Springhill Nursing Home

80 Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2BS
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9.0 31 Reviews
  • Springhill Nursing Home, Kilmarnock
Springhill Nursing Home is a converted Georgian House, with a purpose-built extension and landscaped gardens.

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac off Portland Road, it benefits from being 5 mins from the nearest rail station and accessible to both the A71 and A77.

The team of highly qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual nursing needs of residents, with tailored care planning for each person.

Team members from activities, dining and hospitality support each resident to ensure a caring and personalised approach is received by all living within the Home.

Care Provided by Springhill Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 61 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Hutchison (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (61)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2010
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Springhill Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £875 – £925
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £900 – £975
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £950 – £1,000
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,050 – £1,100
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Springhill Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Work to accommodate all visitors, only ask is that mealtimes are respected to allow residents to enjoy mealtimes.


  • Parking
  • Parking available


Springhill Nursing Home Reviews (31)

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Springhill Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.018) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Springhill Nursing Home has 31 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home is everything we could ask for our Mum at this stage of her life. The staff are great and my Mum is as happy as she could be.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Care Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

I cannot express from both myself and the team how much this means to us all, thank you from all the staff at Springhill.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Mum has been in Springhill for a short time and has settled in really well. The staff are pleasant and caring and treat Mum with respect. After only a few days Mum was joining in with activities and interacting with other residents which is having a positive effect. Staff always take time to make
us feel welcome and keep us informed on what Mum has been up to. Mum is safe and has been taken care of to a high standard which gives us peace of mind.

Reply from Sarah Speirs, Regional Operations Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

We are delighted to note that you are happy with the care and support provided. We will share this with our team, thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The frontline care workers who deal with Mum are wonderful; she is comfortable and happy with them all and that is the most important aspect of any care home - the care. So, 5 stars for the staff.
I didn't give full marks for cleanliness because her room often has the same debris on the floor for several
days on end but her own cleanliness and that of her carers is meticulously seen to.
I would have given the full 5 stars for 'Dignity' if she always received back her own laundry and her room was tidied up a bit more regularly.
3 stars only for food and drink, on the day of writing, she received no breakfast and when a cup of tea finally arrived, it had sugar in it and she has often told the folk who serve her that she doesn't take sugar! These little incidents are not uncommon.
The management has been poor, but I believe new management is in place, so I will make no further comment at present to give them a chance. I hope communications will improve.
Thank you.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Care Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Dear David, many thanks for your honest review, as part of the new management team we are striving towards excellent care and the best way for this to happen is for honest and open communication between families, residents and staff. I must thank you for your kind words as well and these are greatly appreciated by the care team who are as you quite rightly label as "wonderful" and as their line manager, I could not agree more. Please always feel free to approach me or my deputy with any concerns and we will endeavour to correct any problems.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursing and care workers are excellent and very friendly. Entertainment is good. The home decor is a bit tired, it could do with an upgrade. I can't comment on the meals as I have not been when they are served. Would I put a family member in here? Possibly.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Care Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you from all the team at Sringhill, the team are indeed a happy and welcoming bunch. We are currently refurbishing the top floor unit and as soon as this has been completed we will be working our way through the units to give a revamp. Many thanks, the manager and the Springhill Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband's aunt has been so content and happy since being in the care of Springhill Care Home staff. She is always clean and tidy and gets her done regularly. She loves all the food they provide giving her a lot of variety. The staff try their best to provide entertainment (quiz time, painting, musical
visitors who can sing and play instruments). She has been in the care for 16 months now. Weare so happy to have peace of mind.

Reply from Michelle Hutchison, Care Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words Margaret, the staff will be so delighted for the positive feedback, from the manager and the team at Springhill.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident in Springhill for 11 months having recently passed away. The staff at the home are wonderful in their dedication to the level of care they provide. The manager and her team are an amazing group of people who made my mother's last months extremely comfortable and very safe. They
took the time to get to know her so that they could give her the very best of their care, and in my opinion, they gave the highest level of care and support possible not only to my mother but they extended their support to my husband and me during the difficult last few days of her life. Thank you is not enough for these dedicated professionals who care for their residents and go the extra mile to do all they can for them and their families. Thank you is just not enough, they will forever have my greatest respect and gratitude for all they did.

Reply from Sarah Speirs, Regional Operations Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind review. We are delighted we could meet your expectations. The team send their condolences for your loss.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Some significant improvements to the service since the introduction of new management team. I really can’t fault the quality of care and the nursing and care staff which is exceptional. Recent changes to the catering team have shot up the approval ratings of the residents with quality and options being
first class. Still some improvements to come from the ancillary services like laundry and exercise, as well as decor and garden facilities, but there is progress.

Reply from Gemma Boyle, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you for the recent review. The staff within Springhill really appreciate this. I agree that there are improvements still needed and hope we can see the changes soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been resident in Springhill for around eighteen months now, during which time my dad also passed away (whist also resident there). The ongoing care, friendliness of staff and overall attitude towards my mum is excellent. I was unwell for a period during September this year, resulting in
a hospital stay. During my convalescence period, I was able to fully concentrate on my own health in the knowledge that Mum was happy, safe and secure - what more could I ask for! Of course, like any residential home there are small areas that could do with improvement, but nothing in my opinion that impacts negatively on the day to day wellbeing of Mum's life. I am delighted that we were able to secure a place for Mum and Dad when they both needed to make the move, one of the hardest decisions in my life - but one I have not regretted.

Reply from Gemma Boyle, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you for this lovely review. The staff love having your mum here and also fully appreciate your support towards the home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Much better situation in the home since a new manager took over. Much better communication. Room for some improvement - decor on Mum's floor is badly in need of updating. Residents entering other residents' rooms too often and taking and moving things. A few of Mum's things have gone missing, albeit
things I couldn't label - lost watch and remote control. I appreciate a difficult situation to control, still feel on occasion no contact with carers on visits even just for an update on what Mum has been doing. I do probably visit at bad times - when busy getting sorted for the night shift.

Reply from Gemma Boyle, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you so much for the review. Completely agree that the unit is in need of improvement and hoping that we can confirm dates for this in the new year. We are planning communication boards for the rooms, staff will be able to document things that have happened each day. While we wait for the boards we will complete them on paper.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home. Carers are so good.

Reply from Gemma Boyle, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you so much for the review Barbara. We are glad you are happy with the care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

I am sitting writing this in tears. When my husband went into Springhill I had chosen it out of all the care homes offered to me at the time thinking it was the best around and have to say was very impressed with it at that time. What a big mistake that has been.
There is always problems, staff shortage
and staff tired and run off their feet.
Agency staff brought in and couldn't care less. They are only there for the money. Three times more than what the care home staff are paid, it's awful. The care home staff are lovely and try so hard which I very much appreciate and my husband gets on well with them (except when he has a bad day).
I thank each and every one of them for the care they give my husband under the awful circumstances they are expected to work in (big lack of permanent staff). However my loyalty is to my husband and I am really worried about the care he receives because of the lack of staff and feel it is time this is seriously looked at by Silverline or whoever owns it now.

Reply from Gemma Boyle, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Hi Bell, thank you for the review. I am sorry to see that you are not happy with the current staffing levels. I am happy to discuss this further with you.
Many thanks, Gemma.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad went into Springhill care home after we lost my mum in March this year. He has been so happy since going in. The staff are very attentive to all his needs, and nothing is too much trouble. My dad is a very fussy eater, but the staff always make sure he has something to eat that he likes. My dad
has only been in for a few months, but staff have built a good relationship with him already; as if he's been there for years.

Reply from Karen McGuffie, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Dear Tracey, thanks so much for taking the time to review Springhill Care Home. The team and I feel so privileged to be able to help look after your dad, particularly during what has been a very difficult time. We are so please you are content that he is happy and well looked after. We're always here to help. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has been in Springhill for approx two years. He is happy, well-fed and very content. I have every confidence in staff and management and feel he is being well looked after.

Reply from Karen McGuffie, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Dear Nancy, thank you so much for taking the time to review the Springhill Care Home. The team and I all very much appreciate your kind words and your vote of confidence.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is in Lavender in Springhill, and I cannot thank the staff enough for looking after her during this last year. She is always lovely dressed, and her room is always immaculate. I can phone anytime, and the girls are always so friendly and can tell me how my mum is doing, best care home.

Reply from Karen McGuffie, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thanks so much for your kind words and glowing review of Springhill Care Home. It has been a pleasure looking after your mum, and we really appreciate having the team's efforts recognised, particularly during these difficult times. Thanks again, and take care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was in Springhill Nursing Home for one year, during that time she was treated with respect, love, genuine care and affection. A lovely bedroom excellent food and a full social calendar. I and my family/friends were afforded the same feelings of being welcomed. We tried to be with mum at the end,
but this wasn't possible, however, one of her loving carers sat with her and held her hand. The medical care was also excellent.

Reply from Eileen Welch, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. The team and I greatly appreciate your kind words, especially at this difficult time. It was a pleasure to look after your mum, to get to know her and her loved ones. She is truly missed by the Springhill family. Thanks again and take care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in Lavendar area are fab and deserve a medal. All are very attentive and look after mum so well. My sister and I appreciate this so much as mum is hard work sometimes (think only with us). Any way I would recommend Springhill (which I have done) to friends. After viewing other homes we found
this one to be the No1 home. Thank you.

Reply from Eileen Welch, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your review. The entire team appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you are happy with the level of care your mum is receiving. They work very hard to get to know each resident in order to deliver the best, most person-centred care possible and it means a great deal to know that you have the peace of mind that your mum is well looked after and that you'd recommend our home. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum, who suffers from dementia, moved into Springhill last year following a failed placement in another care home and a 13-week stay in a hospital. Although her dementia is getting worse, the improved standard of care she is now receiving means that her levels of distress and agitation are much
reduced. The management and staff at Springhill achieve a rare balance of professionalism and kindness. Staff training and procedures are excellent, but the staff themselves are still allowed to be human and treat residents with affection. Everyone from the manager, to nursing/care staff, entertainment and cleaning staff take the trouble to notice my Mum as an individual. And while Mum isn't always able to participate fully in the available activities, a real effort is made to provide baking, music and visits from children, etc. I've seen another care home which looked fine on paper but didn't deliver in practice, so can appreciate the work that goes into delivering both at Springhill.

Reply from Eileen Welch, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Dear Melanie, thank you so much for taking the time to review our service. We are very happy that you feel your mother is settled and more at ease in Springhill. It is a pleasure to look after her and it means a great deal to myself and the team to have their efforts appreciated. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have seen a great improvement in my brother since coming to Springhill Nursing Home.

Reply from Eileen Welch, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Hello, thanks so much for your review. It's been a pleasure having your brother with us, we're very happy that he has settled in well and it's lovely to hear that you feel he has even improved since our home became his home. Kind regards, Eileen.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has recently spent 2 weeks in Springfield for respite care. She was very anxious prior to this, her fears and anxiety were immediately dealt with on arrival by the reassuring, friendly and empathetic member of staff who greeted us. The room was welcoming and homely with small touches making it
more personal. My mum settled in well and has benefitted from her short stay, this I put down to the excellent food and stimulation of a variety of activities available. The staff are so friendly, helpful and flexible and made this first experience as a positive one for both my mum and myself. Thanks to all involved.

Reply from Eileen Welch, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to review our service. It was a pleasure to have your mum with us and it means a lot to the team that you feel she settled in well and were happy with her care. We wish you all the best in the future. Kind regards,


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All changes have been good. My auntie is very happy here and likes all the staff.
They are all very approachable.

Reply from Eileen Welch, Home Manager at Springhill Nursing Home

Hi Linda, thank you very much for taking the time to review our home. The Springhill team take great pride in providing the highest standard of care and it means a lot that your aunt is happy with her stay and with the changes that have been made. Kind regards, Eileen.


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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.018)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.018) out of 10 for Springhill Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 11 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 4.380 for Springhill Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (74 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.38

  • 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 4.638 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Springhill Nursing 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 61 registered maximum number of service users is 12.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.2 = 0.738

  • 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: 30 May 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

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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? Adequate

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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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Response by Springhill Nursing Home to this inspection report

Springhill has undergone a change of management team. We also have a core team of long standing staff that are caring and empathetic with a view to make Springhill a home from home.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Springhill Nursing Home

What types of Care is Springhill Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Springhill Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Springhill Nursing Home have?

There are 61 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Springhill Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Springhill Nursing Home to the centre of Kilmarnock?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.