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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.
My mother is well looked after and cared for, all the staff are approachable and caring. The conditions in the care home are always clean, tidy and of high standard. I have no problems with the service provided.
My wife has been treated (always) with care and patience and as a friend.
This care home has gone over and above looking after my relative. The staff have a hard job and do their best to give the best possible care.
I am a volunteer from Singapore. Grateful to be a part of Ailsa Craig Care Home over the past few days. It has been a pleasant experience and journey thus far. Observed how the staff work here, very pleased with their care, service and attitudes. It is a very accommodating environment not just for the patients but also for the staff. The facilities were wonderful, it has everything that it needs. I have observed the use of many safety gadgets/equipment when the staff mobilise patients, which ensures thorough safety for the patients. The gardens are well maintained, environment and rooms are nice and modern. The patients are enjoying their rest time here and they look safe and calm.
So thank you, Ailsa Craig, for doing a good job! Keep it up! Would love to have an opportunity to visit again!
The facilities here are great with an indoor garden and there are many activities for the residents staying here as well.
The staff here are very accommodating and the well-personalised rooms for the residents made them feel like they are at home.
Overall, a great experience in Ailsa Craig!
The staff are really nice, friendly and always carry a smile. They treat the residents like their own family.
I was a volunteer here and the staff were all pleasant and friendly. They are very accommodating and polite which enriched my volunteer time here. I have definitely enjoyed my time here at Ailsa Craig Care Home. A member of staff in particular was very approachable and I would like to take this opportunity to commend her professionalism in hosting me for my time here.
This is the families first real experience of a care home. However, the staff have been most welcoming and made us feel my mum is being well looked after.
Whilst the facilities are very good the staff are the homes main asset. Taking care of our mum and organising lots of activities gives us peace of mind that our mum is in good hands.
Staff welcoming and friendly (most of them).
Since my friend has been in Ailsa Craig, I see an improvement in her overall wellbeing. I now know that she is safe and being well looked after. This has taken a lot of stress from myself as previous to my friend coming here, I was all she had, which was having a negative impact on me.
I have nothing but praise from the management, nurses, care workers and assistants. My mum has settled in extremely well, much better than I thought she would, this has come about entirely from the staff. The care and affection shown to my wee mum is second to none. They also look out for her and the other resident's needs. I can't praise the staff highly enough. I can now sleep soundly at night knowing my mum is in safe hands and that she is in the best place. Keep up the good work! And thanks x
My father is 94, he is very frail and not always coherent but he is treated with respect and tenderness and humour. I couldn't ask for more.
All the carers and cleaners are a credit to Ailsa Craig Care Home and hopefully, HC-One will be as good as Bupa or better.
I still don't like the closed in feeling in the sitting room and would you consider opening the space back up. I felt safer when I could see the staff in the sitting room.
As part of the refurbishment and in consultation with Resident’s and relatives it was decided to divide the communal space with small partitions which are not full height to create a more homely atmosphere in the home. We strive to ensure that staff are available in lounges to assist Residents as required but on occasion, this may not always be possible as staff attend to Resident’s needs.
She suffers from bi-polar and dementia.
She still, however, has some independence.
The nursing and care staff have quickly adapted to her needs (physically, mentally, emotionally and personally).
The healthcare is excellent and I am informed on a regular basis regarding any health problems, personal issues and medication changes.
I am overall very happy with all aspects of the home and my mother is settled and trusts the staff and she gets good attention from them and they care very much for her.
My dad just moved in and has settled well, all the staff are fantastic and have us adjust to dad being in care.
Thank you for your review. I'm so glad to hear that your dad has settled well and I'm sure that you and your family will adjust to this as you see him making new friends and getting involved in things.
The assistance provided helped maintain my mum in her day to day routine and made her feel extremely comfortable in her surroundings.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and the support received by everyone. We appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.
The Bupa Customer Care Team
The above care home is first class in every way. My sister feels very safe and comfortable, enjoys the friendship of the staff and all the care she receives. I am extremely happy about that, I can go home with an easy mind knowing she is settled.
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your feedback. I am so pleased that both you, and your Sister are happy with Ailsa Craig, their staff, and the care she received. It is so lovely to hear that you can be more relaxed knowing she is happy here. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
My mum is resident at the home the staff are very professional extremely helpful always smiling makes visiting the home a pleasure. I have never found any of staff unpleasant or unhelpful. Mum needs full-time care now and know she is in good hands
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
Like anyone placing a loved one in a care home, I had concerns over how she would be treated, how she would settle and whether the staff would provide appropriate care. I have found the staff to be excellent, always treating my grandmother with sensitivity and dignity. I'm glad to say she has settled so much better than I thought she would. Enjoying the company and the activities provided. Since being in the home, I think in general she has improved. She's gained weight, she's made friends and she even went to the bingo for the first time in years! The home has given her a quality of life that she wouldn't otherwise have had. I would recommend this home. Thanks Ailsa Craig and all the staff, keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, we really appreciate it. I am so happy to hear that your Grandmother settled into the home well and that you are happy and at ease with the care home in general. I will share your kind comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
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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