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Care Provided by Morningside Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Morningside Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Morningside 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
Owner
- Morningside Care Homes (Scotland) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Christina Simmons(Senior Care 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: 2002
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- Visiting is open, and visitors are welcome to attend at times that suit the individual preferences and routines of residents, supporting a person-centred approach. Visitors are kindly asked to respect designated meal times when planning their visits to ensure minimal disruption to residents’ dining experience, however visitors are welcomed to dine with their loved one in an alternative area should this be a need.
Parking
- Parking available
Morningside Care Home Reviews (50)
Morningside Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.727) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Morningside Care Home has 50 reviews.
My experience when first viewing the home was that it was very homely very welcoming and shown around all and some rooms. Rooms are very well kept always neat and tidy and smelling fresh staff are helpful and kind they do work very hard and long hours they have plenty of activities going on and fund raising events.
I have found the care home to be very neat and clean. the staff are exceptional, always willing to help, discuss things, and they look after my wife very well.
Taking time to settle in, but my Mother-In-Law is well looked after. The staff are great, and the food is excellent, and we are confident in the care provided. She has joined in the organised activities and enjoys the company.
Thankyou for taking the time to share your experience of Morningside, your views and feedback are greatly appreciated and will help provide some valuable assistance to anyone looking for care for a loved one.
I was very pleased with Morningside Care Home the care and support given to my husband was excellent, all staff very good and caring, I hope my husband will have the chance to be looked after at some point in the future in Morningside Care Home
Thankyou for taking the time to share your experience of Morningside Care Home, I am so pleased to hear this was a positive experience, we look forward to welcoming you back to Morningside in the future.Kindest RegardsChristina
I stayed in Morningside Care Home for 1 weeks respite from 3rd - 10th May 2025. Everything was 1st class. From my room and facilities to my treatment by the staff. I enjoyed the food and especially liked the little church service on Tuesday and entertainer on Thursday.The bedroom was spotless, also the dining area and communal areas. I would be very happy to stay again.
Thankyou for taking the time to review at Morningside we are delighted you enjoyed our time with us and we look forward to seeing you in the future.
If I could have wrote down before my mum went into Morningside care home, what I would like the home to be I couldn't have asked for a better place, the care my mum received couldn't have been any better, the staff, management, domestics, nurses, carer were absolutely "AMAZING". They all went well and truly above and beyond their duties, my mum passed away there with dignity. Can't thank them all enough for all her care.
Thankyou for taking the time to review your family experience of Morningside Care Home, it has been our privilege to share your journey.
We were able to take Mum out for a wee lunch at times and she was always ready to come back here, which was not the case at her previous home. When visiting Mum, she was always happy and loved all the staff who cared and looked after her. I can't fault anything with her care at all. I would like to thank everyone involved with my mum, it was deeply appreciated by all the family. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Morningside. It is lovely to hear how much your mum loved the staff and her time here. She was indeed loved by us all, and we miss her. We want to thank you for allowing us the privilege of getting to know her and your family.
It was a home-from-home for my mum. She was in her element here, with all the activities which she could join in or not depending on her. Anytime we visited she was always happy and well looked after. Room was immaculate and the people very caring. I can't thank them enough on how they dealt with the family when my mum died.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your and your mum's experience of Morningside. We are so pleased to hear you found us a 'home-from-home' for your mum as we try our best to mirror the home and family environment at Morningside. It was our pleasure to know your mum and your family. Thank you for allowing us this privilege.
Only complaint is length of time it takes for assistance to attend the toilet. Possibly purchase another stand aid to solve this problem
Thank you for your feedback, and taking the time to give us a review. We will take your feedback onto our self evalution process.
Initially, my Dad did not want to stay in a care home of any kind, however, he needed 24-hour care which I could no longer give. Due to the hard work of the team and the care given, my Dad has now settled and is enjoying life once again. He has a better social life than us. A big thank you to everyone.
Great staff, everyone is welcoming when my papa first arrived, lovely meals and cafe 41 is great. We’re allowed to visit anytime which is great for everyone’s schedules and we decorated his room so he feels more homely. They just introduced 2 new little kittens which I’m so excited to see around the home and shop.
They do lots of things to stimulate the residents and also include the resident's families which I think is such a good thing.
Keep doing what you are doing as it’s working.
It has been a long time since we have seen my grandma so happy and relaxed she is right at home the facilities offered are amazing for both residents and families when visiting, my children are so relaxed visiting their great grandma and it is a joy to visit. Staff are always very helpful. Thank you to all staff
Staff at Morningside go above and beyond to make sure residents are healthy and happy. Mum is enjoying the meals that are provided and staff make sure that she is drinking plenty of fluids. The garden is great for residents and families to sit out in the sunshine.
Highly recommend Morningside Care Home
Thanks very much for the positive review. We thank you for the time you have taken to do this review.
Unfortunately, Dad had to go back into hospital during very difficult circumstances and the staff could not have facilitated the transfer with more care for both him and us. Dad was only a resident at Morningside for 4 months but during that time he became part of their family and we will be forever grateful for the care he received there.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with Morningside Care Home, we are delighted to learn you felt we upheld your Dad's dignity and treated him with respect. It's important to us that all our residents experience dignity and respect, and that this is also experienced by our families too. Thank...
The staff are fantastic. Both environment and all staff are caring and friendly. If it wasn't for Morningside my dad wouldn't be here today. They look after him so so well. The staff are very approachable about everything. Dad's room is always clean and warm.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Morningside Care Home, it's wonderful to learn how you have found our care and support, and that our staff are always approachable. It is our pleasure to support and care for your Dad.
Staff shortages were a real problem and that was a concern for me as I worried that agency staff didn't know the residents and that had implications for their care. However, I'm very pleased that there is a new manager in place now and it's reassuring to know that she has worked tirelessly to recruit new staff as well as generally improve areas which needed attention.
I have got to know the regular staff members well in the time my mum has been a resident. They are so kind and helpful and when I visit I am always happy to witness their patience and understanding as they care for the residents. I know what a challenging job it can be and it means everything to me to know that my mum is being looked after and made to feel safe and content.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Morningside Care Home, it's wonderful to learn how your Mum has found the staff to be helpful and kind. We recongise that staffing has been a systemic issue across the health and social care sector, we continue to work on recruitment stratigies to improve this.
Very welcoming, very friendly people and professional staff. Find the home clean, tidy and great to see the residents up and about and doing activities. Great assets to home, such as the cinema and games console.
Many thanks for your kind words and review. Staff will be delighted with your comments and it is a pleasure to look after your loved ones.
My mum was moved to Morningside Care Home to spend the final months of her life. When she came to Morningside, she thrived due to the care, love and support she received. She told me on every visit how wonderful the staff were and what a wonderful place the care home was. We were able to enjoy much more time than we expected with my aunt, which was entirely due to the excellent care she received from everybody - housekeepers, laundry staff, catering and care staff. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Kind Regards.
Staff very professional kind and caring. Very informative always approach us and keep us informed. Nice environment and always welcoming when we are visiting our mum. Would love mum to participate more but this is up to her. Not a reflection on the staff they try hard to get her involved.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 23 April 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 21 Nov 2014Recipient: Morningside Care Home
- 22 Aug 2014Recipient: Morningside Care Home
- 22 Aug 2014Recipient: Morningside Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Morningside Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Christina began her career as a nurse in 1986, then travelled the world and worked in many different countries. She returned to Scotland to raise her family and started working in a local Care Home to suit her childcare needs, but quickly found a passion for working with the elderly.
Starting in 2010, she was originally based in the Morningside Care home for almost 12 years. She worked with the team to develop the service, ultimately achieving a grade of 6 at inspection in 2019.
Christina moved on in 2022 to become a Senior Care Home Manager within the organisation, and after 2 years in East Kilbride, Christina moved to a sister home in Biggar, where she continued her drive to promote the best outcomes for residents, relatives and staff.
Morningside has always held special significance for Christina, and she returned in late 2024 to support staff, residents, families, and the wider community. She is committed to leading the home on a journey to further enhance a true “home from home” environment and to make a meaningful, positive difference to the lives of everyone who lives, works, or visits Morningside.

Linda is our Care Service Manager, she has worked at Morningside Care Home for 22 years. Linda has grown her career in Morningside working through the ranks from Carer to Care Service Manager.
Linda is committed to ensuring person-centred care at Morningside. She is dedicated to ensuring we see the individual, and that each resident has a bespoke care plan suited to their needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside Care Home
What types of Care is Morningside Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Morningside Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Morningside Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Morningside Care Home to the centre of Wishaw?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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