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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.
I became my mums carer when my dad died earlier in the year and she now lives with me and my family and she has Alzheimer's. She enjoys being in the middle of the family life and we hope to look after her as long as we possibly can. In order to achieve a balance in all of our lives and to undertake necessary maintenance in our home, we needed available respite that we felt was the best we could get for mum. The Bupa care homes have provided this, whereas most of the care homes in our area don't. Her recent stay, when we had to move out to have our bathroom renovated, was at Ailsa Craig, where she was treated with respect, a great deal of care and lots of fun, which she enjoyed and engaged with. This support is a lifeline that helps us to keep mum at home where we want her to be.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
My dad came to Ailsa after an extensive time floating between various hospitals. This left him disorientated and disconnected. It has taken a while for him to settle but the Ailsa staff have been dedicated in their resolve to get to know my dad. Through their attentiveness, commitment and person-centered care, he feels "comfortable", "at home" and "safe". He speaks highly of the staff. There has been a journey by all - regarding care support to adapt, resolve and progress forward. As a family member, I find the staff overall very supportive, approachable, efficient and professional. Activities within the home are varied, stimulating and relevant. Respect is given to my dad's desire for privacy and choice with the right amount of encouragement to participate given. Also, the facilities are satisfactory with a commitment/intention to some well-needed upgrade to some rooms. There would be a preference for the en-suite in his room to include a shower and for wardrobes etc. to be upgraded but the room is comfortable and well cared for.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
They provide a lot of personal care without complaint.
Pleasant, friendly greeting every time I visit.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Ailsa Craig has cared for my father since February 2015. He has settled well and very quickly and I would put this down the staff's caring and very positive attitude towards him. His likes and dislikes for meals are catered for and his dignity is respected. Staff interact and support his activities such as music, word search books, and dominoes. They make sure that the family is involved, informed and supported through any difficulties.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
I have moved into Bute House in the last 4 weeks. I love staying here I feel I am very much looked after, I enjoy playing Bingo, listening to music and like to spend time in the garden and going to the shops. My family have arranged for me to have money in my account so that when I'm out I can buy sweets, cakes and anything I fancy.
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
My Mum had been in Alisa Craig for approximately 5 years. Her last couple of weeks in the home was palliative care. During that time the staff in Bute Unit were remarkable with the time and care they gave my Mum and also the support they gave us as a family.
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
She is in a bed 24 hours a day and in Ailsa Craig they got her up and in a chair and dressed which hasn't happened in about 3 years now.
She has someone to talk to all the time day or night. Just amazed she liked it so much. Now she wants to go back into Ailsa Craig full time which I am happy about because my mum is happy, thank you so much.
My Gran was admitted to the the home a little over a year ago and since day one the staff where fantastic. I never ever felt they where just doing their job as they acted more like extended family and where always available if we had questions. Even in my Gran's final days they ensured myself and my family had as much time as we needed and even staff who where off came into see her before she passed away peacefully in her room.
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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