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1 Grampian Way, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 4SP
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27 August 2025
The staff are so good & welcoming & cheery. They always say hello. I sense my mum is taken care of with gentle compassion. The effort to have activities is really positive.
21 July 2025
The care my Dad receives is excellent from all of the staff. His best interests are taken into account, since the day he became a resident. Majority of the time my Dad seems very settled in his new 'den'. He is included in activities, which he really enjoys, when he's in a settled mood. He struggles to find the words to describe what he sees or is trying to tell us. On occasions it can be quite frustrating for him. I guess that's is dementia progressing for him. The care staff do a wonderful job of making sure my Dad is comfortable, and treat him with such dignity. Many many thanks to all of the staff. It's so comforting to know how well my Dad is being cared for.
09 May 2025
The facilities are not as modern as some, but this alone a misguided judgement. While the building is older and the facilities less modern (but entirely adequate and very clean), the jewel is the care; atmosphere and natural homely feel. Care is the cornerstone of the service. The care and attention is exceptional and friendly with professional nursing. I can commend this and the quality of the home-made food with home baking and a varied menu. The kitchen is very good. All staff make this a kind, homely place. The manager and her team have thought carefully about care and the behind-the-scenes effort is well planned and executed. Mum was well looked after and had lots of engagement and company. Residents are encouraged to be out their rooms and can be involved in trips away or in house activities. Residents enjoy interaction and a little sun in the open spaces outside. Staff are informative and supportive of personal care package need and reviews. Access and visiting is welcoming.
08 May 2025
Buchanan Lodge Care Home was the best out of the many care homes we looked into at the end of 2024 in the Glasgow area at this price range. The setting is peaceful, the grounds and buildings are beautiful, clean and cosy. It's exactly the sort of place that contributes to a sense of wellness and calm for our dad who has been progressing with his dementia. In fact he has shown signs of improvement since moving to Buchanan Lodge from his previous care home. The staff have been amazing - from the carers and nurses making sure that dad has the best possible set-up in his room and looking after his daily care, to the administrators and management who made the whole process of moving dad in seamless. You can tell that they are all very professional and personally care about their jobs. It's very easy to communicate any questions or concerns you have with them and they take those very seriously. I know dad is in the best possible place at Buchanan Lodge :)
06 May 2025
My cousin recently passed away but before that she spent 3 happy years being cared for in Buchanan Lodge. It's a friendly happy place to live and all the staff take good care of the residents. They feel more like family. In particular the activities co-ordinators organise a busy diary of events which are enjoyed regularly.
29 January 2025
I am very pleased with the care provided by Buchanan Lodge Care Home. All aspects of my husband's many care needs are fully met and a regime of care has improved his mental state. The staff (all) are always pleasant and his room spotless. It is reassuring that such good care is being delivered to a very high standard. Thank you.
20 January 2025
Very pleased with the care and attention my mother receives from all staff. The amount and selection of activities is super and the activity coordinators are very in tune with who can participate and will enjoy each one. Christmas saw a full and varied programme of events and staff made sure everyone enjoyed the season.
15 January 2025
My aunt has flourished in Buchanan Lodge Care Home, the staff are excellent and the environment welcoming and stimulating. The residents are given ample opportunity to engage in activities and outings.
07 January 2025
Having been a regular visitor during my friend's stay, I have always been impressed by the care and attention given to my friend. The staff are always very attentive and caring and appear to go out of their way to ensure the well-being and happiness of the residents are uppermost in their priorities.
05 December 2024
Very happy with the overall experience to date. The move process went nice and smooth and the staff have been friendly and caring from the first day. The home is well located and my father's room is warm and clean with en-suite facility. The communal areas are well lit and clean and the carers have been very accommodating to my father's needs. The whole family is delighted and grateful.
05 June 2024
I visit my mother regularly. Any questions I have in relation to my mother's care are always, without exception, answered promptly. The carers, nurses and other staff are considerate and understanding when they are looking after my mother. All things considered, I am pleased with the care my mother receives. Thanks to all the staff.
17 May 2024
My relative is well cared for in every way. She is happy and engages with staff and fellow residents. His personal preferences are always taken into account. We have peace of mind knowing she is safe.
23 November 2023
My mother has been a resident in the care home for a year now. She has always been bright and happy in mood when visiting her. The personal care she receives is very good she always appears clean, hair and nails are always attended to clothes are clean and appropriate. You can see her smiling when she recognises staff who attend to her. Staff are very professional and seem happy to be working at Buchanan Lodge. So this in itself makes you feel safe leaving your loved one there. I've also noticed that the domestic staff acknowledge clients and visitors, which is also reassuring. On the medical side, the care is also good. My mum has got some ongoing health issues and these have been addressed by the home. On the downside, I feel the home is far too hot in the summer months. When visiting it can be noisy at times and there is nowhere to sit unless it's in Mum's room. If another room was available that would be good, also I feel a sensory room would be welcomed by many clients.
03 November 2023
My mother has been in Buchanan Lodge Care Home since 2016. The care and accommodation is first-rate. My mother is very well looked after and all staff are friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Buchanan Lodge.
03 November 2023
My mother was admitted to the care home just under a year ago. We are delighted with the standard of care and support that is given to my mother at Buchanan Lodge Care Home. The staff team are friendly, caring and supportive. The ethos of the home is exceptional making it feel homely and welcoming. A huge positive of the home are the wide range of activities and varied calendar of events that they put on throughout the year for both residents and relatives. They put a great deal of hard work and effort into this. The addition of the vintage tearoom is wonderful and allows larger groups of family and friends to meet with residents in an attractive space. With regard to my relative's health and wellbeing, the home also provides access to a wide range of agencies. We hope the good work continues.
17 January 2023
My mother is so happy and it is great to see she has put weight on with the lovely food she is having. The staff are lovely and great she gets involved in activities, which she really enjoys. The activities over the Christmas period were fabulous and great that families were encouraged to be involved. Thank you for your care. I know it can be very demanding.
18 November 2022
I would like to say that Buchanan Lodge Care Home and all the staff, have been exceptional to my mother and the standard of care has been first class. I would highly recommend to any relatives for their loved ones to come and see for themselves, the excellent level of care, that they will receive from the staff and management at Buchanan Lodge.
20 June 2022
Enjoy the friendly staff, that ensures visits are relaxed and less of an ordeal than they could be. I am convinced that my wife is fortunate to be in Buchanan Lodge, as I certainly am.
03 May 2022
Very happy. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Thank you.
25 April 2022
Mum is well looked after, happy and safe, which is a reflection of the great team at Buchanan Lodge and the caring and committed staff. The activities coordinators do a fantastic job and everyone I've dealt with is always quick to listen, ready to help and to address anything that comes up. We are really happy with Mum's care.
Latest Reviews for Buchanan Lodge Care Home
27 August 2025
The staff are so good & welcoming & cheery. They always say hello. I sense my mum is taken care of with gentle compassion. The effort to have activities is really positive.
21 July 2025
The care my Dad receives is excellent from all of the staff. His best interests are taken into account, since the day he became a resident. Majority of the time my Dad seems very settled in his new 'den'. He is included in activities, which he really enjoys, when he's in a settled mood. He struggles to find the words to describe what he sees or is trying to tell us. On occasions it can be quite frustrating for him. I guess that's is dementia progressing for him. The care staff do a wonderful job of making sure my Dad is comfortable, and treat him with such dignity. Many many thanks to all of the staff. It's so comforting to know how well my Dad is being cared for.
09 May 2025
The facilities are not as modern as some, but this alone a misguided judgement. While the building is older and the facilities less modern (but entirely adequate and very clean), the jewel is the care; atmosphere and natural homely feel. Care is the cornerstone of the service. The care and attention is exceptional and friendly with professional nursing. I can commend this and the quality of the home-made food with home baking and a varied menu. The kitchen is very good. All staff make this a kind, homely place. The manager and her team have thought carefully about care and the behind-the-scenes effort is well planned and executed. Mum was well looked after and had lots of engagement and company. Residents are encouraged to be out their rooms and can be involved in trips away or in house activities. Residents enjoy interaction and a little sun in the open spaces outside. Staff are informative and supportive of personal care package need and reviews. Access and visiting is welcoming.
08 May 2025
Buchanan Lodge Care Home was the best out of the many care homes we looked into at the end of 2024 in the Glasgow area at this price range. The setting is peaceful, the grounds and buildings are beautiful, clean and cosy. It's exactly the sort of place that contributes to a sense of wellness and calm for our dad who has been progressing with his dementia. In fact he has shown signs of improvement since moving to Buchanan Lodge from his previous care home. The staff have been amazing - from the carers and nurses making sure that dad has the best possible set-up in his room and looking after his daily care, to the administrators and management who made the whole process of moving dad in seamless. You can tell that they are all very professional and personally care about their jobs. It's very easy to communicate any questions or concerns you have with them and they take those very seriously. I know dad is in the best possible place at Buchanan Lodge :)
06 May 2025
My cousin recently passed away but before that she spent 3 happy years being cared for in Buchanan Lodge. It's a friendly happy place to live and all the staff take good care of the residents. They feel more like family. In particular the activities co-ordinators organise a busy diary of events which are enjoyed regularly.
29 January 2025
I am very pleased with the care provided by Buchanan Lodge Care Home. All aspects of my husband's many care needs are fully met and a regime of care has improved his mental state. The staff (all) are always pleasant and his room spotless. It is reassuring that such good care is being delivered to a very high standard. Thank you.
20 January 2025
Very pleased with the care and attention my mother receives from all staff. The amount and selection of activities is super and the activity coordinators are very in tune with who can participate and will enjoy each one. Christmas saw a full and varied programme of events and staff made sure everyone enjoyed the season.
15 January 2025
My aunt has flourished in Buchanan Lodge Care Home, the staff are excellent and the environment welcoming and stimulating. The residents are given ample opportunity to engage in activities and outings.
07 January 2025
Having been a regular visitor during my friend's stay, I have always been impressed by the care and attention given to my friend. The staff are always very attentive and caring and appear to go out of their way to ensure the well-being and happiness of the residents are uppermost in their priorities.
05 December 2024
Very happy with the overall experience to date. The move process went nice and smooth and the staff have been friendly and caring from the first day. The home is well located and my father's room is warm and clean with en-suite facility. The communal areas are well lit and clean and the carers have been very accommodating to my father's needs. The whole family is delighted and grateful.
05 June 2024
I visit my mother regularly. Any questions I have in relation to my mother's care are always, without exception, answered promptly. The carers, nurses and other staff are considerate and understanding when they are looking after my mother. All things considered, I am pleased with the care my mother receives. Thanks to all the staff.
17 May 2024
My relative is well cared for in every way. She is happy and engages with staff and fellow residents. His personal preferences are always taken into account. We have peace of mind knowing she is safe.
23 November 2023
My mother has been a resident in the care home for a year now. She has always been bright and happy in mood when visiting her. The personal care she receives is very good she always appears clean, hair and nails are always attended to clothes are clean and appropriate. You can see her smiling when she recognises staff who attend to her. Staff are very professional and seem happy to be working at Buchanan Lodge. So this in itself makes you feel safe leaving your loved one there. I've also noticed that the domestic staff acknowledge clients and visitors, which is also reassuring. On the medical side, the care is also good. My mum has got some ongoing health issues and these have been addressed by the home. On the downside, I feel the home is far too hot in the summer months. When visiting it can be noisy at times and there is nowhere to sit unless it's in Mum's room. If another room was available that would be good, also I feel a sensory room would be welcomed by many clients.
03 November 2023
My mother has been in Buchanan Lodge Care Home since 2016. The care and accommodation is first-rate. My mother is very well looked after and all staff are friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Buchanan Lodge.
03 November 2023
My mother was admitted to the care home just under a year ago. We are delighted with the standard of care and support that is given to my mother at Buchanan Lodge Care Home. The staff team are friendly, caring and supportive. The ethos of the home is exceptional making it feel homely and welcoming. A huge positive of the home are the wide range of activities and varied calendar of events that they put on throughout the year for both residents and relatives. They put a great deal of hard work and effort into this. The addition of the vintage tearoom is wonderful and allows larger groups of family and friends to meet with residents in an attractive space. With regard to my relative's health and wellbeing, the home also provides access to a wide range of agencies. We hope the good work continues.
17 January 2023
My mother is so happy and it is great to see she has put weight on with the lovely food she is having. The staff are lovely and great she gets involved in activities, which she really enjoys. The activities over the Christmas period were fabulous and great that families were encouraged to be involved. Thank you for your care. I know it can be very demanding.
18 November 2022
I would like to say that Buchanan Lodge Care Home and all the staff, have been exceptional to my mother and the standard of care has been first class. I would highly recommend to any relatives for their loved ones to come and see for themselves, the excellent level of care, that they will receive from the staff and management at Buchanan Lodge.
20 June 2022
Enjoy the friendly staff, that ensures visits are relaxed and less of an ordeal than they could be. I am convinced that my wife is fortunate to be in Buchanan Lodge, as I certainly am.
03 May 2022
Very happy. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Thank you.
25 April 2022
Mum is well looked after, happy and safe, which is a reflection of the great team at Buchanan Lodge and the caring and committed staff. The activities coordinators do a fantastic job and everyone I've dealt with is always quick to listen, ready to help and to address anything that comes up. We are really happy with Mum's care.