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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.
These are the most caring, friendly and trustworthy people I have come across. Do lots of activities with the residents and communication is excellent. They have done a wonderful job recently, especially during this covid-19 pandemic. I cannot commend them enough.
Thank you for such a wonderful review, our team will really appreciate your kind words. Best wishes, Fae.
The staff do a lot of activities with the residents which always brings a smile to everyone's faces.
The management make me feel included, are always available and communicate well, verbally and through newsletters.
P.S. when can we get back into see our mum, it's killing us.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team, it really is lovely to hear. Do speak to the manager about seeing mum as many of our homes now have new measures in place to facilitate social distancing visits. I will be sure to pass this onto him. Best wishes.
My dad was in Abercorn for respite and the staff are fantastic and we can't thank them enough for all that they did for us. Every one of them from management to the carers were amazing and they go above and beyond for their residents. They got my dad back on his feet and I honestly don't know what we would have done without them. I would just want to thank them all for everything they did for us. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your lovely feedback. Will and the team will really appreciate your kind words, Best wishes, Fae.
The staff in Abercorn are caring, friendly and very accommodating. The care manager is very accommodating, very approachable and they all loved my dad and gave him the best of care. He settled in the home so well. I would recommend this care home and the staff 100%.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team, it is wonderful to hear how settled your father was with us. I will be sure to pass this lovely feedback onto the manager and the team. Best wishes, Fae.
My only negative was the laundry side. My dad's clothes would go missing and we never could find his socks.
My dad actually put weight on while at Abercorn house, showing he was fed well.
I would recommend this home to family and friends as I feel the care given was excellent.
Thank you for your feedback and kind words about our home and team. I will pass all of this onto the manager and the team. Best wishes, Fae.
Every time I went in to visit my dad, the staff were always very friendly and welcoming. They always treated my dad with respect and my dad always looked very comfortable around the staff. They always kept him smiling.
Thank you for your wonderful comments about our home, it is lovely to hear how happy your father seemed with us. Best wishes, Fae.
I find Abercorn House a good care home. I've never had any problems with my mother's stay in this home.
Dear Janice, thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. Best wishes, Fae
In recent years with new management, the home is improving and hopefully will continue this way.
Thank you for your feedback. Having been to Abercorn myself, I agree there have been drastic improvements and it is an excellent home with the help of home manager. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto him and the team. Best wishes, Fae
Delighted with Mum's care, staff very good.
Dear Margaret, thank you for such kind words about our home, we are so glad to hear how pleased you are with your mum's care. Best wishes, Fae
Staff are friendly and approachable, nothing ever seems to be too much trouble.
The care home itself is lovely and always fresh and clean.
Dear Karen, thank you so much for your kind words about our team and for taking the time to review our home. We are so pleased to hear how happy you are with your mother's care. Best wishes, Fae
The staff are really good to Mum and all of the other residents. They will get the doctor when needed and nurses are always about. Staff are very friendly with visitors and let us know all that is going on, especially how good Mum is eating and drinking.
Dear Margaret, thank you for your kind words about our home. I will be sure to pass this onto the manager and the team. Best wishes, Fae
The care assistants are friendly and helpful.
I am satisfied that mum is receiving a good level of care.
All of the above is a result of good new management and a serious level of capital investment.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. Having been to Abercorn myself, I agree it really is a lovely home, aided by its recent refurbishment. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto Will and the team. Best wishes, Fae
I would like to thank all staff in Abercorn for their support while my mum was there and how safe a welcome they made her. She was only there a week because I was waiting on somewhere near home, such a shame it was to far for us to travel. The manager and nurse were so nice and to be honest it’s the happiest I have ever seen my mum. So sad to leave. I would strongly recommend this place, very homely.
They provided her with everything she needed even if it was just a chat.
Overall a great place.
The staff are very attentive to my aunt's needs and wants.
She is settled and feels safe. The nurses and other medical staff are very good and proactive.
I could highly recommend this care home to anyone. The management are very approachable and helpful.
I enjoyed my stay. I was there for respite as my family, which I live with, were going on holiday. I enjoyed chatting with the other residents and staff. I would stay again.
They make you feel very at ease and part of the home.
I am looking forward to another respite stay at this home.
Keep up all the good work they all do.
All our family were pleased with the care my brother-in-law received in this nursing home. All the staff were friendly but professional and went the extra mile to make my brother's stay here as comfortable as possible. The nursing care he received was given with respect leaving him with his dignity at trying times.
She has been in Abercorn House for several weeks and I have visited her every day until 6pm to help the staff as my daughter has speaking problems. I have observed them handling her, attending to her personal hygiene and also importantly their compassion towards her have been of the highest standard. They attend to her, speak to her and also their compassion towards her has been of the highest standard. They attend to her, speak to her and also their kindness to me cups of tea a five-star hotel couldn't give better care. My best wishes to all.-
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
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- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Abercorn House Care Home.
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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