Barchester Healthcare

Balclutha Court Care Home

Nursing home in Greenock, Inverclyde

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

Care Inspectorate: Adequate63 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressThe Coach House, 48 Forsyth St, Greenock, PA16 8DY
Beds63
Registered managerJohn Cunningham
Weekly feefrom £1,225 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1992
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Balclutha Court Care Home is a 63-bed nursing home in Greenock, Inverclyde, operated by Barchester Healthcare. The home provides 24-hour nursing care, dementia care and respite services for adults requiring support with medical needs and specialist dementia provision.

The home is situated in Greenock, Inverclyde, and is run by Barchester Healthcare, a care operator providing nursing and dementia support across multiple locations.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Inverclyde Royal Hospital1.5 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station0.8 miles
Shops950 m
Pub or bar950 m
  • Set back from main road noise

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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

3,641 recorded crimes in the Inverclyde North ward and 3 other wards (the 12 months to December 2025)

Top categories:

Theft & dishonesty28%
Crimes against society (incl. drugs)26%
Violence (non-sexual)16%
Antisocial offences16%

Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Local health safety net

Balclutha Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Ardgowan Medical Practice, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
Ardgowan Medical Practice · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Greenock

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock SCIO

The charity provides residential and nursing care for the elderly and has also accommodation to facilitate independent living

0.1 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC047397)
Charity

The Helensburgh Lunch Club

The Helensburgh Lunch Club has been an institution in the Town for over forty years. It is now serving lunches to 30 members on three days each week, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Club has…

3.5 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC053280)
Charity

Visiting Friends SCIO

Provide a one to one volunteer befriending service to adults in Helensburgh and Lomond.

3.6 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC048362)
Charity

Cowal Elderly Befrienders SCIO

The Cowal Elderly Befrienders project is based on two interlinked strands of befriending – traditional 1-2-1 befriending support and minibus-facilitated peer-befriending community support. We…

6.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC024686)
Charity

Dunoon Community Shed

To provide a community hub, workshops, facilities and activities with the aim of enriching and supporting the community. In particular the workshop activities support the mental health and…

6.2 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC047923)
Charity

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

7.7 miles away · Source: Scottish Charity Register (SC036077)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Balclutha Court?
Balclutha Court can be found in Greenock, conveniently near to many local facilities.
What kinds of senior care can be accessed at Balclutha Court?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as nursing, respite, and dementia care.
What is the bed capacity of Balclutha Court?
At present, Balclutha Court can accommodate 63 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Balclutha Court?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Balclutha Court offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Music & Dance, Fitness & Exercise, and Flower Arranging & Gardening.
How much does care at Balclutha Court cost?
The cost of care at Balclutha Court can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Balclutha Court is £1,225 weekly.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01475 603642.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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