Morningside Care Home

41 School Road, Morningside, Wishaw ML2 9QW
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9.5 44 Reviews
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Morningside Care Home, in Wishaw, specialises in dementia and old age care, being a comfortable and secure environment that helps residents to feel relaxed and secure, while carers value their reputation for respect and friendliness.


The team at Morningside work tirelessly along with residents and their representatives, external agencies and the local community to create a culture and environment where reminiscence, research, education, style and function have been combined to create a homelife for everyone, where empathy, respect, dignity and understanding are a way of life.

The home is well-located for local amenities and is suited to wheelchair access and residents with mobility issues or physical frailties.

Morningside is part of the Thistle Healthcare portfolio, who have built up a strong reputation in Scotland for the quality of their care services.

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Care Provided by Morningside Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 64 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Christina Simmons (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (64)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Morningside Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visiting is open, do ask that visitors respect meal times.


  • Parking

  • Parking available


Morningside Care Home Reviews (44)

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Morningside Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.492) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Morningside Care Home has 44 reviews.

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Review from Colin C (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent, compassionate and professional care. The care my father receives gives me great peace of mind.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide your review, it is our honour to care for your dad and it has been our pleasure to get to know you as a family.


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Review from I F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the minute we arrived for the 1st visit we were blown away by the level of care and dedication of the staff here. The care given is second to none and is always provided with a smile and humour. Food is homemade and of excellent quality. The activities provided in normal times are great and very
stimulating. Overall experience is nothing but positive. My relative is so much healthier and has blossomed while in here.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide your review, it's great to be able to welcome you back into the care home.


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Review from Isla G (Niece of Resident) published on 15 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle was a resident at Morningside for just short of two years. From the minute he arrived at Morningside he felt at home. The management and staff went out of their way to find out his hobbies and interests and went the extra mile to make sure he kept an interest in them. As a lifelong Motherwell
fan, he was treated to a matchday with souvenirs thrown in, all organised by the staff. They were transported and accompanied by a member of staff and to say they had a great day was an understatement. I personally had no worries while my uncle was at Morningside as he received the best of care. The past year has been a difficult one for everyone but Morningside did an excellent job keeping everyone safe, while at the same time doing everything in their power to keep us connected with our loved ones. My uncle sadly passed away at Morningside on 7/2 but in his last days with them he was cared for to the highest standard as was I. I can’t recommend Morningside enough! A massive thank you.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

It has been our honour and privilege to be part of your uncle's journey, he will be sadly missed by all and you will always be part of our extended family.


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Review from Elizabeth S (Niece of Resident) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been a resident within the care home for a number of years now, the care home has been a place of safety where I know she is loved and cared for by all the staff in the care home. The environment is open, airy and colourful and my aunt always enjoys having the company of the other residents.
The staff have always been very friendly and courteous, my aunt has told me they 'work really hard'.
Although for almost the last year now, I have not been able to visit I look forward to the time when we can meet up in person again, the vaccinations are underway and hopefully, it will not be much longer, however knowing she is being well cared for, safe and well provided for, gives me the comfort I need.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for your feedback we appreciate you taking the time to provide a review, this will benefit the many families who are unable to visit the care home whilst trying to choose a care facility for their loved one.


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Review from Jacqueline F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole journey of finding a care home for my mum during this pandemic was extremely difficult and stressful. I wanted to be sure my mum was going to the best place for her needs and where care standards were high. My first contact with Morningside was when I telephoned the manager many weeks before
any decision was made as to my first choice for Mum. The manager was so lovely and welcoming on the phone, explained the process to me and put my mind at ease. I was given all the information I asked for, she was so helpful and I felt confident I was choosing the best care home for my mum. From the day Mum became a resident the staff have been exceptional, very helpful, caring, compassionate and look after Mum to a high standard. I myself have been a carer for nearly 30 years and my standards are high and I can hand on heart say that the staff deliver a high standard of care to all residents. Staff become family to our loved ones and this shines through every day.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate your comments as will the families looking for care for a loved one during these unprecedented times.


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Review from Catherine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff have been fantastic during this Covid 19 pandemic, ensuring that our Dad is kept as safe as possible. As a family, we deeply appreciate everything they do for him (as they did for our Mum during the short time she spent there last year). The regular updates with emails, phone
calls and Tweets are appreciated, and we particularly treasure the opportunity to visit him in the garden on a weekly basis. We are looking forward to the day when restrictions are eased, and we hope to be able to take him out, however, in the meantime, we trust Morningside wholeheartedly to keep our Dad as safe as they can. Thank you for all the love and care you show to him.

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Review from L F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During the last few months the care and treatment given have been exceptional.

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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister and I are extremely happy with the care mum has received since moving into Morningside. Staff are always attentive and friendly and mum is very comfortable. I would highly recommend this care home.

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Review from Tom M (Son of Resident) published on 30 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Morningside Care Home has been what I would call my mum's home, safe place and community that she has lived in for over 5 years now.
Albeit having worries about what this meant for Mum in a care home environment, I felt comfortable and positive about what could be a good place for her to be looked
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Over the years her care and well being has been addressed at all stages and when issues have arisen they have been resolved with positivity and knowledge of me and my family.
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 my family and I have, like many, been unable to visit. This has been difficult, but I have supported this necessary shielding to protect her and other residents.
The staff have always looked after my mum well and have in ways been my mum's extended family. She has been kept safe and they have done their best to meet her emotional and physical needs.
Morningside Come Home is a safe haven for my mum and I am thankful to all staff for all that they do for her each and every day.

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Review from Netta M (Sister of Resident) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a hospital admission, the time had come for myself and my family to make the very hard decision of finding a care home for my sister as she was no longer able to stay in her own home. From the first moment entering Morningside Care Home, we knew it was the perfect place for my sister. The staff
are amazing and every one of them so welcoming to both my family and my sister. Nothing is ever too much bother and they always go above and beyond with a smile on their faces. My sister has settled in well with her “new extended family” and I have the peace of mind that she is extremely well looked after and cared for.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to give such lovely feedback. We look forward to seeing you all when visiting returns.


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Review from Margaret-Rose M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Morningside Care Home is a clean, well-maintained environment where my mother receives excellent care. I particularly appreciate how all staff interact with residents and treat them with kindness and respect, regardless of challenges. With current restrictions, we as a family do not get to visit Mum
daily. However, although Mum is delighted to see us, she is always happy to wave us off and return with staff. This is very reassuring for us and we cannot thank the Morningside Care Home family enough.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for such lovely feedback, the support and patience shown by you and your wider family has been amazing we miss you and all the families linked to Morningside so much and can't wait to welcome you back with a huge hug.


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Review from J F (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management take excellent care of my mum. Communications between the staff/management are very good. The facilities are always nice and clean. Overall a nice safe environment for my mum.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback as always the support and patience shown during these unprecedented times are greatly appreciated.


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Review from J A (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, helpful staff make a great effort to keep family informed and accommodate for visits during this difficult time.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback, this is a difficult time for everyone and your comments will be appreciated by those looking to find a service for their loved one.


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Review from Fergus F (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You hope to find a worthy home for your loved one; a place where they are treated like family. Cared for with thoughtfulness, patience and genuine loving care of people looking after their own. This is my experience with Morningside.
The care of people with dementia is a hugely demanding task, even
more so under current circumstances. Not that you'd notice the pressure of the responsibilities the staff bear as they appear warm, vigilant, gentle and good-humoured while caring for their charges.
When I've raised questions, one point at the fore is to allow residents the maximum amount of agency, to make their own choices as much as they safely can. Which seems to increase the workload and demands on the staff, but they shoulder the added burden willingly, as far as I've seen.
During the ongoing restrictions barring visits, I have missed everyone at Morningside. Which is when you realise the care they show extends much further than just your loved one now living there.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback; we all miss you very much.


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Review from Alison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted to Morningside the same day lockdown began. At a difficult time, l had to entrust Mum to the care of the nursing team as l could not visit. I need not have worried. Although sadly her stay was short, Mum received nothing less than exceptional care when she needed it most. Despite
the stressful period the staff were dealing with, their positive attitude and caring manner was amazing. From carers and nurses to admin and management everyone is so pleasant and helpful. They not only treated Mum as a family member but they supported me so well at the end. Their openness and honesty were appreciated and I have no hesitation in recommending Morningside to anyone.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

It is an honour and a privilege when we are given the opportunity to care for a loved one especially during the difficult period of lockdown whilst you were unable to visit freely. Your kind words are very much appreciated and we would like to thank you for trusting us to look after your mum.


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Review from Ishbel B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident in Morningside Care home since July 2018. Although 94, she was very alert but had mobility problems. She very quickly settled in and was at pains to let everyone know she felt it was truly her home. The whole place was homely with lovely, caring staff who obviously had the best
interests of the residents at heart. Unfortunately, after a short illness, my mother died a week ago. The palliative care was amazing with the staff lovingly tending her. She was washed, changed, turned, had her hair brushed and as far as possible, had someone with her. The support the staff gave us at this time was just as impressive. We are so glad she spent her final months here among people who genuinely cared.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share such lovely feedback.


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Review from Jim B (Son of Resident) published on 16 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very helpful, care what they do and are very respectful towards the patients.
Nothing is too much bother for them. They are welcoming no matter when I visit. Rooms are clean and the food looks good, it tastes good too, so I am told by my dad.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

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Review from Sandra K (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum and Dad were both residents of Morningside Care Home. Mum died in March this year and Dad is still resident.


I have complete faith in the staff; they look after their residents as if they were their own family, they always find the time to keep us up to date and they ensure that all residents

have a sense of wellbeing.


The home provides various entertainment programmes, outings, meets religious needs and has a hairdressing salon. All of these provide the residents with a varied daily/weekly lifestyle, similar to what they were used to when they lived in their own homes. The home, staff and residents are always clean. The décor is excellent for the residents and the catering is well received. The staff ensure that they know each resident very well; their likes and dislikes of entertainment, food, music, bed-times and so on.


Overall, the home is excellent and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who needs this type of care.


Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

Thankyou for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback.


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Review from Lesley E (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident in Morningside Care Home since April 2018. My siblings and I were reluctant to consider a care home but Mum could no longer manage at home. We visited a number of homes and chose Morningside because of its location. Very positive inspection reports and the welcoming atmosphere
we experienced when we visited.
Mum has now settled into the home, is well looked after and is treated with dignity, warmth and respect by staff.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

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Review from Alexander M (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend everyone at Morningside Care Home highly enough for the care and support given to our Uncle. When our Uncle was at home, even though carers and family were helping to look after him, he had become a total shell of his former self and it was so distressing to watch him become so emancipated,
depressed, unable to weight bare and just giving up.
As a family, we had to urgently seek medical support on the situation after our Uncle was hospitalised for a second time within a short period. It was recommended that he would respond better in a care environment and he agreed to this. After visiting two homes, Morningside was his very own choice.
The difference in his health, weight, mobility, mood and the daily life he now shares with his friends is absolutely unbelievable, it didn’t happen all at once but the patience, care and support the staff have shown him has been brilliant. They have given him back his life and independence and for that we truly thank them. Also for the family support.

Reply from Christina Simmons, Manager at Morningside Care Home

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.492)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.492) out of 10 for Morningside Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.889 for Morningside Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.889

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.603 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Morningside Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 registered maximum number of service users is 12.8. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.703

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 28 Oct 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Adequate

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How good is our leadership? Adequate

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How good is our staff team? Adequate

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How good is our setting? Good

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How well is care and support planned? Adequate

(3)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Beverley Graham

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2022

Prior to joining Thistle Health Care in 2022, Beverley managed teams in organisations that specialised in trauma-informed and attachment-focused care and support for individuals with complex physical, social and emotional needs.


As well as holding managerial qualifications, Beverley is trained to level two in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and is a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming with Neuroscience Practitioner.


Beverley also holds diplomas in Cross Professional Pastoral Supervision, CBT Counselling and Mentoring.


Beverley has a real passion for conscious leadership and understanding of how we as a team can learn to access the best versions of ourselves, so we can provide the highest quality of care and support for your loved one.


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Nancy Martin

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Nancy is our deputy manager with an extensive experience in the nursing care sector. In her career, she has held many roles from carer to care service manager. She transferred over from our sister home to Morningside in November 2023 and has quickly become a fundamental part of our team.


Nancy is passionate about making sure our residents experience the highest quality of care, and that Morningside mirrors the family home.


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Linda Graham

Job Title: Care Service Manager

Joined: 2002

Linda is our Care Service Manager, she has worked at Morningside Care Home for 22 years. Linda has grown her career in Morningside working through the ranks from Carer to Care Service Manager.


Linda is committed to ensuring person-centred care at Morningside. She is dedicated to ensuring we see the individual, and that each resident has a bespoke care plan suited to their needs.