
The management and staff at Cathkin House are superb. They are caring and very respectfulFiona S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



The management and staff at Cathkin House are superb. They are caring and very respectfulFiona S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



Cathkin House offers contemporary and homely facilities and quality care with a warm welcome. The skilled team provides expert nursing care for older people, some of whom are also living with mild dementia.
The purpose-built care home is warm and comfortable with spacious, en-suite bedrooms, several lounges for relaxing in or catching up with friends and loved ones. There is even a hair salon so residents can enjoy being pampered at...
Care Provided by Cathkin House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cathkin House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cathkin House 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nisha Sujeewon (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Parking
- on-site
Cathkin House Reviews (60)
Cathkin House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cathkin House has 60 reviews.
Mum has been in the care home for approximately six weeks. Although it took her a few weeks to settle the staff and management have always been very attentive and available for family to talk too. Mum comments often how well-fed she is and how well she is taken care of. The change in her over the last six weeks has been remarkable and she is very happy.
Many thanks the Care UK team
The place is tidy, smart and the staff and management are excellent. My wife has put on weight since she came in the home and her pain is managed very well. Care delivery has been excellent and the staff could not do enough for her.
At Cathkin House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
I find the care home to be very friendly and above all, my mum is well looked after. It is near to where I live and easy for me to get to on a regular basis.
At Cathkin House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
What a delight it is to visit my sister at Cathkin House Care Home. Her care has been outstanding, carried out by extremely professional, courteous and caring staff, it is obvious that it is a great place to work. My sister is happy and her health and well-being have improved enormously in the last five months. Thank you all so much.
Since coming to the care home, I have seen a great improvement in my daughter's health and well-being.
Mum broke her left wrist in March 2023 and I was telephoned at 2.30 am and then at 7.30 am demanding that I attend the hospital. Mum didn't want me there, she wasn't dying. But went anyway.
Mum complained upon returning that her wrist was still painful even after the cast had been removed and it was clearly visible that her wrist was not right. Fast forward 4 weeks when mum again had a fall and I sat with her for 3 hours waiting for an ambulance. Then 3.5 hours in a hospital car park waiting to be triaged with no pain relief. Mum was discharged back to the home, however, she was complaining of terrible pain in her side and for 8 days was ignored by staff. I had requested additional pain relief and was ignored then finally a doctor was called and suspected her hip had been damaged. She had a broken pelvis, she lay for 8 days in agony with a broken pelvis being ignored by the staff.
We are extremely saddened to hear of your comments about your mother’s experience at Cathkin House. At Cathkin House, our care teams work closely with community Healthcare Professionals to ensure any injuries or illnesses are escalated in a timely and appropriate manner, keeping relatives informed...
I am really happy with the home, Mum has settled in well. She is happy and I see a change in her, more like her old self. Staff are very good.
I am so pleased with the home. The staff are great, very helpful. Mum is getting on well, I see a big change in her, she is content and happy and we have peace of mind that she is well looked after.
Both management and care staff have been very patient and attentive to my mother since her arrival in January 2023. Management's advice, help and sensitive listening to us have made things much easier for us. There is normally plenty of staff around when we visit which we find reassuring. Staff respond quickly to our requests and help facilitate special events, like my mother's recent birthday. We have been very happy with my mum's care at Cathkin House Care Home.
My mum unexpectedly and quickly needed professional, 24-hour care. This is the first place myself and sister viewed, we immediately had a very positive "feel" for the place. From day one, from the manager to every member of staff, to this day, have been so friendly, helpful and professional. I can only say that I feel comfortable, relaxed and positive that my mum is receiving exceptional care on a daily basis.
We are so grateful for the high standard of care given to my relative. She settled quickly due to the kindness, care and humour given by staff and the stimulating range of activities on offer. When we visit she looks happy, clean and content. Thank you all.
On entering this establishment we were greeted by lovely staff and welcomed in to see our friend who is being looked after very well and he is a very happy man.
All our staff at Cathkin House strive to deliver person-centred care to the best of their knowledge. Always looking to make our family and residents feel comfortable when coming to the home.
We will continue this approach with the support of our lovely family, residents and staff.
Our friend is looking as good as I have seen. He is very alert and looks very at ease. I think the staff and the establishment have a lot to do with his health and well-being. I think all concerned should be proud of their work and dedication.
Hi John, thank you very much for the comments. At Cathkin House, we will continue to do our best to care for each of our residents with dignity and compassion.
A big thank you to the manager and her team for all that they do.
I felt very relaxed and secure when I came to review the care home for my mother-in-law. I was given a choice of rooms and was able to decorate as I wanted. Nothing was any problem if I required help. Staff are friendly and helpful.
My wife requires support with personal care and this is provided in a sensitive manner.
Very impressed with the caring attitude of all staff. Leadership is also excellent.
Mum has only been a resident at Cathkin House Care Home for just over two weeks, it is, therefore, difficult to comment on all of the categories. To date, however, we have had a very positive experience and have received excellent support and guidance from the manager and other staff we have met so far, during what has been a very stressful time for our family. Mum appears to have settled reasonably well and we look forward to working with all staff to ensure her happiness and contentment.
The staff, including the managers, are wonderful and treat my mum with love and respect. She looks great and is settling in well. I can sleep again at night knowing she is being well looked after.
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Cannot judge activities due to Corona Virus these were cancelled.
Thank you for the review. We have very dedicated staff who continues to go above and beyond for our residents and make everyone welcome and comfortable. Our staff will continue to deliver the best care with the support of all the relatives.
I cannot praise the staff highly enough for their kindness and support for both the family and my aunt, the standard of care is excellent.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 30 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Weak
(2)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
Residents in Care UK homes love getting out and about in nature where they can and, for one Dorset-based home, they’re celebrating World Bee Day with a buzz! Wimborne-based home,...
- 29 May 2026
Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been shortlisted in at the...
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Meet the Team (1)

I joined Cathkin House in February 2021 and I was encouraged to join Care UK as I had heard about the diversity of the company - the caring practice and the values of the company says everything.
I have been working in the care industry for 20 years now. I came to Scotland as a general registered nurse from Mauritius and with the support of my peers, I worked my way up the career ladder.
One of my biggest career highlights has been the awards I’ve won in my previous care homes. I’m proud to have won awards within the company, a Scottish care award as well as a community award for the care delivery in my home and engagement with the community.
As a home manager, you need to be a good listener, patient and compassionate towards both your residents and staff. I believe you lead by example rather than being the boss.
I am looking forward to promoting excellence in dementia in the home. I am also focusing on developing the person-centred care approach in the home, enablement, and implementing more meaningful activities.
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