Mearns House

1 Aldton Court, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 5UU
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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 a haven of peace and tranquillity. The thoughtfully designed space boasts expansive windows that flood the courtyard-connected home with natural light, seamlessly blending indoor comfort with the beauty of the outdoors.

Step into a world of luxury and comfort with the stylish and spacious rooms, meticulously crafted to surpass national care standards. Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, including a fully equipped hairdressing and beauty salon where pampering is a daily indulgence.

Relax and unwind in the lounge and activities room, where residents can enjoy a cinematic experience with a selection of films chosen by the community of residents. The self-service snack and refreshment area offers the perfect spot for socialising and catching up with loved ones.

Embrace the joy of hobbies and shared memories in the dedicated hobby and reminiscence rooms, where laughter and creativity flourish. And for those seeking a touch of culinary delight, the chef-curated menus offer a delicious array of nutritious meals, with options tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs.

Mearns House understands the importance of independence. That's why the range of rooms cater to diverse preferences, from ground-floor rooms with private courtyard access to executive rooms featuring kitchenettes for home-style cooking. Each room has tasteful décor, en-suite shower facilities, and Smart TVs for added comfort and convenience.

Contact the team today to find out more.

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Care Provided by Mearns House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Autism/ASD
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kirsty Craig (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Self Funding
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (68)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2016
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Mearns House

  • 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 from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,800
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,800
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,800

  • Please reach out to our team for the latest pricing.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Mearns House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

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
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • 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 (63)

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Mearns House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mearns House has 63 reviews.

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Review from Ann F (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A reassuring review. Mum is settled and happy here.

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Review from S T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Kirsty Craig, Home Manager at Mearns House

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.


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Review from E R (Husband of Resident) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Kirsty Craig, Home Manager at Mearns House

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.


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Review from H R (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good. Very happy with the social skills of staff, particularly the day shift workers.

Reply from Elaine Rankin, Home Manager at Mearns House

Hi Harvey
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 regards
Elaine


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Review from D E (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Elaine Rankin, Home Manager at Mearns House

Hi Douglas
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


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Review from Jacqueline A (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would like to extend to the staff of Mearns House grateful thanks for everything they did during our father's stay.
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.

Reply from Elaine Rankin, Home Manager at Mearns House

Hi Jacqui
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


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Review from G P (Grandson of Resident) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Elaine Rankin, Home Manager at Mearns House

Thank you kindly for your lovely words. I will pass these onto our staff team.


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Review from Drew D (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Elaine Rankin, Home Manager at Mearns House

Hi Drew
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.


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Review from Doreen P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Elaine Rankin, Home Manager at Mearns House

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.


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Review from Rosemary T (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Review from Andrew P (Husband of Resident) published on 30 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very caring and careful, understanding with such a wide range of needs. Excellent.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Manager at Mearns House

Thank you for your kind words, Andrew.
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.


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Review from R G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very well looked after with great care and kindness.

Reply from Kirsty Craig, Deputy Manager at Mearns House

Thank you very much for your kind words, we at Mearns House are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with ourselves.
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.


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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was admitted seven weeks ago and her transition was aided by kind, caring staff.
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.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Home Manager at Mearns House

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.


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Review from Wilson H (Resident) published on 24 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff have been extremely caring and helpful. It has been a very homely atmosphere and I have been well looked after.

Reply from Tracy Barker, Area Manager Central West at Mearns House

Thanks very much for the positive comments about Mearns House. I am glad your experience is positive. Many thanks.


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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent a few weeks having respite care in Mearns House in March 2017 following a bad fall and spell in hospital. Dad returned home with support but became increasingly frail and decided to go back into Mearns House for respite care. After a few weeks, he felt that longer term care was best.
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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.

Reply from Tracy Barker, Area Manager Central West at Mearns House

Fantastic feedback for Mearns House I am so pleased you are happy with your father's care. Thanks very much.


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Review from Janette H (Resident) published on 17 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so well looked after. Thank you for everything you have done. Wonderful staff and facilities.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Home Manager at Mearns House

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.


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Review from E B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Manager at Mearns House

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Thanks for your kind words...we will always work hard to support your mum and dad.
Look forward to your visits and your chat :)


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Review from Frances G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic - highly recommend.
Staff amazing. Fabulous.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Home Manager at Mearns House

Thank you for your review.
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..


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Review from Tom L (Friend of Resident) published on 15 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If I were a resident in this home I would be very happy.
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.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Home Manager at Mearns House

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 :)


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Review from Ronnie F (Resident) published on 14 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No comparison.
First time in a care home.
Everyone was kind and polite.
Well looked after.
Hope to come back.

Reply from Liz Campbell, Home Manager at Mearns House

Thanks Ronnie,
It was a pleasure to have you here. Hopefully, we will be able to accommodate future respite and meet the standards experienced on this visit.
Keep well and keep in touch.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.878)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10 for Mearns House 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.878 for Mearns House is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.878

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mearns House is based on 18 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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: 20 Dec 2023

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Good

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How good is our leadership? Good

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How good is our staff team? Good

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How good is our setting? Good

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How well is care and support planned? Good

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

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

posted 03 Mar 2025

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Kirsty

Kirsty Craig

Job Title: Care Home Manager

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.