
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...
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.
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
Weekly Charges per Person
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The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Darnley Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 (103)
Darnley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darnley Court Care Home has 103 reviews.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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?
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?
Very happy with all services and care provided for my husband.
Very happy with all services and care provided for my husband.
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.
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.
Rooms and residents are immaculate and residents health care is being well looked after.
Rooms and residents are immaculate and residents health care is being well looked after.
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...
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.
I am happy with the way the staff are with my dad. They are considerate, helpful, understanding and heartwarming towards him. Thank you.
I am happy with the way the staff are with my dad. They are considerate, helpful, understanding and heartwarming towards him. Thank you.
It would benefit the home if there were more staff...
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.
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 deployed to assist throughout the home to minimise these.
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.
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.
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 to ensure that they spend additional time with these Residents. Activities are ongoing throughout...
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 to ensure that they spend additional time with these Residents. Activities are ongoing throughout the home and a weekly planner is displayed in each of the units informing Residents and visitors what activities are happening and when. Care staff also encourage Residents to participate in meaningful activity throughout the day.
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...
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.
Staff are very diligent, always kind and caring. Professional attitude, treat the residents with dignity. Staff have a laugh with the residents and visitors and encourage the other residents to join in.
Staff are very diligent, always kind and caring. Professional attitude, treat the residents with dignity. Staff have a laugh with the residents and visitors and encourage the other residents to join in.
Service is good - rooms are good. Plenty of cupboards and drawers. Staff are both friendly and helpful. Also, staff will seek advice about medical matters. Management and office including utility staff are marvellous.
Service is good - rooms are good. Plenty of cupboards and drawers. Staff are both friendly and helpful. Also, staff will seek advice about medical matters. Management and office including utility staff are marvellous.
Very pleasant staff who are always on hand to help or answer a query.
I would highly recommend this unit.
The unit manager is always on hand to have a chat and put worries at ease,...
Very pleasant staff who are always on hand to help or answer a query.
I would highly recommend this unit.
The unit manager is always on hand to have a chat and put worries at ease, she runs a very effective, pleasant unit.
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Enjoy living here. Staff are very kind and look after me. Enjoy the food.
Enjoy living here. Staff are very kind and look after me. Enjoy the food.
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It's very nice living here, I've been very very lucky to get a nice room and I'm treated so well.
It's very nice living here, I've been very very lucky to get a nice room and I'm treated so well.
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When I ask...
When I ask for information about my sister's general well-being there are various responses such as; "I don't know" "I am just back from days off!, "I was on holiday", "It has been agency staff working on some shifts". It is my opinion that such responses are highly unsatisfactory and concerning, communication is 'key' in any care setting.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and well-being is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Since my aunt has come to Darnley Court the staff have being very helpful and kind not just to my aunt but to the family. It makes us as a family feel good that she is being given a good and caring time for as long as she is here and we give thanks to all the staff in the care home.
Since my aunt has come to Darnley Court the staff have being very helpful and kind not just to my aunt but to the family. It makes us as a family feel good that she is being given a good and caring time for as long as she is here and we give thanks to all the staff in the care home.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. 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.
I enjoy my privacy and the home gives me this when I want it, it also lets me have meals with other people. I like that I get to go to the bookies if I want.
I enjoy my privacy and the home gives me this when I want it, it also lets me have meals with other people. I like that I get to go to the bookies if I want.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. 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.
Since my dad arrived as a resident (March 2015) he has been very well looked after. Having been a resident in quite a few places previously, Darnley Court Care Home had provided my dad with the specialist care and compassion that so many people with dementia require. Our family are more than happy...
Since my dad arrived as a resident (March 2015) he has been very well looked after. Having been a resident in quite a few places previously, Darnley Court Care Home had provided my dad with the specialist care and compassion that so many people with dementia require. Our family are more than happy with the knowledge that my dad is being looked after so well. Each and every member of staff here go above and beyond what we would expect, not only the nurses and care staff, kitchen, cleaners, office staff etc. Thank you.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. 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.
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)
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News (11) & 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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