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Providing nursing, dementia and palliative care, the team also provide respite care breaks, which are an ideal support for carers looking...
Care Provided by Abercorn House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Our 2025 weekly room fees start from £1310 but may be up to 30% more. This depends on the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abercorn House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abercorn 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rowena Alferos (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 100
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
Parking
- car park to the front of the building
Abercorn House Care Home Reviews (61)
Abercorn House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abercorn House Care Home has 61 reviews.
The reason I chose Abercorn House Care Home was the size and the amount of residents in the home. It's not too busy which suits my mother's needs. The staff are very friendly, and approachable and put my mum at ease. My mother enjoys the company of the staff, the entertainment and activities suit her needs as she is a sociable person. Very pleased with my decision for my mother to live here.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you are happy with your decision to choose Abercorn for your mother, it is certainly a wonderful home with a fantastic team.
The level of care given to Mum is second to none. The staff are a tour de force when it comes to looking after their residents. Communication is excellent. No matter when I go, Mum looks well-dressed and cared for. She is treated with love and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review - our team at Abercorn will be delighted to read your kind words.
There are plenty of options on mealtime menus for all tastes.
Very pleased with the care my mum receives in Abercorn House Care Home. The carers are professional, conscientious and caring, they respond positively to all enquiries made. All staff are excellent. The sensory room is a great idea, new kitchen, wall painting, new furnishings. Work in progress. The only concern is that the car park be upgraded.
A lovely place for Dad to reside. The staff are friendly and professional, always available and helpful. There is a really vibrant and active atmosphere around the place, mainly driven by the wonderful activities staff. The residents are well looked after in care and entertainment. The rooms are spacious and kept clean. Overall we are very satisfied with Dad's care and he has improved immensely since he has been here.
The care manager is approachable and also very accommodating with any requests we have made. Five stars from me.
The care has declined since COVID and is taking a long time to recover. My mum never gets a visit from the home manager which she did in the past. The cleanliness of her room needs to be improved, the bed is not made properly, tea cups, dinner dishes are left for hours. Dirty pads lying on the toilet floor, the carpet was not hoovered and the curtains were opened unevenly. Her mobility is decreasing and I feel she’s just being left on her own and not given enough physio. She has fallen a few times and lay on the floor for too long and I don’t feel staff take it seriously enough. My mum needs a female career to help with hygiene etc. An instant two weeks ago when my mum didn’t get a bath as there wasn’t enough female staff. That needs managed better and my mum also doesn’t need to be told by the nurse that her daughter reported them for not bathing her. There are a few carers who are excellent and my mum speaks very highly of them but with the size of the home and volume of staff they should all be excellent.
My mum has been in Abercorn House nursing home for five years. She is looked after very well, the staff are good. We have some issues just now but are getting sorted out. Overall it’s a nice friendly, clean home.
My mother-in-law has been treated so well as an individual by all the care staff and management. My interaction with the team there is very positive and I've found everyone to be helpful and cheerful regardless of anything going on in the wider environment, whether it be Covid or having to deal with staff shortages. None of this ever impinges on my family member. In recent times she's been able to get out on excursions and one of the staff took her out shopping and for lunch - what a difference that made to her. The office team are amazing, everyone I've been in contact with couldn't be nicer or more helpful. We live over 400 miles away but each time we visit it's as if we're there every week as the welcome we get is so warm. My mother-in-law is very happy and that's all that matters for us.
My husband has only been in Abercorn House for a few weeks, but I have to say, we as a family, are extremely happy with his care, also the activities provided. I also appreciate the FaceBook page for families as it lets me see what he has been doing.
My husband spent 16 months in Abercorn House Care Home and I have nothing but praise for the manager and staff for their dedication and commitment. Nothing was ever a bother and they cared for my husband with kindness and patience and always treated him with respect. I was also made welcome by cheerful and friendly staff and was able to communicate easily with the home. I’m so glad I chose Abercorn.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. It is wonderful to hear how happy you are with the care provided to your husband and how welcome you also felt at Abercorn House. Best wishes, Fae.
My dad has positively thrived since entering Abercorn House Care Home last year. He is very happy at the home and that means his family are happy. The home is spotlessly clean and comfortable. The care and nursing staff are lovely and Dad gets on well with them. If I contact the home by phone or email with any queries, or to raise any issues regarding Dads care, I always get a friendly and speedy response. The few issues that I did have during the period while Dad was settling in and adjusting to his new home were resolved very quickly. Overall, I can’t fault the level of care provided.
The staff have been excellent with my father in the light of COVID keeping me updated on his health and needs.
Any time I have been there it seems to be well run and is clean and tidy. I have good relations with the staff who are always happy to talk about my Mum and what's happening with her. I would recommend it.
My aunt is well cared for, her room is lovely and the staff are most helpful.
My gran has been in Abercorn House for 2 1/2 years now and this was undoubtedly the best decision. The staff have been amazing and supportive to gran and the family. The home always puts my gran's needs and care first. My gran tells me how lovely the staff are and she enjoys the food! She loves to participate in all activities and I love to see photo's of her laughing and smiling. I can only thank the home for keeping gran safe and her spirits up during the pandemic. Keep up the amazing job!
Mum seems really happy at Abercorn. She moved in during the COVID pandemic but has settled in really well. She's especially enjoyed going to the day room for her exercise and the trip went to Strathclyde Park.
Sadly my mum had to go into a care home as she needed round the clock care. I am and have been my mum's sole carer for many years, I also work full time so I had to make the very difficult decision to let my mum go into a care home which was heartbreaking. My mum was welcomed into Abercorn in Hamilton with open arms as was I. The staff (angels I call them) took care of my mum, settled her in with a cuppa and from then we have never looked back. My mum was bed bound and had to wear a catheter, she was also bed bathed by carers at home. Within a week of my mum being in Abercorn, she was up sitting in a chair every day, fully dressed and showered and her catheter removed as she was now being taken to the toilet. Simple duties the carers at home couldn't seem to manage! I think every member of the staff at Abercorn are angels and heroes. Nothing is too much trouble for them and I am forever in their debt. Thank you, angels.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home, we truly understand how difficult the transition into care can be so it is wonderful to hear how well mum is doing. Best wishes, Fae.
My friend had viewed Abercorn and told me she’d been round several and she liked the feeling of the place. She was right, I liked it right away. My mum’s been a resident in Abercorn for almost one year now and I’ve been happy with her care. The situation we all found ourselves in this year has been so stressful and life-changing, even more so not being able to see our mum every day. However, she settled in really well and the staff had her in a great routine after a short amount of time. We were fortunate that she was in for a couple of months before the lockdown, enabling us to see her settle. She was like a new woman compared to what she was like in hospital. It’s a very well managed home, with friendly helpful, honest staff and the food is very good too. I read a review before my mum went in and the only fault one lady had was that the socks get muddled up from time to time and I thought, well I can live with that. I fully trust them to care for my beloved Mum and best friend!
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your such kind words. It's lovely to hear how well mum's settled in at Abercorn. Best wishes, Fae
The Care team at Abercorn are fantastic, they will go above and beyond to make a difference. These guys are real heroes. Over the last few months, it has been difficult visiting because of the restrictions put in place by the government but I can say the staff have done everything possible to allow visits to continue with total care and safety. I just want to thank them all and wish them a merry Christmas.
Thank you for such kind words about our home and team - they will really appreciate it, thank you. Best wishes, Fae
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 13 February 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 21 Apr 2026
The team and residents at our care home in Hamilton are celebrating their glowing Care Inspectorate (CI) report. Abercorn House Care Home has received stand-out ‘Very Good’ ratings in its...
- 18 Mar 2026
Residents at Abercorn House in Hamilton were treated to an unforgettable night of music, fun and laughter as the home transformed into a retro ‘Rave Party’. And the event was...
- 05 Dec 2025
The team at Abercorn House Care Home in Hamilton are celebrating a momentous achievement after being shortlisted for the Caring UK Awards! The home’s activities co-ordinator Von Ryan Ong and...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abercorn House Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Since she became the home manager in 2023, Abercorn has received a 'Very Good' Care Inspectorate rating, with a 'Very Good' in every single area, as well as being named runner up in the Care Home of the Year Award (Scotland) in the Caring UK Awards 2024!
Coming to Scotland in 2004, Rowena graduated as a nurse in 1993 in Manila.
She is passionate about involving residents' loved ones in everyday life at Abercorn and champions residents to have an active role to play in how the home is run, with both resident and relative ambassadors.
"At Abercorn House, our mission is to ‘enrich lives.’ We are committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents by offering compassionate, tailored support in a warm and respectful environment - one they can truly call home."
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