Meallmore
Alderwood House Care Home
Nursing home in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
Operated by Meallmore
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About
Alderwood House is a purpose-built residential care home in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, operated by Meallmore. It provides specialist adult care and round-the-clock support for adults aged 18 and over with mental health needs, disabilities and acquired brain injuries. The home has 32 registered beds.
The home offers residential and nursing care, along with respite and dementia support. Care and support plans are tailored to each individual's needs, strengths and goals, with a focus on dignity, safety and encouraging greater independence where possible. The home includes self-contained flats to support residents seeking more independent living arrangements while retaining access to professional support.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
2,913 recorded crimes in the Dumbarton and Leven wards (the 12 months to December 2025)
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Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,662 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Alderwood House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Alcluith Practice, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dumbarton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Lomond And Clyde Care & Repair Limited
Lomond and Clyde Care & Repair is a handyman charity to assist the elderly and disabled to stay independent within their own home.
Age Concern - Vale Of Leven
To benefit the community by holding events and regular meetings. to alleviate loneliness & isolation amongst older people in the Vale of Leven/Alexandria area
Abbeyfield Strathgryffe Society Ltd
The charity provide excellent standards of care to elderly residents. The Society endeavours to provide a home from home environment with residents living in a comfortable and homely setting.
Golden Friendships
The aim of the Golden Friendships Charity is Social Inclusion – many service users experience exclusion in their lives due to disabilities, ASN, lack of confidence, or loneliness. We promote…
Men's Shed Govan
Men’s Shed Govan is a group for retired, unemployed or unfit men in the deprived area of Govan, one of the most deprived in the UK for men's health and wellbeing. It aims to address isolation as…
Visiting Friends SCIO
Provide a one to one volunteer befriending service to adults in Helensburgh and Lomond.
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01389 318536.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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