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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 mum was admitted to Morningside the same day lockdown began. At a difficult time, l had to entrust Mum to the care of the nursing team as l could not visit. I need not have worried. Although sadly her stay was short, Mum received nothing less than exceptional care when she needed it most. Despite the stressful period the staff were dealing with, their positive attitude and caring manner was amazing. From carers and nurses to admin and management everyone is so pleasant and helpful. They not only treated Mum as a family member but they supported me so well at the end. Their openness and honesty were appreciated and I have no hesitation in recommending Morningside to anyone.
It is an honour and a privilege when we are given the opportunity to care for a loved one especially during the difficult period of lockdown whilst you were unable to visit freely. Your kind words are very much appreciated and we would like to thank you for trusting us to look after your mum.
My mother was a resident in Morningside Care home since July 2018. Although 94, she was very alert but had mobility problems. She very quickly settled in and was at pains to let everyone know she felt it was truly her home. The whole place was homely with lovely, caring staff who obviously had the best interests of the residents at heart. Unfortunately, after a short illness, my mother died a week ago. The palliative care was amazing with the staff lovingly tending her. She was washed, changed, turned, had her hair brushed and as far as possible, had someone with her. The support the staff gave us at this time was just as impressive. We are so glad she spent her final months here among people who genuinely cared.
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Nothing is too much bother for them. They are welcoming no matter when I visit. Rooms are clean and the food looks good, it tastes good too, so I am told by my dad.
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My Mum and Dad were both residents of Morningside Care Home. Mum died in March this year and Dad is still resident.
I have complete faith in the staff; they look after their residents as if they were their own family, they always find the time to keep us up to date and they ensure that all residents have a sense of wellbeing.
The home provides various entertainment programmes, outings, meets religious needs and has a hairdressing salon. All of these provide the residents with a varied daily/weekly lifestyle, similar to what they were used to when they lived in their own homes. The home, staff and residents are always clean. The décor is excellent for the residents and the catering is well received. The staff ensure that they know each resident very well; their likes and dislikes of entertainment, food, music, bed-times and so on.
Overall, the home is excellent and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who needs this type of care.
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Mum has now settled into the home, is well looked after and is treated with dignity, warmth and respect by staff.
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As a family, we had to urgently seek medical support on the situation after our Uncle was hospitalised for a second time within a short period. It was recommended that he would respond better in a care environment and he agreed to this. After visiting two homes, Morningside was his very own choice.
The difference in his health, weight, mobility, mood and the daily life he now shares with his friends is absolutely unbelievable, it didn’t happen all at once but the patience, care and support the staff have shown him has been brilliant. They have given him back his life and independence and for that we truly thank them. Also for the family support.
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My Mum has dementia and putting her in a Care Home was the last thing I wanted but it is the best decision I made. My Mum is happy, relaxed and content and this is down to all the staff at Morningside. My Mum is very well looked after, is always busy with organised activities and has made some great friends. The staff are very approachable and treat my Mum with respect and dignity, nothing is every too much trouble. I would highly recommend this home.
Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to give such lovely feedback about Morningside Care Home, we always appreciate feedback in relation to our service but most importantly your feedback will help others looking for care for their loved one to make a decision based on the views of people who live within the care home.
My friends mum is a resident at Morningside. On entering I was impressed how beautifully kept and how welcoming the care home was. I could see by looking around how much the care of the residents means to the staff. Walking through we were greeted by smiles and even though you could see that some of the ladies and gentlemen had memory problems, you knew just by the way the staff acted around them that they felt safe and valued. I absolutely loved that the doors were made to look like house doors (a wonderful touch). I met a couple of members of staff who knew my friends mum well and gave over information, a lovely personal thing to do, as it's not easy for a family to leave their love one in someone else's care. The list of activities were brilliant and all geared around stimulation and making the clients happy. All in all a wonderful place. I would highly recommend Morningside to anyone who needs excellent care for their love one.
Thank you for taking some time to provide such a positive feedback of your experience of Morningside Care Home. This is appreciated by the staff and will be a valuable report for people searching for a care facility to review, provide reassurance and assist them in making the difficult decision in respect of someone they love.
I would have no reservations in promoting the Morningside Care Home. I personally know other families who have had or currently have relatives in the home, and all are of the same opinion that the home is excellent. This fact was corroborated by the staff of the "Care Of The Elderly" ward at our local hospital.
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Excellent Nursing Care Home, my mother has Alzheimer's and is treated with total dignity and respect as are relatives too, very well managed home. The home is spotless. My mum is very well motivated in home they have activity coordinators who do daily classes with the residents. Very pleasant and professional staff nothing is a bother to them.
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback about Morningside Care Home, we appreciate all feedback and hope that this will give others positive information to assist them in choosing a Care Home for their loved ones.
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.
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