they were residents in the home. Living in Glasgow I knew the care my father got and when my mother entered I had no problem travelling the miles as I knew she was in good hands. Thank you.
My mum was in Cochrane care home for three months and recently moved but this was due to the location to have her closer to family. During her time she was cared for by wonderful staff who took the time to get to know her. The staff are led by a manager who has her residence staff at the heart of everything. It was a fairly stressful time moving my mum but the staff were professional, kind, compassionate and kept my mum and her needs at the centre at all times.
My mum was in Cochrane Care Home for three months, moved recently but this was due to location and wanting her closer to family. During her time there, she was cared for by wonderful staff who took the time to get to really know her. The staff are led by a manager who has her residents and staff at the heart of everything and her passion for caring is clear. It was particularly stressful moving my mum to a home due to her circumstances but the manager and the staff were professional, kind, compassionate and kept my mum and her needs at the centre at all times.
Safe, caring and respectful are a few descriptions of the excellent staff in the unit looking after Dad. Always welcoming to family and visitors. After a short illness, at age 92 years, he passed away with dignity and his family at his bedside. Carers and nurses were most attentive to his and visiting family's needs at a difficult time. A heartfelt thank you to you all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 26 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?Good
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cochrane Care Home
What types of Care is Cochrane Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cochrane Care Home have?
There are 65 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cochrane Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cochrane Care Home to the centre of Johnstone?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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