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Family and friends are embraced into life in the home and are welcome to visit at any time, giving them a real sense of belonging.
The south-facing gardens are glorious and...
Care Provided by Westwood House Care Home
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 42 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
Other Care Provided
- 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly room fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly room fees start from £1416, but may be more. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westwood House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westwood 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
- Catherine Dodds(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Family and friends welcome to visit anytime, but please keep lunch and dinner times free as this is a busy time.
Parking
- Parking is freely available, with visitor spaces close to the home.
Westwood House Care Home Reviews (67)
Westwood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.692) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westwood House Care Home has 67 reviews.
My mum's care and loving support from all staff and management is second to none. In every aspect, a kinder, caring care home you could not meet. Level of service goes above and beyond expectations, and very happy my mum is being cared for by Westwood House.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback. We're truly pleased to hear how supported your mum has felt and that the kindness and dedication of the whole team has made such a positive difference. Knowing you feel confident and happy with the care at Westwood House means a great deal to us.
What stands out most is the level of compassion shown by the entire team. They take the time to get to know each resident personally, ensuring everyone feels valued, comfortable, and safe. It's clear that the wellbeing of residents is always the top priority.
The home itself is clean, bright, and well-maintained, creating a pleasant and homely environment. Residents are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities, helping them stay engaged, active, and socially connected.
Only criticism is carparking is very limited and not in the best condition.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for a supportive, compassionate, and professional environment for their family member.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback. It's heartwarming to hear how warmly you were welcomed and how much the compassionate approach of the team stood out. We're delighted that the homely environment and engaging experiences made such a positive impression. Your comments about the car parking will be fed back to the team.
Some fantastic events and activities organised for residents over the festive period. Staff have been very attentive and inclusive with my mother-in-law. This has contributed to her settling in very well during a challenging transition period. Many thanks to all staff at Westwood House Care Home.
Positive .. The staff, always there when they are needed but also happy to come in for a chat and give my mum some company.
My mums room is lovely with French doors facing out the garden. With her en-suite just being refurbished and looking great.
Any problems were addressed immediately.
Always activities going on from art, boxing, singing, dancing, baking etcThe activity team always coming up with things to do, including days out for the residents.
Loads of events also for all to join in including us the family members.
As a family we a had a tough 6 months caring for my Mum but now we can sleep at night knowing my mum is being cared for and is safe now.She is loving life, happy and content here.
A big thank you to everyone for the care and attention to my Mum and the family are forever grateful!
My only negative is the car park, lack of spaces, understandably out of your control but maybe a redesign .. moving the bins for more space? Resurface?
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review. We're delighted to hear your mum is happy and enjoying life with us, and that our team has provided the care and companionship you were hoping for. It's wonderful to know the activities and events have made a positive difference for both your mum and your family. Your comments on how we can improve will be fed back to the team.
We visited Westwood House a few times unexpectedly to see if this would be suitable for our relative. During our visits the staff were very welcoming and friendly! We found this to be the most suitable home for my Gran and what can I say.. it has been fantastic!!! She has become a new woman!
The Carers and Management Team have been amazing with her and I cannot fault them one bit. Each staff member is approachable and they are happy to deal with any queries that we may have. Nothing is ever an issue. The staff take time to get to know the residents and their families which I think is great.
Westwood house always has activities, fundays and evening events. This allows relatives to keep busy throughout the day and enjoy time with their families. The activity team are brilliant and always looking to plan more fun activities! My Gran loves it!
We as a family are very pleased with the care, compassion and support that is given to my Gran.
Thankyou to all staff at Westwood House! :)
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback. We're delighted your gran has settled in so well and is enjoying the activities and events. It's lovely to hear the team's care and support have made such a positive difference for her and your family. Your kind words mean so much to us and will be shared with everyone at the home.
My mum has only been here for a few weeks but has been made to feel at home and been so well looked after. All staff are a pleasure to talk to and the activities that she has got to take part in have been fantastic. It's made the transition for our family a lot easier knowing she is getting the best care.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your mum has settled in well and is enjoying the activities. It's wonderful to know our team has helped make the transition easier for your family, and we'll continue to ensure she feels at home and cared for every day.
There is always something for the residents to do, the activities coordinators do a fantastic job in keeping all resident motivated and happy!
I will be forever grateful to the team at Westwood for all their hard work, patience and care they delivered to my grandad especially in the end stages of his life. I was blown away with the professionalism and standard of care delivered during the most difficult time. Not only for my grandad but for us as a family. We will be forever grateful! 1000/10!
Thank you for your review. We are deeply sorry for your loss and honoured to have cared for your grandfather during his time at Westwood House. It is truly meaningful to know that our team's compassion, professionalism, and dedication brought comfort to both him and your family.
It was with sadness that the time had come for our friend to be placed in full time care due to a combination of circumstances & complex needs. Many homes were visited and researched before deciding Westwood House would best suit her needs. In the time she has been there, we have been very pleased by the care and support. Team members in every role are kind, helpful & tuned into individuals' needs. Residents are treated with dignity & compassion. The days are punctuated by "treats", e.g. cheese, wine, live music, pamper sessions and purposeful activities and outings. We entered W.H - trusting but with heavy hearts - we no leave after our visits at peace & feeling more lighthearted.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We know how hard the decision can be, and we're truly honoured you chose Westwood House. It's wonderful to hear that your friend is receiving the care and compassion she deserves, and that your visits now bring peace and lightness. Your words mean a great deal to our whole team.
Room was excellent and any problems were addressed immediately.
Activity team always coming up with things to do, including days out for the residents.
A big thank you to everyone for the care and attention afforded to my Mum, family forever grateful.
Thank you for your heartfelt review for Westwood, we will be sure to share this with the home manager and her team. We're so pleased to hear that our team made such a positive impact on your mum's experience, providing both care and companionship. It's wonderful to know you appreciate the activities, days out, and our commitment to addressing any concerns promptly.
My Mum received respite care at Westwood House Care Home in October 2024. My family could not recommend this Care Home highly enough. The staff are cheerful, respectful, helpful and attentive. The room allocated to my Mum was spacious and homely. The food was plentiful and delicious.The staff made my family feel welcome and took my Mum's needs into account and provided support for her to go to day care. The manager and her team are wonderful! A special mention to one staff member in particular who plans fun activities and entertainment that everyone enjoys. Thanks!
Thank you for your wonderful review for our team at Westwood House. We're delighted that your mum felt so comfortable and well cared for during her respite stay. It's great to hear that your family felt welcomed and that she enjoyed the activities. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
There has been a consistency of staff for some time now that brings stability and improved care. Well done to all.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that our team's dedication and the activities provided are making a such meaningful difference. The staff at Westwood House will be so pleased to read your comments, thank you.
Always delighted at how well looked after my mother-in-law is. Clean fresh and most importantly staff caring and helpful. Gives us peace of mind knowing my mother-in-law is well looked after. Food good quality, lots of activities and make us feel welcome when we visit.
Thank you for your lovely review, our team at Westwood House will be delighted to read your comments. We're thrilled to hear you're so happy with the care your mother-in-law receives and that you feel welcomed during visits.
I was at the summer craft fare, it was a great day. All staff, residents and families had a great day, the tombola, raffles, bbq, the sun was shining, great day all round. The staff were very helpful and made sure everyone was looked after. The home baking was lovely.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our team at Westwood House. We look forward to welcoming you to future events.
Mum has been a resident since October 2024. Since day one I have been pleased to see all the staff being friendly and caring towards Mum and the other residents. I was pleased to discover the home had its own social media page enabling family and friends to witness the many activities their loved ones can join in. This also helps keep me informed of special dates when I am invited to join in the fun. Well done to the team organising events. Thanks to everyone who helps care for Mum and also greets us with a warm welcome when we visit.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you're so happy with the care your mum receives at Westwood House and that you enjoy staying connected through our home's family and friends' social media page too. We're grateful to have you as part of our community.
My dad has now been resident here since November 2023. I must take the time to give one staff member in particular a mention. She is the best when it comes to entertaining the residents and ensuring they all have a fantastic time. We are always made to feel very welcome at all times. My dad is much happier being there and at times he can be difficult but even though he struggles with his memory the staff are patient and understanding. There is always a great atmosphere and all residents are free to wonder whilst great care is being maintained.
Thank you for your lovely review, our team at Westwood House will be touched to read your kind words. We're delighted to hear your dad is so happy and so well cared for. Thank you for your support.
My Uncle was admitted into Westwood Care Home in November 2023 until he passed away at the end of October 2024. He settled in fairly quickly. The staff are excellent and took great care of him whilst he was there. There are lots of activities for the residents, every time I visited my uncle there was singing and laughter. Westwood is spotless and my uncle's room and en-suite were maintained to a high standard. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and attention they gave him. Staff informed myself of any appointments that my Uncle had to attend and escorted him to them (when I could not).
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt, five-star review about your uncle's experience at Westwood. It's wonderful to hear how quickly he felt at home and how our team's care, dedication, and the lively atmosphere brought joy and comfort to him. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and...
My mum has been in Westwood House for 16 months and while it took a few months to settle in she is now socialising with other residents. The staff there (every one of them) are so patient and kind with my mother and all the other residents. I have taken particular notice of this. My family would not hesitate in recommending this care home to anyone.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that your mum has settled in well at Westwood House and is enjoying socialising with other residents. We're especially grateful for your kind words about our team- knowing that their patience and kindness have made a positive impact on your mother and family means the world to us.
A friendly warm welcome, clean, tidy and professional. Staff on hand to answer questions medical and non-medical, plenty of activities in particular music being a firm favourite.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback for Westwood House. We're thrilled to hear that you feel so welcome and it's great to know that our team were available to answer all your questions, and that you enjoyed the variety of activities, especially the music sessions. We're committed to creating a...
My stepdad was admitted to Westwood House Care Home and having family members who work in care assured us that it was one of the best. True to their word he was lovingly cared for by all and of course the staff he took a real shine to went above and beyond their care of duty which reflected in his passing that they also attended his service and reception afterwards in their own time/day off. Thank you from the two families.
Thank you for writing such a heartfelt review for Westwood House, especially at such a difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. The team will be touched to read your kind words about the wonderful way they cared for your stepfather.
Still unsettled at the home which is to be expected. The staff are trying their hardest with him to get showered but Dad declines. Dad is mostly in his pyjamas. He surprises us all when he gets dressed. Dad mostly eats in his room but he always says he isn't hungry but you have to leave the meal on his table and will eat it. I always wash Dad with the basin and cloth and Dad shaves with his electric razor. If you mention a shower it's a no.
Thank you for your review. We are really confident that your father will settle in with the care and support of our devoted team. Our staff will continue to encourage and support him, involving his loving family in his care and helping him to feel at home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 22 May 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- 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 (1) & Events (0)
- 05 Nov 2024
Residents at our Westwood House Care Home in East Kilbride celebrated Halloween with an afternoon of fang-tastic fun. The home was transformed into a spooktacular haven for the occasion, with...
There are no upcoming events for Westwood House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Meet the Team (3)

With over a decade of experience in the health and social care sector, and more than four years with Sanctuary Care, my journey has taken me from care assistant to home manager — a path that reflects my deep passion for delivering exceptional care.

I have worked at Westwood for almost 7 years and I enjoy everything about my job, there is never a dull moment.
The residents are amazing, they are so witty and always put a smile on your face. I have a great relationship with residents and family members. I give 100 per cent to enrich the lives of the residents, after all, it is all about them.

Since moving to the UK as an international nurse, I have had a rewarding experience working at Westwood House, where I am giving residents the support and care they need.
Developing a feeling of community, attending to their medical needs, and forging deep bonds with residents and their families are all part of my role.
My job at Westwood House Care Home is genuinely satisfying because of the gratitude I receive from the people entrusted to my care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood House Care Home
What types of Care is Westwood House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westwood House Care Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westwood House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Westwood House Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?
7.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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