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5 Grampian Way, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 4SP
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16 January 2026
My mother was in Buchanan House for approx. 10 weeks and I can find no way they can improve on care package given.
The nursing team (very important) were excellent with my mum and kept me and my sister up to date with all concerning health.
My mum was 95 when she passed away on 9/12/25 and she
hand probs a better experience/EXCELLENT than I expected as I had never for 19 years experienced any Care Home. Thanks
25 September 2025
Buchanan House has been amazing for my mum with advanced dementia. We kept mum at home as long as we could and when we couldn't do it anymore, Buchanan House was there for us. My mum is no longer verbal or mobile but is comfortable and clean and as happy as she can be. Our family couldn't be happier
with the care they provide and the kindness of the staff is unmatched. We are just so appreciative.
11 August 2025
My Dad was transferred from hospital to Buchanan House Care Home for 'end of life care' in July 2024. He died almost exactly a year later having celebrated his 90th birthday together with friends and family, gained weight due to the nutritious and delicious meals and snacks he was given, and after
making friends with other residents and staff. He took part in all the seasonal celebrations including Valentines Day, St. Andrews Day and Burns Night, in talks, and sing-a-longs, was out in the mini-bus and with us in our car (with the help, and determination of the staff team). He listened to book readings and music of his choice in his own room and took a liking for 'balloon badminton and skittles in the lounge (as we did!) As a family we will always be grateful to all the staff who cared for and about him - they were proactive, compassionate and ready to think 'out of the box' when we approached them. But most of all we thank them for their kindness and warmth to Dad, and to us as a family.
23 May 2025
A very well-maintained care home, with welcoming and caring staff. The activities team are excellent, with a wide range of daily and sometimes evening events to entertain and engage residents. I would not hesitate to recommend this home.
22 May 2025
Mum has been in the carehome for approx 1 month now and the experience very positive. Her room is beautiful, comfortable and includes an ensuite. From management to every member of staff the friendliness, compassion and care shown to my mother has been heartwarming. She is settled and content and
clearly in good hands! Food is of good quality and plenty of tea for mum! Engaging activities keep her stimulated and happy. Knowing she is in a terrific place is incredibly reassuring for our family. Thank you all at Buchanan House x
20 May 2025
Overall care has been very good. Staff are friendly and look after you at all times very attentive.
13 May 2025
I cannot thank every member of staff enough, they continually go above and beyond for the residents. My gran is always upto something, the staff treat them like their own family and I have not seen my gran this happy for a long time. The house covers every event possible and ensure everyone is
included. The care, love, compassion and kindness from Buchanan House has relieved so much of my worries about my gran and I couldn't be more grateful for them.
16 April 2025
Very happy with care my sister is receiving and the communication with the staff at all levels..
My sister was very reluctant to move in to Buchanan House but after 10 weeks of being a temporary resident she was very happy that her residence should become permanent.As a family we have seen a big
change be in her level of contentment which is undoubtedly due to her surroundings and the care she is receiving.
08 April 2025
Staff are kind and cheerful, always smiling, friendly and willing to help. A huge effort goes into making it a homely place to be with comfortable personal spaces and welcoming communal areas. Lots of activities are engaging and colourful with regular fun party times enjoyed by residents and
relatives. There is a great range of delicious, nutritious food with individual needs and preferences catered for. All in all, relatives and friends are reassured that loved ones are in good hands.
23 January 2025
Cannot fault this care home in any way. Excellent facilities and programme of activities to keep residents entertained but also not forced on them to participate. Rooms are well-equipped, staff are friendly and attentive and residents are provided with a variety of meals.
15 January 2025
My father moved in to Buchanan House Care Home in November this year, after suffering a major stroke. The care home is located well for us, as we live in the local area. Since moving my father in, the staff have made the transition so smoothly. The staff are amazing at what the do, two staff members
who are the activities coordinators, are really well suited for the job, and the fun they put into everything, is so good to see. The food is fantastic, freshly cooked. The team are overall fantastic, nothing is a an issue, and they work very hard, and make a lovely home environment for all. Thank you.
04 September 2024
My brother requires quite extensive physical and emotional support due to his conditions and I feel that he gets this very well within the care home and the back-up medical facilities.
The staff are always very helpful and polite.
02 September 2024
Very happy with everything.
16 August 2024
My mum was an emergency admission after a rapid deterioration of her health. Buchanan House staff were very helpful in the administration of her admission and came out to visit her in her flat.
The home was very welcoming and always seemed clean and well organised, and the staff have been excellent
in settling Mum in. Every time we visit, Mum is never sitting in her room by herself. We have seen a marked improvement in her speech, which we think is due to the constant stimulation. The lounge/TV area is never over-busy or overwhelming and feels quite homely. It's good for visiting, and there is a private separate area if required for visits. Mum seems well looked after, the food seems good, and the staff are very friendly. Already she has had her hair and nails done twice and taken part in several activities, including a visit to the transport museum. The main thing for us is that she is now safe, especially at night, and there seems to be plenty of staff about to keep an eye on her.
12 August 2024
Staff are all very friendly and caring towards myself and the resident I take out every week he seems very happy and extremely content with the service that is provided, I have spoken to several residents who seem to be very happy in Buchanan House.
12 August 2024
We pick a resident up once a week to take him out for lunch. Before picking him up, we phone Buchanan House to ensure that he's fit to go out. The manager and staff are all very pleasant, professional and helpful to deal with. I can't praise them enough.
08 August 2024
All the staff have been great, very welcoming to my aunt. Recently attended a cocktail evening, great singer. My aunt has settled in quicker than I thought she would have. Always lots of staff happy to assist.
29 July 2024
Excellent care home. My mother's now been at Buchanan House for over 2 years. Excellent activities team who all give 100% every day. Carers are wonderful and treat my mother as one of their own. Always kept in touch about any problems with my mother from nurses and managers. I always know my mother
is well cared for and made to feel at home.
29 July 2024
My mum continually receives the best care. She is happy and content and considers all the staff her friends as they are friendly and caring. Although she enjoys being taken out for a coffee, she loves her family visiting in the conservatory for tea and cake. The staff are so attentive and know what
she likes and dislikes.
The care home uses social media well to document activities on a daily basis. My mum loves having her photo taken and regularly asks to see if there are photos of her on there. It is lovely to see her happy icing biscuits or having a visit from the local nursery children. While away on holiday recently, I was content in the knowledge that she was being well looked after and receiving great care.
I am regularly kept up to date with my mum's well-being and any queries/questions I have are addressed immediately. It is definitely the best care home for my mum.
23 July 2024
Comfortable and homely surroundings. Staff are genuine and brilliant. The personal care and attention are priceless. Would recommend to anyone looking for care facilities in the area. The cocktail party with entertainer was a fantastic touch. Five-star.
Latest Reviews for Buchanan House Care Home
16 January 2026
My mother was in Buchanan House for approx. 10 weeks and I can find no way they can improve on care package given.
The nursing team (very important) were excellent with my mum and kept me and my sister up to date with all concerning health.
My mum was 95 when she passed away on 9/12/25 and she
hand probs a better experience/EXCELLENT than I expected as I had never for 19 years experienced any Care Home. Thanks
25 September 2025
Buchanan House has been amazing for my mum with advanced dementia. We kept mum at home as long as we could and when we couldn't do it anymore, Buchanan House was there for us. My mum is no longer verbal or mobile but is comfortable and clean and as happy as she can be. Our family couldn't be happier
with the care they provide and the kindness of the staff is unmatched. We are just so appreciative.
11 August 2025
My Dad was transferred from hospital to Buchanan House Care Home for 'end of life care' in July 2024. He died almost exactly a year later having celebrated his 90th birthday together with friends and family, gained weight due to the nutritious and delicious meals and snacks he was given, and after
making friends with other residents and staff. He took part in all the seasonal celebrations including Valentines Day, St. Andrews Day and Burns Night, in talks, and sing-a-longs, was out in the mini-bus and with us in our car (with the help, and determination of the staff team). He listened to book readings and music of his choice in his own room and took a liking for 'balloon badminton and skittles in the lounge (as we did!) As a family we will always be grateful to all the staff who cared for and about him - they were proactive, compassionate and ready to think 'out of the box' when we approached them. But most of all we thank them for their kindness and warmth to Dad, and to us as a family.
23 May 2025
A very well-maintained care home, with welcoming and caring staff. The activities team are excellent, with a wide range of daily and sometimes evening events to entertain and engage residents. I would not hesitate to recommend this home.
22 May 2025
Mum has been in the carehome for approx 1 month now and the experience very positive. Her room is beautiful, comfortable and includes an ensuite. From management to every member of staff the friendliness, compassion and care shown to my mother has been heartwarming. She is settled and content and
clearly in good hands! Food is of good quality and plenty of tea for mum! Engaging activities keep her stimulated and happy. Knowing she is in a terrific place is incredibly reassuring for our family. Thank you all at Buchanan House x
20 May 2025
Overall care has been very good. Staff are friendly and look after you at all times very attentive.
13 May 2025
I cannot thank every member of staff enough, they continually go above and beyond for the residents. My gran is always upto something, the staff treat them like their own family and I have not seen my gran this happy for a long time. The house covers every event possible and ensure everyone is
included. The care, love, compassion and kindness from Buchanan House has relieved so much of my worries about my gran and I couldn't be more grateful for them.
16 April 2025
Very happy with care my sister is receiving and the communication with the staff at all levels..
My sister was very reluctant to move in to Buchanan House but after 10 weeks of being a temporary resident she was very happy that her residence should become permanent.As a family we have seen a big
change be in her level of contentment which is undoubtedly due to her surroundings and the care she is receiving.
08 April 2025
Staff are kind and cheerful, always smiling, friendly and willing to help. A huge effort goes into making it a homely place to be with comfortable personal spaces and welcoming communal areas. Lots of activities are engaging and colourful with regular fun party times enjoyed by residents and
relatives. There is a great range of delicious, nutritious food with individual needs and preferences catered for. All in all, relatives and friends are reassured that loved ones are in good hands.
23 January 2025
Cannot fault this care home in any way. Excellent facilities and programme of activities to keep residents entertained but also not forced on them to participate. Rooms are well-equipped, staff are friendly and attentive and residents are provided with a variety of meals.
15 January 2025
My father moved in to Buchanan House Care Home in November this year, after suffering a major stroke. The care home is located well for us, as we live in the local area. Since moving my father in, the staff have made the transition so smoothly. The staff are amazing at what the do, two staff members
who are the activities coordinators, are really well suited for the job, and the fun they put into everything, is so good to see. The food is fantastic, freshly cooked. The team are overall fantastic, nothing is a an issue, and they work very hard, and make a lovely home environment for all. Thank you.
04 September 2024
My brother requires quite extensive physical and emotional support due to his conditions and I feel that he gets this very well within the care home and the back-up medical facilities.
The staff are always very helpful and polite.
02 September 2024
Very happy with everything.
16 August 2024
My mum was an emergency admission after a rapid deterioration of her health. Buchanan House staff were very helpful in the administration of her admission and came out to visit her in her flat.
The home was very welcoming and always seemed clean and well organised, and the staff have been excellent
in settling Mum in. Every time we visit, Mum is never sitting in her room by herself. We have seen a marked improvement in her speech, which we think is due to the constant stimulation. The lounge/TV area is never over-busy or overwhelming and feels quite homely. It's good for visiting, and there is a private separate area if required for visits. Mum seems well looked after, the food seems good, and the staff are very friendly. Already she has had her hair and nails done twice and taken part in several activities, including a visit to the transport museum. The main thing for us is that she is now safe, especially at night, and there seems to be plenty of staff about to keep an eye on her.
12 August 2024
Staff are all very friendly and caring towards myself and the resident I take out every week he seems very happy and extremely content with the service that is provided, I have spoken to several residents who seem to be very happy in Buchanan House.
12 August 2024
We pick a resident up once a week to take him out for lunch. Before picking him up, we phone Buchanan House to ensure that he's fit to go out. The manager and staff are all very pleasant, professional and helpful to deal with. I can't praise them enough.
08 August 2024
All the staff have been great, very welcoming to my aunt. Recently attended a cocktail evening, great singer. My aunt has settled in quicker than I thought she would have. Always lots of staff happy to assist.
29 July 2024
Excellent care home. My mother's now been at Buchanan House for over 2 years. Excellent activities team who all give 100% every day. Carers are wonderful and treat my mother as one of their own. Always kept in touch about any problems with my mother from nurses and managers. I always know my mother
is well cared for and made to feel at home.
29 July 2024
My mum continually receives the best care. She is happy and content and considers all the staff her friends as they are friendly and caring. Although she enjoys being taken out for a coffee, she loves her family visiting in the conservatory for tea and cake. The staff are so attentive and know what
she likes and dislikes.
The care home uses social media well to document activities on a daily basis. My mum loves having her photo taken and regularly asks to see if there are photos of her on there. It is lovely to see her happy icing biscuits or having a visit from the local nursery children. While away on holiday recently, I was content in the knowledge that she was being well looked after and receiving great care.
I am regularly kept up to date with my mum's well-being and any queries/questions I have are addressed immediately. It is definitely the best care home for my mum.
23 July 2024
Comfortable and homely surroundings. Staff are genuine and brilliant. The personal care and attention are priceless. Would recommend to anyone looking for care facilities in the area. The cocktail party with entertainer was a fantastic touch. Five-star.