

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.
My mum was admitted to the Dennistoun Unit from the hospital last year following a fall and stroke. I live in the USA and was immediately impressed with the way the staff there made the extra effort to involve me remotely in Mum's care plan. Unfortunately, Mum has since been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I really wanted to have her cared for by Golfhill Care Home again - this time in their memory unit, Whitehill. There were a ton of administrative roadblocks in our way to achieving this goal and, without the support and guidance of the customer relations manager, I honestly don't think I could have done so. Mum has been in Whitehill for 3 days now and some of the staff from the Dennistoun Unit remembered her and came to greet her. All of the staff there have been amazingly caring - requesting many details from me so that they can ensure Mum's individual requirements are met. I am so relieved to know Mum's in a safe and caring environment.
Dear Joann. Thank you so much for your review and we are absolutely delighted to have your mum back living with us at Golfhill. It's been a pleasure assisting you along the way to make this happen and we all look forward to seeing you again when you are back in the country. We will pass on your kind words to all the team, Best wishes.
I have found the carers at the home very attentive and look after my wife well. I had a problem with one of the carers, but it was resolved. The person concerned was quite aggressive to the residents, but I reported her to the management, and she was reprimanded; thankfully, she has left the home, which made me feel more at ease knowing she is not there anymore.
Hi George. Thank you very much for your review and for rating our service so highly. We are happy to have been able to resolve the issue you had and are glad that you feel reassured. Please do come and see us if you have any concerns in the future, and in the meantime, thank you again and best wishes.
I visited my brother on Wednesday the 13th of July 2022, on entering Golfhill I was welcomed by a very nice staff member. On entering my brother's room I found it to be very clean, neat and tidy. I always find the staff very friendly and pleasant. The care he is given on a daily basis is excellent which is of comfort to me knowing my brother is in safe hands at all times.
Hello Jean. Thank you very much for your review and for sharing your experience at Golfhill. We are delighted that you feel so happy with the care your brother is receiving and that you and your family feel so welcome when you visit. We will pass on your kind comments to the team, including our housekeepers. Thanks again and best wishes.
Staffing levels are an issue, especially at the weekends. There is also staff churn which impacts the relationships that are built up over time.
The standard of the food is poor and the times when you can ask for a meal are subject to the times the kitchen is open.
There is a culture of saying no rather than thinking about how can we make that happen.
It’s a difficult job and the pay is not great but more needs to be done to provide staff with support in relation to training and understanding of complex needs.
Thank you very much for your review and for your complimentary comment about our kind and supportive staff. Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to achieve and maintain high standards in all aspects of our service. We are happy to let you know that over the last month we have not been...
Golfhill closed for visitors about ten days before lockdown, and the staff have done an amazing job in caring for their residents throughout this Coronavirus situation. It is very difficult not being able to see our mother at this very vulnerable stage in her life, but the staff have kept us up to date at all times. They have put telephone/FaceTime arrangements in place for residents/families. There is also a Facebook page where pictures are posted, usually during a fun activity or a celebration. We can see that Mum is happy, healthy and safe.
Hello Fiona. On behalf of the team in Whitehill House thank you very much for your review and kind words they really mean a lot to us. We understand and appreciate what a difficult time this has been for all of the families and will continue to do our best to keep you updated. Hopefully, we will see you back at the home soon. Stay safe.
My mum has been a resident at Golfhill for five years. My mum first arrived at Golfhill aged 59 with advanced early-onset Alzheimer’s. The care provided for my mum has been outstanding and consistent throughout the years. My mum's age and deterioration has provided many challenges for staff but the staff have always risen to the challenge and she has been very well cared for and respected. I am especially thankful to all staff over the past few months who have done everything possible to reduce the risk of Coronavirus for both residents and staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Golfhill to anyone looking for respite or permanent care for a friend, relative or loved one.
Hello Laura. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you are so satisfied with the care your mum is receiving at Golfhill. We are all keeping safe and well here and look forward to seeing you again hopefully soon.
I just want to congratulate all the carers in my mum's unit, Alexander House through this rough time. You have kept Covid nearly free in this unit. You are all doing a great job. Keep up the great work. I look forward to seeing my mum and all of you as soon as possible. Thanks again for everything.
Hi Barbara. Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review for Golfhill Care Home. We will pass on your comments to the team in Alexander House. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Golfhill, hopefully soon, Thanks again and please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can be of further assistance in any way.
I would recommend this care provider to anyone who is in need of this service. Their standard of care is excellent.
Hi Katrina. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear that you rate the standard of care at Golfhill so highly. Thanks again.
What to say, a big thank you to all the staff in the Whitehill unit of Golfhill Care Home, so grateful that you are all looking after my mum so well in these difficult times. I just know that she is happy and content can't thank you all enough. Well done.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your review and great to know that you are happy with the care we are providing for mum. If we can be of assistance in any way please do not hesitate to get in touch.
My mum has been in Golfhill for 6 months, she has been treated with dignity and respect, the staff are very good with all the residents, its good to see photos especially because the home is in lockdown due to COVID-19. In the photos, they all seem to be kept busy. Mum is happy and well cared for, which is my main priority.
Hello Allison, we really appreciate your kind words thank you.
Every aspect of her stay there was excellent. The care and attention she received from every member of staff was wonderful.
Our family cannot believe the difference in her! She has now gone into another care home on a permanent basis and we can only hope that she will continue to thrive there. Dennistoun House has set the bar very high.
Thanks to all.
Dear Elizabeth. Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you were so pleased with the care your mum received at Golfhill and on behalf of us all; please send her our very best wishes.
Care is very good.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review the service you receive at Golfhill Care Home.
She is more settled now and is in a better place mentally and is more manageable. I can't thank the staff enough, as there was a time when we thought we may have to put her into hospital care. This has taken a lot of stress off me and my family.
Thank you very much for your comments and it is just great to see your wife is settling and in such a good place. It is also great to see you and the family more relaxed and less worried now. Thanks for hanging in there and best wishes for the New Year!
The staff at Golfhill Care Home are excellent carers. Activities could be improved, but overall the home is adequate. Hairdressing services need to be improved as this is poor. The care at this home, for my mum, has been without question outstanding. The hospital gave her hours to live, refused treatment and nine months on at the home, my mum is thriving. The care received, far outweighs any other issues.
Very happy with the care my aunt receives. She enjoys the food, and she's very contented.
Thank you very much for your review J G and we are delighted that your auntie is so contented at Golfhill.
My parents have been in a couple of homes for respite, and they have never been as happy or as well treated as they were in Golfhill. The staff were amazing and so kind to both of them that I would never hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
It would be a pleasure to welcome them back to Golfhill any time.
Although only at Golfhill for short 'respite care', my husband was made very welcome by all the staff and he settled in quickly. He ate well and didn't seem in any particular hurry to leave when I went to collect him after his/our 'holiday'. I would not hesitate to return him to Golfhill if and when the need arises.
My husband has just moved into care at Golfhill Care Home but everything is so very good.
Caring staff, good facilities. I live 200 miles away and staff always keep me updated by phone and I am often offered a drink when I arrive if the staff have time. My mother hasn't known me for over 10 years and your staff make a difficult situation for me a little better! Thank you all.
Lovely clean accommodation with very capable carers, nurses etc., and excellent catering.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 07 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
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- How good is our leadership?Good
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- How good is our staff team?Good
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- How good is our setting?Good
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- 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.
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