
The management and staff are excellentC J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care Mum received was exceptionalMoira R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the kindness of the staff is unmatchedFiona M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The management and staff are excellentC J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care Mum received was exceptionalMoira R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the kindness of the staff is unmatchedFiona M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Buchanan House Care Home in Bearsden, Glasgow, provides residents with a home from home, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, delivered with compassion and respect by the staff.
The home has 53 rooms across two floors, decorated individually to the highest standard. Some rooms feature patio doors looking out to the gardens, which are perfect for fresh air and sunshine.
Visitors have easy access to the warm and welcoming care home, which is close to public transport, motorway links and local shops.
Care Provided by Buchanan House 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 53 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
hairdressing, chiropody and toiletries are not included
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Buchanan House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Buchanan House 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kathleen Glasgow(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1998
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time, however, the team ask that visitors respect their protected mealtimes
Parking
- There is limited parking at the front of the home
Buchanan House Care Home Reviews (109)
Buchanan House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buchanan House Care Home has 109 reviews.
Accommodation is well maintained and environment is comfortable. Staff are caring and attentive to my mother's needs and ever-diminishing capacities. Communication from the home provides alerts to any emergent issues. Activities and engagement are of high standards. Communication via newsletters and social media entries provide ongoing reassurance.
kind regards
Ray
The permanent staff and carers in Buchanan House Care Home are excellent and in my experience go above and beyond from clerical staff to domestic staff to carers and nurses and activity staff. However, I am concerned with the number of agency staff currently being used who don’t know my mum. I realise there is a real national shortage but this fact doesn’t reduce the concern.
I have arranged a meet and greet on 3rd May between 6-8 pm when you will be more than welcome to come along and meet some of the team informally and enjoy some refreshments. Kind regards.
The greeter is especially friendly, helpful and welcoming.
The other carers are very caring and helpful to my aunt.
I have arranged a meet and greet on 3rd May between 6-8 pm when you will be more than welcome to come along and meet some of the team informally and enjoy some refreshments.
Kind regards.
My husband has been in Buchanan House for several months now and has been very well cared for. He is always well dressed and clean looking. I am always informed about all aspects of my husband's care by the staff. I would like to see more permanent care staff as opposed to agency carers, as I think there is a better rapport with permanent staff.
Thank you for your kind remarks. I have arranged a meet and greet on 3rd May between 6-8pm, when you will be more than welcome to come along and meet some of the team informally and enjoy some refreshments. Kind regards.
My aunt moved into Buchanan House after struggling at home. We were extremely happy with the care she received and the home always had a lovely atmosphere. She loved the food and company that felt like home and I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you, Charles, for your lovely review. I'm glad to hear you are happy with the care given and that the home feels like a home from home. We loved having your aunt in the home and I will pass your kind words on to the team.
The staff at Buchanan House are amazing. My 91 old mum always says they can't do enough for her. They treat her with great care and respect. She loves the food and is definitely much healthier since she moved there in January. Management is very approachable and are quick to offer solutions to any concerns you have.
Thank you Sheila for your lovely review. I am glad to hear both yourself and your mum have such positive views on the care received from all our team and that she is loving the food. It is our pleasure to have your mum here and I will pass your kind words onto the team.
My mother has been a resident of Buchanan House for over 18 years. I feel that the staff are part of our family. They are very approachable and easy to share any concerns with. The care my mother has received has always been excellent and very professional, especially over the Covid Pandemic. She has never once looked "uncared for", which would have been of considerable concern and upset to the family. The nursing care is compassionate. This was shown when my father moved there for his last few months. The activity team works hard to keep residents interested in a variety of activities. The menus are attractive to the residents and the catering staff are able to respond to new ideas. The new visitor champions are an excellent idea and allow other staff to get on with their actual jobs. In summary, Buchanan House Care Home has been my mother's home for a great number of years, it is very well run and I would strongly recommend it.
My mother is well looked after and treated as a special person, with respect. We are updated frequently on my mother's health and welfare and sent photos etc of her activities. She has been in Buchanan House Care Home for nearly two years and has celebrated a 100th and a 101st birthday.
Rooms are decorated to a high standard with beautiful furnishings.
They have an excellent entertainment programme for residents which is so appreciated especially during these challenging times.
The staff go above and beyond for residents and their loved ones.
A home from home.
This home has the most amazing team of nurses and carers. My mum was admitted in September and it was such a lovely experience for her. She got involved in the various activities and made friends quickly. She never asked about "going home", which is really what you want when someone you love can no longer look after themselves. The staff were happy to answer any questions or concerns and never made you feel you were wasting time. I can honestly say that the staff became my mum's family. During these Covid times, that is what you want when you can't be there in person. My mum passed away at the end of December, we know the staff were with her and we take comfort in that. They kept my mum well presented, even putting on nail polish, I know she felt really special. If I ever have to go into a home, I hope it's one like this!
I can not recommend Buchanan House highly enough. Mum was admitted just when our society was changing with Covid 19. The staff were extremely welcoming, helpful and sensitive to both Mum and ourselves knowing that we had to quickly settle Mum and then walk away not knowing when we might see her again face to face. Our family are impressed by and thankful for both the facility and especially the staff and the standard of care given. They provide excellent communication and have been more than helpful in facilitating me being in touch with Mum since I live in Canada.
I have been delighted with the care my mother has received since arriving at Buchanan House. The staff are always smiling and giving the residents lots of personal attention. The rooms are kept immaculately clean and tidy, the laundry is very efficient.
Happy to have our relative here, pleasant surroundings, always clean and tidy, staff are always happy to update you with how your relative is and what they have been up to. We have been delighted with the response we have had from the staff. Good communications we receive from the office staff, emails, calls and monthly newsletter. Overall, we are happy to recommend Buchanan House Care Home.
My husband was reluctant to come to the home. However, he settled well and was more content when I visited him halfway through his respite week. You are doing something right.
References to scoring in relation to value for money, is reflective of the costs of the wider care system and are not specific to Buchanan House.
All in all, we feel the care and surroundings Buchanan House offers has smoothed the daunting experience of moving into “care” for our mum and made it an enjoyable experience, and we are very grateful for that.
I find Buchanan House very airy, friendly and welcoming. The staff all seem to enjoy being with the patients and are always cheerful and active, or have been whenever I have visited. There is life in the place and the TV is not always on! Being only an occasional visitor, I can't comment on all the ratings.
Dad is usually well looked after and appears happy, which is the main thing. The staff are very accommodating and cheery and able to talk to Dad and help if we want to see rugby together or come in at all times. Thank you for everything you do.
My Mum moved to Buchanan House earlier this year form another care home. The difference in Mum's health is remarkable and as a family, the home for us means we now have peace of mind regarding Mum's care. Cannot speak more highly of the staff.
Just enjoyed a fabulous family day. A fabulous team effort from all the staff. Singing, dancing, food, drink and a wonderful entertainment event. Everyone has thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you all very much.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 22 October 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?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
4 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 01 July 2026Please get in touch for details regarding residential, nursing and dementia bed vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 24 Apr 2026
What a fantastic evening celebrating the diversity of our team We came together to share food from our different countries, proudly wore our national costumes, and learned more abut each...
- 11 Mar 2026
Today we celebrated strong, brilliant, funny, kind and powerful women everywhere, with flowers
- 05 Mar 2026
We spent a lovely day celebrating the small acts of kindness that make the world a brighter place
There are no upcoming events for Buchanan House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Meet the Team (8)

I am Kathleen, the dedicated Home Manager for Buchanan House Care Home.
Originally from Ireland, I bring over four decades of experience in nursing, with 41 years dedicated to the profession. I am dual-trained in both adult and mental health nursing, and have spent my career working across a wide range of healthcare settings.
Over the years, I’ve held roles in both the NHS and private healthcare sectors, gaining extensive knowledge and insight into patient care and clinical leadership. For the past 10 years, I have served as a Home Manager, combining my clinical expertise with management skills to ensure high standards of care and compliance.
My career reflects a lifelong commitment to supporting individuals’ health and well-being with compassion and professionalism.

“I believe good administration is about more than paperwork -it's about being approachable, helpful, ready to support whenever needed and helping to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued”

My name is Karyn and I am the dedicated Activities Coordinator at Buchanan House. I have worked at the home for 17 years, the first 12 years as a care assistant, developing trust with residents and families and then the last 5 years as Activities Coordinator, planning engaging person centred programmes to ensure every resident feels valued, stimulated, and connected. I see activities as much more important than “just something to do” as it plays a vital role in residents’ quality of life.

“I hope that I provide everyone who walks through our door with compassionate assistance and help ensure the day-to-day running of the home is smooth. I am a great believer in attention to detail, as our residents deserve a warm, supportive, and organised environment".

“ I have good clinical skills, and my calm presence hopefully reassures residents and their families that they will receive the care they need. I like to think that I am a supportive colleague who is willing to share knowledge and contribute positively to the workplace culture”

“I have a deep passion for elderly care and take great pride in creating meaningful connections with my residents and their families.
For some, caring for others is their profession; for me, it’s my calling”

Graeme has a strong understanding of dietary requirements in care settings and has 20 plus years of experience in preparing balanced, nutritious and flavourful meals for residents

Gary, our maintenance manager, has a key role in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for our residents.
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