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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.
Overall the home is very good. I have found all the staff excellent. My brother is well settled and within the context of his health and wellbeing, he is 'happy enough'. I have not selected every option as I do not have knowledge of that topic.
Since my father moved into the home, the staff have been nothing but happy, caring and attentive towards my dad and my family. They make sure he is included in activities and listen when he has an issue.
Kept in contact with if required.
Can't fail anyone when it comes to care and attention. Everyone is so kind and patient and smiling, although I'm sure the staff don't always feel like smiling, but they never show this. The place is always clean and tidy when I visit, and the staff are ready to answer any questions I might have in connection with my husband's welfare. Clothes and things get lost and sometimes never get found, but although this can be annoying, it's understandable, and the staff are always kept busy, and they are always friendly.
He enjoys the food and the home baking.
Looking forward to the fair day, my grandfather will definably love this.
The home and the grounds are lovely
I am happy here, I enjoy the company and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I enjoy the food, also the quiet and peace of my quarters.
Always a pleasant experience visiting Ailsa Craig.
My mum went in for a two-week respite last Monday 29th November at 2 pm. She had onset dementia. A member of staff eventually came in telling her she was the mad carer and laughing and telling Mum she would have her dancing. We never saw her again. After leaving to let her get tea she called me to say someone closed her door and left her. I called the home, could not get through. My mum called a little while later to say still no one had come in and her alarm had been put on the wall. She could not get up and her TV had gone off. She was so anxious and scared after having been reassured she would not be on her own. Again I called the home no one answered. Again my mum called very distressed, saying no one came in. I called again and still no answer. I then went to the home where I saw my mum was distressed and after telling staff I had called three times there was no reaction. Mum had a stroke in the home. The nurse from home had called to ask if I got to the hospital okay. Nothing after that to see how she was.
At HC-One we strive to deliver the highest quality of care to our Residents and can only apologise that on this occasion it would appear that care fell below our expectations. Unfortunately due to the ongoing pandemic, we have to follow Scottish Government guidelines and all new admissions to the...
My mum appeared to be getting a good level of care from staff who have gone above and beyond for her during the pandemic. As she has mobility issues she was moved to a room nearer to the dining room etc, so it's easier for her which was very thoughtful of the team.
I think all the staff in this care home have been really amazing under the circumstances we are living in that the moment. They are extremely professional and caring towards our mum and all the residents. We are so grateful as a family to them for the care and attention they give to our mum and cannot thank them all enough.
Very happy at last to be given an indoor visit. My mum has been down so the wonderful staff thought seeing me would help her.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers- keep doing what you are doing so well.
It seems to be a shortage of staff at different times which is detrimental to the residents, i.e. getting changed. HC-One having a reshuffle of staff within Ailsa Craig. Continuity is most crucial to residents with dementia. I have noticed the chairs are not cleaned properly, which is not really acceptable. Trying to get through to the unit, can't be difficult. Easy - hands-free phone.
Thank you for taking the time to raise these concerns. I would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss these concerns further at a time of your convenience.
My family are happy with the care of our mum. The only comment I have is a better correspondence by staff to questions I have posed that could be better relayed to other staff members instead of repeating concerns the next day to someone else.
I am very pleased with the level of care my mum has received. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and very good at attending to the resident's needs.
Staff all very caring.
Staff very considerate and caring.
Staff very caring and attentive. Nothing is a bother.
He loved the food and has actually put on weight.
Staff are very kind to my cousin and she is a very contented person.
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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