Buchanan House Care Home

5 Grampian Way, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 4SP
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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.
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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 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
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1580 – £1580
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1580 – £1580
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1580 – £1580
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1580 – £1580
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1580 – £1580
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1580 – £1580
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1580 – £1580
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1580 – £1580

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

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 £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.

Contact Buchanan House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kathleen Glasgow (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (53)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (53)

Buchanan House Care Home Reviews (104)

9.9

Buchanan House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Buchanan House Care Home has 104 reviews.

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Review from Sheila G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Donna Walker, Manager at Buchanan House Care HomeThank 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.
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Review from Helen (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Bill T (Son of Resident) published on 5 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Muriel R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Buchanan House provide a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
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.
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Review from Moyra C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Esther T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Linda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Vari M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from B N (Wife of Resident) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having reflected on our initial experience and discussed these with staff, it has become clear to me that any initial miscommunication was down to a variety of factors out of the control of staff.
References to scoring in relation to value for money, is reflective of the costs of the wider care system
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Buchanan House for our 92 year old mum, having found it a friendly welcoming place at our initial visit, and have certainly not been disappointed. The care is excellent and the staff are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble and Mum, who needs a fair bit of nursing care, is treated with kindness
and respect. Her room is cosy and she enjoys lovely meals. Her visitors are made to feel welcome and offered tea/coffee and cakes. Mum particularly enjoys her weekly visit to the residents’ hair salon.
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.
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Review from P C (Friend of Resident) published on 18 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Elaine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Evelyn G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lisa G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always very attentive, happy to help and keep things interesting by planning activities and events for service users. The care of my grandfather is always of a high standard. Staff always take complaints and suggestions seriously and are dealt with in a timely manner.
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Review from Eleanor M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my gran and grampa have been residents at Buchanan Care Home. I couldn't praise the place enough. The staff are amazing and attentive to the residents. The home has a lovely homely feel to it.
The entertainment is amazing and I am so thankful my gran and gampa have had this experience in their
later years. The effort all the staff put in is amazing and makes for a wonderful place to stay for my family.
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Review from Debbie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent care home. Residents are treated with respect, dignity and care. The staff are excellent and all very caring. My mum has become a happier, calmer and well cared for person. I am happy that she has found somewhere she feels so at home in a short space of time.
I would not hesitate to recommend
this care home to anyone.
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Review from Joyce M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been a very good choice for both my mum and dad. The care is excellent and the activities are always creative. Dad is as happy as he can be although he wanted to stay at home. This is the next best thing. The Summer Garden party was great.
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Review from Moira R (Wife of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with husband's care as I could no longer manage at home.
Although husband's condition changes/deteriorates and I know he can be difficult to manage. All staff are constantly on watch for his needs and behaviour changes.
Our daughter and son and friends visit regularly and are always made
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.856)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10 for Buchanan House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.856 for Buchanan House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (252 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 291 Ratings = 4.856
  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 House Care Home is based on 25 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 53 registered maximum number of service users is 10.6, which has been reached with 25 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: 22 Oct 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)
Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 04 Mar 2026

Please get in touch for details regarding residential, nursing and dementia bed vacancies.

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (9)

Kathleen

Kathleen Glasgow

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

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.

Kathleen

Kathleen Hamilton

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2000

Kathleen has over 25 years of admin experience in the Home
“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”

Karyn

Karyn McGovern

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2008

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.

Norma

Norma Goodall

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2009

Norma Goodall has worked in Buchanan House for over 17 years in a variety of roles
“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".

Emmanuel

Emmanuel Boavo

Job Title: Staff Nurse Joined: 2023

Emmanuel Boava, staff nurse, truly loves working in a care home 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”

Efua

Efua Quaye

Job Title: Staff Nurse Joined: 2024

Efua Quaye, originally from Ghana, is part of our clinical team
“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

Graeme Hamilton

Job Title: Chef Manager Joined: 2018

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

Gary Stewart

Job Title: Maintenance Manager Joined: 2022

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

Ellie

Ellie Alivanoglou

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

I am the dedicated Deputy Manager at Buchanan House.


Originally from Greece, I began my nursing career 11 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to care with compassion.
Seven years ago, I advanced to the role of Deputy, where I now continue to grow both personally and professionally.


I truly love my job at Buchanan House and take pride in making a meaningful difference every day for our residents' well-being.

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