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Residents are welcome to bring some of their own furniture, and are encouraged to bring photographs, ornaments and personal items to truly make their room feel...
Care Provided by Burnlea
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Burnlea for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Burnlea 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
- Woodbay Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Eileen Welch (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome throughout the day, but reminded to be respectful of meal times
Parking
- There is free car parking at the home, and also on street parking close by
Burnlea Reviews (16)
Burnlea has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.497) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Burnlea has 16 reviews.
My Dad has been in Burnlea since November 2023 and is extremely well looked after. I never have to worry about his health. Hospital appointments, medication or hearing aid servicing are all magically arranged! He always looks extremely well turned out. The staff are very kind and ask him what he would like to wear when they get him ready in the mornings. Last year I arranged for Dad to move into a home near to where I lived. It was a very emotional time as the staff were all so lovely and sorry to see him go. On the morning he left staff who had the day off even came in to say goodbye and wave him off. The home he moved into was not a patch on Burnlea and after only 4 days we agreed that he should go back. Fortunately Eileen the manager at Burnlea was extremely accommodating and he was welcomed back. He even had a welcome back card given to him when he arrived
My dad has been in Burnlea for over a year now and has settled in very well. He is happy and well looked after by everyone concerned. He takes part in most activities and enjoys going outside on Trishaw outings and to the lovely gardens. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and attentive to his needs. I would not hesitate to recommend Burnlea to anyone as it is always a pleasure to visit!
The great outdoors; whether on the Trishaw, or watching/raising the flag pole is a joy for your Dad - finishing off with some afternoon tea/ice cream, always a treat! Thank you for your lovely comments.
My mother has been at Burnlea now for close on 2 years. She is approaching her 102nd birthday and until going in to Burnlea was living independently at home - we had been trying for a number of years to get her to move in to a home or some sheltered accommodation but she wouldn't agree but eventually she had a fall and then agreed with the move - the family were a bit concerned as to how she would take to the change but we need not have worried. From our initial contact with Burnlea right through to this day we have had no concerns whatsover with any aspect of the care she is receiving - she seems to enjoy the food (although she can never remember what she had), gets involved with the various activities, and seems to have a good rappor with the staff. On the odd occasion we have wanted to discuss any aspect of mam's care we have always found the staff very approachable whether it be the manager, nurses or care assistants - thank you all for the care you are giving mother.
It is a pleasure having your mum residing at Burnlea House. She keeps us all right especially in the garden with her wealth of knowledge and always looks amazingly windswept when she returns from the shorefront and will be looking forward to the sun on her face come the Summer! Thank you for your lovely comments.
Knowing that Mum had reached the stage where she required a care home, we faced the difficult decision of where would be best for her. Now, after almost a year at Burnlea, we have nothing but high praise for Burnlea and its staff - at all levels - who provide a warm, welcoming, and caring environment not only for Mum but for family, friends and neighbours who pop in to visit. Over this past year Mum's health and wellbeing has greatly improved and she has enjoyed a much better quality of life. The leadership is excellent, there is a very positive and dynamic team spirit, and the environment is stimulating and supportive. The manager and staff are highly responsive to Mum's needs and our suggestions. Thanks so much to all at Burnlea.
Thank you to all the staff again for all you do for Mum and the friendly smiles, offer of hot drinks and food for us who visit. Very best wishes to you all xxx
I cannot praise Burnlea highly enough. It is an absolute pleasure visiting my father, who is being so well cared for. The manager is so proactive and forward-thinking, always looking for ways to provide even better care. The nursing and care staff are kind and compassionate, and really know my dad as an individual. Today he was presented with a home-made birthday cake in his favourite colour. The entertainment provided is great fun and varied; communication is excellent, with regular e-mails, events and the fantastic social media page. The staff at Burnlea treat my father, who has dementia, with such kindness, compassion and respect, and I have absolute trust in them to provide him with the best care possible in cheerful, stimulating and spotless surroundings. I am truly grateful that my dad can call Burnlea home.
Thank you for your lovely words and compliments about the home and team . It is a privilege to look after your father. We will share your well appreciated and kind comments with the staff.
Fortunately my father has now settled into another care home which offers the skill set and competence which this care home lacks.
Thank you for your feedback. We'd like to share some important context. Your father was welcomed into our home as agreed on a trial basis, and from the outset, we were open about our concerns in meeting his complex needs due to his cognitive decline. Despite this, you were keen for him to have the...
Great care from all the staff. Plenty of activities in the home. I have no complaints at all. The staff are helpful, friendly and efficient. They can't do enough. Mum is settled and happy. Excellent.
Staff are amazing, patient and so friendly.
So glad I found this home and so glad they had room for my mother.
The home is spotless, and has an amazing cook.
Loads of interaction and sociable things going on.
An absolute gem.
The first big surprise was when we visited the day after he had been admitted, after languishing in hospital for over 3 months, and found him in the sitting room looking as if he'd never been in hospital at all. He was fully clothed, washed, shaved, looking a 'million dollars'. What a relief! On looking around all the residents looked really well turned out, there was none of the 'old people stench' I'd experienced when Mum had been in care, the whole place was spotlessly clean and fresh but most of all the staff were all bright eyed and genuinely friendly. It honestly feels like Dad is being looked after by members his own family.
After so many years of looking after my Dad's concerns it's a huge relief not to be worried about his care.
This is an exceptionally well-managed home!
We visit regularly with the kids and we are always welcomed in.
The home are also great at staying in contact and letting us know about everything that is going on.
My mum has been a resident at Burnlea since autumn 2023 - I have been really impressed with the standard of care she has received. Mum's care, both in terms of general care and nursing care, has been of a high standard. Prior to entering Burnlea, there was not a day that went by without Mum telling me about her pain - now she never reports being sore. She has gained much needed weight. She has been very well looked after by a friendly and happy team.
Even though the main building is old, it is kept in a very good state of repair. I think many of the residents feel very at Home there.
Everytime I visited the care home I received a warm welcome from all the staff. I always found my mum well-presented and clean and tidy. Her room is very clean and tidy too and her toilet and shower area well kept. Mum is pleased to see information kept on her whiteboard in her room and new information added by family when they visit. Mum has told me she enjoys her meals and the afternoon activities.
Thank you.
Burnlea Care Home has looked after my father, who has dementia, for several months. I am always struck by how caring and thoughtful the staff are to my father and also my mother when she visits. They have helped make a difficult time for my family more bearable.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 28 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 setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burnlea
What types of Care is Burnlea registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Burnlea have?
There are 34 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Burnlea?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Burnlea to the centre of Largs?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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