
Westerton continued to provide first-class care for its residentsL H(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The staff are great and some of them are priceless.Alex S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The rooms are well looked after and kept in a good clean conditionH B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Westerton continued to provide first-class care for its residentsL H(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The staff are great and some of them are priceless.Alex S(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The rooms are well looked after and kept in a good clean conditionH B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Combining quality care and friendship with homely surroundings, Westerton Care Home works closely with residents and their families to create a comfortable environment where every need is catered for.
Situated on a quiet hillside suburb of Bearsden, Westerton Care Home is surrounded by landscaped gardens and enjoys views of Glasgow City. Internally, Westerton has been finished to the highest standard, and in addition to a library, cinema room and hairdressing salon,...
Care Provided by Westerton 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 106 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
- 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
- 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 home provides an all inclusive provision, the fee includes, hairdressing, outings activities, use of the cafe and cinema, daily newspapers and more. Please talk to our team for more details on fees and what is included.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westerton Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westerton 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
Person in charge
- Heather Lundie (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (106)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (106)
Parking
- Underground parking available
Westerton Care Home Reviews (66)
Westerton Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.263) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westerton Care Home has 66 reviews.
Facilities were fantastic and homely.
All the care staff were genuinely caring for my mother's needs and care plan.
Family visits were open and frequent,
A big thank you to all the staff.
David.
My mum has been in Westerton carehome for a number of years with my dad following and i cannot thank them enough for the exceptional care she has received all staff have been attentive delivering all their physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs above and beyond in every capacity which they have delivered with love and compassion I will always be indebted to them all for making my parents last journey in life happy together.
Thank you for taking the time to share your Review Tracy. It has been a pleasure to care for your Mum and Dad at Westerton and to hear of the positive experience for you all is lovely.
My dad has had two separate periods in intermediate care (Bute Unit) in the past year. On both occasions, he has been extremely well looked after by staff. My sister and I really appreciate all the care and support given to him at this difficult time.
Thank you for reviewing our Care Home and I am happy to hear of the positive experience your Dad, your Sister and you have had.
Food lets the home down; there must be so much wasted food each week. Lunch this week was fish, with a white parsley sauce, mash and green beans. Sound lovely. No sauce, fish was rubbery, green beans didn't have their ends snipped off, think the only thing my mum ate was the mash. She has lots of baked potatoes and toasties as alternatives, but these are not what she should be eating all the time. Fees have went up, but food standards haven't.
Thank you for your review and I appreciate your feedback. I am pleased to see that overall, you are very happy with the care provided to your mum however I am sorry you do not feel she is being provided with healthy, nutritious, and varied food options. Please be assured we will act on your...
After a difficult period with mum spending time in hospital we realised going back home was increasingly unlikely. It's a huge responsibility to work with mum to find a suitable place for her to continue to maintain her independence but also have support around to maintain her safety and build her confidence. As a family we had prior knowledge and experience with Westerton during the covid pandemic caring for dad. Having contacted the staff team and given a tour around each unit we all felt that Westerton would be the place mum could settle. Just over a month in and we couldn't be more pleased. Initially nervous and uncertain staff gave mum space to settle, yet feel supported. They have been kind and caring towards her and this reflects in her confidence and presentation. She is happier, beginning to engage in activities within the home and has familiar faces around her who support her daily needs. Thank you everyone in Westerton, across the whole staff team!
Thank you for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home, lovely to read your positive feedback and we are really happy that you your Mum is settling well into the Home. I will share your feedback with the Team.
He has been transformed from, initially, a very reluctant resident to a very grateful, comfortabe happy resident.
Thank you for completing a review. I am happy to hear that your Brother is settling in well, and such lovely feedback that I will share with the Team.
Really, I cannot praise everyone enough who we met and works in Westerton Care Home.
They are all super professional, caring staff, one and all, and contributed so much to enable my Mother to be a happy, nurtured, loved person in the last few months of her life. Our family cannot thank them all enough. Westerton Care Home is a wonderful place and I would recommend it to anyone who requires to be in care.
Hi Gordon,Thank you very much for your kind words I will ensure and share this with the Team.Our thoughts are will you all as a family and we thank you for the privilege for choosing Westerton for your Mum's care.
My experience has been very positive, with a very relaxed initial viewing followed by a relatively smooth move-in for my mum. Everything overall good a few minor niggles but to be expected with the change from home to care home for the first time. All staff are very friendly and caring.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home and glad to read it has been a positive move in
My friend was nursed and so well cared for in Westerton Care Home for 2 weeks, in this time, I visited every day, and was very impressed with his level of care and compassion/kindness. I felt he was in very good hands, the staff were exceptional and I had no worries for his safety and care. They went out of their way to make his stay there as comfortable as possible. Thank you all from myself, and on behalf of his family.
Thank you for taking your time to Review the Home, I will share your compliments with the staff team in the unit your friend was in.
Everything is satisfactory and comfortable.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and taking the time to complete this.
The team at Westerton have been amazing. My father has been so perfectly looked after and his stay has been comfortable and easy, and exactly what my dad needed. Thank you Team Bute.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home. I will ensure to pass on your lovely comments.
My mum moved into Westerton 5 months ago and is so comfortable, and all the staff from cleaning, laundry, kitchen, offices, maintenance, hairdressers and the carers and nursing staff are so friendly, helpful and supportive, they go out of their way to make the residents feel like a big family. The home is kept clean and fresh and the variety on the menu seems varied, there always seems to be things going on to keep the residents busy. It's always hard if the time comes and someone needs to become a resident in a home but all at Westerton Care make it as easy as possible, everyone is always made so welcome.
We are delighted to support and welcome your Mum to Westerton Care Home. Happy that we have helped to ensure your Mum's comfort. Thank you very much and I will pass this to the Team.
I was impressed with the decor and cleanliness of the building and the quality of the facilities, both medical and recreational (indoors and out): it was the care and consideration of the staff which made the greatest impression. My cousin was allocated a lead nurse, and a first-year student. I live abroad, but was still able to get regular daily updates on my cousin's condition and was able to speak with him on the phone. A wide variety of food and drink was always available, and all the nursing staff, carers and auxiliaries made a point of talking with him whenever they had reason to be in his room. All residents had the use of several communal rooms, dining areas and recreational facilities all of which were bright, airy, beautifully clean and well-decorated, and I noticed a small dedicated maintenance team who were an integral part of the workforce and they, too, displayed care and consideration towards the residents as they carried out their tasks.
Thank you for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home, we very much appreciate your positive feedback. I'm happy you are content with the care provided for your cousin.
I am very happy with the care my mother is getting in Westerton Care Home. She is treated very well by all the staff. The fact that she is very content speaks volumes for the care and attention she is getting. Thank you all.
Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. We are very proud of our service and the care we deliver. Happy to hear how content your Mum is, I will be sure to share this with the team.
Overall the standards of the care home are very good, facilities are also good and varied. The staff in the main are attentive and friendly, menus are also varied and of good quality. A nice personal touch on our 50th Wedding anniversary, they organised a special meal in the Cafe area with wine a nice touch which was appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home. We are glad you enjoyed your special meal for your Anniversary. Congratulations from all at Westerton.
The only complaint I have is when I call from abroad, many times I call and get no answer or I get through and no answer at the nursing chamber.
Thank you for your review of Westerton Care Home. I will discuss with the Unit your relative is in regarding calls.
My dad came to Westerton, Bearsden as an emergency after Mum had a fall. EDC could not have found a better place for my dad. He has dementia and has difficulty chatting to people. He really liked the communal dining room in Mall Ward. The food was excellent. My dad's room was kept very clean and he received truly exceptional care. The manager on Mull Ward went above and beyond to make my dad's stay comfortable. Unfortunately the activities lady was on holiday. The haircut at the end was the icing on the cake for my dad. Thank you so much.
Thank you for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home. I will be sharing all your lovely comments with the full team.
They take great care of my grandad and are always friendly and chatty to me when I come in. They have a natural rapport with all residents and take a genuine pride in going the extra mile. A real effort to get residents into social areas too.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home, we really appreciate your comments and I will share these with the team.
My uncle has been a resident in Mull Unit for two weeks. Every single member of staff has gone above and beyond to help him settle in. The respect for his wishes and preferences and tailoring his care has been incredibly impressive and I'm really grateful to everyone for everything they are doing to help him settle in.
Thank you for taking the time to review Westerton Care Home, we very much appreciate your positive feedback and I am happy to hear that your Uncle settling in well.
My mum has received nursing and residential care over a number of years from Westerton Care Home. She has been suffering from Alzheimer's dementia for a very long time. Her care here has been excellent and she is attended to with dignity, friendliness and respect. She is taken out on trips which she greatly enjoys and she has access to a garden where she can sit with the sun on her face and listen to the everyday sounds of the outside world which brings her joy. I think the staff are wonderful and kind.
Thank you for taking the time to review Westerton. It is a pleasure to care for your mum and I will ensure to pass on your positive comments to the team.
Bed Vacancies
8 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 August 2026We have a limited number of vacancies in our home. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need any assistance in finding care and support for your loved one.
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Meet the Team (10)

I have developed my career with a true passion to provide high-quality person-centred Care.
I have experience as a Unit Manager, Deputy Manager and most recently for the last 5 years Home Manager.

I am a Registered General Nurse, and qualified in 2006, with over 5 years of Care Home experience working within Management roles, I am also a Dementia Specialist Nurse, and the Westerton champion.

Registered nurse with over ten years of experience within the care home setting.
I am a highly motivated and dedicated nurse who is passionate regards care delivery.

I qualified in 1993 at Gartnavel Royal Hospital and worked for Bupa for 13.5 years.
I started at Westerton as a Staff Nurse and was promoted to a Unit Manager

I qualified as a Nurse from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2017.
I have worked in healthcare for 10 years, ranging from Home Care, Hospitals, Theatre and ICU.
I love getting to know Residents and making them feel at home.

I have worked in the healthcare sector for 8 years.
I worked out in the community until I Qualified as an RNA in 2019, and I joined the NHS.
I joined the Westerton team in December 2024.

I have been here at Westerton since 2015.
I first come here as a Care Assistant before progressing to a Senior Carer, a Team Leader and most recently a Non-Clinical Unit Manager.
I love my job, and I love to care.

I have worked in Maintenance across Care homes, NHS and Student accommodation for over 20 years.

I have been a Domestic within Care Homes since 2017. I joined the Westerton team in 2019 and was promoted to Housekeeper in 2023. It's a great team to work with and a lovely care home.
I enjoy the interaction with Residents and take great pride in my work.

Mags is the Laundry Supervisor at Westerton Care Home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westerton Care Home
What types of Care is Westerton Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westerton Care Home have?
There are 106 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westerton Care Home?
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 Westerton Care Home to the centre of Glasgow?
4.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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