
Absolutely wonderful place for my mum to be. She has been so happy with everythingJeff E(Son of Resident/Service User)

I do feel that we have made the best choice for him in picking MorarAlison C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Absolutely wonderful place for my mum to be. She has been so happy with everythingJeff E(Son of Resident/Service User)

I do feel that we have made the best choice for him in picking MorarAlison C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Bridge of Weir Care Home, part of the Morar Living group, is beautifully situated beside the River Gryffe in the heart of Bridge of Weir. The home provides a warm and welcoming setting where people can feel truly at hame while continuing to live life in a way that reflects who they are.
Life within the home is built around the individual. Each resident is recognised as a person first, with...
Care Provided by Bridge of Weir
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 74 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Standard fees cover a wide range of high-quality services designed to support residents’ comfort, wellbeing, and daily living. This includes all meals and refreshments, housekeeping, laundry, personal care, and access to a full programme of activities and events. Residents also enjoy full use of all communal lounges, dining areas, landscaped gardens, and on-site amenities.
In addition to the standard offering, there are optional extras available to enhance the resident experience. These may include services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers, or certain one-to-one outings and entertainment. These are charged separately, giving residents the flexibility to choose the services that suit their preferences.
In some cases, if a resident or their family chooses additional features such as a larger room or upgraded facilities, a top-up payment may be discussed. All fee details are clearly explained in advance, and the team is committed to making all financial information transparent, supportive, and easy to understand.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bridge of Weir for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bridge of Weir 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
- Morar Living
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Dickson (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (74)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (74)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no need to book in advance or contact the home before arriving. Family and friends are encouraged to visit whenever it suits them and their loved ones. Communal areas and outdoor spaces are available for residents and their visitors to enjoy during their time at the home.
Parking
- Ample on-site parking for all visitors, making access to the home straightforward and convenient. The parking area is located within the grounds of the home, ensuring that visitors do not need to park off-site or walk long distances. Designated disabled parking bays are available close to the main entrance to support those with mobility needs. All parking is free of charge and available at all times. The on-site parking is clearly signposted and easily accessible, helping to provide a smooth arrival experience for family, friends, and other guests.
Bridge of Weir Reviews (44)
Bridge of Weir has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.523) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge of Weir has 44 reviews.
While we and Dad would rather that he had been able to continue looking after himself, I do feel that we have made the best choice for him in picking Morar. The home itself is lovely. Dad has a spacious room and when you visit, there are stylish but homely private lounges to sit and chat in, along with a family kitchen to make yourself a drink. The most important thing to us though are the staff. They all seem very friendly and caring. Last weekend, Dad was with us for the day and when we were leaving after taking him back in the evening, a staff member came up to say goodbye to us and said she would go and have a cup of tea with him and hear all about his day. Dad isn’t too interested in joining in group activities yet, so this sort of individual attention means the world to us. The manager is approachable and friendly and gives you confidence that the place is well managed.
Hi Alison, thank you for your review. Your dad is definitely his 'own man' and continues to join in activities when and if he feels like it. We will never pressure him to join in, but we know he certainly enjoys one to one time with the staff and enjoys each and every visit with his family. Stay safe.
I am very pleased with the level of care my mother is receiving. The staff are very caring and friendly and want to help in any way they can. The care home itself is brand new so it is very modern, clean, and fresh. It is very well designed for elderly residents. The manager is excellent and is always available to answer any questions you may have. There is a cinema within the facility plus a lovely hair salon for residents to have their hair done! The activities director always has fun events planned each week, so there is always plenty going on to keep the residents busy.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are thrilled you and your Mum are so very pleased with the level of care received and the care home in general. We love hearing feedback and it is an absolute pleasure caring for your Mum.
Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Make you feel welcome.
As always, we will continue to care for and support both your parents and family in the best way we can
Kind regards and best wishes.
The care my mother has received at Morar’s Bridge of Weir Hotel, sorry, Home, confounds the impressions one has of care facilities.
Compassionate, attentive, never rushed, and deeply sympathetic to the needs of family members and friends, the team behind this home are real people who care.
The setting is nice, the village a nice distraction, and the location is great for the airport and the city beyond.
A real home.
Thank you very much for your review, we will share this with the team here at Bridge of Weir.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 19 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 24 Jun 2026Recipient: Bridge of Weir
- 24 Jun 2026Recipient: Bridge of Weir
- 13 Jun 2026Recipient: Morar Living
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

I qualified as a Staff Nurse in 1991. I knew from very early on in my nurse training that my passion and future were in caring for the older person. I was promoted very early in my career to a Charge Nurse, then to Deputy Manager and spent 25 years in management.
I started working in BOW in May 2026 as Home Manager and endeavour to continue in the role to provide a warm, welcoming, friendly environment for residents, staff and visitors.
I’ve been passionate about providing excellent care throughout my career, with years of experience in managing care homes and ensuring the well-being of residents. My goal is to continuously support the excellent quality of care by adopting supportive environments for both residents and staff.
I have been married for over 25 years to David and have a beautiful Border Terrier called Poppy, who has been coming to work with me since she was a puppy. She too loves being part of the care home environment; she is extremely gentle, and residents love her.

I have a BSC in adult nursing, qualifying from Paisley University in early 2010.
I have worked in many roles throughout my career, ranging from care assistant to home manager for many providers, and I have dedicated nearly 29 years to supporting older adults within the care home settings.
I started working in BOW in November 2025 as clinical lead and then, in April 2026, went on to the role of deputy manager.
I’ve been passionate about providing high-quality care throughout my career, with years of experience in managing care homes and ensuring the well-being of residents. My goal is to continuously enhance the quality of care by fostering supportive environments for both residents and staff.
Outside of work, I enjoy keeping fit, going for walks with my 2 dogs and spending quality time with my family. I am committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in my care and their loved ones.

Joann has been at Bridge of Weir Care Home for nearly three years after spending two years in Kenya.
Born in Ireland, Joann met her husband, and together they travelled across the four corners of the UK and lived in Germany for almost five years.
Throughout her career, she has held various roles, from being a dental nurse to management in retail. Joann has now settled in sunny Scotland, which she says truly feels like home.
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