
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.
Viewed Cathkin House Care Home over a year ago for respite, now my mother-in-law is a resident with a fantastic support team, I could name most of them but they all do a wonderful job, so patient and reassured, as a family we are more than happy to be part of the Cathkin House family.
My brother was in Cathkin House Care Home for palliative care for a short time, we cannot praise the management and care staff enough. My brother and the family were made to feel welcome from the start. All staff treated him and us with care and compassion at all times. The individual care he received was outstanding. It was a home from home for him. I would highly recommend this home for a loved one.
Hi Mina it was a pleasure to have your brother at Cathkin House. In this short space of time, he became part of the Cathkin House family and was very loved by each and every one. He will be greatly remembered by everyone who had the privilege to look after him. We wish you and the rest of the family well.
Staff and management listened to our concerns and acted appropriately on them.
Mum was treated with dignity, compassion, care and love.
Every member of the staff here from management, nurses, carers, auxiliaries are angels in disguise.
This establishment was spotless and the care was exemplary.
Mum was extremely happy and relaxed in her time there.
We as a family cannot praise them highly enough.
Special thanks must go to the manager of the unit who made us feel like family.
Hi Frances, the team at Cathkin House could not thank you enough for this beautiful review. We wish Mum was still here with us but, as I mentioned before, we would like you to keep in touch with us as you are still part of the family here. We will continue to deliver the high standard of care.
Very well pleased with everything since my mum went into Cathkin House Care Home in January this year, 2021.
Thank you very much David for the review. As a team at Cathkin House, we will continue to deliver the care needed for our residents with appreciation from families support.
The staff have been extremely welcoming, friendly, supportive, and professional. My sister has only been a resident since May, but she appears happy and content responding well to staff. There appears to be a good variety of activities available for residents and staff know the needs of the people with whom they are working very well.
Thank you Wilma for the review. It is a pleasure to have your sister at Cathkin House. Our staff members try their best on a day to day basis to ensure we continue to deliver the care, respect, and compassion to our residents. we will continue to work with families and residents to deliver person-centred care.
As I have only had 30-minute visits I cannot comment on some options.
Thank you Sheila for the review. As we have reviewed our visits last week, you will be able to visit Mum more. We will keep in touch with all updates of the home via emails as usual. Staff are very pleased that Mum has settled and will continue to work together with you for the best of Mum's care.
After over a year, to hug and to hold her hand - it took me all day to get over the emotions. Your staff were wonderful and the visiting room was beautiful.
Thank you very much Sharyn for the review and your continued support to the home. We have a plan in place at revamping Arran unit to make it more person-centred. We are also looking at different improvements to the activity planner for the year ahead. Our weekly update to all relatives will continue.
My mum has been a resident with the care home for a few years now. The staff take great care of her needs and wellbeing, encouraging her to join in with others during events. When she is having an off day and feeling sad they help to cheer her up. I got a big welcome from staff during my first indoor visit since lockdown. It felt good being able to speak to Mum from inside the care home being able to chat to her without any noisy traffic. The staff are all fantastic looking after the residents during this worrying time.
Thank you Margaret for the review. As we have reviewed our visiting, you will be able to have more visits in a week now.
My mother was initially a resident in another care home. We were devastated at this closure. However, with the transfer of key staff, the transitions were seamless. We are delighted with how Mum is managed and cannot thank the staff highly enough for the exceptional care which is provided.
Thank you Margaret for the review. We will continue to deliver the best care to Mum and the rest of our residents. Your support and suggestions have been greatly appreciated by the home. We will keep our weekly update as usual and feel free to approach staff and management at any time.
I like one member of staff in particular, she is so kind and helpful to me. I have had a very bad year and was very low in spirit but was helped very much by the care.
My helper is my son and carer and he is so pleased at the attention he gets from the staff.
Thank you Sarah for the review and feel free to approach management and staff to support you.
All of the staff are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. There is nothing that they will not do to help residents and family members. Pictures of activities are regularly posted on the internet to keep family members updated and newsletters are circulated.
Thank you Bob for the review. We now have an additional lifestyle coordinator and are looking at the activity planner for the year ahead by introducing more activities in the home.
My mother-in-law has been in the home since March 2019 and is looked after very well, which puts my wife's mind at rest and it is a lovely home and they are all very caring. So well done.
My mum has been in the care home since March 2019 and she is very happy here. She has improved well in her speech and is starting to eat. Her room is very nice and we have put some of her own things which makes her happy. All the staff are so caring and cheery and look after Mum well.
During the last two years of my mums life, she was treated with care and concern. Due to dementia, mum could be very difficult to manage but was treated with patience and respect at all times. Manager knew all patients well and was always willing to be available if required. Meals were of a very good standard and mum enjoyed her meals.
Marked improvement since new unit manager came in, organisation and day to day running.
Staff are very caring and professional.
Since my nana moved into Cathkin House care home the staff have been absolutely outstanding and treat her with dignity and respect at all times. They have also been very considerate to all family members.
Her room is lovely and clean.
All food and activities have been of a much better standard than we could have hoped for. The whole establishment has been outstanding!
The home is the very best place for my mum as she has very friendly residents and staff around her who attend to all her needs.
She is happy there and joins in most of the activities.
I am extremely happy with my mum's feeling of enjoyment and there has been no sense of her feeling lonely.
It is such a pleasure to see her smiling when we arrive to visit her.
Having looked at many nursing homes in East Kilbride, we decided to opt for Cathkin House to look after my father who had been in the hospital for a long time and was now being transferred to a nursing home. Having looked around the home we were impressed with the rooms as well as layout and also the garden area outside, which sadly my father never got to use. Having spent a lot of time with my father before he passed I knew that I had made the right choice of home for him. The staff were absolutely fantastic in caring for him, nothing was too much trouble they really went above the call of duty looking after him and also my mother who was there always. Every single member of staff treated him with dignity and compassion and I wish to thank you all from the bottom of my heart .
I feel that Cathkin House is generally run well. The nurses and staff on my mothers floor look after her well. My mum is fortunate that her family attend everyday to visit and the staff appreciate the help we give, The nurse and carers are very good. Even the cleaner is very attentive to my mum. Sometimes the food could be better. On the whole we are pleased with her care.
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
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News (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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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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