Golfhill Care Home

35 Hanson Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 2HG
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8.9 68 Reviews
  • Golfhill Care Home, Glasgow
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.

A varied menu is organised to suit long-term health and nutrition, and also takes account of personal preferences and tastes.

A wide range of stimulating activities are enjoyed by residents, with a positive lifestyle and good mental and physical stimulation considered to be an important part of life in an Advinia Care Home.

The home has its own cinema room and hairdressing salon and also benefits from regular visits from local schools, entertainers, physical activities and excursions.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1295
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1395

Subject to care needs assessment

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

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Stacey Blackburn (Deputy Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2006
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (105)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Golfhill Care Home Reviews (68)

8.9

Golfhill Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.882) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Golfhill Care Home has 68 reviews.

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Review from Barbara (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

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.

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Review from Katrina B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this care provider to anyone who is in need of this service. Their standard of care is excellent.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

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.

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Review from Elizabeth R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

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.

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Review from Allison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

Hello Allison, we really appreciate your kind words thank you.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother recently spent some time in Dennistoun House for intermediate care following discharge from hospital.
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.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

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.

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Review from P R (Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care is very good.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to review the service you receive at Golfhill Care Home.

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Review from G E (Husband of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife went into Golfhill Care home six months ago and at that time she was very stressed but due to the care and perseverance of the nursing home, house manager and staff on finding suitable medication to control her mood swings, I don't know what we would have done.
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.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

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!

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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J G (Niece of Resident) published on 25 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care my aunt receives. She enjoys the food, and she's very contented.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Service Manager Golfhill at Golfhill Care Home

Thank you very much for your review J G and we are delighted that your auntie is so contented at Golfhill.

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Review from Sharon C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Paul Lawson, Customer Relations Manager at Golfhill Care Home

Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for your feedback and for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure caring for your mum and dad, please pass them both kind regards from all of the staff.
It would be a pleasure to welcome them back to Golfhill any time.

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Review from E B (Wife of Resident) published on 24 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from Isabella M (Wife of Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has just moved into care at Golfhill Care Home but everything is so very good.
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Review from Clare F (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Peter W (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely clean accommodation with very capable carers, nurses etc., and excellent catering.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother's stay was a lovely experience for the whole family. She was very anxious and became very settled. Staff got to know her quickly and we became one family. The home is very clean and the room is very comfortable. Food is excellent and plenty of choice. Staff are friendly and management very
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Review from Mary M (Resident) published on 4 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was very contented being in here. Staff, day and night, could not do enough for me. Domestic housekeeping were excellent, physio was excellent, staff very pleasant, checking through the night to make sure you were ok.
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Review from Vicky N (Friend of Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There is always a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in and around the home. The staff are attentive, the home is clean and the surrounding gardens are very well kept.
Reply from Nancyanne Smith, Manager at Golfhill Care Home

thank you very much for this positive feedback, please feel welcome to take part in our new Garden Club when you visit.

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Review from Garry S (Grandson of Resident) published on 1 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother was cared for in the intermediate care ward excellently. She is now a permanent resident in the care home. Could not recommend Golfhill more highly.
Reply from Nancyanne Smith, Manager at Golfhill Care Home

Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are glad your grandmother has settled in well.

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Review from Rosemary M (Friend of Resident) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found staff to be very helpful and the environment very clean. We had the option to help make his room comfortable and personal. Food is very tasty and we have had lunch together they have lots of areas which are like little memory areas and work very well and the pub is just fab. We have seen
some lovely caring moments between staff and the residents and feel very content in the knowledge that he is being looked after well.
Reply from Nancyanne Smith at Golfhill Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, from the team at Golfhill care home.

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Review from Laura C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great standard of care given to my grandad and all staff are so friendly and professional.
Lovely, caring atmosphere within the home.
Reply from Nancyanne Smith at Golfhill Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, from the team at Golfhill care home.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.882) out of 10 for Golfhill Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 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 4.406 for Golfhill Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.406
  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 4.476 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Golfhill Care Home is based on 10 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 105 registered maximum number of service users is 21. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.476
  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: 16 Apr 2025
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Stacey

Stacey Blackburn

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

I have 20 year’s experience as a nurse working in a variety of healthcare setting. 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 everyday

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