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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.
She was welcomed from the start by lovely carers and nurses who gave her the dignity and care she required. A growing rapport between herself and individual staff members became apparent and she enjoyed having fun with them. She loved the food and her own things around. After a cancer diagnosis things quickly changed. The staff were caring, compassionate, respectful, and always available to talk with me when required. I was happy with the respect they showed my sister too and this helped me greatly as she passed away. Many thanks.
My mother, after serious consideration by our family, went into this care home in February 21. We looked after our mum until we could no longer provide for her needs. Mum had vascular dementia. She died in September '21. During her time in the care home, there were a number of issues brought to the then manager's attention, which never really got resolved. Mum was given cold food on at least 4 occasions that we were aware of, she was dressed in other people's clothes, she was not provided with a proactive support plan, relating to her poor mobility. She was "abused" and a staff member was dismissed under the protection of vulnerable adults, there were issues in relation to her being prescribed medication that meant she was unable to function and the manager stated she was tired! I raised all my complaints with the Scottish Social Services Council after mum died as there was no support offered by Thistle, the overarching organisation. I have since had it confirmed by the SSSC that all my complaints have been upheld.
My relative has been left in a horrible state on arrival, facing away from her TV and facing looking out the doorway, not as if anything exciting is happening out there. She has to hurt her back to watch the TV. She is also a high falls risk however, it has taken a number of complaints for a pressure matt to be put in place. Catheter packets including scissors have been left out in arms reach of my relative to which she would be inclined to have a look through and would result in an accident. My relative had also been unwell however she was left with her back to an opened window with wet hair which could have resulted in her becoming very ill. Even though I have phoned before arriving every visit, I am yet to arrive to a visit where my relative is actually up and dressed. I have also walked in at 11.50 to find my relative hadn't even had breakfast and they were bringing it to her on my arrival. Her catheter care has been absolutely shocking and disgusting, I can't begin to explain the horror.
To everyone that has a parent or relative that has a debilitating illness such as Dementia and that if professional care is required, I would highly recommend Morningside Care Home, as my late father realised, it was a heartbreaking decision to make to see his beloved wife go into care.
This terrible illness that Mom had, had taken it's toll on the Ffmily, but rest assured if you are looking for a care home that provides all the best possible needs, I can rest assure you Morningside Care Home is one of the best care homes you will find. The family realised it was the best decision Dad made for his beloved wife to be looked after professionally by this outstanding care home.
The care provided over the last last 7 years was outstanding, sadly Mom passed on the 7th September 2021, teh family chose for Mom to pass in the bedroom she has lived in over these years and at the time of Mom passing the managerial and caring staff were so supportive and caring.
Mom will be missed by all.
Not only did they welcome and support my mother but gave support to me, not only face to face, but also over the telephone without making me feel a pest.
As things have opened up and Mum has been allowed out of the home, there is always a warm welcome from the staff on her return and a cup of tea is never far away. In relation to any health issues these are dealt with speedily and feedback to me is excellent.
To sum up I can now relax knowing that my mother is being well cared for and no longer at risk, her physical health has improved and she is in an environment where she is accepted and listened to.
Many thanks to the whole team that makes this service a home.
Honest, reliable and safe environment for my mum. First-class communications, and service - 10 out of 10.
Thank you for your feedback, I hope your review will help the many families, who are looking for care for their loved ones, decide on a service during these unprecedented times.
Excellent, compassionate and professional care. The care my father receives gives me great peace of mind.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review, it is our honour to care for your dad and it has been our pleasure to get to know you as a family.
From the minute we arrived for the 1st visit we were blown away by the level of care and dedication of the staff here. The care given is second to none and is always provided with a smile and humour. Food is homemade and of excellent quality. The activities provided in normal times are great and very stimulating. Overall experience is nothing but positive. My relative is so much healthier and has blossomed while in here.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review, it's great to be able to welcome you back into the care home.
My uncle was a resident at Morningside for just short of two years. From the minute he arrived at Morningside he felt at home. The management and staff went out of their way to find out his hobbies and interests and went the extra mile to make sure he kept an interest in them. As a lifelong Motherwell fan, he was treated to a matchday with souvenirs thrown in, all organised by the staff. They were transported and accompanied by a member of staff and to say they had a great day was an understatement. I personally had no worries while my uncle was at Morningside as he received the best of care. The past year has been a difficult one for everyone but Morningside did an excellent job keeping everyone safe, while at the same time doing everything in their power to keep us connected with our loved ones. My uncle sadly passed away at Morningside on 7/2 but in his last days with them he was cared for to the highest standard as was I. I can’t recommend Morningside enough! A massive thank you.
It has been our honour and privilege to be part of your uncle's journey, he will be sadly missed by all and you will always be part of our extended family.
Although for almost the last year now, I have not been able to visit I look forward to the time when we can meet up in person again, the vaccinations are underway and hopefully, it will not be much longer, however knowing she is being well cared for, safe and well provided for, gives me the comfort I need.
Thank you for your feedback we appreciate you taking the time to provide a review, this will benefit the many families who are unable to visit the care home whilst trying to choose a care facility for their loved one.
The whole journey of finding a care home for my mum during this pandemic was extremely difficult and stressful. I wanted to be sure my mum was going to the best place for her needs and where care standards were high. My first contact with Morningside was when I telephoned the manager many weeks before any decision was made as to my first choice for Mum. The manager was so lovely and welcoming on the phone, explained the process to me and put my mind at ease. I was given all the information I asked for, she was so helpful and I felt confident I was choosing the best care home for my mum. From the day Mum became a resident the staff have been exceptional, very helpful, caring, compassionate and look after Mum to a high standard. I myself have been a carer for nearly 30 years and my standards are high and I can hand on heart say that the staff deliver a high standard of care to all residents. Staff become family to our loved ones and this shines through every day.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate your comments as will the families looking for care for a loved one during these unprecedented times.
The management and staff have been fantastic during this Covid 19 pandemic, ensuring that our Dad is kept as safe as possible. As a family, we deeply appreciate everything they do for him (as they did for our Mum during the short time she spent there last year). The regular updates with emails, phone calls and Tweets are appreciated, and we particularly treasure the opportunity to visit him in the garden on a weekly basis. We are looking forward to the day when restrictions are eased, and we hope to be able to take him out, however, in the meantime, we trust Morningside wholeheartedly to keep our Dad as safe as they can. Thank you for all the love and care you show to him.
During the last few months the care and treatment given have been exceptional.
My sister and I are extremely happy with the care mum has received since moving into Morningside. Staff are always attentive and friendly and mum is very comfortable. I would highly recommend this care home.
Albeit having worries about what this meant for Mum in a care home environment, I felt comfortable and positive about what could be a good place for her to be looked after.
Over the years her care and well being has been addressed at all stages and when issues have arisen they have been resolved with positivity and knowledge of me and my family.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 my family and I have, like many, been unable to visit. This has been difficult, but I have supported this necessary shielding to protect her and other residents.
The staff have always looked after my mum well and have in ways been my mum's extended family. She has been kept safe and they have done their best to meet her emotional and physical needs.
Morningside Come Home is a safe haven for my mum and I am thankful to all staff for all that they do for her each and every day.
After a hospital admission, the time had come for myself and my family to make the very hard decision of finding a care home for my sister as she was no longer able to stay in her own home. From the first moment entering Morningside Care Home, we knew it was the perfect place for my sister. The staff are amazing and every one of them so welcoming to both my family and my sister. Nothing is ever too much bother and they always go above and beyond with a smile on their faces. My sister has settled in well with her “new extended family” and I have the peace of mind that she is extremely well looked after and cared for.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give such lovely feedback. We look forward to seeing you all when visiting returns.
Morningside Care Home is a clean, well-maintained environment where my mother receives excellent care. I particularly appreciate how all staff interact with residents and treat them with kindness and respect, regardless of challenges. With current restrictions, we as a family do not get to visit Mum daily. However, although Mum is delighted to see us, she is always happy to wave us off and return with staff. This is very reassuring for us and we cannot thank the Morningside Care Home family enough.
Thank you for such lovely feedback, the support and patience shown by you and your wider family has been amazing we miss you and all the families linked to Morningside so much and can't wait to welcome you back with a huge hug.
Staff and management take excellent care of my mum. Communications between the staff/management are very good. The facilities are always nice and clean. Overall a nice safe environment for my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback as always the support and patience shown during these unprecedented times are greatly appreciated.
Friendly, helpful staff make a great effort to keep family informed and accommodate for visits during this difficult time.
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback, this is a difficult time for everyone and your comments will be appreciated by those looking to find a service for their loved one.
The care of people with dementia is a hugely demanding task, even more so under current circumstances. Not that you'd notice the pressure of the responsibilities the staff bear as they appear warm, vigilant, gentle and good-humoured while caring for their charges.
When I've raised questions, one point at the fore is to allow residents the maximum amount of agency, to make their own choices as much as they safely can. Which seems to increase the workload and demands on the staff, but they shoulder the added burden willingly, as far as I've seen.
During the ongoing restrictions barring visits, I have missed everyone at Morningside. Which is when you realise the care they show extends much further than just your loved one now living there.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback; we all miss you very much.
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)
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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.
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