
She has settled in great since being here and all members of staff treat her like familyNatasha M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were kind, caring and very supportive, nothing was too much trouble for themG I(Niece of Resident/Service User)


She has settled in great since being here and all members of staff treat her like familyNatasha M(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were kind, caring and very supportive, nothing was too much trouble for themG I(Niece of Resident/Service User)


Burnfoot Nursing Home is an Ayrshire facility from the portfolio of West Coast Care, a care provider of a number of residential and nursing homes that are well-respected throughout the Scottish care sector.
This purpose-built accommodation can welcome up to forty-eight residents with varying needs, including Mental health.
A warm and comfortable environment is maintained by a hardworking team, There have been a number of refurbishments within the care home and garden and this is ongoing to maintain an excellent standard.
Care Provided by Burnfoot Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Burnfoot Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Burnfoot 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lynne Conway (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Parking
- Parking to the rear of premises
Burnfoot Care Home Reviews (61)
Burnfoot Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Burnfoot Care Home has 61 reviews.
My dad passed away at the end of July and he was Mum's primary carer. Without him, she become extremely confused, upset, disorientated and was becoming a danger to herself and others. On entering Burnfoot, she instantly calmed down. The staff took time to help her adjust and ensure she's kept active, which she needs and loves. Mum has been able to choose her own interiors for her bedroom and adores it. She is so happy and it means we can rest easy, knowing she is so well looked after. Amazing place.
We are all very grateful for your feedback. I will pass on your kind words to our staff team. Many thanks.
Couldn't ask for a better home for my gran to live in. She was in another care home before moving to Burnfoot but wouldn't settle. She has settled in great since being here and all members of staff treat her like family. She is always clean, well-looked after and happy. There is always activities on to keep the residents busy. It is amazing to see how at home she is when we visit. Couldn't thank everyone enough for everything they have done for her over the years. 100% well-deserved 5 stars.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and we are very grateful for your kind words.
Staff always friendly and keep the residents happy with different activities. Care home keeps family updated with upcoming events and post lots of photos from activities. Home is always clean and fresh.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very grateful for your time and feed back.
The staff are fantastic. I get regular updates on my mum and they always keep me up to speed with any issues. The knowledge and understanding of the nursing staff, is exemplary. Their communication levels and feedback is of a very high standard.
Your feedback is much appreciated. I will pass on your kind words to the team. Thank you very much for your review.
All staff at Burnfoot Care Home, are fantastic. They looked after my dad for nearly two years. In his last few months, he deteriorated. The staff looked after him and us and family members, who stayed with my dad, till his end of life. They helped celebrate my dad's birthdays and also my mum and dad's 60th wedding anniversary. Nothing was too much trouble. I can't praise the home and staff enough and highly recommend this home. The social media page enabled you to see what activities they got up to each week, which was great to see them all interacting!
It was our pleasure to care for your dad and to make each special occasion, a happy and celebrated one. Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words, it is much appreciated.
This is a fantastic care home and the staff are amazing. They truly look after the residents and I can't thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication. Our family are truly thankful to you all for looking after our dad for the last two years, giving us peace of mind, he was safe and looked after. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review. We appreciate your kind words and positive feedback. We found it a pleasure looking after your dad and are grateful to all the family for being so friendly and supportive, during the time of your dad's care.
The family would like to thank all the carers for what they did for dad.
Thank you very much.
I have lived in Burnfoot for around a year and a half. I like living here. I get on good with the staff. I enjoy the food provided. Peaceful place to live out your days. I am able to stay mainly independent when living here. Everything I need and want is quickly accommodated.
Thank you for your kind review. I am so glad you enjoy your stay with us at Burnfoot. Please remember my door is always open should you want a chat.
Having recently been informed that my brother passed away in the care of Burnfoot Care Home, I contacted them for some information. I found the manager to be very informative and compassionate. She gave me many insights into the stay of my brother in their care. The home appears to take pride in the care and comfort of its residents and of their families. I was very impressed by them.
We were all appreciative of the information shared and we thank you very much for your kind review.
Excellent care given to my wee mum-in-law by all staff. Since arriving at the home, my wee mum-in-law has settled in great. And all family members are over the moon with the standard of care given.
We are so grateful for your review and so happy your mother-in-law has settled in. I will share your review with the team. Thank you.
My mother moved into Burnfoot, a few months ago and she is happy and well looked after. She is more settled and happy to interact with other residents and the team. When we visit, we are made very welcome. We are kept well informed on her health and well being and can't thank the team enough.
Thanks for your review. We are so happy mum has settled in so well and so quickly. At Burnfoot, we aim to ensure that all visits are pleasurable to both residents and family members, as we know how much this means to everyone.
My only criticism which is very minor is the staff don’t always have their name tags on. But hats off to them all I think they are fab!!
And the first thing I get offered is a cuppa which is great after the drive from Girvan. Thank god for people like you and I think your pay should be on a par with NHS nurses. You are all fantastic!
Thank you for your review Margaret it means a great deal to myself and my team. We are currently looking into having our names embroidered onto our uniforms for safety reasons. I will pass on your comments and views to the staff. Thanks again
I feel my son is well looked after. His room is warm and he is fed well. I feel he gets on well with the staff. I have peace of mind he is safe.
Thank you for taking the time to review Burnfoot House. Your feedback is much appreciated.
Her daughter, I was told she has dementia and she's deteriorating so it's not like she will remember today. Am sorry but no one should ever say that to me or a family member. We have to live with her condition every day and it was the worst day of our life the day my mum got taken out of our care!
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, I can assure you that I fully understand the importance of your mum’s Ruby anniversary and I am disappointed that you have had this experience at Burnfoot House. We pride ourselves on offering a positive person-centred experience for both...
My husband seems content he is clean and clothes are well laundered. The staff have been very nice and friendly.
Thank you for your kind comments. Our staff appreciate your positive feedback.
I saw my husband in the visiting room. He was in excellent spirits, happy and has definitely thrived since he has been at Burnfoot Care Home. To me the care is exemplary. I was so pleased to see how well looked after he is - smart, clean-shaven and healthy. The attending staff were kind and helpful to my cousin (who was with me) and myself. I felt uplifted and positive after seeing him so settled in Burnfoot.
Thank you, Ann, for your kind review. I will pass this on to the staff who have also noticed how well he has settled and indeed thrived. We will continue to provide exceptional care and hope that each of your visits is as positive as this one.
From the very first day, he received the very best attention from all staff, and he ate well, was entertained every day and his personal/medical care was excellent.
I was assured that I could contact Burnfoot at any time of the day or night, and every member of staff knew my husband and could keep me up to date on how he was that particular day. My husband was always interested in sport, and I took his badminton racquets to Burnfoot, and staff and another resident played with him most days and he loved this. In fact, before I could take racquets to Burnfoot, the activities coordinator had purchased a set to see if it was viable to play within the confines of the large day room. Whatever he fancied doing, the staff always tried to accommodate his wishes.
Thank you for the kind response, Helen; it was a pleasure to be part of his care. We always try to accommodate residents hobbies and wishes in the hope that we can make the transition as familiar as possible. The staff at Burnfoot were all very fond of him, and he is sadly missed.
My dad recently became a permanent resident in the home after a 4-week period of respite. On admission to the home, all the staff were very welcoming and were reassuring (as we were not able to actually go in with my dad due to COVID restrictions). Every time I have called to check how my dad has settled I have felt reassured. That has taken a huge amount of stress and pressure off our family. Having now visited Dad 3 times in the home he appears happy and content.
Hi Linda, It's great to hear you and your family are happy with your dad's care. We always do our best to keep families informed and involved. Thank you for taking the time to review Burnfoot House. I shall pass on your kind words to the staff.
Burnfoot Care home has cared for my gran for many years. They provide excellent daily care and she feels safe and comfortable in the environment. All the staff over the years have been really good with her and all take time to speak away to her and ensure her needs are met. The communication between the home and myself is also very good. I am more than happy with the care provided.
Thank you very much for your review. We will pass your kind words onto our staff team at Burnfoot.
I highly recommend Burnfoot Care Home, as I found the staff to be very helpful and caring.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete your review for Burnfoot and for your kind words. We will pass this onto the staff team.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 31 July 2026One room is currently available. Please do contact the home for further information.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Burnfoot Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Burnfoot Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Being able to support the staff and residents alike is very rewarding

Three years ago I was promoted to a senior carer and this has allowed me to pass on my knowledge and passion for the job to my peers.
It has always been one of my core beliefs that all service users should be treated with the same dignity and respect that you would expect a family member to be treated with. I also think it is a valuable trait to be available whenever your colleagues need support and empathy whenever they might need you.

I started as a care assistant before taking up the full time role as Activity co-ordinator. I have an SVQ in Social Services and Health Care. My favourite part of my job is getting to Know the residents and their families. Getting to know them allows me to plan activities to suit their needs and preferences making them feel welcome and at home. we currently have a Daily monthly and Annual planner of activities which have been planned around the residents needs and wishes. The activities include one to one time, Karaoke, arts and crafts, gardening, bingo indoor bowels, golf, pamper sessions and when able we will enjoy shopping trips and outings again. My family are very important to me and i enjoying spending quality time with my husband and five children.
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