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The experienced and friendly home manager leads the team at Ailsa Craig to provide the kindest care possible to all residents and ensure everyone settles in to life at the home.
By getting to know each person individually, the team supports residents to engage with the Ailsa Court lifestyle....
Care Provided by Ailsa Craig Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Gardens
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ailsa Craig Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ailsa Craig 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
- Catherine Ferguson(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
Ailsa Craig Care Home Reviews (88)
Ailsa Craig Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.572) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ailsa Craig Care Home has 88 reviews.
The general approach is centred on the residents and their health and comfort
Absolute disgrace my mother was put in for intermediate care after leaving hospital. we were told so many contradictory things regarding her health. Her leg became swollen we were told she was put on anti biotics. She fell out of bed the doc was called and said her injuries were superficial. She could walk with a zimmer but then became immobile. Told her blood sugars were at 6 she was bluelighted from there today in the ambulance. Se were told by the paramedics that they are called out on a regular basis also her blood sugars are at 42 she has type2 diabetes I alerted the staff to how bad she looked on Tuesday and how ill she felt the same inept doctor came out and gave her antibiotics seemingly its a chest infection. Anytime we asked about her personal care which has rapidly went downhill we were told she refused it and it would amount to abuse if forced, hadnt been washed in weeks but all of a sudden when she became ill She was showered. I wouldn't put an animal in here STAY CLEAR
Thank you for taking the time to raise these issues in relation to the care of your mother at Ailsa Craig Care Home. All feedback is important to allow us to continually improve the service offered within the home. We are aware that you are currently in conversation with the support team to try and resolve these concerns.
Thanks again for everything, yous will never be forgotten.
The event's organiser is brilliant with a variety of fun activities. In addition, the qualified nurse always updates me on my aunt's medical care. The team as a whole really seem to care about the residents well being.
The room has a nice outlook and is of good size but would benefit from some redecoration.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of our home. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the quality of care your loved one receives at Ailsa Craig Care Home. We currently have the decoration team at the home working on some projects. If you can contact the home we can update you on the progress and the plans moving forward.
My mum stayed there from November 2024 to 09/01/2025 when she sadly passed away.
All the staff from the deputy manager to the care staff to the domestics were a credit in carrying out their duties.
I had no qualms about leaving my mum in their care - the atmosphere was always kind and caring but always professional. The other residents were always settled and happy, a good sign. Other relatives told me the same thing.
As a retired nurse of 43 years gave me insight into numerous care homes and this one comes out amongst the top, my mum did admit if she had known about the home she would have moved in earlier!
Food is excellent and it makes a difference that it is freshly cooked.
Husband's room is clean and orderly.
Grounds are nice and tidy with pleasant areas for sitting out weather permitting.
Nursing staff are pleasant and accessible.
My mum has been a resident of Ailsa Craig for about 2 months now and the difference in her physical and mental health is quite extraordinary. Moving her to Glasgow from Largs, after 4 months of rehab post a broken arm, was incredibly stressful and I can't believe how lucky I was to find Ailsa Craig and be guided through the process by the wonderful management team. The home is set in beautiful, quiet gardens and the rooms and communal areas are really lovely - bright, clean and fresh. But it's the staff that make this place so special - from the supervisors to the nurses, carers and assistants, everyone is exceptional and brilliant at their job. The atmosphere is upbeat and vibrant and I'm always blown away by the welcome. Whoever's been working with Mum that day is always keen to update me on how she's doing and the level of heartfelt care is absolutely superb. My mum is settled and happy and I would recommend Ailsa Craig wholeheartedly and give it way more than 5 stars if I could!
I really like the notice board in the corridor which shows activities and visits to the care home, eg reindeer at Christmas, therapeutic visits and ongoing activities.
All staff know who my mum is and can tell me something about her. They treat her with dignity and respect. She is always pleased to see them.
I'm always relieved that my mum is well taken care of, nothing is too much trouble for management or staff. My family and myself are always made to feel welcome, never feel in the way. I always feel very confident about her care.
I have found all staff welcoming and professional when dealing with any questions or queries I may have. The care they give my mum is in line with health and social care standards, they are kind and thoughtful in their care for her. She loves going out on the activities when they are offered. (Could do with more of these)
My brother-in-law is very happy at Ailsa Craig. It is a lovely building with a homely atmosphere. Every time I visit the staff are always cheerful, efficient, courteous and very helpful. The activities are great at the care home, but much more important is the care given and the resources available to assist in that care which really is excellent for these more important aspects. I am very happy with the care he is receiving.
My neighbour has been taken into Ailsa Craig Care Home and has settled in great. It is a beautiful home and the staff and management are fantastic and very friendly. I would recommend this home to friends and family.
I am so happy Ailsa Craig accepted my wife into their care. All management and staff are fantastic as are the facilities and lovely gardens. The home is very well run and kept spotless. Plenty of activities which my wife really enjoys. All in all it's a lovely care home. Highly recommend it.
Ailsa Craig presents the complete package from stimulating activities to excellent housekeeping. The nursing care is of a very high standard and I have full confidence that my Mum's needs are not only being met but exceeded. My Mum is very happy and the staff could not be friendlier or more helpful. In conclusion, my siblings and I are delighted with Mum's care and I would be happy to recommend Ailsa Craig to anyone. Our sincere thanks to all who make this possible.
Not fit for purpose. From the day our Mum became a resident till she passed away, our family had issues with all aspects of her care.
We are sorry to hear of your experience at Ailsa Craig. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you further if you would like to contact the Home Manager.
I'm very happy with the care and service provided, the rooms are very nice and clean, and the activities offered are particularly good and varied. Overall I am very happy with Mum being here, in fact I would be happy to recommend this home to friends and relatives.
All my feelings of doubt about care homes have been more than satisfied. My dad spent his last few months under the care of those who really know how to care. The nurses, manager and staff were all so friendly and helpful to my dad and me. So much appreciate all the staff and thanks for helping restore my faith in care homes (and my sanity). I couldn't have done it without you. Can I pre-book a room for me?
Staff turnover seems to be high, new faces all the time. No time for the staff to build relationships with the residents.
Thank you for your review of Ailsa Craig. We are sorry to hear of the smell in the TV lounge and your concerns with staff turnover. Please contact the home to discuss this further with the manager.
The staff are very kind and engaged, you get the feeling they are really paying attention to everyone and know them well. There's affection and it feels like a warm and welcoming place. I've seen staff deal with very challenging situations in a kind and decisive way which is a very reassuring thing to see. It can obviously be a very challenging job. Well done to the team. Feel better knowing my grandma is here at a challenging time in her life.
The staff is amazing, they have been so good with my mum, they got her back on her feet and a smile on her face. Can't thank them enough. The place is spotless with a happy atmosphere. I can have a good night's sleep knowing my mum is safe and happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 09 December 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)
Bed Vacancies
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News (20) & Events (0)
- 17 Mar 2026
Residents of Ailsa Craig Care Home in Cessnock, Glasgow, recently enjoyed a memorable outing to Hampden Stadium and the Scottish Football Museum, bringing cherished football memories to life. As part...
- 10 Jul 2025
HC-One Scotland’s Ailsa Craig Care Home, in Glasgow, marked World Bicycle Day (Tuesday, June 3) with an exciting initiative, bringing joy to residents through trishaw rides organised in partnership with...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One Scotland’s Ailsa Craig Care Home, in Glasgow, was filled with joy and laughter on Friday, May 23, as resident Jenny Fraser celebrated her 75th birthday with a surprise reunion...
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