Buchanan Lodge Care Home

1 Grampian Way, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 4SP
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  • Buchanan Lodge Care Home, Glasgow
Buchanan Lodge Care Home, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care aims to enable each resident to make the most of every day by offering an active and friendly environment.

Located in Bearsden, Glasgow, the building was originally a convent building but has been sympathetically converted with residents' care and comfort in mind. Residents benefit from a varied activities programme, which includes everything from music and movement classes to quizzes and concerts to make each day fun and interesting.

The home features a TV lounge, a quiet sitting room and conservatory and a dining room where residents can socialise while enjoying tasty, nutritious home-cooked meals.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1350
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1350
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1350
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1350
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1350

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Buchanan Lodge 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

  • Margaret Carroll (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (38)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (28)

Buchanan Lodge Care Home Reviews (63)

9.8

Buchanan Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buchanan Lodge Care Home has 63 reviews.

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Review from Torquil M (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident in Buchanan Lodge Care Home for almost 6 years and considered it to be her home. The care and compassion given by all members of staff were praiseworthy and the attention given to my mother and the family in the last week of her life was above first class.
The home runs a varied
programme of events, concerts, outings etc and the residents all thoroughly enjoyed participating.
When visiting the home it was obvious to me that the staff morale was high and with a low turnover of staff this created a caring environment for the residents.
I have no hesitation in recommending Buchanan Lodge Care Home as an excellent care provider.
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Review from Dorathy M K (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care home is warm and friendly. I find all the staff committed to their job.
Laundry could be organised a bit better, other than that, my mother is looked after 24/7 which I know we would not manage at home.
Reply from Tessa Matthews, Marketing Manager at Buchanan Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your lovely comments about our home. The comments you have made about our laundry have been passed back to the home so that we can work at improving our service in this area. It's really good to hear that you find our staff committed and the home warm and friendly. We really appreciate having the feedback.

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Review from Eileen L (Cousin of Resident) published on 3 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found staff at this care home caring compassionate and extremely competent. They cared for my cousin during a very difficult period and were thoroughly professional throughout. I would go so far as to say they went that extra mile that made an enormous difference to the quality of life my cousin experienced.
Comfortable and homely surroundings with varied menu offerings as well as many extras included. The activities coordinator is a treasure but all staff played their role to the highest standards. Have no hesitation in recommending this to others.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.785)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.785) out of 10 for Buchanan Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.785 for Buchanan Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.785
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Buchanan Lodge Care Home is based on 15 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 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 13 May 2025
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?
Good (4)
How well is care and support planned?
Good (4)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (5)

Johann

Johann Wilson

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 1996

I started working at Buchanan Lodge in 1996. I joined as a Care Assistant, working my way through to the Deputy Manager in 2023.


I have extensive knowledge of the care industry, having worked in care since I was 18 years old.


I take great pride in my role and in providing the best care and support for the residents, their families, and my team.

Janine

Janine MacDougall

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2007

I joined Buchanan Lodge in 2007, working my way from Domestic Assistant to Home Administrator in 2022.


My time at Buchanan Lodge and the roles I’ve worked have given me a vast knowledge of the home itself and the care industry.


I truly enjoy my job and love to help and support the residents, their families & friends, and the team at Buchanan Lodge, the best that I can.

Maureen

Maureen Muir

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2022

I joined Buchanan Lodge in 2022 after living abroad and running my own business for over 2 decades.


I thoroughly enjoy my job as a Receptionist, and I will often be the first face you see when you visit Buchanan Lodge.


I love to chat to the residents and make sure they have their favourite music playing in the sitting area.

Tina

Tina Okwan

Job Title: Registered Nurse Joined: 2023

I first started nursing in 2016 in Ghana, where I worked in many different departments in the hospital for 7 years.


I moved to Scotland in 2023 when I began working in Buchanan Lodge, gaining my NMC PIN in 2024.


I love being a nurse as I like to take care of people and make a difference in their lives. I have a great relationship with the residents and the team.

Angela

Angela Morrison

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2024

I joined Buchanan Lodge in 2024 after taking some time away from working to raise my 2 boys.


My previous work experience was in the legal sector, but I wanted a change, and care had always interested me.


I took the initiative to complete some courses and training before applying for the role to help me provide the best care I can.


I love working with the residents, providing person-centred care, and helping to put a smile on their faces.

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