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The team follows Sanctuary’s vision of Enriching Lives, based on the six senses people need to feel truly happy and fulfilled – a sense of achievement, belonging, continuity, security, significance and purpose.
They champion residents to be as independent as they...
Care Provided by Glenfairn 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 65 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
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 £1520, 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 Glenfairn House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Glenfairn 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
- Kerry Doherty(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (42)
Parking
- Parking is freely available to visitors in the grounds of the home.
Glenfairn House Care Home Reviews (38)
Glenfairn House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.030) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Glenfairn House Care Home has 38 reviews.
Very happy with my brother's care and he is happy being here. Staff are approachable and courteous at all times.
Thank you so much for your kind words and review. If there is anything we can do to take your 3 stars to 5 stars, please do let us know. We are always looking for ways to improve the care we provide. Best wishes, Fae
Mum came in a year ago at the height of Covid restrictions. Been difficult to visit from time to time. Mum seems happy and has never complained about anything. Staff are very friendly and take good care of Mum.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team. It's wonderful to hear that your mum is happy with us at Glenfairn House. Best wishes, Fae.
My wife's communication improved once visiting opened up; I only hope that the threat of the Omicron variant does not lead to severe restrictions on visiting. The staff are invariably pleasant, cheerful and helpful. I cannot comment too much on activities but what I hear suggests they are as good as Covid restrictions allow. The menus for food and drink appear to be very good and she certainly seems to be thriving on it. I am content that, taking account of her difficulties, she is much better cared for than any at-home arrangement would allow. As far as I can judge, she is well cared for by kind, good-natured staff and is reasonably happy and content.
Good care home, friendly staff that Mum engages well with and the food looks good. I feel she is safe and well, but could do with more updates from nurses on well-being and still waiting on details for the WhatsApp group.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words - they are so appreciated. I will be sure to pass your feedback on to the team. Best wishes, Fae
Management and nursing staff always helpful and giving any information concerning my mum. She has a lovely bright bedroom with patio doors looking out onto part of the garden. The care and emotional support from the nursing staff has been excellent. Thank you all.
Management and staff are always friendly and helpful, providing excellent care to the residents.
I must start by saying that I have not visited Glenfairn because I live 400 miles away and it is too far for a 30 minute or 1-hour visit. I will visit when restrictions are eased. However, I talk to my mum by facetime every week and after a year or so, she seems to be well settled. Also my nice visits every week and reports that the home is excellent and doing their very best for mum.
My Dad moved into Glenfairn in Sept 2020, following a fall at home. He suffers from vascular dementia, and this was the fall was the catalyst to move him into the home. The home has cared for Dad amazingly well and he is thriving now on the care and the company of other residents. The team at Glenfairn has done an amazing job through the height of the COVID crisis. I would highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words about our team. It is really appreciated. Best wishes, Fae.
My aunt was a resident for 4 years and my mother-in-law has been a resident for 7 years. We have found the staff caring, patient and helpful throughout their time in Glenfairn House. Until Covid, we visited several times a week and became very familiar with the home, its staff and many of the residents. It is a welcoming environment and we have always been kept well informed by nurses, carers, management and admin.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your such kind words - our team will really appreciate it.
We have had no issues until recently! My mother-in-law has fallen out her chair several times, and once the doctor on call came out because of this. We were told that a suitable chair has been ordered for her and yet received another call saying she has come out of the new chair (which clearly wasn't suited to her). I told a member of staff in a phone call that we would be willing to buy a chair for her and was told there was no need as the home would provide one. We have had no issues other than this.
Completed in discussion with relative only to be able to see during garden visitation.
Well done to all at Glenfairn House Care Home.
My stepmother has been a resident for a couple of years. The family has no complaints. Communication has been excellent as has care.
My wife was admitted to Glenfairn House in November 2015 as it was not safe or possible for me to continue, after some 10 years, to care for her with a progressing Alzheimer's condition. Personal care and incontinence will defeat the carer. Glenfairn House has been excellent for us both. They have handled this virus very well, with little help from outside services.
I have found management and staff to be very helpful and good with my mother and myself.
My Dad has been a resident here since March 2017. We have been very happy with his care and the consistency of that care. He settled quickly and enjoys the company and interaction with staff and other residents. His room is spotless and the corridors, lounges and public areas are kept to a high standard. We, as a family have received a high level of support from the staff over the past year +. I cannot recommend Glenfairn House highly enough.
Thank you Margaret! I'm so glad that dad has settled in well and you are happy with his care and support at Glenfairn. It has been great getting to know you all and we appreciate the time you and the family spend in the home. Also really enjoyed the visit from the rabbits!!
Probably the best care home in Ayr and extremely pleased with the care of my father until his death. They always kept you informed of any problems and discussed any changes with his care. Relatives was also kept informed of anything going on in the home and encouraged to participate. They organised trips for residents along with bringing entertainment in ranging from musicians to a theatre company in to perform a pantomime. The gardens are kept immaculate and are secure.
Thank you, Keith! I'm glad you had a good experience whilst your dad was in Glenfairn. It was an honour to be able to support dad and get to know you all. Best wishes to all the family
Glenfairn House provided wonderful care for my mum during her final days. Her stay was brief (3 months) but as she declined in health she received excellent nursing care and was well taken care of in all regards. From the owners through management/administration to the nurses and carers both she and us as her family were treated with kindness, openness and respect. There is a very nice culture at the home based on our experience and it meant a lot to us to leave someone we loved very much with people we felt we could trust. They showed patience and gentleness in all their dealings with my mum. In addition, her room was very nice indeed; bright and sunny and the grounds of the home are also simply beautiful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Glenfairn as a care facility to consider for someone you love.
John, it was a pleasure getting to know mum, yourself and your family. I feel we went on a journey together and learned from each other. Thank you for your kind words and I will pass your message on to the staff who deserve to hear your very positive comments! I wish you and your family well for...
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 05 March 2026- 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?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
Glenfairn House Care Home in Ayr has received stand-out ‘Very Good’ ratings in its recent report following an unannounced inspection, for how well the team supports residents’ wellbeing and the...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Glenfairn House Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

At Glenfairn, we proudly embrace Sanctuary Care’s ethos of enriching lives, providing a safe, welcoming home with a positive, supportive culture. Our team takes the time to understand each resident’s interests, wishes, and goals so their care is truly tailored to them.

My start date was 4 March 2004, nearly 20 years ago and I just love my job!
I enjoy all aspects of my job role, especially interacting with the residents’ relatives.
We are a good team here at Glenfairn - all our departments work so well together and we achieve a fun-filled home.

I have 16 years of experience working in the care sector.
I really enjoy meeting new residents and family members and try my best to help them settle in as smoothly as possible, both for the resident and their families.
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