
Visits from local churches and ladies groups and the nursery children pop inF M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My mother-in-law says the food is very goodMarilyn W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

the staff very friendly and there's a lovely warm atmosphereLinda M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Visits from local churches and ladies groups and the nursery children pop inF M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

My mother-in-law says the food is very goodMarilyn W(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

the staff very friendly and there's a lovely warm atmosphereLinda M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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...
Care Provided by Buchanan Lodge Care Home
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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Buchanan Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Buchanan Lodge 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
- Margaret Carroll (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (67)
Buchanan Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buchanan Lodge Care Home has 67 reviews.
Overall the care is very good.
I cannot fault the staff. They are brilliant with my Dad and have so much patience. His room is poor as this needs redecorated but I believe this is happening soon. He is very relaxed and happy there and I know he is being taken care of very well which puts my mind at ease. Nearly £3000 a month though is a bit steep.
I consider that the £1000 room and nursing fees should cover any "back office" expenses.
Thank you for your feedback, which has helped us change our systems to make sure every family is aware and understands the Terms & Conditions of Residency before admission. We are very grateful that you raised this with us.
The home provides a safe, caring environment for my mum. The home is always clean and the staff friendly, efficient and helpful. When mum took ill, the quick action of the staff contributed to Mum receiving life-saving treatment. During convalescence, the staff have been very supportive and caring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 31 July 2026we have limited vacancies within the care home and also operating a waiting list. Please contact the Care Home for more information
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Meet the Team (5)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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