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Greyfriars Care Centre is a purpose built care home situated in a quiet but very convenient area of Mount Vernon on the eastern outskirts of Glasgow. The home is conveniently located on a main bus route within easy reach of Glasgow City Centre.
The Care Centre specialises in a range of care for elderly nursing clients. Greyfriars has a dedicated, multi skilled nursing team who work with a person centred approach,...
Greyfriars Care Centre is a purpose built care home situated in a quiet but very convenient area of Mount Vernon on the eastern outskirts of Glasgow. The home is conveniently located on a main bus route within easy reach of Glasgow City Centre.
The Care Centre specialises in a range of care for elderly nursing clients. Greyfriars has a dedicated, multi skilled nursing team who work with a person centred approach, adapting to residents' needs. The team ensure that Greyfriars is a happy, welcoming and homely environment for all residents.
Day space consists of one spacious lounge and one dining room. All bedrooms are single occupancy with ensuite facilities and are located on three floors, with passenger lift access to the second and third floors.
All client rooms and communal areas are fitted with a call bell system so that staff assistance can be obtained quickly and easily.
Greyfriars has two secure garden areas where residents can walk, sit with visitors or do a little gardening.
The Care Centre has an Activities Organiser who provides a range of activities to residents to promote stimulation and wellbeing and to ensure their support needs are met. There is a varied and extensive weekly activities programme, which includes a local, popular entertainer who provides musical entertainment for residents.
The catering team are very flexible in accommodating resident's dietary needs and are committed to delivering high quality home cooking using local produce.
Greyfriars Care Centre is passionate about client care; the dedicated management and staff ensure that Greyfriars is a home from home for all residents.
Care Provided by Greyfriars Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Care home fees do not include additional services such as hairdressing, podiatry, and similar extras.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Greyfriars Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Greyfriars Care Centre 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
- Keane Premier Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Simpson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Visiting
- Greyfriars welcomes visitors at all times, allowing friends and family to spend quality time with their loved ones. However, visitors are kindly requested to respect protected meal times. This policy is in place to ensure that residents can enjoy their meals without interruption, which is crucial for their nutrition and overall well-being. Maintaining a calm and undisturbed environment during these times helps promote a positive dining experience and supports the residents' daily routine
Parking
- Car parking facilities on site.
Greyfriars Care Centre Reviews (8)
Greyfriars Care Centre has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.321) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Greyfriars Care Centre has 8 reviews.
The staff are really good in the care home. My friend was in previous nursing home and they didn't look after him very well. He is very well looked after in Greyfriars where he is clean and eating well. The care he is receiving there is brilliant. Communication from staff is amazing.
The staff are really good in the care home. My friend was in previous nursing home and they didn't look after him very well. He is very well looked after in Greyfriars where he is clean and eating well. The care he is receiving there is brilliant. Communication from staff is amazing.
My dad has settled well at the care home. The staff are friendly and have built good relationships with him, which has been reassuring. Communication with the staff is always excellent, keeping us informed and confident in his care. Overall, we are very happy with the support provided.
My dad has settled well at the care home. The staff are friendly and have built good relationships with him, which has been reassuring. Communication with the staff is always excellent, keeping us informed and confident in his care. Overall, we are very happy with the support provided.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are so glad to hear that your dad has settled well at Greyfriars and that our staff have been able to build strong, reassuring relationships with him. Excellent communication is key to providing the best care, so we're delighted to know...
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are so glad to hear that your dad has settled well at Greyfriars and that our staff have been able to build strong, reassuring relationships with him. Excellent communication is key to providing the best care, so we're delighted to know that you feel well-informed and confident in the support we provide. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we are committed to continuing to provide the best care for your dad.
The staff are great. The building is a bit tired, the car park can be a bit of a nightmare, the temperature in the room is too warm 28 degrees, the toilet pan is also loose and trouble flushing could do with a wee freshening up.
The staff are great. The building is a bit tired, the car park can be a bit of a nightmare, the temperature in the room is too warm 28 degrees, the toilet pan is also loose and trouble flushing could do with a wee freshening up.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Greyfriars Care Centre. We're pleased to hear that you've found our staff both helpful and supportive. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the car park, the room temperature, and the table settings. We understand how important these...
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Greyfriars Care Centre. We're pleased to hear that you've found our staff both helpful and supportive. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the car park, the room temperature, and the table settings. We understand how important these details are in creating a comfortable environment for our residents and visitors. Please rest assured we will review your comments to see where we can make improvements. Thank you again for your honest feedback-it's invaluable in helping us continually enhance our services. If you have any further questions or suggestions, please do let us know.
My mum was in Greyfriars from Oct to April 2022. She was admitted for end-of-life palliative care. Mum was bedridden and totally dependent on the staff in the home. We were promised she would have staff with her throughout the day keeping her stimulated. She was to be included in activities for...
My mum was in Greyfriars from Oct to April 2022. She was admitted for end-of-life palliative care. Mum was bedridden and totally dependent on the staff in the home. We were promised she would have staff with her throughout the day keeping her stimulated. She was to be included in activities for example getting her nails painted or someone reading to her. None of this ever happened. Staff was only with mum to wash and change her, other than that she was left on her own. Mum's positional changes were regularly late and she developed a bed sore after just 2 weeks. Her catheter was emptied into the basin used for washing her. The en-suite bathroom had no hot running water for over 2 months. The window catches never worked. Repairs were promised and never carried out. Mum was too frail to be moved to another care home. I would not recommend Greyfriars if your family member is bedridden. Mum was out of sight out of mind.
We are extremely sorry that your experience at Greyfriars care home was not a positive experience; this is not the standard which we strive to achieve. Following your mum's passing, a formal complaint had been raised regarding your mum's care, a thorough investigation had been completed and we sent...
We are extremely sorry that your experience at Greyfriars care home was not a positive experience; this is not the standard which we strive to achieve. Following your mum's passing, a formal complaint had been raised regarding your mum's care, a thorough investigation had been completed and we sent you a detailed response. Within this response, we highlighted areas for improvement which had been identified, lessons learned and our intended actions. I would like to thank you for raising these concerns and we welcome any feedback from residents or their family members, both positive and negative, as this feedback enables us to analyse areas of care and improve our service.
My father moved to Greyfriars Care Centre for two weeks of respite care while his long term care needs were being assessed. The manager and the staff were great, keeping me updated on how my dad was getting on and they looked after him very well. He looked better after just 2-days and they were...
My father moved to Greyfriars Care Centre for two weeks of respite care while his long term care needs were being assessed. The manager and the staff were great, keeping me updated on how my dad was getting on and they looked after him very well. He looked better after just 2-days and they were very helpful as I made arrangements to move him to a care home nearer to me for his long term care.
It's a pity that there is no secure outdoor space. My mum loved...
It's a pity that there is no secure outdoor space. My mum loved her garden and I feel if she could go outdoors, safely, this would make her happier. The installation of a fence and lockable gate could be possible - cost?
We are planning to upgrade the garden area with fencing and make it a safe and secure environment to enable our service users to use the facility. We are looking into activities and playlist for service users that would be meaningful.
My mum has been in for a while now and is always well looked after.
The food is nice, and it's really friendly.
My mum has been in for a while now and is always well looked after.
The food is nice, and it's really friendly.
I see a difference in our dad he has company and interacts with staff and other residents. Dad has a lovely bright spacious room and...
I see a difference in our dad he has company and interacts with staff and other residents. Dad has a lovely bright spacious room and we have taken his own recliner chair from Home.
There was a manager in place when dad arrived in the home, she left the day dad arrived.
As far as I know there is no manager at present.
Hello and thank you for your review of our service. The management of the home changed on the 5th of September 2015. Hopefully, if you visit us now, you will see a huge difference in how the care home is managed and the changes that have taken place. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 29 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Greyfriars Care Centre
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Greyfriars Care Centre
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Greyfriars Care Centre.
Meet the Team (0)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Greyfriars Care Centre
What types of Care is Greyfriars Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Greyfriars Care Centre have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Greyfriars Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Greyfriars Care Centre to the centre of Glasgow?
4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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