
scrupulously clean and well-run - feels like a small boutique hotel.Ross F(Son of Resident/Service User)

Faultless service all round! Staff are all wonderful.Johanna M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Outstanding staff who were excellent supportive communicatorsM C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

scrupulously clean and well-run - feels like a small boutique hotel.Ross F(Son of Resident/Service User)

Faultless service all round! Staff are all wonderful.Johanna M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Outstanding staff who were excellent supportive communicatorsM C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Birdston Care Home is located in Kirkintilloch, only a 15-minute journey from Glasgow City Centre. The care home has recently undergone a complete interior refit, including newly refurbished bedrooms, dining rooms, communal areas and gardens.
Birdston Care Home is a specialist nursing home established for 20 years which provides the highest standard of 24-hour person-centred care for frail-elderly people, respecting individual choices, privacy and dignity. The home also offers specialist dementia...
Care Provided by Birdston Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Birdston Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Birdston 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
Person in charge
- Pauline McCrae (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2018
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- Free on-site parking available 24 hours a day.
Birdston Care Home Reviews (30)
Birdston Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.028) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Birdston Care Home has 30 reviews.
The non clinical/care/nursing staff are also friendly, approachable and kind. They know our names and always have a smile. Mums room is always clean. We have had a great experience so far and don't doubt this will continue
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is heartening to read, and I will share this with the team.
Rooms, including bedrooms, are lovely with nice views of the surrounding courtyards and gardens.
Regular activities for residents, including games, quizes, and excursions.
I am extremely happy with the care the my Aunt receives.
I am delighted that you are so happy with the care that your aunt receives at Birdston, it is heartening to read that you feel our staff deliver such high standards of care. I will pass this on to our staff team.
Warm & welcoming atmosphere. The staff are all kind & caring. There is an understanding of individual needs so that the residents are still people, cared for. There is an enhanced understanding of dementia so that those who have it are given time & space to do things their way. My husband is very settled and comfortable. I am very grateful to Birdston for all that they do for my husband.
Thank you very much for your lovely review of our home. I am glad that the care your husband receives is to the standard that you would want, and we are delighted that he is living with us at Birdston.
All credit to the home manager.
I am delighted that your aunt has settled well into Birdston, and that you and she are happy with the care given. Your review is very much appreciated.
The staff have listened and responded to her needs and interests.
My mum is healthy, and happy and well looked after, as a consequence our family has peace of mind.
Thank you so much for your very positive review of the home, and our staff group. I will pass on your kind words, I am sure they will be very grateful.
He is always clean and smart and the staff have tried hard to provide a diet that he enjoys.
I have great confidence too in the links with the local surgery.
He is always treated with dignity and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, and I am heartened to see that you are happy with all aspects of care and communication within the home. I will pass on your kind words to the staff group.
We have been so impressed by the caring and kind attitude of the staff in this lovely home. I would be happy here if I had to go into 'long-term care'.
Thank you for your very kind review. It is great to hear that you feel that both yourselves and your relative have had a positive experience at Birdston Care Home. We always strive to deliver first-class care, and to have this feedback to share with our staff group will delight them.
Birdston Care Home is the best by far and I cannot thank you all enough.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is heartening to read that you are so appreciative of the care that your mum receives and the activities on offer. I will pass on your kind words to our staff team.
The facilities at Birdston are excellent and the team provided my father with exceptional care, respect, and compassion throughout his time there. My father settled in immediately and felt at home from the earliest stages of his time at Birdston. He was cared for tenderly and personally by the wonderful nursing staff to whom our family is forever grateful.
I am very pleased to read that you were so happy with the care your dad received whilst living in Birdston Care Home. I will pass on your comments to the staff, whom I am sure will be delighted with such positive feedback.
It was humbling to witness the extent to which all staff dedicated their time - and often going above and beyond - to the gentle care of residents under challenging circumstances. The personal bonds that were formed between my father and staff were truly special - founded on respect, trust, sensitivity and humour - and offered great comfort for all.
Visiting Birdston was always a pleasure as the facilities are exceptional and staff would go out of their way to help and make the family feel comfortable at any time of day or night. We could not recommend Birdston Care Home more highly. It is with sadness that we no longer visit to see staff and to thank them again for everything they did to make my Father's time with them the very best it could possibly be. Thank you!
Thank you very much for your lovely words, I will pass on your gratitude to the staff, whom I am sure will be delighted with your very positive feedback.
We are always made to feel welcome anytime of day and Papa very well looked after.
Thank you so much for your very kind words, I will pass on to the staff team
My father is very settled and secure in Birdston.
Many thanks for your very complimentary review. I am delighted that you are happy with your father's care, and I will pass on your gratitude to our staff team.
Since my relative arrived in Birdston, I have been very pleased with the care and attention received. The staff have treated him well and with respect. They have always been very helpful to me and other family members and have kept us well informed of any matters that we need to be aware of.
Thank you very much for your kind words; I will pass on our gratitude to our staff team, who will be delighted that you are happy with the care your dad receives.
My Father is sensitively cared for and survived Covid and multiple infections at that time, despite being unvaccinated, due, in the main to the care received.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback, I will ensure that staff are made aware of your gratitude.
Communication from staff about any issues arising is fast and clear. In summary, very pleased and couldn't ask for more.
Thank you for your positive feedback; we are delighted to see that you are happy with the care that your Mum receives.
Very good.
Thank you so much for your very positive review; we are delighted that you are happy with the care that your loved one receives.
Staff are all wonderful.
Thank you very much for your extremely kind words, I will ensure that this is conveyed to our staff team.
Programme was perfect to suit needs of participants, diverse and entertaining. Social interaction throughout was outstanding.
I would defo recommend on every count:
- value for money.
- supportive staff.
- outstanding communication.
- suitability and diversity of programme for clients.
Thank you so much for leaving such positive feedback and I am delighted you have experienced the care and support we strive to provide to our residents and their families. We continually aim to improve and I am looking forward to hearing how our 2 new activity co-ordinators in the home grow and...
My wife was shown extreme consideration, affection and comforting care during her stay at Birdstone especially during the decline period of her terminal palliative care by a great collective of empathetic staff.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I have passed this feedback on to our staff who very much appreciate your comments.
When I came here at first I immediately felt at home and the feeling has increased. I can't imagine not living here. The care staff are remarkable. I've never seen anyone feeling neglected. Everyone is made welcome here. I could write pages on the cleanliness of the place, the place is gleaming. A wonderful desirable residence.
It is incredibly heartwarming and wonderful to read about your experience. I know how committed our staff are, and how important it is to them that our residents receive the best care possible and therefore, I know just how much this will mean to all the staff and their manager to read your kind and positive words. Thank you!
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 20 March 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?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026We currently have rooms available, but availability remains limited due to high demand. Please get in touch to discuss your care needs in more detail—we’re here to help.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 19 Aug 2025
We are incredibly proud to honour team members at Birdston Care Home who have each reached an amazing milestone – 10 years of service with Pacific Care! Their unwavering dedication,...
- 14 May 2025
At Pacific Care, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our dedicated and compassionate nurses on International Nurses Day. From Mosswood in Paisley to Lillyburn and Birdston in Kirkintilloch, our nursing...
There are no upcoming events for Birdston Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Birdston Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Birdston Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

Pauline is an experienced manager having worked as the Deputy Manager at our sister home, Lillyburn Care Home before taking up the Manager post at Birdston.

Lorna is the dedicated Deputy Manager at Birdston Care Home, bringing compassion, experience, and strong leadership to her role. With a commitment to high-quality support, Lorna plays a key part in the daily running of the home and in supporting both residents and staff.

Nancy has worked in daycare since 2024, coming in as a Senior Carer and has worked her way up to supervisor. She has previously worked in Lillyburn Care Home for 3 years as a carer prior to this. She has a diploma in nursing and patient care and an SVQ 3 in health and social care and is working towards her SVQ 4 in health and social care.

Hazel has recently stepped up to Senior Carer in 2025. She has worked in Daycare for over 3 years having previously worked in home care. Since joining daycare, she has earned her SVQ2 and is working towards an SVQ3. Hazel is always looking to learn and progress to make all of our service users have the best day they can.

Angela has over 10 years’ experience, specialising in dementia care. She is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support and ensuring that every service user has the best possible experience while in our care. She takes pride in meeting individual care needs with compassion, dignity and respect.
Frequently Asked Questions about Birdston Care Home
What types of Care is Birdston Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Birdston Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Birdston Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Birdston Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?
7.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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