

The home is a very pleasant environmentYvonne M(Niece of Resident/Service User)



The home is a very pleasant environmentYvonne M(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Golfhill offers nursing and dementia care by an experienced team who are also trained in the challenges of mental illness, Parkinson’s and physical frailties. Respite, palliative and convalescence care are also practised.
Golfhill consists of four spacious and self-contained houses which have been set out with homely comforts in mind. Residents can feel relaxed and comfortable in spacious communal areas and ensuite bedrooms while enjoying views of the lovely gardens.
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Care Provided by Golfhill Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 105 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Subject to care needs assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Golfhill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Golfhill 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
- Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stacey Blackburn (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
Golfhill Care Home Reviews (74)
Golfhill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.392) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Golfhill Care Home has 74 reviews.
The love, care and dedication to relative patients at Golfhill nursing home goes beyond excellent. My friend has been ill recently and wasn't eating. The staff went above and beyond to provide bespoke meals to encourage her to eat. The effort extended by every member of staff was outstanding thanks a million to the nursing staff and carers, you are all beyond excellent this place is full of love, care and dedicated support for every resident. You should all be so proud of your efforts. Thank you.
Thankyou for you kind feedback, it is much appreciated.
A major highlight is their effort to communicate with my mother in her native language; for a resident with Stage 1 Dementia, this has been a massive plus for her comfort and dignity. While this home wasn't my first choice initially, it is a true "hidden gem." My mother's wellbeing has improved significantly compared to her time in hospital. 1st class service.
Thank you for these kind words, we are very glad your Mum has notably improved she is a lovely new addition to our home. Stacey
I have found all staff to be very communicative and I am always kept up to date with her condition.
When I visit I am always impressed by the interaction of the staff with my mother in what sometimes can be difficult situations.
Thank you for your words. Your mum is lovely to have with us in Golfhill and likes to make everyday different and likes to laugh with staff. Stacey
My uncle is a resident and I couldn't be happier with the care and service provided by all staff. It puts my mind at ease knowing he is so well looked after. The staff always advise me of any changes to my uncle's care and my opinions are always taken into consideration.
Thank you very much you feedback is very important to us, your Uncle is a delight to have with us within Golfhill. Stacey
I found the costs to be fair. As comfortable as the home is, not all services are of a 'five-star' nature. 3 or 4 often does just as well. Recent additions to the landscaping have been a lovely bonus for all.
The best thing for me was seeing my sister's physical and mental health improve markedly. One matter I would like to highlight is her personal cleanliness. Though an essential part of a resident's care, there are days for any adult when it can take a bit of persuasion. In this case, the necessary persuasion was given with kindness and a deal of tolerance. I am very satisfied with the care my sister is receiving.
Thanks for your kind review, feedback is always appreciated and your sister is an absolute pleasure to have with us. Kind Regards Stacey
The rooms are basic and could do with renovating but on balance ai would rather trade this for the staff.
Thank-you very much for your review and kind comments about our wonderful staff team. Best wishes.
My goodness how to start. The respite for my Dad has been second to none. All the staff, admin etc are excellent, best care I could have hoped for my dad. He loves it here. Until next time Golfhill, Godbless you all.
Thankyou Helena, We are always happy to have your Dad and it means a lot to know that respite is a good experience for him and yourself.
Friendly staff .
Plenty activities for residents .
The cafe is great for when the weather is rubbish .
Staff are always willing to help whenever there's an issue but that's not very often to be fair.
Thank-you for your review and great to hear that you are enjoying our new cafe area! Best wishes
A massive thank you to the manager and the staff, our family will be forever grateful.
Once again thank you to all the staff in the Alexandra Unit.
Thank-you very much for your review and recommendation. Best wishes.
My friend enjoyed her stay and felt safe that was huge for us. We will request Golfhill again.
Thank-you for your review. It's great to know that we were able to help make your first experience of booking respite care as easy as possible. Your friend will always be welcome at Golfhill and we are thrilled that she enjoyed her stay. Best wishes.
I feel there is a lack of staff. The staff are very busy with the residents which means we have to wait for the door to be answered and also when leaving . The staff are very helpful . I also feel that all members of staff should have a name badge .
Thank-you very much for your feedback which is vital to us as we strive to maintain the very best standards throughout. It's a great observation that not all staff are wearing their name badges consistently and a topic which we will address at our team meetings and ensure is resolved. Thanks for...
My impression of the home is happy, inclusive and caring. The staff are professional and ensure that the residents have their needs and any problems they make sure that it is dealt with straight away.
Thank-you so much for your review and positive feedback. We are delighted that you are so happy with the service at Golfhill and on behalf of the whole team we send our very best wishes.
Golfhill is brilliant for my mum. My mum been in Golfhill over 25 years. Can't recommend them enough. Staff very friendly and look after my mum well. Thank you for everything you do for mum and all the residents
Thank-you so much for your lovely review. Your mum is loved so much by all of the team and we have been honoured to care for her for the last 25 years.. she has seen a lot of changes over the years, and added so much to the Golfhill community. She's certainly made such a great impression on us all. Thanks again and best wishes to you and all the family.
Since arriving at Whitehill Golfhill Care Home the staff have shown great care and compassion towards my mum. All staff are friendly and go out of their way to help answer my questions about dementia and medical needs. The staff are fantastic at encouraging Mum to participate in activities, she loves to crochet, get her nails done, karaoke, baking and getting her hair done. They encourage her to remain mobile and independent. I never leave worried about her after visiting as I know she is in good caring hands. Lots of festive parties to look forward to.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience at Golfhill. We are delighted that your mum is so happy and enjoying taking part in the activities and events on offer. Also delighted to be able to reassure you and the family that she is safe and being well cared for. We will pass on your kind words to the team. Best wishes.
My grandad had been a resident in Golfhill Care Home since December 31st 2022 until recently when he passed away on May 17th 2024. The care standards that he received during his time living there were by far the best we could have asked for. The staff treated him like family and it touched all of the family to see he was cared for so well. We will always be so grateful to the staff for everything they have done for him and for how welcome they made us all feel when visiting. Truly a great bunch of people.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. On behalf of the whole team we extend our ongoing condolences after the recent loss of your dear grandad. It is reassuring to know that you and the family were pleased with the care he received at Golfhill. We will miss him dearly. Sending our very best wishes.
My mother was in here for respite for a week as I was away on a break and thought it would be safer for her to go into 24/7 care. I picked her up today to be horrified by the lack of care she has received. She has stitches in her head and is covered in bruises, left to sit soaked in her urine all day. Honestly, I wouldn't advise anyone to put their loved ones into this care home no matter how short the stay. Today has been hard seeing the state of my mum. The staff don't seem to have a clue what's going on. Avoid at all costs! I'd give zero if could.
We are very sorry that your mother has had a fall whilst staying at the Care Home. We reported this to you straight away, and to Adult Support and Protection who have now investigated and closed the case. Unfortunately a Care Home stay does not eradicate the risk of falls completely, however it is...
My mum got an emergency respite place until a permanent place closer to family became available. Mum seemed to befriend the staff rather than the other residents. The staff were great with her.
Thank you for your review and compliments about our team at Golfhill. Happy to hear that Mum got on well during her short stay with us.
The care staff are amazing, each and every one of them. They make a fuss of my mum and she loves all the attention. It was my mum's 100th birthday on July 1st and they put on a fantastic party for her. The rooms could do with updating; painting, new flooring, new furniture (Mum's drawers need replacing). The room is small - not a lot can be done about that. It's time visitors were allowed in the dayroom - like before COVID!
Hello and thank you so much for your review and feedback. Your mum's 100th was a wonderful occasion and it was fantastic that the community and other resident's got so involved to help her celebrate such a momentous occasion. Thank you for raising the point about room refurbishments, which we will...
This is a positive review of my nephew who is disabled and staying at Golfhill Care Home. His care is good, and the staff are patient and kind. They are professional and he is given support and made to feel at home at a very difficult time for him. He has only been there a short time and we hope he will continue to be happy there.
Hello and thank you very much for leaving a review for Golfhill Care Home. Fantastic that your nephew has settled in so quickly and that you are pleased with the care provided.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 07 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- 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 2019Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Golfhill Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I have 20 years of experience as a nurse working in a variety of healthcare settings. I have two children who make me very proud every day, one is at secondary school and the other is out working. I enjoy going for walks and listening to music. We have a wee dog called Charlie who causes complete mischief and is always looking for attention. I enjoy working in Golfhill and feel at home as I grew up not far away from the home. I am fully committed to Golfhill and working together with our fantastic team to provide the best care for our residents every day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Golfhill Care Home
What types of Care is Golfhill Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Golfhill Care Home have?
There are 90 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Golfhill Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Golfhill Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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