Darnley Court Care Home

787 Nitshill Road, Glasgow G53 7RR
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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 a real gap in specialist dementia support, providing personalised, therapeutic care in a safe, comfortable setting.

At Darnley Court, time is taken to understand the person behind the diagnosis - their story, routines, preferences, and what matters most to them. Using tools like the Behavioural Assessment Tool (BAT), the team identifies triggers and designs meaningful care plans to enhance each resident’s wellbeing.

Residents benefit from a full team approach, including Dementia Care Managers, Assistant Psychologists, and highly trained colleagues who share a genuine passion for helping others live fulfilling lives.

As part of a larger care community, Darnley Court offers seamless step-down pathways, allowing residents to move into a more standard care setting as their needs change, all within the same home.

Families choose Darnley Court for its person-centred ethos, skilled team, and welcoming atmosphere - a place where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and kindness.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1362
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1362
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1501
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1501

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Darnley Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Contact Darnley Court Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (92)

9.8

Darnley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darnley Court Care Home has 92 reviews.

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Review from Eva B (Niece of Resident) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we came the care has been outstanding and very happy as a family with our decision to come to Darnley. The staff are so helpful and friendly and can’t do enough for us. The management team are always around and I was very reassured to see them around in the evenings and weekends as well.
The office staff always have a warm welcome and the kitchen have exceeded in providing a specialised diet needed where other places we visited told us we would need to buy things ourself. The company should be very proud of the team in this home.
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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum came in for respite and ended up staying. We are over the moon with the care and I can now relax at night knowing Mum is safe and well looked after. I can now get back to a mum/daughter relationship after being her carer which is great. Thanks to all the staff.
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Review from C F (Friend of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my friend every week and she loves it here. I never thought that I would say that. She even helps in the hairdresser throughout the day to keep her busy and she learned how to do french plaits. Who says you are too old to learn new things. It's a great home. The new management team are outstanding.
The staff can't do enough for my friend - and me when I visit!
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Review from K W (Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Helpful staff, very busy and happy place.
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Review from Sally S (Resident) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy settled and homely environment.
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Review from A J (Resident) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoy living here. Staff friendly and helpful. Meals great.
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Review from Gerald B (Nephew of Resident) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home in general meets all of my Aunt's needs. The staff have been brilliant and they take great interest in my Aunt and her welfare.
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Review from G F (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with the care my mum receives.
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Review from Anita P (Niece of Resident) published on 31 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are extremely helpful, will answer any questions I have; they involve my uncle in activities if he is able and allow him some quiet time when he needs it. Everyone, nursing staff, caregivers, kitchen staff and domestic staff are very approachable. Senior staff keep me informed of any
changes to his health or care plan.


It is good that they have an optician, dentist, hairdresser and a podiatrist visit the unit. For some of the residents, it may be better to have the religious services more frequently.

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Review from Alison M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel the staff at Darnley Court Care Home (in particular those in Carmichael Unit) deserve to be publicly acknowledged for their kindness in caring for my Dad. They made me feel that they genuinely cared about my Dad's welfare.
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Review from Jeanette R (Relative of Resident) published on 20 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel that my relative receives very good care, even though I sometimes think the staff are pushed and work very hard, they get a good job done.
The environment is always friendly and the décor, although adequate, would benefit from a little upgrade. Overall, I am happy with the care my relative receives.
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Review from B S (Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad seems happy. He is well cared for. Staff really nice and helpful. Only problem is getting in or out of building, sometimes difficult waiting around until people free to open door, especially at weekend. Sticky floors? Are they for benefit of residents?
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Review from Violet C (Wife of Resident) published on 31 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with all services and care provided for my husband.
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Review from C F (Son of Resident) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally speaking, the home satisfies my mother's needs. However, there never seems to be enough staff to attend to all the resident's needs. If this issue was sorted out then my review would be higher.
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Review from Mary Natalie R (Wife of Resident) published on 9 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at Darnley Court are very efficient and friendly. They have treated both my husband and I as part of one big happy family.
Rooms and residents are immaculate and residents health care is being well looked after.
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Review from Elaine (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care has been consistent and excellent. The staff work well as a team and their approach is kind and very professional. My mother is being treated with dignity and this is very important to us as a family. Facilities are very good with freshly prepared food at meal times and a well stocked
kitchen for anyone eating at night. The staff communicate well with all family members. The care workers and nurses are just amazing and everything seems to be planned and organised. It is clear that the staff nurses and managers are experienced and well respected.
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Review from Alice L (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am happy with the way the staff are with my dad. They are considerate, helpful, understanding and heartwarming towards him. Thank you.
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Review from Catherine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My dad, who has complex needs, including dementia and a brain injury, is well cared for by the lovely staff at Darnley Court. They make sure his needs are met and keep the family informed of any changes in his care or if any incidents occur.
It would benefit the home if there were more staff employed
in order to take some of the stress off the staff that already work there.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at Darnley Court Care Home
The staffing levels at Darnley Court are agreed with the Care Inspectorate and take into consideration the dependency needs of the Residents. There are obviously busy times of the day but staff are…read more
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Review from Anna C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum's care took a while to get to our satisfaction but happy with it just now. We visit twice a day some other people don't get any visit and I feel don't get as good care as others. Staff seem busy all the time, I feel there's not enough staff, not enough time to interact with residents.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at Darnley Court Care Home
The staffing levels in the home are agreed with the Care Inspectorate and take into consideration resident dependency needs. Unfortunately, some Residents receive little or no visitors and staff try…read more
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Review from T M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found the level of service and the standard of care to be excellent. The staff are not only professional at all times, they are friendly, very caring and extremely patient. They also keep the atmosphere 'upbeat' at all times. They have my utmost respect and admiration. My mother could not be
in a better place.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.815)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10 for Darnley Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.815 for Darnley Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (226 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.815
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Darnley Court Care Home is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 110 registered maximum number of service users is 22, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 5 Dec 2024
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)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

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