Nursing Care

At Westerton Care Home in Glasgow, we offer skilled and compassionate 24-hour nursing care for residents who need extra support. Our team is dedicated to ensuring each resident feels comfortable, respected, and fully cared for, whether they’re dealing with complex health needs or just need a little extra help day-to-day.

We pride ourselves on delivering nursing home care for elderly residents that combines medical attention with a warm, welcoming environment. As a private nursing home, we offer tailored care plans to meet the specific needs of each individual, giving families peace of mind that their loved one is receiving the highest quality support. We put residents’ well-being at the heart of everything we do.

What is Nursing Care?

Nursing care is a specialised type of support designed for individuals who have complex health needs or require continuous medical assistance.

Often provided in nursing home care settings, this care offers residents round-the-clock support from trained nurses and caregivers who are equipped to handle both medical and personal needs. 24-hour nursing care helps manage everything from medication and mobility assistance to more intensive needs that can arise due to long-term conditions or recovery from serious illnesses.

Nursing Care at Westerton Care Home

We provide 24-hour nursing care to residents dealing with complex medical issues, ensuring care is always professional and friendly. Our highly-trained staff is fully committed and goes above and beyond to ensure that all residents receive the best possible nursing care, tailored to their specific needs; from assistance with morning routines to meal support, one-on-one emotional support, and everything in between, we are dedicated to providing care wherever it is needed.

We want to provide the best medical care that also allows you to have a social life. Our person-centred approach allows us to build care plans that are tailored to each individual’s needs, ensuring that they receive the most suitable care on a daily basis. We value and admire the uniqueness of each of our local residents, and we work hard to ensure that everyone at Westerton Care Home has a comfortable life.

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What You’ll Find at Westerton

At our care home, we prioritise the well-being of our residents by creating a home-from-home environment to offer both comfort and individualised support through a multitude of facilities and services.

Nurse Call Systems

Personalised Care Plans

Profiling Beds

Doctor Appointments

Optician Appointments

Dentist Appointments

Chiropody Appointments

Physiotherapy Appointments

Nursing Care FAQs

The type of nursing care given will vary depending on the needs of the individual. However, at Westerton Care Home, we can provide a range of different nursing services from medication management and wound care, to help with activities of daily living and support with physical disabilities, mental health conditions and sensory impairment. We also make sure that residents are able to access all of our social trips and activities.

You should consider nursing care when any of the below starts to happen:

Worsening chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or dementia
Difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, or grooming
Recent falls, injuries, hospitalisations or emergency room visits
Significant weight loss or changes in appetite
Increased confusion or forgetfulness
Difficulty managing medications or complying with treatment plans
Need for specialised medical equipment or care, such as oxygen therapy or wound care

Our nursing team will assess the level of care that is required and provide advice on the most appropriate type of care for you or your loved one. It is important when making the decision to go into a care home to communicate openly with your family members and ensure that the person requiring care is involved in the decision-making process where possible.

Westerton Care Home is responsible for ensuring the safety of its residents. We achieve this by ensuring adequate staffing levels are provided, nursing staff are properly trained and qualified, protocols for infection control and medication management are implemented, and regular safety audits and assessments are conducted. We also adopt the relevant security measures in place to prevent unauthorised access and to protect the safety of our residents.

At Westerton Care Home, we require a 28-day notice period for residents receiving any of our long-term care types and are looking to move out. Our compassionate team are on hand around the clock to support you with your moving transition and answer any further questions you have.

Tailored Care That Goes The Extra Mile

Situated in Bearsden, Glasgow, our care home offers a wide range of care services. We believe in the importance of providing every resident with exceptional care. We champion the freedom to pursue their hobbies, and interests, and make new connections.

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