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As part of the Mansfield Care group, Argyll House delivers person-centred care tailored to each individual's needs, preferences, and daily routines. The experienced team works closely with residents and their...
Care Provided by Argyll House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Fees are tailored to the individual and are dependent on many factors, exact pricing can be discussed with the care home Manager
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Argyll House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Argyll House Nursing 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
- Mansfield Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Beverley Graham(Regional Operations Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (21)
Visiting
- Open visiting, the home only ask that visitors do not visit during protected meal times which at 08:00-10:30 12:30-13:30 16:30-17:30 If wishing to visit during these times, please call the nursing team and they will arrange for private dining or to keep meals back for loved ones or have them ready to go out to a meal.
Parking
- On site parking available
Argyll House Nursing Home Reviews (14)
Argyll House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.0 (7.989) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Argyll House Nursing Home has 14 reviews.
Positive experience, grateful for service provided, friendly caring staff throughout. New menu tasting was a pleasure. Recommended to a friend lately, manager always has an open door and friendly sharer of knowledge of care sector. Good communication with relatives.
My brother has been at Argyle House for just over a year. He has been well looked after which gives me the rest of the family peace of mind. The management team has changed since he arrived and we see an improvement in the morale of the staff which reflects on the staff. My brother is now more settled in the home and particularly enjoys his food. He would benefit from the increased one-to-one engagement with a great amount of activities.
Food is great gained 4 lbs.
If you want something you get it.
What more can I ask for.
If I need help I go to one member of staff in particular.
I came into Argyll House on Christmas day to visit my cousin for the first time since they began to stay at Argyll House. I was so very impressed with everything. The staff who answered the door were so nice and asked me if I had been to the home before and personally took me to my cousin's room. Whilst walking to the room they asked me about my day and what I was up to after. When I went into the room I was so pleased to see how clean it was and that it smelt like a kind of coconut scent. I used to visit my mother when she was in a care home it used to be something very off-putting, this was not the case in Argyll House. I was also amazed at how well-organised my cousin's room was! Very tidy, clean and when my cousin asked me to get something out of their wardrobe it was so organised! I look forward to many more visits to Argyll House now and seeing my cousin as they are so happy now.
Kyle, thank you so much for your kind words about my team at Argyll. So glad we made such a great impression!
I came to see my uncle for the first time since the pandemic, I have lived abroad for a few years. I was so surprised to see him doing so well! Before I left to live abroad I was told by the doctors that the wound that my uncle had would never heal. I was in tears when I saw him as the staff at Argyll had managed to heal his wound! I asked to speak with the manager to thank him for all the work they had done with my uncle and he was me within minutes of asking to see him. He told me all about Argyll and his staff I was so impressed, he even offered me a walk around the house as I had never been before. We went for a walk around the house it was so clean and smelt lovely. This experience has totally changed my mind about care homes. Before I honestly thought they were the end of the line with nothing to do or just somewhere to sit and watch the telly forever. I genuinely now will never worry about my uncle now knowing he's at Argyll House.
Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad myself and my team were able to put your mind at ease with your uncle's care. Hope your travelling goes well as planned for this year and we see you next festive season.
I have visited Argyll House for eleven years and have never needed to make detrimental comments or actions about care, staff or amenities. I have long felt that the staff are caring and thorough when dealing with my mother. The medical care given has been equal to NHS standard and when required was prompt and attention to detail was evident. Communication between Argyll House and family is consistent. I have always found my mother to be clean in all aspects. The staff are patient and tolerant. The home is comfortable and I have no worries or concerns about her care.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that you are happy with the care provided at Argyll House and that my team provide such a high standard of care. I will pass your kind words on to them.
All the staff are really easy to talk with and I am always welcomed and asked things like how is your day going? The staff appear to genuinely care about the people visiting and the people that they look after.
The whole home is immaculate and always smells of a slightly tropical scent which isn't an assault on the senses but just nice and soothing.
I would happily recommend Argyll House to anyone who is looking for a home that truly cares about their loved ones and wants to be able to relax in the knowledge that they're being cared for by the best people in Kilmarnock.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about Argyll House. I am so glad that you would recommend Argyll to others and that the home is to your standard.
Argyll House Nursing Home has some incredibly friendly, empathetic people working there. Attentive and compassionate. Each resident is seen as an individual. Excellent management and information. Any issues are always communicated promptly.
Thank you so much for your kind words about the team at Argyll House, we always aim our best to ensure everyone feels cared for, it's lovely to hear these comments.
My mother has been in Argyll House Nursing Home from March this year, she is properly looked after and cared for. The staff are first class and very friendly and professional. I know when I leave her there, she is safe and warm.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Argyll House and my team. I am so pleased myself and the team are regarded so highly by yourself. If there is ever anything myself or my team can do please let me know.
I am very pleased with the care that is given to my mum. All staff are pleasant and approachable if there is any concerns. I know there's always someone there to talk to. I can see when any of the staff is speaking to my mum that they care about her. It is a relief for me that my mum is safe and getting cared for properly.
We aim to ensure everyone gets the best care possible and I am so pleased we're meeting your expectations. If there is ever anything myself or the team can do for you please just let myself or my team know.
My dear mother was a resident in Argyll house from May 2018 until her passing in May 2022. She was made very welcome by all staff and soon settled in. Her care was of a high standard throughout her time there.
Thank you so much for your kind words for my team. We endeavour to care for people as best as ossible and give them the highest respect at all times. Thank you for choosing Argyll House Nursing Home.
Although in bed most days they still spend one to one time with her, chatting and having a laugh.
Thank you so much for your kind words we're always happy to receive such positive feedback and are delighted we're performing so well. If there is ever anything myself or my team can do more please let me know.
My brother was cared for by the amazing people at Argyll House. My brother had a poor few years, but when he came into Argyll House, he was like a new man after the staff worked their magic! The people at Argyll were always happy and welcoming when we came to visit. Our dog was always welcome when we came in also. We would call Argyll the mostly homely care home we have ever been in, and we are so glad they cared for my brother before he passed.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to know and support him.
No praise is too high for the wonderful care my husband received from all levels of staff at Argyll House. He was a resident for only two weeks before he passed away. I and my family were also very well looked after. We were allowed to visit anytime, provided we had taken a Covid test, and this was so much appreciated, especially in the last few days of my husband's life. On the first occasion, we visited Argyll House, we were very impressed by the obvious capabilities of the person who showed us around, and we felt immediately that my husband would do well there, but sadly it was not to be.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. I am so glad that my team and I were able to ensure everything was done to such a high standard.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 05 May 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our leadership?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our staff team?Adequate
(3)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Adequate
(3)
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Meet the Team (1)

Beverley is our Regional Operations Manager and brings a wealth of experience from her background in care home and care service management. With around 15 years of management experience, she began her career in care as a Care Assistant on her 17th birthday, giving her a strong understanding of the sector from the ground up.
Beverley is currently overseeing Argyll House, a welcoming and close-knit care home in the heart of Kilmarnock, where she brings her expertise and passion for person-centred care. She is proud to support residents and their families, foster a warm and supportive environment, and ensure that all aspects of care meet the highest standards. Beverley is passionate about delivering outstanding care, mentoring her team, and continuously learning in her role.
Frequently Asked Questions about Argyll House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Argyll House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Argyll House Nursing Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Argyll House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Argyll House Nursing Home to the centre of Kilmarnock?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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