
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.
After struggling to get my mum's hair done, she has dementia and the manager at Mearns House very kindly suggested we use their hairdresser and facilities. The home is beautiful, always spotless and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Hi there, thank you so much for your lovely comments. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to support and assist individuals in the local community.
A reassuring review. Mum is settled and happy here.
This was our first visit with our two children aged five and seven, so we were a little worried about all coming to see Grandma for the first time but how wrong could we be! Special thanks to all the team for their amazing welcome. The lady on reception was fabulous and so kind. A special word to say how amazing the chef was, baking with the children whilst Grandma saw it all. Such a special visit. 100% superb. Well done all.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will ensure this is shared with the staff group. It is both a pleasure and an honour to care and support your Mother-in-Law and the family.
My wife has been a resident for 6 months and I am very happy with all aspects relating to her stay. She has settled well and never complains. The staff are friendly, competent and considerate in very pleasant surroundings.
Hello,
Thank you for your kind words. We at Mearns are so pleased that you are happy with all aspects of the care and support delivered. I will ensure your lovely comments are shared with the team.
Very good. Very happy with the social skills of staff, particularly the day shift workers.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Looking after your Dad at Mearns House is a privilege and the staff team will be so appreciative of your kind words.
Kindest regardsElaine
My mother is extremely we cared for at Mearns House. She is happy, always clean and well dressed. The staff are very attentive and have mum's best interests at heart. They also treat mum with the utmost respect and are genuinely keen to do their very best for her. Mum received personal attention at meal times as she cannot eat without assistance; this can take a considerable amount of time. I cannot recommend Mearns House highly enough. Excellent care.
Thank you for your kind words. It is a privilege to look after your Mum at Mearns House. I will pass your kind words on to all the Team.
Kindest regards
Elaine
Particularly for the dedication, care and love that we were all shown during his last few days. It was more than 'doing the job', it was a demonstration of the finer qualities of humanity at its very best. Mum was looked after too and supported at all times.
Everyone at Meallmore showed such kindness at a very distressing time and eased every aspect of Dad's move.
Dad's care was exemplary, professional, and consistently above and beyond expectations. He came home on Christmas Day, and your catering team made his 63rd Wedding anniversary very special.
The entire team's response to Dad's final journey from the home moved us immensely. Forming an honour guard as he left was such an act of respect, and has left us with a touching memory at a very difficult time. Thank you so very much for that, and for your immense human warmth over the past 5 months.
Thank you for such a lovely email, it was a privilege for us to be able to care for your Dad ( and your Mum too) over the last few months. At Mearns House, we strive to deliver the highest standard of care for all our residents and it means so much when families take the time to recognise this. I will pass your kind words on to all our staff.
Kindest regards
Elaine
My gran is very happy, safe, extremely well cared for and very well fed all due to the quality of care service provided by the great team at Mearns House.
Thank you kindly for your lovely words. I will pass these onto our staff team.
After 4 weeks respite care, my Mum took up permanent residency in December this year. Despite personal issues with her Dementia, she has settled in very quickly and has already made several new friends which has helped smooth the transition into her new home. The staff are all very attentive and Mum often comments on how friendly everyone is. I would certainly recommend Mearns House to anyone looking for a well run, safe environment for an elderly relative.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about Mearns House & our staff team. It is a pleasure looking after your Mum and we are so glad that she has found new friends and has settled well into her new home.
I have rated all areas excellent as the team at Mearns House all take great pride in ensuring their areas of focus delivers the highest possible standards.
Good afternoon Doreen
I would like to thank you for your kind words. Our staff team at Mearns all work incredibly hard to ensure that our residents receive the highest standard of care & support.
The staff of Mearns House have been excellent in the care they have taken of my mother as her vascular dementia worsened. We were very glad that she was able to end her days peacefully at this wonderful care home. The staff coped marvellously and gave her the dignity and comfort that you would want for a loved one.
Staff are very caring and careful, understanding with such a wide range of needs. Excellent.
I will pass your thoughts onto the staff team... we do always try our best but it is great when this is recognised by our residents and their family.
Very well looked after with great care and kindness.
It was both a privilege and honour to care for yourself and we wish you the very best for the future.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes.
If you ever require further support and assistance from ourselves, you know where we are.
Kindest regards.
She has a beautiful room and enjoys delicious, nutritious meals. She is treated with dignity, respect and attention to detail by all staff.
She was 90 two weeks ago and housekeeping gave her a wonderful afternoon tea and family meal.
So far my family are very impressed with all aspects, especially the friendly staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is very much appreciated that you feel this way about the care and support that we are able to provide. We look forward to continuing to have this type of relationship with your mum and her entire family.
All of the staff have been extremely caring and helpful. It has been a very homely atmosphere and I have been well looked after.
Thanks very much for the positive comments about Mearns House. I am glad your experience is positive. Many thanks.
Dad receives both personal and nursing care is very happy with the care provided in particular the kindness of the staff. As his daughter, my main concern is Dad's safety and well being. I am more than satisfied with how he is being cared for. In the four weeks since he went in Dad's condition has improved mainly due to the excellent care he has received.
Fantastic feedback for Mearns House I am so pleased you are happy with your father's care. Thanks very much.
I have been so well looked after. Thank you for everything you have done. Wonderful staff and facilities.
Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Our parents have been in Mearns House for 10 months now and have settled in very well. We are very happy with the care they have received from management and staff. Both our parents are happy and content at Mearns House.
Hi,
Thanks for your kind words...we will always work hard to support your mum and dad.Look forward to your visits and your chat :)
Staff amazing. Fabulous.
I hope that you continue to view us as fantastic, amazing and fabulous.
Our aim is always to please BUT if at any point you feel we don't meet your expectations please let us know..
The staff are all so pleasant and cheery, they spoil us visitors with ever so tempting and so delicious cakes (all home made), compliments to the chef.
Also, the entertainment is so therapeutic, due to most of the residents enjoying the music and singing that they get if I start dancing, myself included. Also, the lady in charge is the person that makes this happen.
Hi Tom,
Thank you for your kind words..Your visits certainly do brighten up the day for your friend as well as everyone else.
I / we continue to look forward to your involvement at the Mearns and you will always get a cake at our door :)
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...
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Awards / Recognitions (18)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
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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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