
As a family, we are happy to see our aunt happy and plenty of activities for her.Josephine S(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Staff friendly and caring, high level of cleanliness, very welcoming to visitorsE L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff went above and beyond to ensure my husband had an enjoyable and relaxing stay.Alexandra B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

As a family, we are happy to see our aunt happy and plenty of activities for her.Josephine S(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Staff friendly and caring, high level of cleanliness, very welcoming to visitorsE L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff went above and beyond to ensure my husband had an enjoyable and relaxing stay.Alexandra B(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Mearns House: Where care meets comfort in Newton Mearns!
Discover the pinnacle of nursing and dementia care at Mearns House, a private care home designed to exceed expectations. Nestled in the heart of Newton Mearns, the home sets the standard for quality living in later years, offering a warm and welcoming environment for the cherished residents.
Since opening the doors in the Summer of 2016, Mearns House has stood as...
Care Provided by Mearns House
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 68 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- 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
Final fees are confirmed following an individual assessment and will depend on the care home chosen, care needs, room type, funding route and the overall support package required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mearns House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mearns House 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
- Meallmore Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Craig (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: 2016
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
Visiting
- There are currently no restrictions on visiting Mearns House. The home do ask that you sign-in to the visitors logbook before entry, this is to help keep residents safe and secure.
Parking
- Parking is available at the entrance of Mearns House.
Mearns House Reviews (84)
Mearns House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mearns House has 84 reviews.
My experience has been largely positive. I find the care staff very friendly, attentive, caring and professional. I receive a phone call if my mum has had even a small/minor accident informing me of her condition and any treatment she has received. My mum has mild Alzheimers and enjoys chatting with staff and looks forward to attending activities which staff also join in with. My brother and I attended my mum's six-month review last week where we discussed her care going forward with a care assistant.
We are so grateful to you for taking the time to review Mearns House. It is lovely to hear of the positive experience for both your mum, your brother and, yourself. Our staff team strive on delivering, caring, compassionate and responsive care and I know they will appreciate your feedback.
I receive good care and support in the care home, I am always treated with dignity and respect. I have made some good friendships with staff and residents that I will cherish. There is always something to do but I like my own company and like that my wishes are respected and can choose if I wish to join in or not.
Thank you for your kind words. Our ethos is to ensure that everyone is treated with the utmost dignity and respect and that their individual wants, needs and wishes are always met.
I think the care home overall is very good and the staff are caring and show compassion. I have made some great friendships with staff and residents also I am very active in the care home and they have good activities in the home. I attend them all I am happy in the care home and chat with my daughter daily.
We are so pleased to hear that you feel at home with us at Mearns House and have made some great friendships. The staff are dedicated to ensuring that our residents wants, wishes and needs are met with a kind, caring and compassionate approach. Thank you so much for your lovely words.
All the staff are caring, kind and I think they are all wonderful to my husband.
Thank you for your kind words, it is a great honour to be able to care for your husband, and all of the residents at Mearns House.
The food is good, always checking on fluid intake. Good activities. The staff encourage residents to participate.
Thank you so much for your kind words. The staff take great pride in the care and support that they deliver to our residents. It is a true pleasure to care for our residents at Mearns House.
Friendly staff and excellent care service.
Thank you for your kind words. The staff are dedicated to ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care to our residents at Mearns House.
Kind regards.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is an absolute pleasure to care for and support your aunt and we look forward to welcoming you back to Mearns House soon.
Would recommend Mearns House to anyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We at Mearns House are incredibly proud of both our Team and our Environment. We look forward to welcoming you back to the home.
Needless to say, Dad settled in very quickly. I always asked Dad if he had any issues or complaints but he only ever had compliments for everyone.
All staff at Mearns House were always so accommodating. Dad, throughout his life, was always surrounded by creatures, great and small and he also loved his garden. The icing on the cake for Dad was been able to sit outside in your beautiful garden, organise visits with friends and all the four legged beasties in tow!
It was a great comfort for the family to know that Dad was safe, happy and loved.
Dad's passing was peaceful and dignified and for that, we are eternally grateful.
Thank you for your beautiful words of kindness to the team at Mearns House. It was both an honour and privilege to care and support Dad and the family. I know I speak on behalf of the entire team when I say how missed Dad will be and that both he and your family will always hold a place in our hearts.
The home is modern and purpose-built. When researching homes I did not find one that was better equipped, brighter or more inviting than Mearns House.
Due to Covid I obviously haven’t been in the home as much as I used to be but generally, interactions with staff are very positive. Like most homes, the turnover of staff is quite high but a core group have been there since Mum arrived.
I believe that the staff have the residents best interests at heart and the staff know my Mum’s needs very well. Mum can suffer from crippling anxiety and I have found the staff to be patient and encouraging.
Generally, there is good and varied entertainment laid on.
Food is good although Mum complains of lack of variety.
Thank you for your lovely review and honest feedback. I will certainly take onboard your comments and continue to work closely with the chef to ensure more variety going forward. It is a pleasure to care for Mum and I am so pleased to hear that you are happy with the service we provide.
The entire team at Mearns house are a fantastic comfort to residents and relatives alike. They are highly trained and experienced and have become an extended family to my elderly mother. During these exceptional times, the team have been a real credit to the care sector.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is an absolute honour for the team at Mearns House to be classed as extended family! A challenging year indeed for us all however, we are now coming out of the other side and stand proud beside our residents and our relatives.
The relaxation of the isolating Covid rules has made a huge difference to the resident. Mearns House has managed this well.
I am so glad that following on from your review the deputy manager...
It has been a difficult time for all concerned. As my mum came here during lockdown. However, I feel the staff have tried very hard to address any concerns we had. As more visits are available things are much better, especially communication.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. It truly is a privilege to be able to support Mum and the family, especially during these difficult times. We are so happy to be welcoming our families back into Mearns House.
There are three words which I'd use to describe the home and all the staff... amazing, amazing, amazing! Thank you Mearns House from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. To know that we can make a difference and provide our residents and relatives with a sense of wellbeing during these difficult times, truly does encapsulate the Meallmore values. I have said this often, however, we are extremely proud of our staff team and the amazing bond we have with our residents and our relatives.
This period has been very challenging for everyone but staff have always tried to do what they can within guidance, to help both families and residents. A request for my dad to see his new great-grandson was compassionately granted which meant so much to my nephew who was visiting from Finland. Thank you team Mearns House.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Mearns House. Your words truly provide us with a sense of pride and we are so unbelievably proud of our team at Mearns House, our residents and relatives who are very much our extended family.
My mother, born in Barrhead, worked as a young teacher in a school for several years. Subsequently, she worked as a volunteer for an organisation, ending up as the Manager for the West of Scotland area.
She then managed a ladies' dress shop in Newton Mearns for 5 years.
After her husband's death in Spain, she returned to Newton Mearns.
She moved into Mearns House last year.
Every single word my mother uses to describe Mearns House and the staff and management is positive.
Every single word.
I live in Milan and, so, am not allowed to travel to visit my mother; nevertheless, during all of our telephone chats, she repeats the same sentiment: The staff in Mearns House are fantastic. I thank them for that.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is both an honour and privilege to be able to care for our residents during these difficult times and we can not express our gratitude enough towards the support we have received from our relatives.
I researched diligently all possible homes that could care for Mum and I am so glad I did. Mearns House seemed perfect when we visited and it has not let us down. Staff are kind and caring and genuinely care for the residents. Mum says she is happy and she doesn't say that often. Her room is lovely, food is amazing and the facilities are great. The cafe is lovely and such a nice place to spend your visit time (well when we could visit). Covid enforcing separation from our loved ones has been unbelievably hard but staff have done all they can to try and keep us connected and to try and fill the gap. They have kept Mum safe and I can't thank them enough for that. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mearns House to anyone.
A beautiful and welcome review, thank you for your words of support. We, as a team, are incredibly proud to have our relatives stand side by side with us.
Whenever I call, the staff always know where he is, how he is feeling that day, and what he has been doing, and take the time to tell me about him. They are interested in him as an individual and are polite, funny and kind with Dad.
The food is great, always a good choice (Dad reads me the menus over the phone), and I look forward to being able to go in future for coffee and the chef's cakes or biscuits, freshly made every day - a high point of my visits! The café area (before COVID) is a nice place to meet up and there is a sociable, friendly atmosphere for residents and guests alike.
The programme of activities is exceptional; there always seems to be something going on. Even during this time of restrictions, the staff have interesting, creative ideas, and on sunny days take Dad to the garden for fresh air.
A big thank you to all the staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We, as a team, can not express our gratitude enough. A very touching read indeed and we are so grateful for your support.
My family booked the fine dining room to celebrate my mum's 90th birthday. The lunch was delicious - three courses: soup, choice of salmon/chicken and profiteroles and ice cream. The food was served with a smile and the room was warm, cheerful and welcoming. We all had a memorable time. Thank you to the staff.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, I am pleased to hear that you had a joyful experience celebrating your mum's 90th.
Caring staff who work very hard and are extremely helpful but from time to time, there are gaps in the service - long seats on toilet after using the buzzer.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 21 June 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Good
(4)
- 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 (5) & Events (0)
- 29 Jun 2026
Mearns House Care Home in Newton Mearns is celebrating a very positive Care Inspectorate outcome, with the home receiving a Grade 5 following its recent inspection. The inspection highlighted the...
- 18 Nov 2025
Meallmore is proud to celebrate an exceptional year at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025, with multiple award wins and finalist achievements that highlight our position as one of Scotland’s...
- 16 Jun 2025
At Meallmore, we know life doesn’t slow down with age – and our resident John Picken has proved just that. John, 91, who lives at Leven Beach Care Home in...
There are no upcoming events for Mearns House.
Awards / Recognitions (18)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Mearns House.
Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in the care sector for 20 years and have a genuine passion for caring for and supporting older people. My dedication to developing my knowledge and skills has always been driven by the goal of making a real difference in the lives of those I care for.
At Mearns House, our team of highly trained and compassionate staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel truly at home. We take a friendly, person-centred approach, ensuring that every decision about a resident’s care is made with their voice at the heart of it.
We offer a rich and varied programme of activities, both within the home and beyond, encouraging residents to continue with the hobbies they love. Whether it’s baking, bingo, crafts, gardening, or enjoying visits from local entertainers, we believe in creating opportunities that bring fulfilment and joy.
It’s not just about providing excellent care—it’s about ensuring that residents, families, and staff alike feel supported and valued. I am committed to making Mearns House a truly great place to live and work, where everyone can feel at home.
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