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The home sits alongside Almond Court and boasts a prominent position in Drumchapel overlooking a vast horizon on 3.5 acres of land, and enjoys easy access to the M8 and Glasgow city centre.
All single bedroom accommodation is bright and spacious with en-suite facilities for privacy and convenience.
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Care Provided by Almond View
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 78 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Almond View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Almond View 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
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lorraine Douglas (Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (78)
Visiting
- At any time
Parking
- Free on site parking
Almond View Reviews (73)
Almond View has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.475) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Almond View has 73 reviews.
Mum moved here after a not so nice time at a previous home and we immediately noticed a difference. Almond view is so much more professional and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. I rest easy knowing mum is in good hands.
The activities coordinator was friendly and very enthusiastic about her great ideas for keeping everyone engaged which was quite difficult with my brother as he was quite a loner in the beginning. He soon became friendly with all the staff who used to joke and have a laugh with him. They all passed the time of day and treated him with kindness and respect.
Staff and nurses have all been so warm-hearted, friendly and solicitous. A special mention to one nurse in particular who is the kindest and compassionate nurse we could hope to meet.
We are so glad we picked this care home for my brother and can’t thank them enough for making his life so contented.
Dear Moira, thank you for your kind words about Almond View.
My mother has been a resident for the past 7 months and my wife and I are very pleased with her care. Almond View is within walking distance of our home which makes it a very good choice for us. My mother is also pleased with the staff and the facilities offered. She is 101 years of age!
Dear Ian, thank you for your kind words about Almond View.
My uncle has been a resident of Almond View for nearly two years, and I have been able to witness at close hand the quality of care he has received in that time. I have to praise all the staff for their hard work and for the kindness they show when engaging with my uncle and all the other residents. There is a genuine feeling of community within the home, which is fostered by the staff, and it is a great comfort to me knowing that my uncle is in an environment where he safe, treated with dignity and respect and, most importantly, where he is happy. The staff deserve great credit for their efforts, and I cannot thank them enough.
Dear Alan, thank you so much for your kind words about Almond View.
The activities coordinator was warm, welcoming and very enthusiast about all her great ideas for keeping everyone entertained.
I have been very happy with the kind, friendly and positive attitude shown by all of the staff, some of whom were even familiar with mum's extended family!
Staff and nurses always showed kindness and understanding and kept us fully informed of mum's well being. Office staff have been amazingly helpful throughout, I and all of our family very much appreciate the care and companionship that mum enjoyed.
Dear Linda, Thank you for your kind words about Almond View.
I've always found the home to be clean and warm. The staff have been friendly and always seem to be caring for the residents when we are there.
The cost of the home is not cheap but on par with other homes, which I don't feel match the standards.
All in all, please keep up your standards and avoid raising the costs.
My Aunt was in this care home for a number of years. I often asked her if she was happy with the home and she always gave a positive answer. Being the person that handled all her finances I was extremely happy with the efficiency of the accounts staff.
Almond View is a very well run care home. Management, office, nurses, carers, cleaning, laundry, kitchen, activities coordinator and maintenance are efficient, friendly, helpful and caring. The care given is of a very high standard as is the food. The staff know my husband well and tend to his needs accordingly. Meals are varied and nutritious. The service users are given plenty of fluids. The manager is always happy to discuss anything regarding my husband's care, equally, she is available for a friendly chat with me. The home, the bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and always smell fresh. I can understand why this care home has been given a high rating by the care inspectorate. The staff are to be commended for their professionalism, caring nature and good humour. It is pleasing to know that many of the staff have worked there for many years allowing the continuity and familiar faces that are important to the service users for their happiness and well-being. Thanks to all concerned.
Dear Irene, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review about Almond View.
I have complete faith in the staff who are responsible for her. Their professionalism speaks for itself.
Additionally, there is continuity of carers, giving reassurance to the 'patient' and family alike.
Dear Heather, thank you, we appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
My mother is well cared for and the staff seem to be very attentive. She has not been able to enjoy all the facilities to the full extent due to increasing dementia, but in calm phases, she is quite happy.
Almond View Care Home is well maintained, clean, bright and welcoming. The staff at all levels seem genuinely interested in the residents and are friendly and approachable. The food appears to be good and there seems to be plenty of organised activities. I am kept informed of my relation's health and well being and have the opportunity to attend meetings to review her needs.
Dear Eric, Thank you for your kind words about Almond View.
Mum has been very well looked after by all the staff at Almond View. She has settled really well.
Gardens around the home are lovely for relaxing in when the weather is good.
I would totally recommend this nursing home.
My dad has been in Almond View since 18th May 2017. Dad has settled in reasonably well, he has had a few upsets that are down to his health issues. The staff are getting to know my dad. We, as a family, are very pleased with the care and support given to him and us, his wife, son and daughter.
Dear Denise, thank you so much for your kind words about Almond View.
She was very happy here and loved all the staff back I am sure they will miss her songs.
Once again thank you all from all of her family.
Dear Grace, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, we are glad your mother enjoyed her time with us at Almond View.
This home has treated my mother for the last 18 months or so. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this care home to anybody at all. The staff are very friendly and they all get to know what my mum likes and dislikes. They get to know her little habits from food to clothes. My mum is always clean and her clothes all matching. The organisation within the home is very good. As you can gather, I cannot say anything other than praise the staff for looking after my mum so well. My heartfelt thanks must go to all the staff.
Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words about Almond View.
On the whole, she feels fairly secure in the care home and adequately supported by the staff.
She is always clean and appears well cared for.
She enjoys the social activities, particularly music and singing but doesn't feel there is enough to fill the day and very often is bored.
Would enjoy more interaction with the staff but they are generally too busy.
There have been improvements in my father compared to how he was in his previous environment. I believe these changes are largely due to staff input at Almond View. Well done, and keep up the good work!
Dear Pauline, thank you for your kind words about the staff at Almond View and for taking the time to leave a review.
Very thorough with a lot of input from the social worker. Questions put to my mother asking her opinion on everything from food to how often showering takes place to the care given from staff.
Dear David, thank you for your kind words about Almond View.
This care home is managed to the highest standard and the staff are professional and caring. I would recommend this care home to anyone. I have been most impressed with the cleanliness and attention to detail. This is a credit to both the staff and the management.
Thank you, Rosie, for your kind words, we are pleased to hear that you are extremely happy with the home and the care your Mum is receiving.
Lovely, friendly atmosphere within the care home with welcoming staff. Rooms are a good size and families are welcome to personalise rooms to make them more homely and comfortable. The Care provided is of a good standard. Care commission reports have been consistently good and back this up.
Thanks Janet for your kind words.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 18 July 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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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Peter has worked in the health and care sector for over 30 years and has spent the last 12 years in management roles across both care homes and hospital settings. He joined Almond View 14 months ago, bringing a wealth of experience in leading services and supporting high standards of care.
He is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a particular passion for dementia care and holds Dementia Champion training. Throughout his career, he has been committed to promoting person-centred care that respects each individual’s preferences, choices and independence.
He is especially proud of the compassionate approach shown by the team at Almond View, and the pride staff take in both their work and the home itself. Peter believes that creating a positive environment for residents starts with a dedicated team that genuinely cares about the people they support.
At Almond View, Peter and his team are committed to providing high-quality care in a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment. Residents, relatives and staff are encouraged to be involved in decisions about the home, helping to create a strong sense of community where everyone feels valued and respected.
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