
My mum is so satisfied and happy in the care homeBrian S(Son of Resident/Service User)



My mum is so satisfied and happy in the care homeBrian S(Son of Resident/Service User)



Darnley Court Care Home, part of HC-One, offers expert nursing and specialist dementia care in Glasgow within a calm, homely environment. Every resident is supported as an individual, with care shaped around who they are - not just their condition.
The home is proud to host the Specialist Dementia Care Community (SDCC), one of Scotland’s leading environments for people living with dementia. Developed alongside Professor Graeme Stokes, this unique community fills...
Care Provided by Darnley Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 110 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Darnley Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Darnley Court 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
- Lynsey Armstrong (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (110)
Darnley Court Care Home Reviews (100)
Darnley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.634) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darnley Court Care Home has 100 reviews.
I'd say 90% of the staff are fabulous and the care my FAther in law is getting it second to none. Unfortunately I feel 1 or 2 members of staff give you the impression that they don't want to be there. They make you feel as if they are doing you a favour and don't really care about the service user. Just my opinion, I spoke to a male member of staff, he completely ignored me and spoke to my husband as if I was beneath him. As I say 90% probably 95% of the staff are amazing.Sharon is fantastic with the service users and so are some of the young girls . Overall we are happy with the care, cleanliness and respect given
Dear Tracy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our staff. We are pleased to hear you are pleased with the quality of care your loved one receives at our care home and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team.
We are very sorry to hear that...
My Dad has settled in really well with the support of all the staff. The staff are all lovely, welcoming and chatty.
Staff are great with all residents. My Gran is very settled and seems happy! Care is great and staff communicate well.
My granda has settled in well & has had lots of support in the process.
I have a good relationship with carers and not have any concerns about the care my husband receives and everybody is very welcoming.
Again, thank you for your positive comments.
Excellent care in modern, well-maintained facility. Welcoming, caring staff.
The support James has and is receiving at Darnley Court is great, always kept up to date regarding James, the staff are nice and friendly, and great support from staff for James. I do appreciate all their hard work.
Both my parents are residents. We are very pleased with the care they are given. The activities and involvement. The staff give is respectful and dignified. Any issues raised are dealt with quickly, and we are always given feedback on their welfare and health/ The staff work extremely hard to make the home experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
The carers were attentive and compassionate and they treated our mum with genuine care and respect. For that we are truly grateful.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the two staff members in the front office. They noticeably lacked in basic social skills, were disorganised with no communication or empathy when my mother passed. They were rude to our mother's visitors with a condescending manner. They were unable to answer any questions, mostly deflected to the carers which was extremely frustrating and made us feel unwelcome.
We paid a lot of money for our mother's care and the front of house office staff should be treating customers and visitors with a warmer welcome. This continued throughout my mother's care until her death. There is an attitude of "can't be bothered".
The food was poor quality and at times didn't appear to be freshly prepared, lacked flavour and fell well below what you would expect in a care home environment.
Thank you for your feedback. All feedback is important as it gives us the opportunity to improve the service and care we offer at Darnley Court Care Home. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak to you further on your comments and ask, if possible, you could contact the Home Manager.
My friend needs assistance to dress/toilet/feed herself. Furthermore, she currently has a broken arm in plaster, which means she is even more incapacitated. There was no staff available to assist her at lunch time, as the 3 staff members in the dining room were helping other patients. My friend's room was dirty, it needed swept, cleaned and polished. There was a half-empty cup with coffee at least a day old sitting on the table. A staff member was shouting at a patient, tell him to stop shouting!
The service provided in the home is excellent. My sister is very well looked after. The facilities are great. As a family, we are always made to feel very welcome. The staff are extremely professional but also friendly.
My mum has received excellent care at Darnley Court in the specialist Carmichael unit. Despite my mum's strong personality, the staff have been amazing, kind-hearted and patient. I will forever be grateful that Mum found a home here.
Staff are exceptional, very helpful and very empathetic to my brothers needs in every way. I'm delighted with the care my brother receives from every single staff member.
From my own experience, I have found the staff (all) very friendly, helpful and a pleasure to deal with - from the front door onwards - my thanks to everyone for all they have done for my husband.
Love the fresh refurbishment. Staff are so helpful and friendly. My mother is very well looked after. Kind care shown. Genuine care and friendships between carers and all residents.
Helpful friendly staff. Helped my friend to gain independence again. Professional nurse team.
My friend has been very happy and content since moving to Darnley Court. She is treated with respect and dignity at all times and staff listen to her needs and assist her constantly when required. Staff keep her family informed of any concerns.
We were embraced from the moment we arrived. We feel part of a loving, caring and hard-working family. Every member of staff are like family and offer reassurance and respect. Hate the security system. Realise the importance of locked doors but wished it could be better managed.
Dear Linda,Thank you for your feedback on Darnley Court Care Home. We appreciate the time taken to provide these comments. When you are next at the home please speak with a member of the management team in relation to the issue you have mentioned with the security system and we can discuss the measures we have in place'
Great staff. Always so welcoming and helpful. There is a very good range of activities for the residents also. Place is clean and tidy and rooms are nice. Nothing is too much bother for the staff who are always around to help.
My Mum arrived at her new home in February after a month long stay in a hospital, she was not at her best. Fast forward to June, the difference is amazing. My mum is doing so well. I would not have thought it was possible. The care given by the staff is great. Thank you and the staff for your hard work and dedication.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 14 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (16) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 19 May 2025
HC-One Scotland’s Darnley Court Care Home, in Glasgow, transformed into a delightful celebration on International Tea Day on May 21, 2025. Darnley Court residents were brought together for a day...
- 07 May 2025
HC-One Scotland’s Darnley Court Care Home, in Glasgow, proudly celebrated International Dance Day with an evening of joy, movement, and community spirit on Tuesday, April 29. The event, held in...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darnley Court Care Home
What types of Care is Darnley Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Darnley Court Care Home have?
There are 110 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Darnley Court Care Home?
Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Darnley Court Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?
5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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